James Paxton, who threw a no-hitter last season for the Mariners, acquired in trade for top pitching prospect, two others.
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Blue Jays prospect Griffin Conine, son of MLB All-Star Jeff Conine, suspended for PEDs
Griffin Conine, Toronto Blue Jays prospect and son of a former major leaguer Jeff Conine, was suspended 50 games by MLB for testing positive for PEDs.
Wilks mulls unspecified changes after Cardinals’ ugly loss
A bad season has gotten much worse for the Arizona Cardinals
Virginia coach Mendenhall: Hokies ‘not just another game’
Virginia coach Mendenhall: Hokies ‘not just another game’
Yankees get Paxton from Mariners for Sheffield, 2 others
Left-hander James Paxton has been acquired by the Yankees from the Seattle Mariners for a trio of prospects, bolstering the thin starting rotation that contributed to New York’s loss to Boston in the AL Division Series
Texans look to push streak to franchise-record 8 games
The Texans became the first team since 1925 to win seven straight after starting 0-3 with a victory over Washington on Sunday and will go for a franchise record for consecutive wins when they host AFC South rival Tennessee next Monday night
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Joey Logano’s 7 best and funniest quotes from NASCAR championship night
Joey Logano remained his goofy self as he gave multiple interviews after winning the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Redskins have reason to believe backup QB Colt McCoy can keep season afloat
Many people were quick to write off the Redskins after Alex Smith’s season-ending injury, but Colt McCoy could surprise doubters.
Lawsuit accuses Illinois football parent of dressing like ref to impact game
An Illinois football parent is accused of posing as referee and affecting a playoff game.
Redskins turn to McCoy as starter, sign Sanchez as backup
The Washington Redskins will turn to Colt McCoy as their starting quarterback after Alex Smith’s season-ending broken leg and signed Mark Sanchez as the backup