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US players appreciating opponents’ flair heading into World Baseball Classic final

MIAMI — Criticized for their cool, American players head into the World Baseball Classic championship also appreciating opponents’ flamboyant flair. U.S. captain Aaron Judge’s controlled composure has filtered through the clubhouse ahead of tonight’s final against Venezuela or Italy. That’s not to say the Americans don’t appreciate the theatrics of Latin stars such as Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. “You guys would all think it’s silly if we shuffled like Soto or did Vladdy’s little wiggle,” American outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong said after Sunday night’s 2-1 ...

Justin Fields to now serve as Patrick Mahomes’ backup quarterback

NEW YORK — The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The Jets will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2027 for Fields and pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for this upcoming season, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams didn’t announce the trade. The deal, first reported by ESPN, is pending a physical. The 27-year-old Fields signed a two-year, $40 million deal — with $30 million guaranteed — ...

Denny Hamlin rallies to win NASCAR race in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday for his first win since he lost the NASCAR championship four months ago, and first since the death of his father in a December house fire. “I knew it took a few weeks to feel like driving,” Hamlin ...

Brewers’ rotation to take early hit

PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue. Priester had been dealing with an apparent wrist problem for much of the spring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters that Priester received a diagnosis indicating it was at least partially related to thoracic outlet syndrome. The right-hander discussed with MLB.com and other reporters on Friday a potential timeline for his return. "I think in my head late April or May, but I certainly think I'm on the optimistic side — as a player, I ...

Golden Knights end losing streak against visiting Penguins

LAS VEGAS — Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night. Vegas, which had lost six of seven, snapped a three-game losing streak that dropped them to third place in the Pacific Division. With Edmonton losing 7-2 ...

Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker heading back home to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Former Penn State defensive back Jaquan Brisker will be returning to his hometown to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brisker, a safety who spent the past four seasons with the Chicago Bears, is signing a one-year contract with the Steelers, according to several media outlets. ...