Author: JamesMcGhee

Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants finalized a one-year, $15 million contract on Saturday.A three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, Verlander joins a projected rotation led by All-Star right-hander Logan Webb.Verlander went 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for the AL West champion Houston Astros last year. He opened the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. He was also on IL from June 18 to August 21 due to neck discomfort.A right-hander who turns 42 next month, Verlander had a 9.26 ERA in five starts in September and was left off the playoff roster…

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Kings win seventh straight behind Christie’s ‘contagious’ energy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings are on a roll after winning their seventh straight game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving their record to 7-1. under interim coach Doug Christie and exceeding .500 for the first time since November 21.De’Aaron Fox returned to Sacramento’s starting lineup at United Center after a three-game injury absence, and the star guard explained how Christie’s mentality rubbed off on the Kings after their victory 124-119.“He brings a type of energy that’s a little bit infectious,” Fox told reporters about what’s changed for the…

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The Eagles defense swarmed Jordan Love (10) and the Packers all day in their wild card victory. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)The Green Bay Packers had a good season with one obvious flaw: they couldn’t beat good teams.The Packers’ offense went nowhere against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 22-10 playoff loss, dropping their record against the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Eagles to 0-6 this season. It’s hard to get too excited about an 11-win season when Green Bay seemed to be a tier below the top teams in the NFC.The way the season ended won’t be good. The Packers…

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NHL: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Sunday with an upper-body injury.Malkin missed his fourth straight game against Tampa Bay. He was a late scratch before Tuesday’s home game against Columbus when he participated in the morning skate, but he did not participate in the pregame warmup.Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said before the game against the Lightning that Malkin’s IR move was procedural in order to activate forward Philip Tomasino from injured reserve. Sullivan called Malkin everyday.Malkin had a 209-game streak before his injury, the 12th longest in team history.…

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Most likely, while you sleep, a Carmel High School The graduate will face one of the greatest tennis players of all time on the other side of the world.And no, that’s not the case Rajeev Ram this time.Carmel graduate Nishesh Basavareddy takes on 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at 3 a.m. Monday in the first round of Australian Open.Nishesh Basavareddy of the United States plays a forehand against Gael Monfils of France during their semi-final match on day 12 of the ASB Classic at the ASB Tennis Center on January 10, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.Who is Nishesh Basavareddy?Basavareddy…

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MLB: Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue JaysNEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a one-year, $28.5 million contract on the day players and teams exchanged the proposed figures.Houston left-hander Framber Valdez was also among the 148 players reaching deals, getting a one-year, $18 million contract.Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker asked for the highest amount among the 17 players who traded figures, $17.5 million. He was offered $15 million.Washington first baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked for $11.1 million and was offered $10.3 million, and San Diego…

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Could the Chicago Bears coaching search continue for at least another week?According to the NFL Network, the Bears would like to interview Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman. The Irish are scheduled to face Ohio State on Jan. 20 in the College Football Playoffs national championship game, where Freeman will be the first black coach to become head coach of a team playing for the national title.According to the report, the Bears “conducted extensive research” on Freeman “for months.” This language would certainly make it seem like the Bears would view him as a legitimate candidate at this point.If Freeman wants…

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