Free-agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman agrees to one-year, $10.7M deal with Boston Red Sox

Free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman announced he has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Chapman posted a photo of himself wearing a Red Sox hat on social media pages with the caption: “Let’s go!”
Texans’ LB Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games for illegal hit on Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence

The NFL announced on Tuesday that they have suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games without pay for his illegal hit to the head on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in a concussion.
Chicago Cubs sign free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd to two-year, $29M deal

ESPN reported on Monday that free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd has agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old veteran, who has never pitched in the National League, can earn an additional $1
NY Jets commit to Aaron Rodgers as starting QB for remainder of season

New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Monday that the team plans to keep Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback, despite his struggles, and the Jets disappointing 3-9 record this season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair ejected after huge hit to Jaguar’s QB Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off Sunday with what was later ruled a concussion, after a huge hit from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair that led to the ejection from EverBank Stadium field. After Lawrence scrambled
Legendary St. John’s basketball coach Lou Carnesecca dies at age 99

Legendary St. John’s basketball coach and New York sports icon Lou Carnesecca has died at age 99. Carnesecca passed away on Saturday, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday. The university said it was notified
NY Giants first team eliminated from playoffs after loss to Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the NY Giants with a score of 27-20 on Thanksgiving Day, beating the Giants for an eighth time in a row (as well as the 15th time in 16 games). The Thanksgiving Day
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case

The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday that five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ (per AP News.) Swiatek,
Inter Miami appoints Javier Mascherano as new head coach

Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that Javier Mascherano is their new head coach, succeeding Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped down last week due to personal reasons.. Miami stated Mascherano’s full coaching staff will be announced at a
North Carolina Tar Heels fire head coach Mack Brown

North Carolina announced Tuesday that head coach Mack Brown will not return next season. Brown, 73, had just one day earlier declared his intention to return to the Tar Heels. UNC said that Brown will still coach in