The Toronto Maple Leafs are making Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest paid player and still getting great value. TORONTO, ON — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a four-year, $53 million contract extension for franchise center Auston Matthews on Wednesday. The deal kicks in next summer and will keep him in blue and white through the 2027-28 … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Fran Drescher believes that the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside them, or the entertainment industry. Drescher told The Associated Press the moment is about the entire world of work, and a larger stand against corporate … Read more
This is the second tear for Ohtani, who didn’t pitch for the Angels in 2019 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday happened. Not only were the Angels swept in a doubleheader at home by the Cincinnati Reds, … Read more
Digital technology is allowing some college athletes to get paid by their fans without having to do very much in return. STORRS, Conn. — Two years after the NCAA cleared the way for college athletes to earn money off their fame and celebrity, digital technology is allowing some of them to get paid by their … Read more
A suspect is being extradited to Texas from Louisiana after being accused of strangling and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at her family’s apartment in the Houston area earlier this month.
SAN ANTONIO — The wait for the San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 season is moving forward and fans are looking to get their hands on tickets to be part of the action all season long. However, if fans are looking at the secondary market to score some tickets, they’ll have to dig deep in their pockets … Read more
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony after the country beat England. GENEVA, Switzerland — FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team’s victory in the Women’s World … Read more