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Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions and shakes Norway's lofty reputation

Sign stealing in baseball.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday.

The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it

When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays’ season in exile from storm-damaged Tropicana Field.

Outfielder Lawrence Butler and Athletics finalize $65.5 million, 7-year contract

Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the Athletics have finalized a $65.5 million, seven-year contract, another major investment for a team preparing to spend three seasons playing in a temporary minor league home.

Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's regular-season opener in Japan.

A's announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move

The Athletics will play in Northern California for at least the next three seasons.

Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A's, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations outfielder Lawrence Butler has agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics.

Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin says his comeback attempt as a pitcher started last year

Former major league outfielder Tyler Naquin says his attempted comeback as a right-handed pitcher was over a year in the making.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million.

Paul Skenes could be MLB's ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.

One-of-a-kind card featuring jersey patch of Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction

A one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is heading to auction.

The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen's 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21

The New York Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding what the Marlins, Pirates and Rays each have spent on players in the past 21 seasons.

Roki Sasaki pitches 3 scoreless innings in his spring debut with the Dodgers

Roki Sasaki has pitched three scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his spring training debut against the Cincinnati Reds.

Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.

Rimas Sports, the agency co-owned by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny whose leaders have been suspended by the baseball players’ union, has announced a management deal with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr_ Rimas said it will work to “expand his portfolio.".

Brewers boost rotation depth by adding veteran lefty Jose Quintana, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations says veteran left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses.