MLB notebook: Harper rejected Nationals’ offer
On the last day of the 2018 season, star outfielder Bryce Harper turned down a long-term “aggressive offer” by the Washington Nationals, according to the Washington Post.
Lakers sign C Chandler
The Los Angeles Lakers made official what had been speculated for days, signing free agent center Tyson Chandler on Tuesday.
Giants offer team president job to Dodgers’ GM: report
The San Francisco Giants have offered Farhan Zaidi — the general manager of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers — their president of baseball operations job, MLB.com’ Jon Paul Morosi reported Tuesday.
UNMNT announces 28-man roster for Europe friendlies
Christian Pulisic will return to action for the U.S. men’s national team this month when USA takes on England and Italy a pair of friendlies in Europe to end the year. Interim manager Dave Sarachan on Tuesday announced the 28 players who will travel to…
NBA fines Irving $25K for throwing ball in stands
The NBA has fined Kyrie Irving $25,000 for throwing the basketball into the stands Monday following Boston’s 115-107 loss to Denver, the league announced Tuesday.
Swimming: Former world champion Magnini handed four-year ban
Retired two times swimming world champion Filippo Magnini was handed a four-year ban by Italy’s anti-doping agency on Tuesday along with ex-relay team mate Michele Santucci.
Soccer: Rulemakers discuss how to make handball rule clearer
The International Football Association Board – soccer’s rulemaking body – discussed the handball rule at a meeting on Tuesday and how it could be made clearer.
Giants QB Manning to start Monday at San Francisco
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur will not make a quarterback change this week, announcing Tuesday that Eli Manning will be the No. 1 quarterback Monday at San Francisco.
Vendee winner Le Cleac’h capsizes during transatlantic race
French sailor Armel Le Cleac’h has capsized in his maxi trimaran about 340 miles north-east of the Azores while battling a fierce Atlantic storm in the solo transatlantic Route du Rhum race.
Soccer: French club Bordeaux sold to U.S. hedge fund
French club Girondins de Bordeaux have been sold by the media company M6 Metropole Television to Los Angeles-based hedge fund General American Capital Partners (GACP), the French firm said on Tuesday.
