National Sports
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday. The Yankees said the 34-year-old right-hander was examined Monday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ head team physician, will operate. “This isn’t the news any athlete ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Bueckers scores 24 points and UConn wins 23rd Big East crown with 70-50 victory over Creighton
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 13 to help No. 3 UConn beat 22nd-ranked Creighton 70-50 to win the Big East championship Monday night. It’s the 23rd Big East title and fifth consecutive one for the Huskies (31-3) since they returned to the conference in 2021. This was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbia basketball coach Jim Engles stepping down after 8th straight losing season
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia men’s basketball coach Jim Engles is stepping down. The athletic department announced the move Monday after the Lions finished 1-13 in Ivy League play this season. Columbia actually won its first eight nonconference games but finished 12-15 for its eighth losing record in eight seasons under Engles. “Columbia has meant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos bolster their defense by agreeing to terms with former 49ers Greenlaw and Hufanga
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are solidifying the middle of their defense and they’re doing it by adding two former San Francisco 49ers players. The Broncos agreed to three-year contracts with inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga on Monday, the first day of the legal tampering window ahead of free agency’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Jimmy Garoppolo returning to the Rams to back up Matthew Stafford, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Los Angeles Rams to back up Matthew Stafford, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the signing, said Garoppolo’s one-year contract includes a base salary of $4,505,000 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills reach deals WR Joshua Palmer and DL Michael Hoecht, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills began restocking several positions on Monday, agreeing to sign receiver Joshua Palmer and defensive lineman Michael Hoecht, people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press. Palmer, who spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract, two people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants keeping WR Darius Slayton and agree to terms with CB Paulson Adebo, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The New York Giants are re-signing veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton to a three-year contract worth $36 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The move Monday came as the Giants also help shored up their defense by agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with cornerback Paulson Adebo, according to another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Haliburton misses 3rd game in row for Indiana Pacers because of hip issue
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton missed his third game in a row Monday night because of a left hip flexor strain. The two-time All-Star sat out at Chicago after also missing back-to-back games against Atlanta on Thursday and Saturday. He had missed only one of Indiana’s first 60 games before that. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manager Dave Roberts says he’s reached ‘closure’ in contract talks with Dodgers
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dave Roberts and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers won’t yet say they have agreed to a new contract. Multiple reports on Monday said the Dodgers and Roberts have worked out a $32.4 million, four-year deal that would keep him with the club through 2029. At that figure he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James still being evaluated to determine severity of groin injury but Doncic playing vs. Nets
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. The Lakers have not said how long they expect the All-Star forward to ... Read More »
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