Veteran forward Joe Pavelski also missed the first day of practice. Pavelski had 13 goals in the playoffs, more in a single postseason than any other player 36 or older and only one fewer than his 14 during the regular season. His 61 career playoff goals are now the most for an American-born skater. … [Read more...] about Immigration Issues Cause Dallas Stars Goalie Anton Khudobin To Miss Start Of Training Camp
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Giants owner Charles Johnson says he didn’t know he funded a QAnon sympathizer
A longtime contributor to Republican causes, Johnson has received some backlash after it was reported that he and his wife, Ann, donated a combined $5,600 to the campaign of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a first-term Congress member who has voiced support for QAnon and faced criticism for a tweet about the location of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol building. … [Read more...] about Giants owner Charles Johnson says he didn’t know he funded a QAnon sympathizer
Giants face arbitration with Donovan Solano, reach deal with Reyes Moronta
Arbitration salaries are typically based on precedents, but some uncertainty was expected this offseason given the unusual 60-game 2020 season. Solano was reportedly one of 13 players who didn’t reach agreements with their teams Friday. The Giants last had an arbitration hearing in 2004 with catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who won. … [Read more...] about Giants face arbitration with Donovan Solano, reach deal with Reyes Moronta
Why Jeremy Lin turned down millions in China to play for Warriors’ G League team
This transformation started when, after turning down offers to play in Russia, Israel and the EuroLeague, Lin signed a $3 million contract with one of China’s most storied franchises. Though fresh off becoming the first Asian American to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy, he had felt uneasy about the discrepancy between the media attention he received in the wake of Toronto’s title and the tiny on-court role he played in making it happen. … [Read more...] about Why Jeremy Lin turned down millions in China to play for Warriors’ G League team
A’s acquire left-hander Nik Turley from Pirates for cash
Turley, 31, pitched in 25 games in 2020 for Pittsburgh, compiling a 4.98 ERA and .173 opponents’ batting average. Right-handers hit .151 against him in 53 at-bats and left-handers hit .227 in 22 at-bats, a promising split for a left-hander under MLB’s three-batter minimum rule. … [Read more...] about A’s acquire left-hander Nik Turley from Pirates for cash
