Rays’ Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was arrested in Mexico for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute, just two weeks after he won the Babe Ruth award for the MVP in the postseason.
The Yucatan state prosecutors’ office confirmed Tuesday that Arozarena, 25, was detained “for problems relating to his ex-partner.” The office didn’t explain what those problems were, but video posted on social media suggested it may have involved a dispute over a child.
He hadn’t been charged. Mexican law allows a two-day period for prosecutors to decide whether to bring charges.
College basketball: The Baylor and Seton Hall game scheduled for Sunday was canceled. It’s the third game for the second0-ranked Bears that has been called off since coach Scott Drew tested positive for COVID-19 last weekend. Baylor now is scheduled to open its season against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis. Seton Hall opens its season on the road Friday against Louisville. ... No. 12 Tennessee won’t play at the Jimmy V Classic after extending its program shutdown. The Vols, who were scheduled to face top-ranked Gonzaga, announced Monday they paused team activities due to positive COVID-19 test results, including one from coach Rick Barnes. They canceled this week’s games against Charlotte and VCU in the Volunteer Classic. ... Kentucky Hall of Famer Billy Evans, who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953-54 and was a member of the 1956 gold medalwinning U.S. Olympic team, died Sunday. He was 88.
College football: Utah and Washington will play Saturday in Seattle. The game was scheduled only hours after the Utes’ game against Arizona State this weekend was canceled due to numerous COVID-19 cases in the Sun Devils’ program, including coach Herm Edwards. The Huskies’ Apple Cup rivalry game against Washington State was canceled Sunday.
NFL: Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, 54, was rushed to a local hospital after experiencing a medical emergency. The Cowboys didn’t specify the nature of the emergency but said it wasn’t COVID-19-related. ... Patriots RB Rex Burkhead indicated on social media that his season was over because of the knee injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Texans. ... The Ravens canceled practice after more positive COVID-19 tests. Ahead of their road game Thursday night against the unbeaten Steelers, the Ravens reportedly have five players and four staffers who tested positive this week.
NHL: The Bruins signed restricted free agent F Jake DeBrusk, 24, to a two-year deal with an annual cap hit of $3.675 million. The 2015 first-round draft pick had 19 goals and 16 assists last season.
Soccer: Sergino Dest became the first U.S. international to score for Barcelona, helping lift the Spanish League club to a 4-0 victory over host Dynamo Kiev and into the knockout round of the Champions League. Barca advanced to the last 16 for the 17th consecutive season. Also advancing Tuesday were: Chelsea, Juventus and Sevilla.