Padres agree with Myers to 6-yr., $80M extensionPadres agree with Myers to 6-yr., $80M extension
Padres agree with Myers to 6-yr., $80M extension
Day: January 13, 2017
Wonder Gal dazzles in Aqueduct’s Ladies Handicap (Sports Betting News)Wonder Gal dazzles in Aqueduct’s Ladies Handicap (Sports Betting News)
NEW YORK (AP) — Wonder Gal romped to a 13+ length victory Friday in the $100,000 Ladies Handicap at Aqueduct.
Cavs GM: Looking to add ‘playmaking’ via tradeCavs GM: Looking to add ‘playmaking’ via trade
Cavs GM: Looking to add ‘playmaking’ via trade
Steelers-Chiefs moved to primetime because of ice storm (Sports Betting News)Steelers-Chiefs moved to primetime because of ice storm (Sports Betting News)
The AFC divisional playoff game between the Steelers and Chiefs on Sunday has been moved from an early afternoon kickoff to primetime because of an ice storm due to hit the Kansas City area this weekend. The game was originally scheduled to kickoff at 12:05 p.m. Central time. ”If people are going to the game, slow down, leave early and be cautious,” said Troy Schulte, the city manager for Kansas City, Missouri, where Arrowhead Stadium sits just off Interstate 70.
Broncos set to add McCoy, Musgrave to offensive staffBroncos set to add McCoy, Musgrave to offensive staff
The Broncos are putting together a pretty inspiring offensive staff to boost defensive-minded head coach Vance Joseph. Mike McCoy and Bill Musgrave are both expected to sign on.
Rockies’ Arenado agrees to $29.5 million, 2-year contract (Sports Betting News)Rockies’ Arenado agrees to $29.5 million, 2-year contract (Sports Betting News)
The Colorado Rockies and Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a $29.5 million, two-year contract. Arenado will make $11.75 million this season and $17.75 million in 2018. Arenado tied for the NL lead with 41 home runs last season and he drove in a major league-best 133 runs.
X-ray, MRI on Wizards guard Wall’s pinkie show no damage (Sports Betting News)X-ray, MRI on Wizards guard Wall’s pinkie show no damage (Sports Betting News)
The Wizards say an X-ray and an MRI on John Wall’s right pinkie finger revealed no breaks or tears. Brooks said after practice Friday that everything ”came back clean” on Wall, who could remain in the lineup when the Wizards host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Despite the injuries, Wall had 10 assists in Washington’s loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17 (Sports Betting News)Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17 (Sports Betting News)
Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $13,625,000 contract for 2017, avoiding arbitration and more than doubling the slugging outfielder’s salary two years before he can become a free agent for the first time. The Nationals also reached one-year deals with their three other arbitration-eligible players on Friday, the day players and teams were to exchange proposed salary figures ahead of hearings. Third baseman Anthony Rendon will earn $5.8 million next season, right-hander Tanner Roark gets $4,315,000 and new catcher Derek Norris agreed to $4.2 million.
Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17 (Sports Betting News)Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17 (Sports Betting News)
Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $13,625,000 contract for 2017, avoiding arbitration and more than doubling the slugging outfielder’s salary two years before he can become a free agent for the first time. The Nationals also reached one-year deals with their three other arbitration-eligible players on Friday, the day players and teams were to exchange proposed salary figures ahead of hearings. Third baseman Anthony Rendon will earn $5.8 million next season, right-hander Tanner Roark gets $4,315,000 and new catcher Derek Norris agreed to $4.2 million.
A lot has changed since previous Atlanta-Seattle matchup (Sports Betting News)A lot has changed since previous Atlanta-Seattle matchup (Sports Betting News)
Then again, so much will be different when the Atlanta Falcons host Seattle in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday. Seattle found a running game in its playoff opener, and quarterback Russell Wilson appears as healthy as he’s been all season. Most significantly, this game will be at the Georgia Dome, costing the Seahawks perhaps the most imposing home-field advantage in the NFL.