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Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, 1-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies: 2026 salary: $900,000 while in major leagues, $250,000 while in minor leagues ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rantanen settled with Stars, and facing Carolina for 1st time since being traded twice in 6 weeks
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen never settled in with the Carolina Hurricanes while playing only 13 games for them between being traded twice in six weeks last season, and during a stretch when the standout wing played for Finland during the NHL’s two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Rantanen will go against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers face another hurdle after loss to Seahawks sends them on the road for the playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — This season has been full of obstacles for the San Francisco 49ers, with defensive stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner missing most of the season, quarterback Brock Purdy sidelined for eight games and a string of other injuries that easily could have derailed the campaign. The Niners overcame all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Rocco Becht following Matt Campbell to Penn State with Grunkemeyer reportedly heading to Va. Tech
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Rocco Becht has announced he will follow coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State, giving the Nittany Lions a veteran quarterback to replace Ethan Grunkemeyer. Becht stated his decision in a social media post late Sunday. Grunkemeyer posted at about the same time that he would enter the transfer portal, and multiple media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 122 remaining free agents (q-rejected qualifying offer from former team): AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BALTIMORE (3) — Jorge Mateo, of-inf; Gary Sánchez, c; Tomayoki Sugano, rhp. BOSTON (4) — Alex Bregman, 3b; Lucas Giolito, rhp; Liam Hendriks, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agent Signings List
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 53 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Rob Refsnyder’s $6.25 million, 1-year contract with the Seattle Mariners
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Rob Refsnyder’s $6.25 million, one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners: 2026 salary: $6.25 million Performance bonuses (based on plate appearances): $50,000 each for 150, 200, 250, 300p and 350 Award bonuses: MVP: $150,000 World Series MVP: $100,000 Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and League Championship Series MVP: $50,000 All-Star: $50,000 (selection: $25,000) Also: Hotel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong ground games propel No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to CFP semifinal matchup at Peach Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fernando Mendoza spent all season stealing headlines and collecting awards. Indiana running backs Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black were content doing the dirty work in the shadows of their Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, propelling the top-ranked Hoosiers into college football’s version of the Final Four. Now, less than a week after dominating Alabama ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Zach Pop’s $900,00, 1-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Zach Pop’s $900,00, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies: 2026 salary: $900,000 while in major leagues, $250,000 while in minor leagues ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Now the Texans (12-5) will look to build on that stellar performance when they open the playoffs next Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston’s ferocious defense, led by stars Will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox: 2026 salary: $4.5 million Performance bonuses: Based on starts: $100,000 each for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 Based on innings: $100,000 each for 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and 150 Award bonuses: ... Read More »
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