Galaxy sign Brazlian Pec for five years
The Galaxy have landed one of their key offensive attacking targets in forward Gabriel Pec.
Pec, previously of Vasco Da Gama in Brazil, joins the Galaxy as a Young Designated Player, signing a five-year contract through the end of the 2028 season.
Pec, 22, has scored 26 goals with 14 assists in 178 appearances for Vasco da Gama. During the 2023 Brazilian Serie A, he scored eight goals with four assists.
“He's (Pec) has been a key contributor for one of the biggest clubs in Brazil's Série A and we are beyond excited that he is choosing to join the Galaxy as the next step in his burgeoning career,” Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz said in a statement.
The move, according to The Athletic, costs the Galaxy a $10 million transfer fee, which would eclipsed the previous club record of reportedly $9.5 million paid for Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez.
Pec is currently with the Brazilian U-23 team in a qualifying tournament for the upcoming Olympic Games. Brazil's next game is Thursday against Venezuela.
“We didn't necessarily have a clear path to get him right off the start, so it was something that had to evolve and once it became an option, we started to push really hard,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. “He's a left-footed winger, very powerful, dynamic, works from the outside in and he's looking to get behind the opposition, he's looking to get to the front of the goal, he's looking to get to the end line.
“We love his speed, his power, his relentless work rate, his willingness to defend and we love that he's playing for the front of the goal and he's playing for end line, that's something I think our team really needs.”
• LAFC has acquired Mexican defender Omar
Campos on a permanent transfer, the club announced on Tuesday.
The acquisition, guaranteed through 2027 with a club option for 2028, makes the sought-after left back, who had been courted by European clubs including Barcelona, the anticipated replacement for Diego Palacios following his recent free agent departure to Brazil.
Joining Major League Soccer as part of the U22 Initiative, Campos, 21, began as a youth for Club Santos Laguna in 2015 prior to joining its senior team six years later at the age of 18.
“I'm no longer the child who arrived. Now I'm an adult,” Campos, a native of Mexico City, said in a statement. “Santos gave me everything since I arrived, and the truth is that I am very grateful.”
Heading to L.A. for a $4 million guaranteed fee, Campos will occupy an international roster slot and join LAFC's preseason group pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and P1 visa.
“Omar is an incredibly talented left back with incredible potential and vast experience in Liga MX despite his young age,” LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington said in a statement. “Omar is a fantastic addition to our strong group of defenders, and we are confident this move to LAFC will be a positive one for Omar and our club in our pursuit of more trophies.” began Sunday afternoon after a caller said a black 2022 Tesla was traveling recklessly on I-65 South between Indianapolis and Louisville, the release added.
A state trooper smelled marijuana coming from the car and an ensuing search found a firearm, drug paraphernalia and suspected marijuana, according to the release. The four-time All-Star was taken to the Jackson County Jail where he immediately posted bond and was released. A juvenile in Rondo's vehicle at the time was released to a family member.
Rondo's initial court hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 27 in Jackson County Superior Court.
Rondo was prohibited from carrying a firearm because of a non-contact court order that was issued in August. It was the second protective order issued against him.
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• World Series MVP Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair and the Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop will miss most of spring training.
General manager Chris Young said Seager had the surgery in Arizona, where the team hold spring training, and will remain there for rehabilitation. The Rangers are hopeful Seager will be ready by opening day.
• Infielder Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement for the 39-year-old was subject to a successful physical.
Turner hit .276 with 23 homers, 96 RBIs and an .800 OPS last season for the Boston Red Sox. The two-time All-Star spent the previous nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Recalled Kobe Bufkin from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
Signed C Trey Jemison and F Tosan Evbuomwan to 10-day contracts.
NEW YORK KNICKS:
Signed F Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS:
Signed CB Michael Ojemudia to a futures contract for 2024.
BALTIMORE RAVENS:
Signed LB Tre Swilling to a futures contract for 2024.
Signed LB Mitchel Agude, WRs Maurice Alexander and Tom Kennedy OL Matt Farnick, RB Jake Funk, Ts Connor Galvin and Michael Niese,
DBs Craig James and Brandon Joseph and DT Chris Smith to futures contracts for 2024.
DETROIT LIONS:
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:
Signed TE Noah Togiai to a futures contract for 2024.
HOCKEY
NHL
OTTAWA SENATORS:
Chartier on waivers.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:
Assigned F Maxim Cajkovic to Wheeling (ECHL).
Returned F Devin Shore to Coachella Valley (AHL).
Returned RW Linus Karlsson to Abbotsford (AHL).
SEATTLE KRAKEN:
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BAKERSFIELD CONDORS:
Assigned D Connor Corcoran to Fort Wayne (ECHL).
Returned C Mark Senden to Florida (ECHL).
Returned Fs Matt Boudens, Simon Pinard and Alex Swetlikoff to Savannah (ECHL).
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS:
HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS:
ECHL
CINCINNATI CYCLONES:
Signed F Davide Thomson. Placed D Jalen Smereck on reserve.
FORT WAYNE KOMETS:
Placed D MarcAntoine Pepin on reserve. Placed G Brett Brochu on injured reserve.
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS:
Added F Benito Posa to the active roster.
Traded F Brandon Schultz to
INDY FUEL:
Cincinnati.
RAPID CITY RUSH:
Added D Billy Constantinou to the active roster.
Signed G Brody Claeys and F Steven Leonard.
Placed G Michel Bullion and D Tanner Vescio on reserve.
READING ROYALS:
SAVANNAH GHOST PIRATES:
UTAH GRIZZLIES:
Activateed F Dakota Raabe from injured reserve.
Placed F Evan Vierling and Maxim Cajkovic on injured reserve.
WHEELING NAILERS:
SOCCER
Placed C Rourke
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No. 2 Kansas St. (20-1) at Oklahoma (13-6), 4 p.m.
No. 3 Iowa (19-2) at Northwestern (7-13), 5 p.m.
No. 10 Indiana (17-2) at Maryland (12-8), 4 p.m.
No. 11 UConn (17-4) at Villanova (13-7), 3:30 p.m.
No. 22 Creighton (16-3) vs. Marquette (16-4), 4 p.m.
REMAINING FREE AGENTS
American League BALTIMORE (1): BOSTON (4):
Shintaro Fujinami, rhp. Adam Duvall, of. Corey Kluber, rhp. Adalberto Mondesi, ss. Joely Rodríguez, lhp.
Tim Anderson, ss. Elvis Andrus, 2b. Mike Clevinger, rhp. Yasmani Grandal, c. Liam Hendriks, rhp. Bryan Shaw, rhp.
CHICAGO (6): CLEVELAND (1): DETROIT (3):
Kole Calhoun, of.
Matt Boyd, lhp. Miguel Cabrera, dh. José Cisnero, rhp.
Michael Brantley, of. Hector Neris, rhp. Phil Maton, rhp. Ryne Stanek, rhp.
HOUSTON (4):
KANSAS CITY (2):
Brad Keller, rhp.
C.J. Cron, 1b. Eduardo Escobar, 3b. Randal Grichuk, of. Aaron Loup, lhp. Mike Moustakas, 3b-1b. Gio Urshela, 3b.
ANGELS (6):
MINNESOTA (3):
Dallas Keuchel, lhp. Donovan Solano, 1b. Michael A. Taylor, of.
NEW YORK (3):
Zach McAllister, rhp. Keynan Middleton, rhp. Wandy Peralta, lhp.
OAKLAND (3):
Tony Kemp, of. Trevor
May, rhp. Drew Rucinski, rhp.
Dominic Leone, rhp.
Jake Diekman, lhp. Aroldis Chapman, lhp. Robbie Grossman, of. Ian Kennedy, rhp. Brad Miller, 1b. Jordan Montgomery, lhp. Jake Odorizzi, rhp. Martín Pérez, lhp.
Brandon Belt, 1b. q-Matt Chapman, 3b. Jay Jackson, rhp. Whit Merrifield, 2b. Hyun-Jin Ryu, lhp.
SEATTLE (1): TAMPA BAY (1): TEXAS (7):
TORONTO (5):
Zack Greinke, rhp.
National League ARIZONA (3):
Evan Longoria, 3b. Mark Melancon, rhp. Tommy Pham, of.
Jesse Chavez, rhp. Brad Hand, lhp. Collin McHugh, rhp. Kevin Pillar, of. Eddie Rosario, of.
q-Cody Bellinger, of. Brad Boxberger, rhp. Tyler Duffey, rhp. Michael Fulmer, rhp.
Curt Casali, c. Joey
ATLANTA (5):
CHICAGO (4):
CINCINNATI (2):
Votto, 1b.
COLORADO (1): DODGERS (11):
Chase Anderson, rhp. Ryan Brasier, rhp. Kiké Hernández, inf-of. Clayton Kershaw, lhp. Jake Marisnick, of. J.D. Martinez, dh. Jimmy Nelson, rhp. David Peralta, of. Alex Reyes, rhp. Amed Rosario, ss. Julio Urías, lhp. Kolten Wong, 2b.
Matt Barnes, rhp. Johnny Cueto, rhp. Yuli Gurriel, 1b. Jorge Soler, of.
MIAMI (4):
MILWAUKEE (5):
Josh Donaldson, 3b. Darin Ruf, dh. Carlos Santana, 1b. Justin Wilson, lhp. Jesse Winker, of.
Carlos Carrasco, rhp. Adam Ottavino, rhp.
Michael Lorenzen,
NEW YORK (2):
PHILADELPHIA (1):
rhp.
PITTSBURGH (2):
Velasquez, rhp.
Drew VerHagen, rhp.
Ji-Man Choi, 1b. Garrett Cooper, 1b. Rich Hill, lhp. Drew Pomeranz, lhp. Jurickson Profar, of-inf. Gary Sánchez, c. q-Blake Snell, lhp.
Scott Alexander, lhp. Brandon Crawford, ss. Jakob Junis, rhp. Alex Wood, lhp.
Carl Edwards Jr., rhp.
ST. LOUIS (1): SAN DIEGO (7):
Jarlin García, lhp. Vince