The No. 1 seeded women’s tennis player in the world Ash Barty defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Miami Open on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 2 seeded Naomi Osaka also advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight sets win over Elise Mertens, Barty defeated Azarenka 6-1, 1-6, 6-2
MLB players who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will have more relaxed protocols that will allow them to “mostly restore their normal lives. In a memo sent to teams Monday, MLB “strongly encouraged” players and team staff to get vaccinated and outlined the new guidelines for individuals who are vaccinated or are part of a team
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a five-year, $9.25M extension. The deal, pending a physical, includes three club option years with escalators that can bring the total amount up to $29.75M. The 26-year-old Dobnak first signed with the Twins in 2017. He reached the majors in 2019 after spending almost two years
Trevor Lawrence won’t attend the 2021 NFL draft in Cleveland on April 29, and instead will watch the draft at Clemson with “a few family members and friends.” The former Clemson quarterback is expected to be selected by the Jaguars with the No. 1 overall pick. He could be one of four quarterbacks selected in the first four
The Denver Nuggets have acquired forward Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic in exchange for veteran shooting guard Gary Harris, rookie R.J. Hampton and a first-round draft pick. Denver also is receiving forward Gary Clark as part of the trade package. The 25-year-old Gordon averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Magic this
The Texas Rangers will be opening their 2021 MLB season without DH Khris Davis due to his left quadriceps injury. Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Davis will miss three to four weeks due to the strain, which occurred Tuesday when Davis ran out a bunt single in a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels. Rangers
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is returning to the Indianapolis Colt after signing a deal for one year and $10 million, with $8 million guaranteed. The 31-year-old Hilton confirmed the news on Twitter Wednesday. Hilton was a third-round pick of the Colts in 2012. He has made four Pro Bowls throughout his career. However he
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that they have officially re-signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah. The 27-year-old Abdulla has spent the last three seasons with Minnesota, gaining 313 total yards and three touchdowns on 55 touches (31 rushes, 24 receptions) for the Vikings from 2018-20). Abdullah also has served as the Vikings
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is now facing 16 civil lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and assault after two more were filed against him on Tuesday. The 14th lawsuit was filed Monday night and appeared on the Harris County District Clerk’s website on Tuesday morning. This comes after six other lawsuits were filed Monday,
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Flacco’s agents confirmed on Twitter the deal for one year and $3.5 million (up to $4 million with incentives.) The 36-year-old Flacco spent the 2020 season with the New York Jets and made five appearances while filling in for an injured Sam Darnold. He
