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Cubs Give Jed Hoyer Five-Year Contract
Hoyer takes over from Theo Epstein who stepped down last week and left quite a lot for Hoyer to deal with. Hoyer could end up shepherding the Cubs' roster through significant turnover. "As far as filling that job from the outside, that is my expectation". Prior to joining the Cubs, Hoyer served as general manager of the Padres for the 2010-11 seasons, and in 2010 guided the club to its fourt... [Full Article...]
Minnesota WR Bateman opts out to pursue draft preparation
And after already missing two games earlier this season for its own coronavirus outbreak, the Badgers can only play a maximum of five games. The Big Ten mandated that teams must compete in at least six games this season to be eligible to compete in the conference championship. [Full Article...]
Six Pakistan players test positive for coronavirus on New Zealand tour
Six members of the Pakistan touring cricket squad, now in managed isolation in Christchurch , have tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement posted on its website, NZC said it was "made aware today that six members of the Pakistan touring squad, now in managed isolation in Christchurch , have tested positive for Covid-19". [Full Article...]
Seattle Storm sweeps Las Vegas Aces to win 2020 WNBA Championship
Stewart saw her minutes limited to just 25 as she got into foul trouble early on Tuesday, but she ended the night with 26 points, her sixth consecutive Finals game with at least 20 points, which amounts to the longest streak in league history, passing Cynthia Cooper and Angel McCoughtry . [Full Article...]
Two USMNT make history with FC Barcelona in the Champions League
Antoine Griezmann , on as a substitute, wrapped up the win on a night when young centre-back Oscar Mingueza , Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes and teenage American winger Konrad de la Fuente were blooded in the Barcelona first team. [Full Article...]
For Smith, something clicked two days ago
It may sound a odd revelation for one of the world's greatest batsmen, but Smith goes into Friday's opening one-day global having missed around four months of cricket during lockdown before a disappointing IPL campaign with the Rajasthan Royals. [Full Article...]
Former France winger Christophe Dominici dies aged 48
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) and Dominici's former club Stade Francais confirmed the Bleus great had passed away on Tuesday, with no cause of death revealed. We are especially concerned about his family and loved ones. Dominici played 67 times for France. winning four Six Nations-winning teams and two Grand Slams. [Full Article...]
NFC East remains up for grabs. Here's how each team can win
Only twice in standard seasons (not counting the 1982 strike-shortened year) have losing teams made the playoffs. The Titans and Colts will meet this weekend with control of the AFC South on the line , and the Cowboys will host Washington on Thanksgiving Day for what could be a pivotal game in the race for the wide open NFC East . [Full Article...]