All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies agrees to seven-year, $35 million extension with two club option years.
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Sex trafficking sting operation at NCAA tournament Final Four nets 58 arrests
Minnesota authorities announce arrests for felony solicitation of a minor and promotion of prostitution over a five-day period during the Final Four.
Report: UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell accused of making racist remarks
North Carolina is investigating Sylvia Hatchell, who parents say referenced lynchings, forced players to play through injuries.
Harvard launches investigation into sale of fencing coach’s house to parent of a recruit
Harvard announces review after recruit’s parents bought longtime fencing coach’s house in 2016 for $440K above market value.
Nationals shortstop Trea Turner suffers broken finger, no timetable for return
The Nationals shortstop came out of the game in the first inning after a pitch hit his hand while he was squaring to bunt.
Bryce Harper booed hard by Nationals fans, strikes out in first at-bat
Harper made his highly-anticipated return to Washington on Tuesday, the first meeting of the season between the Phillies and Nationals.
Xander Bogaerts gets six-year, $120 million extension from Boston Red Sox
All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts received a six-year, $120 million contract extension from the Boston Red Sox.
Bold MLB predictions: Season of ’61 revisited, MadBum on the move and more
Will Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton stage their own HR chase? Can someone steal 70 bases? While maybe not likely, these are among the bold calls.
Dodgers set MLB opening-day record with eight home runs
Joc Pederson, Enrique Hernandez lead the way with a pair of homers apiece as NL’s top slugging team in 2018 gets off to strong start.
University of Texas suspends spirit group six years in wake of hazing investigation
Longhorns officials hand down six-year ban, two-year probation for the Texas Cowboys spirit group after a member was seriously injured and later died.