Houston Astros sign star pitcher Tatsuya Imai to 3-year deal worth up to $63 million

The Houston Astros have reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, locking up one of the most sought-after pitchers to come out of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason. According to multiple reports on Thursday, the deal
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave to miss Week 18 due to blood clot

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will not suit up for the team’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons after doctors discovered a blood clot in his lung, bringing an end to his standout season. The
Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin killed, mother critically injured in fire at their home in NC

The father of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin has died, and his mother remains hospitalized in critical condition after a destructive house fire tore through their North Carolina home over the weekend. Local officials confirmed that Dennis Hamlin,
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing charges of strangulation and assault

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious criminal charges stemming from an alleged altercation at his Massachusetts home earlier this month, according to court filings and a police report obtained by multiple outlets. Diggs,
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić to miss at least four weeks due to hyperextension in left knee

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextension of his left knee during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat. An MRI confirmed that no ligaments
Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua in stable condition after fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two others

Authorities said that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a traffic accident in Nigeria that left two people dead. The Nigerian-British boxer sustained minor injuries and is in stable condition following the crash, which
Jaguars beat Colts with 23-17 win, to keep hopes of AFC South title alive

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence led Jacksonville to a narrow – but crucial – 23-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, keeping Jacksonville in the race for the AFC South title. The Jags victory at Lucas Oil
Steelers loss to Browns sets up winner-takes-all matchup against Ravens in Week 18

The Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday wound up giving the Baltimore Ravens a Christmas miracle – with the Steelers and Ravens now set to face-off during Week 18 to see who will
A’s sign left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to record setting 7-year, $86M extension

The Athletics have secured one of their rising stars for the long haul, reaching a long-term agreement with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year contract worth $86 million. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported: “BREAKING: Left fielder Tyler