Braves acquire OF Duvall from Reds
The Atlanta Braves beefed up their bench by acquiring Adam Duvall from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
Reports: Nationals make Harper available in trade talks
The Washington Nationals have made six-time All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper available in trade talks ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, according to multiple reports Monday evening.
Wild sign ex-Flyers F Read to two-way contract
The Minnesota Wild signed former Philadelphia Flyers right winger Matt Read to a two-way contract on Monday.
Indonesia invites North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to Asian Games
Indonesia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Jakarta in August following a similar invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, officials said.
‘We are alive’: Tokyo 2020 ceremonies to focus on rebirth
The opening and closing ceremonies at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will reflect themes of ‘reconstruction’ and ‘re-birth’ that have run through preparations for the Games, newly-appointed creative director Mansai Nomura said on Tuesday.
CB Sherman on Jerry Jones’ comments: ‘Old plantation mentality’
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman decried Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Monday for the latter’s decision to require players to stand for the national anthem.
Outspoken Verlander on new teammate Osuna: ‘I just want to listen’
Not every player on the Houston Astros is planning a warm welcome for Roberto Osuna.
MLB notebook: Astros acquire suspended Osuna from Jays
Hoping to lock down the back end of the bullpen while trying to defend their World Series crown, the Houston Astros traded Monday for suspended reliever Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays, shipping back three right-handed pitchers — demoted clos…
NBA notebook: Hawks waive Anthony after buyout agreement
The Atlanta Hawks placed Carmelo Anthony on waivers Monday, hours after reaching an agreement on a contract buyout. He will become a free agent once he clears waivers on Wednesday.
NHL notebook: Rangers, Hayes agree to 1-year deal
The New York Rangers avoided arbitration by re-signing restricted free agent forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.
