Tag: Sports transactions
Downing trying to tune up Titans’ offense, not replace Smith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Downing has no plans to fill Arthur Smith's shoes as Tennessee's new offensive coordinator. His real challenge is keeping the...
Detroit Pistons hire John Beilein in player development role
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons hired John Beilein as a senior adviser for player development Wednesday, saying the hope is that the former NBA...
Ravens receiver Watkins moves from one contender to another
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Since joining the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, Sammy Watkins has noticed some similarities between his new team and his previous...
Dalton says ‘mindset didn’t change’ when Bears landed Fields
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Andy Dalton insisted he understood the situation when he signed with the Chicago Bears and wasn't blindsided when they drafted...
4 minor league pitchers suspended for foreign substances
Four minor league pitchers have been suspended this season by Major League Baseball after being caught using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs, signaling...
Mike Marshall, 1st reliever to win Cy Young, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES — Mike Marshall, who became the first reliever to win the Cy Young Award when he set a major league record by...
Wolfsburg hires Mark van Bommel as coach after Glasner exit
WOLFSBURG, Germany — Wolfsburg hired Mark van Bommel as coach on Wednesday as the team prepares for its first Champions League campaign since 2015-16.
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Versatile Bryant shines as Cubs surge into contention
CHICAGO — The Kris Bryant watch is on. The sweet-swinging slugger is playing like an MVP again, and he could be the biggest name...
Bengals sign Chase, all draft picks now under contract
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday signed their remaining two draft picks, including fifth overall selection Ja’Marr Chase, a wide receiver who won...
49ers center Weston Richburg retires
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career.
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