Royals star catcher Salvador Perez was placed on the IL and is expected to miss at least two weeks after suffering a sprained left thumb Tuesday against the White Sox.
In a message posted to social media on Wednesday, Maple Leafs star Mitchell Marner thanked the Toronto community for its “overwhelming support” after he and his fiancée were victims of a carjacking on Monday night.
Rajon Rondo allegedly threatened a woman with a gun at her home last week. The woman was given an emergency protective order against the veteran point guard. The NBA said it’s gathering more information on what allegedly happened.
Team Sweden, a roster laced with some present and former NHL veterans, prevailed in a penalty shootout Wednesday, outlasting host Finland 3-2 for its fourth straight victory at the ice hockey world championship.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is expected to receive a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2028 football season at $9.5 million per year, making him one of the top five highest-paid college football coaches in the country.
The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list without a designation and selected pitcher Brandon Hughes from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
The Twins reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the injured list Wednesday before their game at Oakland and sent thriving rookie Royce Lewis back to Triple-A St. Paul.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Tom Brady will be featured first in a series of upcoming specials called “Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT,” and he will be the executive producer of the series.