• February 5, 2026

    Twins, Eduardo Salazar Agree To Minor League Deal

    Twins, Eduardo Salazar Agree To Minor League Deal

    Jackson Stone | ClutchPoints The Minnesota Twins are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year in 2025. There are several areas of need currently on the Twins roster, including the pitching department, which could certainly use some more depth as the season… Continue reading

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  • February 5, 2026

    Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multiteam deal

    Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multiteam deal

    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images. Jamal Collier | ESPN Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multiteam deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. The Pistons… Continue reading

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  • February 4, 2026

    Lisa Bluder, Mike Brey, James Jones, and Ernie Johnson to receive Joe Lapchick Character Award

    Lisa Bluder, Mike Brey, James Jones, and Ernie Johnson to receive Joe Lapchick Character Award

    Former Iowa coach Lisa Bluder, left, talks with former Iowa guard and current Indiana Fever WNBA player Caitlin Clark during Clark’s jersey retirement ceremony after an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Southern California, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) DOUG FEINBERG | Associated Press Lisa Blueder, Mike… Continue reading

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    basketball, sports
  • February 3, 2026

    Don’t @ Me With Dan Dakich: WOKE NFL Media Loses It’s Mind Over Lack Of Black Coaches | Feb. 3

    Don’t @ Me With Dan Dakich: WOKE NFL Media Loses It’s Mind Over Lack Of Black Coaches | Feb. 3

    Dan Dakich is the outspoken host of Don’t @ Me, where he delivers unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in sports and sits down with top figures like Charles Barkley, Urban Meyer, Bob Costas, and Dan Patrick. Known for his no-nonsense style and deep basketball knowledge.Dakich brings decades of experience to the mic—from playing &… Continue reading

    Professional
  • February 2, 2026

    Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract

    Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract

    Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez looks on during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Aug. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) JOE REEDY | Associated Press Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press… Continue reading

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    baseball, cincinnati-reds, mlb, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox

    Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox

     Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon | The Athletic The payroll flexibility the Chicago White Sox created by trading outfielder Luis Robert Jr. continued to pay dividends on Sunday, with the White Sox taking on a chunk of right-hander Jordan Hicks’ remaining salary to acquire a pitching prospect they liked from the Boston Red Sox. The deal, according… Continue reading

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    baseball, mlb, red-sox, sports
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