MLB announced an expansion of housing accommodations for minor leaguers that is expected to provide more than 90% of players with furnished housing accommodations across every level.
China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday stuck to its line that it wasn’t aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually assaulting her.
Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians believes the Antonio Brown vaccination controversy is a non-story and says the Buccaneers did their “due diligence” vetting player vaccine cards.
Encouraged by full participation at practice the past two days, Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski says the “arrow is pointing up” toward playing Monday night against the Giants.
The Steelers ruled out T.J. Watt (hip, knee) and cornerback Joe Haden (foot) for Sunday night’s game vs. the Chargers, along with guard Kevin Dotson and defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk.
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward got a contract extension Friday that goes through the 2023 season and includes a club option for another year after that.
Pitcher Noah Syndergaard said the New York Mets’ preoccupation with replacing its front office was a reason he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Angels.