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Eagles acquire veteran backup QB for Jalen Hurts

Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton is heading to the Philadelphia Eagles to provide depth behind Jalen Hurts, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced, said the Carolina Panthers will receive a seventh-round pick in 2027. Dalton joins Hurts and backup Tanner McKee, who could become available for a trade. The 38-year-old Dalton made three Pro Bowls during his first nine seasons in Cincinnati. He’s also played for Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and spent the past ...

USA loses World Baseball Classic title to Venezuela

MIAMI — Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth. Maikel Garcia’s third-inning sacrifice fly and Wilyer Abreu’s fifth-inning ...

Crosby returns as Pens lose

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby’s return to the Penguins’ lineup. Jackson Blake had a goal and two assists, Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall and Walker each had a ...

Malkin’s return from suspension helps out Pens

DENVER — Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Malkin’s punishment from the NHL was ...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller roughed up in defeat to Astros

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to 15-9 in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, losing 10-2 to the Houston Astros. Pirates starter Mitch Keller was roughed up for six earned runs on four hits in four innings of work. He walked four and struck out six. The Pirates bullpen gave ...

Denver Broncos pick up star receiver Jaylen Waddle from Miami Dolphins

The Denver Broncos’ offseason is no longer muted. The Broncos are acquiring standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on ...