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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison in swap for convicted arms dealer

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that WNBA star and Olympian Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a one-for-one prisoner exchange. Griner, the 32-year-old center for the Phoenix Mercury, was arrested at a Moscow

Buffalo Bills Von Miller out for season after surgery for ACL injury

The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday that Von Miller is out for the remainder of the season after having surgery for an ACL injury. Miller underwent exploratory surgery in Texas on Tuesday and an ACL injury was found in

NY Yankees and Aaron Judge agree to 9-year, $360M contract

Aaron Judge will remain with the New York Yankees after agreeing to a nine-year, $360 million contract with the franchise . The deal gives the slugger nearly $150 million more than what the team had offered him in

Cleveland Guardians sign free agent Josh Bell to 2-year, $33M deal

The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a two-year, $33 million deal with first baseman Josh Bell that includes an opt-out clause after the 2023 season. The 30-year-old Bell spent the first five seasons of his career with

Tennessee Titans fire GM Jon Robinson after seven seasons

Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk announced Tuesday they have fired general manager Jon Robinson. The 46-year-old Robinson became the Titans general manager in 2016. The Titans said vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden will take over player

NY Mets and pitcher Justin Verlander agree to two-year, $86M contract

The New York Mets and free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander have agreed to a two-year, $86 million contract. The deal includes a third-year option worth $35 million. Verlander — a three-time Cy Young Award winner, nine-time All-Star and 2011 American League