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Twins non-tender outfielder Robbie Grossman

Robbie Grossman’s tenure in the Minnesota Twins outfield has come to a close.

Feliz agrees to $850,000 deal with Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with reliever Michael Feliz, reaching an agreement on an $850,000, one-year contract

Chiefs cut Kareem Hunt in wake of ugly video

After TMZ released a video of the running back shoving and kicking a woman on Friday, the Chiefs decided to cut ties.

Mike Hoffman dons the lavender for hockey fights cancer

Florida Panthers forward Mike Hoffman rocks the lavender jersey for hockey fights cancer as he warms up for the Buffalo Sabres matchup Friday night.

Week 13 NFL Picks: Vikings upset Pats, Colts pile on Jaguars and more of Jason La Canfora's best bets

The slump continued. Uggh. Thank you Leonard Fournette for the ejection, by the way, and a first-and-goal to cover turning into a 42-yard missed field goal! Such is life in the topsy-turvy NFL, I suppose. So 1-2, again. Not good enough. So this week, we are going to go big in an effort to turn the tide

NY Giants: Undrafted rookies Tae Davis, Grant Haley seizing the moment in lost season

NY Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. talks to reporters about facing former teammate and Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara on Sunday. EAST RUTHERFORD – Tae Davis wanted to earn a role. Four months ago, the undrafted rookie linebacker from Tennessee-Chattanooga was not sure what that role

Who will win the weekend in NFL's Week 13: Baker Mayfield, Chargers and Pats’ pass rush get shot to prove they’re for real

Among the Week 13 must-watches: Who’ll stay hot, the Texans or Baker Mayfield? Can Chargers maintain their pace without Melvin Gordon? Can the Patriots bring the heat against Kirk Cousins?

Sony Michel inspired by mother's sacrifice, journey from Haiti

The Patriots’ rookie RB is motivated to help his family, especially his mother, Marie, who left Haiti searching for a better life for her family.

Pepsi Rookie of the Week winner | Week 12

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield wins Pepsi Rookie of the Week for Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season.

Rams have NFC West title, home-field advantage in playoffs within their grasp

THOUSAND OAKS – The first stop is Detroit, and that’s where the Rams say their eyes will remain until Sunday’s game ends, but a glance down the road reveals nothing but wide-open pavement. The Rams will clinch the NFC West if they beat the Lions Sunday. A 5-0 finish would guarantee them not only

Chiefs RB Hunt appears headed to NFL exempt list

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Kareem Hunt’s status with the Kansas City Chiefs was in limbo Friday night after video surfaced of the reigning NFL rushing champion striking a woman during an incident at a Cleveland hotel. Police were called to the scene during the Feb. 10 incident, but no charges were filed

NFL can't escape its domestic violence failures

The video of Kareem Hunt hitting a woman raises questions about who knew what and when. This is nothing new for a league with an ugly history of dealing with similar issues.

Toronto Blue Jays cut infielder Yangervis Solarte

Infielder Yangervis Solarte was not offered a 2019 contract by the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing him to become a free agent

Here's why Richard Sherman wasn't necessarily wrong to criticize Russell Wilson

Richard Sherman has not been too kind to his former teammate Russell Wilson. The former Seattle Seahawks cornerback was asked to describe Wilson’s play-making ability in advance of this week’s game against his old team, and he had little but criticism for the Seahawks quarterback. “I’

Junior Dos Santos talks after making weight | WEIGH-INS | INTERVIEW | UFC FIGHT NIGHT

Laura Sanko caught up with Junior Dos Santos after he made weight on Friday.

Junior Dos Santos vs Tai Tuivasa | PREVIEW | UFC FIGHT NIGHT

Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping break down Saturday’s main event between Tuivasa and Dos Santos.

Tai Tuivasa talks after making weight | WEIGH-INS | INTERVIEW | UFC FIGHT NIGHT

Laura Sanko caught up with Tuivasa after he made weight on Friday.

Wilmer Flores cut loose by Mets

The Mets failed to offer a 2019 contract to Wilmer Flores, allowing the infielder to become a free agent

Bears' Trubisky doubtful, likely to miss 2nd straight game

Bears’ Trubisky doubtful, likely to miss 2nd straight game

Column: What happens if No. 1 Alabama loses to Georgia?

Column: Alabama is clearly the nation’s best team, but things could get messy if the Crimson Tide falters against Georgia in the SEC championship game

Brewers non-tender Schoop, Cedeno, Jennings and sign Perez, Saladino

The Milwaukee Brewers made a few notable roster moves before the non-tender deadline Friday evening.

Houston DT Oliver skipping bowl game, ending college career

Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver said in a Twitter post that he would not play in the Cougars’ bowl game, ending his college football career

No. 6 Ohio St. ignores sideshows as Big Ten title game looms

Urban Meyer arrived in Indianapolis on Friday with one goal _ heading home with another Big Ten championship trophy

Chiefs' Hunt lands on commissioner's exempt list

Saying it will “review new information that was made public” in a TMZ video released Friday, the NFL placed Kareem Hunt on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he can’t practice or play while the league continues to investigate the February incident.