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Anthony Banda Waived by Dodgers in Stunning Roster Move

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, after they claimed catcher Ben Roverdt , have made the surprise move to designate Anthony Banda for assignment. Banda has been one of the more beloved Dodgers among fans and teammates for the energy and fun he brings. However, with the addition of the catcher, the Dodgers needed to move on from one of their left-handed relievers, and Banda was the man who would need to make way. Over the offseason, Banda was awarded $1.625 million in arbitration , though that cost will be passed on to whoever ends up signing him. Oct 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda (43) reacts during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Banda will certainly get picked up by another team. At the age of 32, he proved to be a reliable arm for manager Dave Roberts, who used him in a variety of roles amid injuries and struggles from other pitche...
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UConn captain Alex Karaban named to midseason top 10 watch list for Karl Malone Award

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UConn star forward and captain Alex Karaban was one of 10 players named to the midseason watch list for the Karl Malone Award , which is presented annually to the best power forward in college basketball as part of the Naismith Starting Five. The most accomplished active player in college basketball, the Huskies’ senior is averaging 13.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season with 21 steals and 21 blocks. He has shot 46.8% from the field and a career-best 40.8% from 3-point range as he’s led UConn to a 22-1 record on the year. The 6-foot-8, Southborough, Mass. native has scored in double-figures 16 times this year and recorded a team-high four 20-point games, including a 21-point effort on 8-for-11 shooting against BYU and a season-high 23 points in the overtime thriller at Providence. UConn is 114-23 (.832) in Karaban’s career. The two-time national champion is one win shy of tying the program’s wins record, which was set by Samson Johnson last season. Karaban ...
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WM Phoenix Open has the fifth-most water balls on PGA Tour since 2003

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ― The closing stretch at TPC Scottsdale for the WM Phoenix Open is strong, but danger lurks around many corners. The short par-5 15th sets the stage for the infamous par-3 16th. The driveable par-4 17th many years decides the tournament and then the par-4 18th brings it all home. Golfers know they have to score on those holes, but three of the four featured some form of water serving as a troublemaker. The 15th has a lake down the entire left side and then a ring of water that mostly encircles the green. The 16th is the lone hole of these closing four without water. The 17th has a sliver of a lake to the left of the green and then anything long rolls down into water. The 18th also has water down the left side, but few PGA Tour pros ever find the wet stuff there. How many golf balls have been hit into the water at WM Phoenix Open? The number is 4,165 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course since 2003, and that accounts for the fifth-most of any course on the PGA Tour...
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Which trade in Royals history still haunts you?

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 06, 2002: Carlos Beltran #15 of the Kansas City Royals looks on prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park on June 6, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images We’re trying a new series at Royals Review, a daily mid-day question of the day to hear about your opinions on a fun or pressing question affecting the Royals or baseball in general. Chime in and drop your answers below! Royals history is full of great trades, and a few that still make make you throw up in your mouth. The are the ones where they traded a minor leaguer that became an All-Star, but then there are the ones where they traded away a star simply because they didn’t want to pay him. There are many candidates: Cecil Fielder to the Blue Jays for Leon Roberts Atlee Hammaker, Craig Chamberlain, Renie Martin, and Brad Wellman to the Giants for Vida Blue and Bob Tufts David Cone and Chris Jelic to the Mets...
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Sean McVay unsure if he'll watch Super Bowl after painful loss to Seahawks

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Millions of people will be tuning in to watch the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night . Sean McVay might not be one of them. McVay wishes he and the Los Angeles Rams were preparing to play the Patriots this week. He believes they were good enough to win it all this year, but they came up short in the NFC Championship Game – which is why the Rams coach may not watch the decisive game of the 2025 season. He said on Monday that he doesn’t know if he can stomach watching the Super Bowl after suffering what he says was probably the most painful loss of his career against Seattle just over a week ago. Sean McVay says he usually watches the Super Bowl, but this year: "I don't know. I might punish myself. That game the other day probably hurt more than any loss I've ever been a part of & it's because of the love for the team. So I don't know that I'll be tuning in for this one." — Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) F...
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Official: Juventus sign Boga from OGC Nice in first deal of January transfer window

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Official: Juventus sign Boga from OGC Nice in first deal of January transfer window Juventus have officially announced the signing of Jeremie Boga on loan from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice until the end of the 2025-26 season: The club’s first signing of the January transfer window. The Bianconeri have confirmed that Boga has joined on a loan deal, which doesn’t include a fee, but does include a future option to buy at a cost of €4.8m, payable over two financial years. He remains under contract with Nice until the end of the 2026-27 campaign. Official: Jeremie Boga joins Juventus on loan with an option to buy from OGC Nice. This is a return to Serie A for Boga, who spent five years in the Italian top flight with Sassuolo and Atalanta. The Ivorian attacker becomes Juve’s first major signing of the January transfer window. The Old Lady have also sanctioned Douglas Luiz’s return to Aston Villa earlier this month. The January transfer window will close at 19.00 GMT on Monday, February 2....
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Bundesliga leaders Bayern stunned in 2-2 draw with Hamburg

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Bayern Munich's Michael Olise eyes the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and FC Bayern Munich at the Volksparkstadion Marcus Brandt/dpa Leaders Bayern Munich suffered a second consecutive Bundesliga setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw by SV Hamburg on Saturday. Fabio Vieira scored from the spot to give Hamburg the lead in the 34th, but Harry Kane levelled for the Bavarians before the break and Luis Diaz was on target in the first minute of the second half to turn the game around. But Hamburg quickly hit back and Luka Vuskovic headed in the equalizer in the 53rd as both sides shared the point. Last week, Bayern suffered their first league defeat of the season to Augsburg. They top the standings nine points ahead of Borussia Dortmund, who host bottom side Heidenheim on Sunday. Hamburg moved up to 13th, one point above the relegation zone. Hamburger's Miro Muheim (L) and Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich battle for the ball during th...
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