A four-month-old deal between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation was nixed by the Trump administration on Monday, deeming it unlawful. Back in December, the MLB and gamers affiliation reached an settlement with the federation to permit Cuban athletes to play within the league with out having to defect. The aim was to forestall athletes from making an attempt to flee from Cuba (which frequently occasions required paying smugglers) and quit their citizenship within the course of. Under the settlement, gamers who met particular standards may signal with main league groups with out repercussions, and would obtain a signing bonus for doing so. A portion of this signing bonus would go to the Cuban Baseball Federation, just like how
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New deal for Casillas: meet the top UEFA appearance-makers
186: Iker Casillas (ESP, Real Madrid, Porto)Casillas made 157 UEFA appearances for Real Madrid before leaving for Porto in 2015, bringing to an end a 16-year, trophy-strewn spell. Having won a record 167 caps for Spain, the 37-year-old lifted his first Portuguese league title in 2017/18, and is just 14 appearances shy of an incredible 200 in UEFA club games.174: Paolo Maldini (ITA, AC Milan)The right-footed left-back and central defender played until he was 41, becoming as important a figure in Milan's history as his father Cesare Maldini – winner of four league titles and the 1962/63 European Champion Clubs' Cup. Paolo li... UEFA.com - News
MLB Rumors: Red Sox Sign Ex-Mets Reliever Jenrry Mejia To Minor-League Deal
The Red Sox added some bullpen depth to their minor-leagues Tuesday with a high-upside signing. Boston signed embattled ex-New York Mets reliever Jennry Mejia to a minor league deal, according to FanCred’s Jon Heyman and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. His deal comes with an invite to spring training and is worth $ 625 thousand if he makes the big league club, per Heyman. Mejia isn’t exactly known for the best reasons around baseball, because in Feb. 2016 he was the first player to ever receive a lifetime ban due to failing three performance-enhancing drug tests. He was successful in applying for reinstatement, getting the league’s approval in July ... NESN.com
Thierry Henry rejoins Monaco: why he’s a big deal
How big a deal is new Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker?
Alisson Becker's move from Roma to Liverpool has been confirmed; what is there to say about the Brazilian goalkeeper?What they say "Alisson is a surprise only for those who haven't seen him before. What really strikes me is how he deals with dangerous situations so efficiently. That gives his team a lot of confidence."Gianluigi Buffon, Paris goalkeeper
Red Sox Sign Catcher Christian Vazquez To Three-Year Contract Extension
Get used to seeing Christian Vazquez behind the plate at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox on Saturday signed the 27-year-old catcher to a three-year contract extension. The deal runs through the 2021 season and has a club option for the 2022 season. Prior to signing the extension, Vazquez was due for arbitration in 2019 and 2020, and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. In addition to signing the contract, Vazquez offered to make an annual donation to the Red Sox Foundation. Here are the terms of the deal, per the Boston Herald’s Jason Mastrodonato: Perhaps the best defensive catcher in Major League Baseball,... NESN.com
Bruins Acquire Rick Nash From Rangers In Multi-Player Trade
UPDATE (9:53 a.m.): The Bruins officially have acquired Rick Nash. Here are the details: UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): The Bruins and Rangers have a “deal in place” to send Rick Nash to Boston, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The deal is not official, but here are the details: ORIGINAL STORY: The Boston Bruins reportedly are close to making a major addition to their roster. Late in the Bruins’ controversial 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Boston was having “ongoing discussions” with the New York Rangers about trading for star winger Rick N... NESN.com