Tag: Sports transactions
Veteran Wayne Simmonds signs 2-year deal with Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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Tanya Snyder named co-CEO of Washington Football Team
ASHBURN, Va. — Dan Snyder’s wife Tanya was named co-CEO of the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, giving her bigger influence in the club...
Tight end Pitts is last of Falcons’ 9 draft picks to sign
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-round pick Kyle Pitts, the tight end from Florida.
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Giants reliever Santos suspended 80 games for positive test
NEW YORK — San Francisco Giants pitcher Gregory Santos was suspended for 80 games without pay under Major League Baseball's drug program on Tuesday...
Blazers introduce Billups, ‘stand by’ hire amid criticism
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers went into damage-control mode while introducing Chauncey Billups as their new coach Tuesday, amid questions about how...
Celtics coach Udoka wants to ‘bring the dog out’ in stars
BOSTON — When Ime Udoka looks at the Boston Celtics’ roster, he sees a team with pieces to build around and endless potential.
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Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs
TAMPA, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics...
Mavs welcome back Kidd as coach, along with new GM Harrison
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back former point guard Jason Kidd as their coach Monday along with new general manager Nico Harrison.
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18-year-old Dominguez makes pro debut in Yankees’ minors
NEW YORK — Outfielder Jasson Dominguez, signed by the New York Yankees in July 2019 for $5.1 million, went 0 for 2 with a...
Billups gets first chance as head coach with Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Chauncey Billups as their new coach.
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