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The Atlanta Braves have signed Jordan Groshans, a former first-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays, to a minor-league contract. Groshans is set to play for the Braves' Triple-A team and is not expected to replace injured shortstop Ha-Seong Kim directly on the main roster.
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Jordan Groshans was a first-round pick for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018.
He has played 560 professional games but only 17 in the major leagues.
Groshans has signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves.
He will initially play for the Braves' Triple-A team, Gwinnett.
The Braves are dealing with an injury to shortstop Ha-Seong Kim.
Jorge Mateo has been signed for the major league roster as a potential replacement for Kim.
In his previous season, Groshans had a batting average of .284 in Double-A and Triple-A games.
Jordan Groshans briefly played for the Miami Marlins and has also been part of the Athletics and Yankees organizations.
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The New York Jets fired over one-third of their assistant coaches after a disappointing season with a 3-14 record. The team ranked low in both offense and defense under head coach Aaron Glenn. They quickly hired Brian Duker as the new defensive coordinator.
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The New York Jets ended the season with a 3-14 record.
They secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The team ranked 29th in total offense and scoring offense.
They ranked 25th in total defense and 31st in scoring defense.
Head Coach Aaron Glenn fired over one-third of the assistant coaches.
Nine out of 23 assistant coaching positions need new hires.
Brian Duker was hired as the new defensive coordinator.
Brian Duker previously worked with the Miami Dolphins and has history with Aaron Glenn.
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The New York Knicks are reportedly downplaying interest in trading NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns, but some teams believe he might still be available. The Knicks are considering roster changes as the trade deadline nears, possibly using Towns in a deal to improve their team or acquire another star player.
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The New York Knicks might trade NBA All-Star player Karl-Anthony Towns.
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Knicks are downplaying trade rumors around Towns.
Despite official statements, some teams believe Towns is still a trade possibility.
The Knicks rank 16th in defensive performance and are exploring options to enhance their team.
Trade rumors include Karl-Anthony Towns potentially being involved in a deal for another star player like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Towns has been with the Knicks for two seasons and helped them reach the conference finals last year.
The Knicks are assessing their team needs, focusing more on improving defense and bench strength.
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Chas McCormick, who played for the Houston Astros and won the World Series in 2022, signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. McCormick is joining the Cubs' spring training camp on a minor league contract.
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Chas McCormick was part of the Astros' 2022 World Series winning team.
McCormick signed with the Chicago Cubs as a free agent.
His contract includes an invitation to the Cubs' spring training camp.
McCormick played 500 regular season games with the Astros.
He is known for his center field defense and did not make an error in 289.1 innings last year.
The Cubs have strong defensive players in center field, like Pete Crow-Armstrong.
McCormick's addition ensures backup for the center field position if needed.
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Fulham has agreed to pay £27 million to Manchester City for Oscar Bobb, a winger. Bobb has not played much for City this season and is moving to Fulham where he will join his fellow Norwegian, Sander Berge.
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Fulham will pay £27 million to Manchester City for Oscar Bobb.
Bobb missed almost all of last season due to a leg injury.
He has played in 15 games this season for Manchester City but did not score any goals.
Bobb is moving because Manchester City signed another player, Antoine Semenyo, in January.
Fulham is currently seventh in the Premier League.
Bobb has played six times for Norway this year and helped them qualify for the World Cup.
Fulham also wants to buy Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven for £28 million.
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The Buffalo Bills have released their head coach, Sean McDermott, after nine years. McDermott has already declined an NFL job offer and is expected to take a break before re-evaluating his future in 2027. Joe Brady has been promoted to head coach of the Bills, signing a five-year contract.
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The Buffalo Bills let go of head coach Sean McDermott after their playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.
Sean McDermott was offered a position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but turned it down.
McDermott is expected to take a year off from coaching and reconsider his options in 2027.
Joe Brady, previously the offensive coordinator, is now the head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
Joe Brady signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.
Joe Brady is currently the youngest coach in the NFL.
Joe Brady will focus on creating an offense around quarterback Josh Allen's strengths.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has expressed confidence about being the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite concerns about his height. Official measurements at the Senior Bowl showed Pavia is 5-foot-8, which is shorter than initially reported and has led to doubts about his suitability for a professional football career. Pavia remains unfazed by these concerns and is preparing for the upcoming draft.
Key Facts
Diego Pavia is a quarterback from Vanderbilt University.
His official height was measured at 5-foot-8 during the Senior Bowl.
Height concerns have raised doubts about his NFL prospects, as few successful quarterbacks are that height.
Pavia believes he is the best player available in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He joked about his height measurement, claiming he is actually 5-foot-10.
Pavia has a history of overcoming doubt, winning SEC Player of the Year with Vanderbilt.
He participated in the Senior Bowl to demonstrate his skills.
The NFL Draft where Pavia hopes to be selected will take place in April.
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The article explains a promotion for fantasy sports players using the Underdog promo code "NEWSWEEK." By spending $5 on a fantasy sports entry, participants receive $75 in additional entries. This promotion can be used for NBA games, Super Bowl picks, and other sports.
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The offer applies to NBA games, Super Bowl picks, and other sports.
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The promotion features popular athletes like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if users sign up through provided links.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are considering signing a free-agent starting pitcher before the 2026 season starts. They currently have several strong pitchers but lost Ranger Suarez in free agency and may be without Zack Wheeler at the beginning of the season due to surgery. Adding another pitcher could strengthen their chances in the National League East.
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The Phillies might sign a starting pitcher before the 2026 season begins.
They lost Ranger Suarez to free agency and Zack Wheeler might miss early games after surgery.
Phillies had the second-best pitching rotation in MLB last season with a 3.53 ERA.
Current pitchers include Cristopher Sanchez, Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, and others.
The team is considering several free-agent options, including Framber Valdez, Zac Gallen, and Chris Bassitt.
Signing a new pitcher could help the Phillies compete in their division and aim for the postseason.
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Brock Lesnar has announced that he will compete in the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first time. The Royal Rumble is a popular wrestling event where 30 men and 30 women compete in separate matches, and the last person standing gets a chance to compete for a championship at WrestleMania.
Key Facts
The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Brock Lesnar announced on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he will compete in the men's Royal Rumble match.
The Royal Rumble match includes 30 participants who try to eliminate each other by throwing opponents over the top rope.
The winners of the men's and women's matches earn a championship match at WrestleMania.
Lesnar has previously won the Royal Rumble in 2002 and 2003.
He recently participated in WWE events like Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 and Wrestlepalooza.
Brock's team won the men's match at the Survivor Series: WarGames 2025.
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The article explains how to use a special Kalshi promo code from Newsweek that gives a $10 bonus for making $100 in trades on sports events, particularly NBA games. Users can trade on various markets, including NBA games and other events like the Super Bowl, to get this bonus.
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Making a prediction on games like Lakers winning could be traded for potential profit.
The sign-up process requires entering the code NEWSWEEK and providing basic personal information.
Newsweek may receive a commission if users sign up through links provided in the article.
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The offer includes a first $10 bonus and a 50% deposit match up to $200.
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Users select a payout type: max payout or flex payout, each with different risks and rewards.
Account setup requires entering the promo code NEWSWEEK and providing basic information.
Secure payment methods are required to activate the deposit match bonus.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through the provided links.
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The Washington Nationals have added 24-year-old rookie shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng to their team. They claimed him from the New York Mets, who had never played him in any official game. Cheng had a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates and played mainly in the minor leagues last year.
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The Washington Nationals claimed Tsung-Che Cheng from the New York Mets.
Tsung-Che Cheng is a 24-year-old rookie shortstop.
The Nationals made room for Cheng by designating pitcher Konnor Pilkington for assignment.
Cheng was previously acquired by the Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays in January 2023.
Cheng did not play any official games for the Mets or Rays.
Cheng played three games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts.
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Tyson Fury, who was a heavyweight world champion, will fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. This will be Fury's comeback fight after his retirement last year. The fight will happen in the UK and will be shown on Netflix.
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Tyson Fury announced his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
The fight is scheduled for April 11 in the UK, but the exact location is not yet decided.
The match will be shown on Netflix.
Tyson Fury retired in January last year after losing to Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury has won 34 fights, with 2 losses and 1 draw, and he is a two-time world champion.
Arslanbek Makhmudov has won 21 out of his 23 fights.
Fury has been training in Thailand for his return to boxing.
A future match between Fury and Anthony Joshua was anticipated, but Joshua's plans are uncertain after a car accident in December.
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The Milwaukee Bucks might trade their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the NBA trade deadline nears. The Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a surprise team with a strong offer for Antetokounmpo. The Hawks' offer includes a valuable first-round pick that could greatly benefit the Bucks' rebuilding efforts.
Key Facts
The Milwaukee Bucks are considering trading Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching soon.
The Atlanta Hawks have become a notable contender for acquiring Antetokounmpo.
The Hawks recently traded their former star player, Trae Young.
The Hawks have a valuable first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which could be important for the Bucks.
This draft pick holds the third-best lottery odds, offering a chance to secure top college players.
Other teams like the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and Golden State Warriors are also interested in Antetokounmpo.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is considering retirement after 13 NFL seasons. The return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who Kelce has spoken highly of, may influence his decision. Kelce is set to become a free agent and will need a new contract if he continues playing for the Chiefs.
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Travis Kelce is thinking about retiring after 13 seasons with the Chiefs.
Kelce will take up to a month to decide on his future.
Eric Bieniemy has returned as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator.
Bieniemy and Kelce have had talks, hinting at Kelce's potential return.
Kelce will enter free agency, needing a new contract for the next season.
Kelce praised Bieniemy and expressed excitement about working with him again.
Kelce had 76 receptions, 851 yards, and five touchdowns last season.
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The Chicago Cubs catcher Reese McGuire has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. This contract includes an invitation to the Brewers' major league spring training camp, where McGuire will try to earn a backup position.
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Reese McGuire, a 30-year-old catcher, played 44 games for the Cubs last year.
He has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The contract includes an invitation to the Brewers' major league spring training.
McGuire has played in MLB for parts of eight seasons with different teams.
Throughout his career, he has mostly played as a backup catcher.
The Brewers have won three consecutive National League Central titles.
Last year, the Brewers had a 97-65 regular season record.
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West Ham has agreed to sell Lucas Paqueta, a Brazilian footballer, to Flamengo for £35.5 million. Paqueta, who joined West Ham from Lyon in 2022, will move to Brazil before the winter transfer deadline.
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West Ham is selling Lucas Paqueta to Brazilian team Flamengo for over £35.5 million.
Paqueta is allowed to travel to Brazil to finalize the deal before the February 2 deadline.
West Ham considered keeping Paqueta on loan until the end of the season.
Flamengo wanted to complete the move quickly, with their season starting in March.
Paqueta joined West Ham from Lyon in 2022.
West Ham has won their last three matches without Paqueta.
The team is currently 18th in the Premier League, five points from safety.
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Joe Brady decided to stay with the Buffalo Bills and became their head coach, even though he had other job offers from NFL teams. Brady was previously considered for positions with the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos. He was promoted within the Bills organization, partly to keep quarterback Josh Allen happy.
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Joe Brady is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
Brady was offered positions with the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos before accepting the Bills’ offer.
Brady helped lead LSU to a National Championship in 2019 as a passing game coordinator.
He previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.
He joined the Buffalo Bills as a quarterbacks coach and was later made their offensive coordinator.
The Bills decided to promote Brady after firing former head coach Sean McDermott.
Quarterback Josh Allen was involved in the decision to hire Brady as head coach.
Bills players have expressed support and respect for Brady as a leader and coach.
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Michael Strahan and other NFL figures expressed disappointment that Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Despite his achievements, including six Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots and two with the New York Giants, Belichick did not receive enough votes. Some critics believe the voting process may be flawed.
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Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot.
Belichick has won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.
He also won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants as a defensive coordinator.
Michael Strahan, among others, criticized the Hall of Fame voting process.
Strahan himself was not a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee despite his achievements.
Some suggest Belichick’s absence from the Hall of Fame is due to past "cheating scandals."
Belichick has a total of 333 wins, second only to coach Don Shula.
Belichick will be eligible for future Hall of Fame inductions.
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