Share this: The Washington Nationals have a win-now roster and are looking to hit an offseason home run with the MLB Winter Meetings set to begin Monday in Maryland. The Nats have been linked in trade rumors involving Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale in recent weeks, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted Sunday night that Washington wants to acquire both players. The #Nats are actually trying to trade for Chris Sale AND Andrew McCutchen and believe they have the prospects to pull off both trades. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 5, 2016 Washington lost in a five-game National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in October. The Nationals have won or finished second in the NL
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Rob Gronkowski Placed On Injured Reserve, Ending Patriots Star’s Season
Share this: UPDATE (6:30 p.m. ET): Rob Gronkowski has played his final snap of the 2016 season. The New England Patriots announced Saturday that they have placed the tight end on injured reserve and signed running back D.J. Foster, who was on the practice squad, to the active roster. ORIGINAL STORY: Rob Gronkowski’s 2016 season reportedly is over. The New England Patriots placed Gronkowski on injured reserve Saturday, a league source told ESPN’s Field Yates. That means the Patriots tight end won’t play again this season, even if New England reaches the Super Bowl. Each NFL team can place one player on short-term injured reserve/designated to return, but the Patriots used that slot on rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who came back off the IR last week after
Texas: Marquez' American beauty
After the drama in Argentina, the men completing the podium also raced for a little redemption. Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), who had crashed out alone at Termas de Rio Hondo, got back on track in style to take second – despite a crash in Warm Up. Andrea Iannone (Ducati Team), whose last lap move on his teammate Andrea Dovizioso in Argentina had seen them both slide out and sent some waves through the Ducati Team garage, converted his impressive pace into a points finish for the first time in 2016 – and a first podium of the year. Source link
Reports: MLB, MLBPA Extend Labor Peace With New CBA Agreement
Share this: Labor peace in Major League Baseball will continue. Multiple reports Wednesday night point to a new collective bargaining agreement reached between the MLB and MLBPA. The current CBA expires midnight Thursday. Sources: MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on a five-year deal. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 1, 2016 Joel Sherman of the New York Post, and Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported additional details. Hear in the new CBA there will be NO 26th roster spot. The current conditions with 25 and expanded rosters in Sept stays. — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 1, 2016 Source: Luxury-tax thresholds could rise in something close to this progression over new five-year CBA: $195M, $197M, $206M, $209M, $210M. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 1, 2016 . @MLB teams will
2016/17 UEFA Youth League skills challenges
The UEFA Youth League skills challenge invites the 64 teams in this season's competition to submit a video showcasing their tricks and flicks.Here are the entries received so far ...ArsenalJuventusMidtjyllandNitraPSV EindhovenReal MadridSevillaThe winning video from last season: Barcelona's keepy-uppy displayLet us know which video you like most using #UYL. ... UEFA.com - News
Patriots’ Long-Awaited Turnovers Help Turn Tide In Hard-Fought Win Over Jets
by Zack Cox on Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 10:12PM 1,275 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After surrendering a Brandon Marshall touchdown catch on the New York Jets’ third offensive possession Sunday, Malcolm Butler had just one thought on his mind when he returned to the field a few minutes later. “I gave up a touchdown,” the New England Patriots cornerback told himself. “I’ve got to try to do something.” So, he did. On the second play of the Jets’ next series, Butler ripped the... NESN.com
NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 12 Fantasy Football Injuries For Notable Stars
Share this: 9:34 a.m.: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith is expected to return, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. #49ers believe WR Torrey Smith, who missed last week with a shoulder injury, returns today, I’m told. They’ll test it before to be sure. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2016 9:18 a.m.: Here’s some good news on a pair of fantasy stars, via Schefter. Saints' RB Mark Ingram, recovering from a concussion and listed as questionable for today's game vs. Rams, will play, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2016 Raiders' WR Michael Crabtree is expected to play today vs Panthers, even though he is listed as questionable with ankle injury, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2016 But with good news comes bad news. Jags