Carter Hawkins Joins Chicago Cubs as New General Manager
Carter Hawkins has been formally introduced as the Cubs’ new general manager, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations.
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Giants Plan to Exercise Posey’s $22M Option if He Will Play
The San Francisco Giants plan to exercise Buster Posey’s $22 million club option for the 2022 season as long as the veteran catcher wants to keep playing.
Manager Aaron Boone Re-signed by Yankees to 3-year Contract
Manager Aaron Boone has been re-signed by the New York Yankees to a three-year contract with a club option for 2025 after four winning but unsuccessful seasons.
Gonzaga is No. 1 in Preseason AP Top 25; UCLA, Kansas Next
Gonzaga is the preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll. The Bulldogs held the No. 1 ranking all last season and reached the national championship game.
Titans Stop Allen on 4th Down, Hang on to Beat Bills 34-31
Derrick Henry scored his third touchdown with 3:05 left, and the Tennessee Titans stopped Josh Allen on a fourth-down quarterback sneak in the final seconds to beat Buffalo 34-31.
Flyers Spoil Hakstol’s Return in 6-1 Win Over Kraken
Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny scored and spoiled former Flyers coach Dave Hakstol’s return to Philadelphia in a 6-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Schwarber, Red Sox Slam Astros 12-3, Lead ALCS 2-1
Kyle Schwarber's grand slam helped the Red Sox rout the Houston Astros 12-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series.
Washington State Coach Rolovich Fired for Refusing Vaccine
Washington State has fired football coach Nick Rolovich and four of his assistants for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rodgers Throws 2 TDs, Runs for 1 as Packers Beat Bears 24-14
Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 24-14 victory over the Chicago Bears.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll is a Cat and Dog Fight
Cincinnati has moved up to No. 2 behind Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll for the best ranking for a team from outside the traditional power conferences since 2010.