Seattle Mariners acquire second baseman Jorge Polanco in trade with Minnesota Twins

The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins announced the trade of second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Mariners as part of a five-player deal. The Twins will receive right-handed pitchers Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa and Darren Bowen, outfielder
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva disqualified, banned four years; Team USA to earn ’22 gold medal

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been retroactively disqualified from the 2022 Olympic Games, following a nearly two-year long investigation. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland ruled that Valieva violated anti-doping rules, and instituted
England’s Tyrrell Hatton to join Jon Rahm’s new team at LIV Golf

England’s Tyrrell Hatton, the 16th-ranked player in the world, will join Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm as part of a new 13th team at LIV Golf. Hatton is still scheduled to play in this week’s AT&T Pebble
49ers rally to beat Detroit 34-31 in NFC Championship, will advance to Super Bowl

Brock Purdy 51-yard pass helped the San Francisco 49ers rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 on Sunday, winning the NFC Championship and advancing the Niners to the Super Bowl. The
Chiefs defeat Ravens 17-10 in AFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl LVIII

Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to a 17-10 road win Sunday over the Ravens in the AFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl 2024 in Las Vegas, marking Kansas City’s fourth Super Bowl appearance
Carolina Panthers plan to hire Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as their new head coach

According to multiple league sources, the Carolina Panthers plan to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach. The Panthers fired former coach Frank Reich in November after starting the season 1-10;
Golfer Nick Dunlap to turn professional, joining PGA Tour

Golfer Nick Dunlap announced on Thursday he will leave the University of Alabama and turn professional. Dunlap told reporters at a news conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala. that “it was the easiest, hardest decision I’ve ever had to
Milwaukee Brewers and ex-Phillies 1st baseman Rhys Hoskins agree to two year, 34M deal

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to sign former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 million deal. The pact includes an opt-out after the first year. Hoskins was drafted by the Phillies in the fifth
Tennessee Titans hire ex-Bengals OC Brian Callahan as next head coach

The Tennessee Titans announced on Wednesday that they have officially hired former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, replacing Mike Vrabe. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a news release: “This is
Heat trade Kyle Lowry, 2027 first-round pick to Hornets for Terry Rozier

The Miami Heat have acquired veteran guard Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick, which is lottery protected for 2027 and becomes unprotected in 2028. Rozier,