Author: JamesMcGhee

Pete Alonso remains one of the best power bats available in free agency. Here’s the latest on where the first baseman, who is drawing interest from both the Dishes And the Yankees, could end…December 28, 4:05 p.m.With Corbin Burnes Reportedly agreeing to a six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Giants are looking for their plan B and that could include Alonso.Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants are looking for offensive options, including at first base.“The Giants also remain in the market for a first baseman or DH, and four-time All-Star Pete Alonso, who hit…

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Yahoo Sports’ Fantasy Football Live team looks ahead to Monday’s matchup between Detroit and San Francisco – and the impact Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and George Kittle could have on fantasy managers.See moreVideo transcriptionYeah, we’re going to bring the whole team here.Um, we’re going to cover some fantastic game changers for this week, powered by ram trucks, where we identify some of the most influential players in one of the best fantasy matchups on the calendar.The fantasy championship could very well come down to the drama known as Monday Night Football Detroit.Visit Levi Stadium to face the Niners.Detroit is…

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, sit together during a Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers game at Crypto.com Arena on December 8. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanakaexpecting their first child.“I can’t wait for the little recruit to join our family soon! Ohtani, 30, wrote in an Instagram post, alongside a photo of baby clothes, an ultrasound and the couple’s dog, Dekopin.The announcement comes about 10 months after Ohtani revealed that he and Tanaka, a former professional basketball player in Japan, had married during the offseason.It also ends a year of…

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Jalen Brunson scored 42 of his 55 points against the Washington Wizards after halftime (Getty Images)Jalen Brunson scored 55 points – including nine in overtime – as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 136-132 victory over the Washington Wizards.Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who have now won 17 of their last 21 games, including 11 of 13 in December.Washington, without injured leading scorer Jordan Poole, was led by Justin Champagnie with 31 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double.Among the eight NBA games on Saturday…

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Rams coach Sean McVay was excited about a fifth straight victory. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)THE The Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals13-9, Saturday at SoFi Stadium.What we learned from a win that improved the Rams’ record to 10-6:Ahkello Witherspoon keeps actingRams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) runs down the sideline to celebrate after his game-clinching interception against the Cardinals. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)After playing for the Rams in 2023, veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was an unsigned free agent at the start of the season.In September, with Tre’Davious White struggling and Darious Williams recovering from a hamstring injury, the Rams signed Witherspoon to…

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On Saturday, December 28, the Colorado Avalanche announced they had sent forward Ondrej Pavel and a 2027 third-round pick to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Juuso Parssinen.We acquired forward Juuso Parssinen and a 7th round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators, in exchange for forward Ondrej Pavel and a 3rd round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. pic.twitter.com/QS8SRF2pSF– Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 28, 2024The Finnish-born player, originally from Hämeenlinna, Finland, played 15 NHL games during the 2024-25 season with the Predators. During these 15 games, he recorded 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists), including…

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