Judge expected back Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is expected to play in Wednesday night’s exhibition against Pittsburgh after an eight-day layoff caused by an abdominal injury while leadoff hitter DJ Lemahieu’s status for opening day is unclear after fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday.
Bauer to pitch against Yankees
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch for the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in their Sunday exhibition game with the New York Yankees.
The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner is attempting to return to MLB following his lengthy suspension by MLB after a woman accused him of sexual assault.
Braves ship All-star to minors
The Atlanta Braves optioned Allstar pitcher Bryce Elder to the minors, deciding to open with Reynaldo López as their fifth starter.
Bills lock up CB Johnson
The Buffalo Bills signed All-pro cornerback Taron Johnson to a three-year contract extension.
Dallas, Prescott rework deal
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott’s massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a source said. A $5 million roster bonus has been converted into a signing bonus to reduce the 2024 cap hit by $4 million, to about $55 million.
Brown signs deal with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Speedy receiver Hollywood Brown signed a one-year deal worth up to $11 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Saints, Young agree to deal
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Chase Young.
Celtics’ star Tatum sidelined
BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of a right ankle injury.
Orange’s Taylor enters portal
SYRACUSE — Syracuse sophomore Justin Taylor has entered his name in the NCAA’S transfer portal.
Uconn back at No. 1 in AP poll
Reigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Huskies moved up from No. 2, trading spots with Houston, to return to No. 1 for the first time since a six-week stint in January and February.
S. Carolina women still tops
South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. Uconn stayed 10th.
Alabama gives Deboer $87M
New Alabama football coach Kalen Deboer received an eight-year contract worth at least $87 million.