Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $13,625,000 contract for 2017, avoiding arbitration and more than doubling the slugging outfielder’s salary two years before he can become a free agent for the first time. The Nationals also reached one-year deals with their three other arbitration-eligible players on Friday, the day players and teams were to exchange proposed salary figures ahead of hearings. Third baseman Anthony Rendon will earn $5.8 million next season, right-hander Tanner Roark gets $4,315,000 and new catcher Derek Norris agreed to $4.2 million.
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Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17 (Sports Betting News)
Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $13,625,000 contract for 2017, avoiding arbitration and more than doubling the slugging outfielder’s salary two years before he can become a free agent for the first time. The Nationals also reached one-year deals with their three other arbitration-eligible players on Friday, the day players and teams…
A lot has changed since previous Atlanta-Seattle matchup (Sports Betting News)
Then again, so much will be different when the Atlanta Falcons host Seattle in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday. Seattle found a running game in its playoff opener, and quarterback Russell Wilson appears as healthy as he’s been all season. Most significantly, this game will be at the Georgia Dome, costing the Seahawks perhaps…
Sean McDermott: I’m confident I can lead Bills forward
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Bills GM Whaley to keep control of 53-man roster
Bills GM Whaley to keep control of 53-man roster Click here to read the full article…
ECU’s Jeff Lebo having hip surgery Monday, out indefinitely (Sports Betting News)
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina says basketball coach Jeff Lebo will have hip surgery Monday and be out indefinitely. Click here to read the full article…
Horford returns to Atlanta for first time with his new team (Sports Betting News)
Al Horford knows this won’t be just another game tonight. The four-time All-Star is returning to Philips Arena for the first time with a new team, and many are still adjusting to the fact that he no longer plays for the Atlanta Hawks. After nine seasons as a franchise cornerstone, Horford left for Boston as…
Steelers-Chiefs moved to night with storm on tap
Steelers-Chiefs moved to night with storm on tap Click here to read the full article…
Padres, Myers reportedly close to 6-year deal
The Padres and first baseman Wil Myers are reportedly nearing an $80 million deal over six years, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, The club has not confirmed. Click here to read the full article…
Steelers-Chiefs start time changed due to forecast
Weather has affected Sunday’s slate of NFL Divisional Round games. The league has pushed back the start time for Sunday’s Steelers-Chiefs game in Kansas City to 8:20 p.m. ET. Click here to read the full article…
Flurry of deals done ahead of today’s deadline
The deadline for arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures with their teams was today at 1 p.m. ET. Click here to read the full article…
Case for Bengals’ ‘Pacman’ Jones on hold until next month (Sports Betting News)
CINCINNATI (AP) — The court case for Cincinnati Bengals player Adam ”Pacman” Jones is on hold until next month. Click here to read the full article…
Enhanced testing, security measures in place for Pegasus World Cup
Enhanced testing, security measures in place for Pegasus World Cup Click here to read the full article…