Tag: Athlete contracts
Versatile Bryant shines as Cubs surge into contention
CHICAGO — The Kris Bryant watch is on. The sweet-swinging slugger is playing like an MVP again, and he could be the biggest name...
Bengals sign Chase, all draft picks now under contract
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday signed their remaining two draft picks, including fifth overall selection Ja’Marr Chase, a wide receiver who won...
Barcelona to bring defender Eric Garcia home from Man City
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona said Tuesday it reached a deal to sign defender Eric Garcia, bringing the 20-year-old defender home after he left the...
Roethlisberger says it was his idea to take pay cut
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said it was his idea to take a voluntary pay cut and help ensure his return for...
Wild show promise, despite latest one-and-done in playoffs
In the end, the Minnesota Wild were left with another early exit from the playoffs.
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Lindor homers, Mets rout Braves 13-2 after Ozuna arrested
NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor, James McCann and Jonathan Villar hit three of the Mets’ season-high five homers, Taijuan Walker pitched five scoreless innings...
Phillies OF Quinn goes on 60-day IL with Achilles injury
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left Achilles tendon injury on Sunday.
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Bills ink long snapper Ferguson to 3-year contract extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills signed long snapper Reid Ferguson to a three-year contract extension on Friday.
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Defender David Alaba joins Real Madrid from Bayern
MADRID — Real Madrid strengthened its defense by signing David Alaba on Friday after the defender ended his highly successful stint at Bayern Munich.
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Texas lawmakers approve college athlete compensation bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers on Friday approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals, pushing the state closer to joining...