REALMUTO GETS $115.5M FOR FIVE YEARS FROM PHILLIES
PHIL A DELPHI A » The Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed on a $115.5 million, five-year contract, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because Realmuto’s deal was pending a successful physical.
Realmuto’s average annual salary of $23.1 million will become the highest for a catcher, topping the $23 million Joe Mauer averaged in a $184 million, eight-year deal with the Minnesota Twins that covered 2011-18.
LeVert has surgery for cancer.
INDIANAPOLIS» Indiana Pace rs guard Caris LeVert will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to treat a cancerous growth on his left kidney.
Team officials made the announcement Tuesday and said the 26-yearold LeVert is expected to make a full recovery. The Pacers said no additional treatment is needed.
Rodgers clarifies remarks.
GREEN All-Pro quarterback Aaron BAY, WIS . » Rodgers says “I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be back” with the Green Bay Packers next season. But he added that his future isn’t necessarily in his control.
Rodgers was clarifying remarks he made Sunday after the Packers’ 31-26 NFC championship game loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rodgers said after the game “there’s a lot of guys’ futures that are uncertain, myself included.”
Goff’s Rams future uncertain.
LOS ANGELES» The Los Angeles Rams are openly contemplating the possibility of a near future without quarterback Jared Goff.
General manager Les Snead on Tuesday echoed coach Sean McVay’s pointed uncertainty last week about the prospects of Goff, the fifth-year starter who led the Rams to the Super Bowl two seasons ago.
When asked whether Goff definitely will be with the Rams in 2021, Snead replied: “What I can say is Jared Goff is a Ram in this moment, and it’s way too early to speculate.”
Shiffrin fourth.
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, ITALY» First-run leader Michelle G is inn early came to a complete stop. American standout Mikaela Shiffrin had a series of unchar- acteristic bobbles. And defending overall champion Federica Brignone was wild from start to finish.
French veteran Tessa Worley took advantage of second-run errors from the early leaders to win a World Cup giant slalom Tuesday.
Shiffrin dropped from second to fourth, a distant 1.08 behind Worley, while Gisin came in sixth.
Semien, Blue Jays agree on $18 million, 1-year deal.
TORONTO» Shortstop Marcus Semien agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Hand has deal with Nats.
WASHINGTON» Reliever Brad Hand finalized a $10.5 million, one-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, giving the team more strength and flexibility in the back end of its bullpen.
Austrian Schwarz wins slalom.
SCHLADMING, AUSTRIA» Austrian skier Marco Schwarz improved from sixth position after the opening run to win a men’s World Cup night slalom by a big margin on Tuesday.
Boston Marathon has a 2021 date.
BOSTON» The 125th edition of the Boston Marathon will be held Oct. 11 if road races are allowed to take place under Massachusetts’ COVID-19 restrictions, race officials said.
Chelsea hires Tuchel.
Chelsea pivoted to Thomas Tuchel in a bid to turn around its sputtering season, hiring the German coach on an 18-month deal on Tuesday barely a month after he was fired by Paris Saint-Germain.