The Arizona Diamondbacks‘ sell-off continues with starting pitcher Merrill Kelly being traded to the Texas Rangers, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Kelly, who turns 37 on Oct. 14, provides another reliable arm to add to the Rangers’ veteran starting rotation, joining Jacob deGrom, Patrick Corbin and Nathan Eovaldi. He’s been the D-backs’ most consistent starter this season, compiling a 3.22 ERA over 22 starts with 121 … Continue reading MLB trade deadline: Rangers acquire pitcher Merrill Kelly from Diamondbacks, who continue sell-off

Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II is due for a big year in the offense’s first year under coordinator Jeff Grimes. Anthony had a breakout season last year, catching 39 receptions for 672 yards and four touchdowns. He also averaged 17.2 yards per catch. The standout receiver was one of the few bright spots of the Badgers‘ offense last season. His best games came against … Continue reading Wisconsin football 2025 player preview: Wide receiver Vinny Anthony

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah Simmons wonders whether his ability to play multiple positions may have worked against him at previous stops. After trying to fill multiple roles during his first five seasons, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft hopes he has found a home with his new team. “I think that this is probably where I’ve … Continue reading Isaiah Simmons focusing on linebacker with Packers after playing multiple positions at prior stops

Oswald Peraza‘s time in the Bronx is up. According to multiple reports, the Yankees are trading the young infielder to the Los Angeles Angels, minutes before the trade deadline. New York will receive 18-year-old minor league outfielder Wilberson De Pena and international money from the Angels in the return. Peraza was a highly touted infield prospect in the Yankees system alongside Anthony Volpe. However, the … Continue reading Yankees trading Oswald Peraza to Angels

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Among the New England Patriots’ biggest priorities this offseason was to fortify the offensive line around quarterback Drake Maye. It was a must as Maye attempts to make a leap forward in his second season under a new coach, new offense and surrounded by several new playmakers. Through the first full week of training camp, signs of improvement are beginning to … Continue reading Pats hope new-look offensive line provides protection for QB Drake Maye

CINCINNATI (AP) — A new stadium lease for the Cincinnati Bengals has not reached the end zone yet. Hamilton County commissioners approved the 11-year lease on Thursday that includes $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium. However, the Bengals have not signed off because they have not seen the final version. “The version of the lease approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners was not shared … Continue reading Hamilton County OKs $470M Paycor Stadium renovation, but Bengals say they haven't seen final lease