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San Diego Wave Being Sold for NWSL Record of $113 Million
National Women’s Soccer League side San Diego Wave is changing owners. According to Sportico’s Eben Novy-Williams, Wave’s current owner, Ron Burkle, agreed to sell the franchise to Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, founders of private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, for a reported $113 million.
When the transaction becomes official, Wave will set the record as NWSL’s most-expensive team....
Padres Complete a Trade for RHP Dylan Cease With the White Sox
The San Diego Padres bolstered their rotation on Wednesday by agreeing to a trade for right-hand pitcher Dylan Cease with the Chicago White Sox.
The Padres announced they are sending prospects Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte, right-hander Steven Wilson, and outfielder Samuel Zavala to Chicago in exchange for Cease.
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Cease is coming off a down season in 2023, posting a 7-9...
Aaron Judge is Dealing With an Abdominal Injury, Expects to Be Ready for the Opening Day
The New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge is having a break from batting in the following days after experiencing pain in his abs. Despite this setback, Judge expects to be fully ready for the Opening Day.
After reporting discomfort in his abdominal area to Yankees’ doctors, Judge underwent an MRI. Luckily for him and the Yankees, the test came...
Cristiano Ronaldo Says He’s “Absolutely Happy” in Saudi Arabia
A significant number of high-profile soccer players joined Saudi Pro League clubs on rich contracts this past summer, but found life in Saudi Arabia not being as great as they imagined. But, it seems that Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who was the first big star to come to the country, doesn’t share their opinion.
In a recent chat with reporters after...
San Jose Sharks Trade Star FW Tomas Hertl to Vegas
A huge trade took place just before the NHL trade deadline wrapped up on Friday. The San Jose Sharks traded their start forward Tomas Hertl to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a first-round pick in 2025 and forward David Edstrom.
As part of the trade, the Sharks are also sending two third-rounders (2025, 2027) to Vegas and will...
Flyers Send DE Sean Walker to Avalanche in Exchange for a First-Rounder
The Philadelphia Flyers finally found a team that was willing to give up a first-rounder for defenseman Sean Walker. The Flyers traded Walker to the Colorado Avalanche, receiving a first-round selection in 2025 in exchange.
In order to extract the first-round pick, the Flyers had to become creative. They are sending a 2025 fifth-rounder to Colorado while also taking on...
Vegas Golden Knights Acquire FW Anthony Mantha in a Trade with Capitals
Reigning Stanley Cup champions the Vegas Golden Knights added more depth to their roster as they prepare to embark on another deep playoff run. They acquired veteran forward Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Washington Capitals, confirming the move on Tuesday.
According to the announcement, Vegas gave up a second-round pick in 2024 and a 2026 fourth-rounder to get...
All-Pro LT Tyron Smith “Unlikely” to Return to Cowboys
Veteran All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith is “unlikely” to return to the Dallas Cowboys for 2024, according to a recent report by NFL Networks’ Ian Rapoport.
Smith is set to become a free agent once the new league year starts on March 13. He spent all of his 13 years as a pro with the Cowboys, being the franchise’s longest-tenured...
Ex-LAFC Carlos Vela in Talks With San Jose Earthquakes
Former LAFC striker Carlos Vela is leaning towards staying in MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Vela is currently in advanced talks with San Jose Earthquakes.
Vela’s contract with LAFC expired at the end of the 2023 MLS campaign, and it was believed that the 2019 MLS MVP would return to their native Mexico. LAFC also showed interest in...
Orioles Sign Veterans Kolten Wong and Julio Teheran to Minor League Contracts
The Baltimore Orioles tapped into the free agency market earlier this week, signing second baseman Kolten Wong and right-hand pitcher Julio Teheran to minor league contracts.
Wong and Teheran will get an opportunity to earn a spot on the active roster, being invited to Orioles spring training camp.
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Wong spent the 2023 season with the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers,...