Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Correa for $315M

Previous reports said the former Minnesota Twins shortstop and the San Francisco Giants had agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract. NEW YORK — In a wild twist overnight, Carlos Correa has agreed to sign with the New York Mets hours after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart, according to media … Read more

Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. PITTSBURGH — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72. … Read more

Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Carlos Correa for $315M

Carlos Correa, an All-Star shortstop, would play third base for the star-studded Mets, with buddy Francisco Lindor remaining at shortstop. NEW YORK — In a wild twist overnight, Carlos Correa has agreed to sign with the New York Mets hours after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart, according to media reports. The … Read more

Lionel Messi breaks record for most liked social media post ever

With more than 65 million likes, the photo of the Argentina star lifting the World Cup trophy is now the most liked social media post ever. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi has already secured his place as one of the greatest soccer players of all time with Argentina’s World Cup win over France. Now he’s … Read more

Argentina soccer team abandons parade amid swarms of people

So many fans swarmed the capital that the players had to abandon the open-air bus transporting them to Buenos Aires and get on helicopters instead. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly called off Tuesday as millions of people poured onto thoroughfares, highways and overpasses in a … Read more

Diana Kipyokei gets 6-year doping ban, loses Boston Marathon title

The Athletics Integrity Unit said Kipyokei provided fake documentation to explain her use of a banned substance during the 2021 Boston Marathon. NEW YORK — Kenyan marathoner Diana Kipyokei has been banned for six years and stripped of her 2021 Boston Marathon title for doping and tampering, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Tuesday. Kipyokei’s urine … Read more