Tag: Sports business
WNBA teams jockey for position before Olympic break
NEW YORK — With less than a week remaining before the WNBA begins its Olympic break, teams are jockeying for position in the standings...
Brewers acquire Tellez from Blue Jays for Richards, Francis
NEW YORK — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays for right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis.
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QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him...
Arizona hires ex-Wildcats star Chip Hale as baseball coach
TUCSON, Ariz. — Chip Hale, a star infielder at Arizona from 1984-87 before playing, coaching and managing in the major leagues, has been hired...
Wild re-sign Nick Bjugstad to 1-year, $900,000 contract
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Nick Bjugstad to a one-year, $900,000 contract on Monday, bringing back some useful depth up...
Cubs agree to 1-year contract with backup catcher Chirinos
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Robinson Chirinos on Monday.
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Mid-range jumpers could be the rage during NBA Finals
PHOENIX — While the 3-point shot has unquestionably changed the NBA game, during these finals the star of the show might be the mid-range...
Leave the lakefront? Bears fans have mixed emotions on that
CHICAGO — For years, Graham Alexa had one of the cheapest views at Soldier Field.
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Pujols helps Dodgers to 7-game season sweep of Nationals
WASHINGTON — Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-game season...
Lightning lead Cup Final 3-0, on cusp of repeating as champs
MONTREAL — An extra day of rest between Stanley Cup Final games might ease forward Josh Anderson and the Montreal Canadiens’ lingering disappointment of...
