Former Astros reliever Héctor Neris signs $9M deal with the Cubs, AP source says

The 34-year-old Neris went 6-3 with a 1.71 ERA in 71 games with Houston last season. CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and Héctor Neris have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract, giving manager Craig Counsell another late-inning arm for his bullpen, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The contract includes … Read more

Spurs 113, Timberwolves 112: What they said after the game

The Spurs captured their second-straight win over the Timberwolves. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up their second straight win, beating the Timberwolves, 113-112, at home. Victor Wembanyama recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds. Jeremy Sochan had 13 points and four rebounds. Keldon Johnson added 14 points off the bench. Devin Vassell recorded … Read more

Defenseman Victor Hedman reaches 700 career points, Lightning beat Devils 6-3

Both teams played their final game before the All-Star break. TAMPA, Fla. — Defenseman Victor Hedman reached 700th career points with the first of his three assists, Brandon Hagel and Brayden Point each scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their seventh straight home game, beating the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Saturday night. … Read more

Spurs rally after being down by 15 points to beat the Timberwolves, 113-112

Devin Vassell had 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and San Antonio rallied to beat Minnesota. SAN ANTONIO — Devin Vassell had 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-112 on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards had 32 … Read more