Twins exec Falvey departs as organizational revamp continues - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday.
Athletics lock up All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson with 7-year, $70M deal - ESPN
All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics reached agreement on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season, the team announced Friday, adding another premium young player to an impressive core as the franchise prepares to move to Las Vegas.
White House partners with Fanatics, pro leagues - ESPN
The White House announced a partnership with Fanatics, the nonpartisan, congressionally created group America250 and several sports leagues — MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, NFL and NHL — plus the UFC and WWE Friday afternoon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States this year.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash, report says - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from federal safety officials who also concluded that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, no one else on board was qualified to be the required copilot.
NFL to consider replay for missed player-safety penalties - ESPN
The NFL will discuss using video review to assess penalties for violations related to player safety that are missed by officials, the league said Friday.
Bengals QB Joe Flacco, 41, earns 1st Pro Bowl Games nod - ESPN
CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was named as an AFC quarterback in this year's Pro Bowl Games, the team announced Friday.
Curran claims hat-trick as England trump Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Jan 30 : Sam Curran claimed a hat-trick as England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in their rain-marred opening Twenty20 International in Pallekele on Friday.
Uhlaender files CAS appeal in last hope for Olympic skeleton spot
MILAN, Jan 30 : U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to review Canada's decision to withdraw four athletes from an event earlier this month that ended her Winter Olympics qualifying hopes, CAS said on Friday.