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The New York Yankees have invited 27 players who are not on their main roster to join their spring training. Among these players is Harrison Cohen, a right-handed reliever known for his strong performance in minor league baseball. Cohen, who wasn't drafted but signed as a free agent, has a chance to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster.
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The Yankees invited 27 non-roster players to their spring training.
Harrison Cohen, a right-handed pitcher, is among these invited players.
Cohen signed with the Yankees in 2022 as an undrafted free agent.
He advanced quickly through the minor leagues, reaching Triple-A level last season.
Cohen had a 1.57 ERA over 28 2/3 innings in Triple-A, making him a highly regarded prospect.
Baseball America ranks him as the Yankees' No. 18 overall prospect and No. 14 pitcher.
Cohen will also play for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
His fastball is average, but he has an effective slider and cutter pitch.
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Sam Darnold, previously considered one of the least successful quarterbacks, won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in his first year with them. After struggling with other teams, Darnold found success by gaining experience and learning from better-fitting environments like Minnesota and San Francisco.
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Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
He is one of three quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl in his first year with a new team.
Darnold had previously spent three seasons with the New York Jets and two with the Carolina Panthers.
During his time with the Jets and Panthers, Darnold had one of the lowest passer ratings and completion percentages.
Since leaving the Jets, he has won 39 games, compared to the Jets' 26 victories.
Darnold was the youngest NFL starting quarterback at age 21 since the 1970 merger.
His successful turn began after gaining experience in San Francisco and Minnesota before joining the Seahawks.
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Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, becoming the first male solo Latin artist to do so. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised him as a talented artist and expressed satisfaction with the performance. The show featured nine songs, including surprise appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
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Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.
He is the first male solo Latin artist to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The NFL received political criticism for choosing Bad Bunny, but Commissioner Goodell supported the decision.
Goodell described Bad Bunny as a great artist who unites people.
The performance included surprise guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
Bad Bunny performed nine songs from his Grammy-winning album.
The halftime show took place at Levi's Stadium during the Seahawks' win over the Patriots.
Goodell and Bad Bunny embraced warmly after the show.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are considering their options for replacing tight end Travis Kelce, who has not decided if he will retire or play in 2026. Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, who plans to leave his team, might be a potential option for the Chiefs.
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Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and is deciding whether to retire or return in 2026.
Kelce has been in discussions with the Chiefs, who want him to continue playing.
The Super Bowl has passed, but no decision on Kelce's future has been announced.
David Njoku, a tight end for the Cleveland Browns, announced he will become a free agent in 2026.
Njoku played nine seasons with the Browns and made a Pro Bowl appearance in 2023.
The Chiefs have salary cap concerns that might require Kelce to reduce his salary if he returns.
Njoku recorded 384 receptions, 4,062 yards, and 34 touchdowns in 118 games over his career.
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The Boston Red Sox are looking for a new infielder to replace Alex Bregman, who left the team. They recently traded for Caleb Durbin but are still exploring possibilities, including a potential trade for Isaac Paredes involving the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox and Astros continue to discuss trades due to their mutual needs.
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The Red Sox are searching for an infielder to fill the gap left by Alex Bregman.
Boston recently traded for Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers.
A three-team trade nearly happened between the Red Sox, Astros, and Cardinals for Isaac Paredes, but it fell through.
The Astros are considering trading Isaac Paredes and also have Christian Walker available.
Paredes is a two-time All-Star and a right-handed hitter.
Boston has an excess of left-handed hitting outfielders, which could interest Houston.
Houston needs to address its unsettled position groups, and trading partners are being explored.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Jordan Weems, a pitcher with experience on several major league teams, to a minor-league deal. Weems, who played for the Braves and Astros last season, will join the Dodgers for spring training along with other non-roster pitchers.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher Jordan Weems to a minor-league contract.
Weems is a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher with six years of experience in Major League Baseball.
Last season, he played for both the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.
Weems appeared in four games for the Astros, allowing seven earned runs over 4 1/3 innings.
In his major league career, Weems has a 5.51 ERA and has struck out 161 batters in 160 innings.
Weems has also played for the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Washington Nationals.
He is one of several non-roster pitchers invited to the Dodgers' spring training.
Weems may start the season in Triple-A if he does not make the Dodgers' opening day roster.
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The Detroit Tigers signed Konnor Pilkington to a minor-league contract. Pilkington, a left-handed pitcher, has played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball. He will join the Tigers for spring training.
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The Detroit Tigers signed Konnor Pilkington to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Pilkington is a 28-year-old left-handed pitcher.
He has three partial seasons of MLB experience, mainly with the Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians.
Pilkington chose free agency after the Nationals designated him for assignment.
During his MLB career, he has pitched 88 1/3 innings with a 3.97 ERA.
He previously played for Triple-A Reno with the Arizona Diamondbacks but did not return to the majors.
If he does not make the Tigers’ main roster, he may serve as backup in Triple-A.
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The New York Mets' second top prospect, Carson Benge, has a chance to earn a spot as the starting left fielder during spring training. The Mets have made several roster changes but left the left field position open for competition.
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Carson Benge is the New York Mets' second top prospect.
The Mets have made trades and signings this offseason, including Marcus Semien, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., Bo Bichette, and Devin Williams.
The starting left field position is currently open for competition.
Mets' president of baseball operations, David Stearns, wants Benge to have a real chance at making the team.
Benge showed promise in the lower minor leagues but struggled at the Triple-A level.
Last season, Benge hit 15 home runs and had 73 runs batted in during minor league games.
Despite his struggles in higher-level games, the Mets still see potential in Benge.
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During a basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets, a fight broke out involving several players. Isaiah Stewart, who left the bench to join the altercation, was ejected along with three other players. Stewart has a history of suspensions, which might lead to a longer suspension this time.
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A fight occurred during a game between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.
Pistons player Isaiah Stewart joined the fight after leaving the bench.
Four players in total were ejected from the game.
The NBA will review the incident, and suspensions are possible.
Isaiah Stewart has been suspended multiple times before for various incidents.
Stewart's past suspensions could influence the length of any new suspension.
Despite the altercation, the Pistons have the top seed in the Eastern Conference before the All-Star break.
Isaiah Stewart averages 10.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game this season.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are considering trading pitcher Erik Lauer to the Los Angeles Angels. Lauer, who had a successful last season, might not start in the Blue Jays' upcoming games due to new additions to the team. Trading him could benefit both teams, especially given his affordable salary.
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Erik Lauer played a key role for the Toronto Blue Jays last season.
He had a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, with a 3.18 ERA (earned run average).
Lauer was moved to the bullpen after the team added Shane Bieber.
The Blue Jays added two more pitchers, Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, making Lauer's starting role unlikely.
A trade to the Los Angeles Angels is suggested, as they need reliable pitchers.
Lauer’s salary is $2.2 million, considered affordable even if he stays in the bullpen.
The Blue Jays might trade him for a promising minor league player.
No final trade decision has been made yet.
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The San Diego Padres are exploring their options to strengthen their pitching lineup before the spring training session begins. One potential target is Brayan Bello from the Boston Red Sox, who could provide long-term stability to the team's rotation. The Padres' president of baseball operations is considering how to assemble an attractive trade offer for Bello.
Key Facts
The Padres want to improve their starting rotation.
They are looking at Brayan Bello from the Red Sox as a trade option.
Bello could serve as a strong pitcher for the Padres' future needs.
Adding Bello would ease Joe Musgrove's return after his recovery.
The Padres must assemble a compelling trade offer due to their weakened farm system.
The Red Sox have multiple starting pitchers, creating a trade opportunity.
The Padres need Bello to offer long-term stability, particularly with other pitchers having potential contract opt-outs after 2026.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had to pay high taxes while playing in Super Bowl LX, resulting in a financial loss despite winning. The California state tax on visiting athletes caused him to owe the state $249,000, which was more than the Super Bowl winnings he received.
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Sam Darnold is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
He played in Super Bowl LX, which was held in Santa Clara, California.
California has a tax called the "jock tax" that applies to athletes visiting the state.
Darnold had to pay $249,000 in taxes to California for spending seven days there.
Each player on the winning Super Bowl team gets $178,000, which is separate from their salary.
Darnold ended up losing $71,000 after paying the tax.
A former NFL player suggested that the Super Bowl should not be held in California to avoid such tax issues for players.
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Seby Zavala, a veteran baseball player, has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zavala will join the Dodgers' spring training, aiming for a major league return after playing a season in the minor leagues with the Boston Red Sox.
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Seby Zavala signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a chance to join their major league team.
Zavala played for the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 minor league season.
In 2025, he had a batting average of .165 in 75 minor league games.
Zavala's major league debut was with the Chicago White Sox in 2019.
He joined multiple teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners.
Zavala is known for his strong defensive skills as a catcher.
He will be one of five catchers in the Dodgers' spring training camp.
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Jim Shank, a long-time WWE production staff member, died at age 60 after battling colorectal cancer. Shank worked with WWE for 26 years, starting during the "Attitude Era" in 1999, and was known for his role as a technical operations manager. A fundraising campaign supported his cancer treatment, surpassing its goal by over $20,000.
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Jim Shank passed away at age 60 from colorectal cancer.
He began working with WWE in November 1999.
Shank worked during the WWE's "Attitude Era," a renowned period for the company.
He held the position of technical operations manager.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $220,000 for his cancer treatment.
He worked with WWE's remote-controlled and robotic cameras.
Shank celebrated 26 years with WWE in late 2025.
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Jack Grealish, a football player on loan to Everton, had surgery on a foot injury. This injury means he will not play for the rest of the season and cannot join England's World Cup team. Grealish expressed gratitude for the support from fans and the club.
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Jack Grealish had surgery for a foot stress fracture.
He was playing for Everton on loan from Manchester City.
Grealish got injured during a match against Aston Villa on January 18.
He played 22 games for Everton this season, scoring two goals and providing six assists.
The injury means he cannot join England's World Cup squad.
Grealish thanked Everton's fans and expressed his desire to recover and return stronger.
He was previously successful at Manchester City, winning several major titles.
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A fight broke out during an NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons. As a result, several players from both teams were ejected from the game. The incident is under review, and players may face suspensions.
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The fight happened during a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons.
Players from both teams were ejected after the altercation.
Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges were the ejected players from the Hornets.
Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart were the ejected players from the Pistons.
The incident began with a foul on Jalen Duren.
Isaiah Stewart joined the altercation even though he was not on the court when it started.
The game was in the third quarter when the ejections occurred.
The NBA league will review the incident, and suspensions may follow.
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The Cleveland Browns are entering the NFL offseason with the news that tight end David Njoku will leave the team as he becomes a free agent. This departure affects quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who started the last seven games of the season and is now competing for the starting role in 2026.
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The NFL offseason has begun after the conclusion of Super Bowl LX.
David Njoku played with the Cleveland Browns for nine seasons.
Njoku announced his decision to leave the Browns as he enters unrestricted free agency.
Shedeur Sanders, who played as quarterback for the last seven games, is competing for the starting role in 2026.
Sanders threw seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his recent games.
The Browns have appointed Todd Monken as their new head coach.
Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel are also competing for the quarterback position.
The Browns might look at free agency or the draft for additional quarterback options.
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NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins may be released by the Atlanta Falcons before the new league year begins. He is likely to be a sought-after player in free agency and could explore options beyond playing football, including retirement or a TV role. The Minnesota Vikings are mentioned as a possible team that might be interested in him.
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Kirk Cousins played as a backup for part of the 2025 NFL season before starting in eight games.
He finished the 2025 season with a 5-3 record and completed 61.7% of his passes, throwing for 1,721 yards and 10 touchdowns.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Cousins is expected to be released by the Falcons before the start of the new league year on March 11.
The Falcons previously restructured Cousins' contract with the idea of releasing him.
Cousins will have options, including continuing to play, retirement, or pursuing media opportunities.
The Minnesota Vikings could be interested in signing Cousins as they look for a veteran quarterback.
Cousins is 37 years old and has played for three teams in his 15-year NFL career.
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Stephen Curry, a player for the Golden State Warriors, is currently unable to play due to a knee injury. He will miss the upcoming All-Star game and several team matches. The Warriors have struggled without him, experiencing more losses than wins.
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Stephen Curry has a knee injury called patellofemoral pain syndrome.
He will miss the All-Star game this year.
Curry has not played since January 30, and his team has struggled without him.
The Warriors have a 5-9 record in games without Curry this season.
Another key player, Jimmy Butler, will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL tear.
The team's record this season is 28 wins and 25 losses.
The Warriors are hopeful to have both Curry and new player Kristaps Porzingis back after the break.
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Tracy Scroggins, a former NFL player who spent 10 years with the Detroit Lions as a linebacker and defensive end, has died at the age of 56. Scroggins was known for his impressive football career and was also a devoted family man, according to statements from his family.
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Tracy Scroggins played 10 seasons with the NFL's Detroit Lions.
He was drafted 53rd overall by the Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft.
Scroggins recorded 60.5 sacks and 321 tackles in 142 career games.
He sued the NFL in 2016 for $5 million after a preliminary diagnosis of CTE, a brain condition.
CTE can cause the death of nerve cells in the brain and can be diagnosed only after death.
During his college years, Scroggins attended Coffeyville Community College before transferring to Tulsa.
Scroggins was inducted into Coffeyville Community College's Hall of Fame.
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