Veteran righty Zack Greinke and Kansas City Royals agree to 1-year contract

The Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Zack Greinke have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, pending a physical. Sources say that the deal is expected to be between $8-$10 million, plus performance bonuses. The 39-year-old righty turned
Hockey Hall of Famer and Blackhawks icon Bobby Hull dies at 84

The NHL Alumni Association announced Monday that Chicago Blackhawks winger and Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull has died at age 84. No cause of death was revealed. The Blackhawks said in a statement: “The Chicago Blackhawks
Chiefs defeat Bengals 23-20 with late field goal to advance to Super Bowl LVII

The Kansas City Chiefs scored a field goal with seconds remaining to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a close AFC Championship matchup on Sunday, sending them to the Super Bowl to face the Philadelphia Eagles. The
Eagles defeat 49ers 31-7 to advance to Super Bowl LVII

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 in the NFC Championship game Sunday in Philadelphia, and will advance to Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles forced three turnovers, logged three sacks and allowed just 164 yards,
Panthers hire former Colts coach Frank Reich as their new head coach

The Carolina Panthers announced that former Colts coach Frank Reich will be the team’s next head coach. Reich was reportedly among three candidates who had second interviews with the Panthers, including interim coach Steve Wilks and Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Orioles acquire lefty starter Cole Irvin in trade with Oakland

The Baltimore Orioles traded for left-handed starting pitcher Cole Irvin from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league infielder Darell Hernaiz. The Orioles also receive minor league right-handed pitcher Kyle Virbitsky. The 28-year-old Irvin made 30
AP MVP finalists include Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and more

Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts, Buffalo’s Josh Allen, and Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson are the five finalists for this year’s AP MVP. Mahomes, who is currently the frontrunner, was named PFT’s MVP earlier this
Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis Jr. to miss at least two weeks with knee and ankle injuries

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. will miss time due to a pair of injuries he suffered during Monday’s win against the Detroit Pistons — — a right knee MCL sprain and a right ankle sprain. The
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu arrested in domestic violence incident

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu was arrested Monday in a domestic violence incident. The San Jose Police Department said an adult female reported that her boyfriend, Omenihu, pushed her to the ground during an argument
Scott Rolen sole player elected to 2023 Hall of Fame on BBWAA ballot

The Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that third baseman Scott Rolen, veteran of 17 big league seasons, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). Rolen was the