Tag: Sports business
Mets trade OF McKinney to Dodgers for minor leaguer, cash
CINCINNATI — The New York Mets traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and...
Young nucleus intact, Suns wait to see if Chris Paul returns
PHOENIX — In his 16th season, Chris Paul took a risk, deciding that a young, unproven Phoenix Suns team was worth joining in his...
Pirates sign second-round pick LHP Anthony Solometo
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed second-round pick Anthony Solometo.
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Jets assistant in hospital after ‘horrific’ bike accident
NEW YORK — New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was in a “horrific” bicycle accident last weekend and is in critical condition.
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Group licensing: A new way for college athletes to cash in
With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to...
Majors over and attention turns to Olympics, FedEx Cup
Collin Morikawa tapped in for par to become the champion golfer of the year, and that meant 263 days until the words, “Fore, please,”...
Kraken expansion draft to be milestone for Seattle
SEATTLE — When the calendar flips to this time of year, there is normally a mix and anger and resentment for sports fans in...
Andy Pettitte’s son agrees to terms with Jeter’s Marlins
MIAMI — Left-hander Jared Pettitte, son of three-time All-Star lefty Andy Pettitte, agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins as an undrafted free agent...
Kansas City Chiefs re-sign DE Alex Ikafor to 1-year deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Veteran defensive end Alex Okafor has signed a one-year deal to return to the Kansas City Chiefs, just days before...
Oakland OKs terms for $12B ballpark but A’s aren’t happy
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved preliminary terms for a new $12 billion waterfront ballpark project for the Oakland Athletics,...