Andre Drummond returns to the Chicago Bulls lineup after getting ‘very antsy’ recovering from a shoulder injury  —  Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond was eager to return to the court for the first time in six games Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Red Sox rotation starting to take shape as James Paxton, Garrett Whitlock join the group  —  LAS VEGAS — The Red Sox rotation remains unsettled, but it is perhaps not the blank slate it appeared to be a few days ago.  —  On Wednesday, veteran lefty James Paxton accepted his $4 million player option …

Jose Abreu, Corey Kluber among those on Cubs' radar as free agency opens  —  (670 The Score) Improving offensively is a priority for the Cubs this offseason after they were 22nd in runs per game in 2022.  —  Live On-Air  —  Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play six seventy the score  —  670 The Score

How much for Aaron Judge?!  Rankings, contract projections for the top 50 MLB free agents  —  Welcome to the offseason!  Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know about these 2022-23 MLB free agent rankings and projections, since I think you'll likely scroll immediately to the players …

Murphy remains topic of trade talks for A's  —  Sean Murphy's name continuously popped up in trade rumors until the final hours before the 2022 Trade Deadline.  Now that the World Series has ended and the Hot Stove begins to sizzle, expect more rumors to prominently feature the A's catcher.

Franz Wagner leads Magic in win over Mavericks despite Paolo Banchero's absence  —  The Orlando Magic had to play without rookie forward Paolo Banchero, their leading scorer, for the first time in Wednesday's home game vs. the Dallas Mavericks.  —  While his absence was felt, especially offensively …

Passan's MLB offseason predictions: Which teams will spend big?  Who are favorites for Judge and deGrom?  —  LAS VEGAS — True free agency in baseball begins today at 5 p.m. ET, when the five-day period during which teams have exclusive negotiating rights with their pending free agents expires.

Kyrie Irving Is Not Antisemitic, N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver Says  —  Irving, the Nets guard, met with Silver this week after promoting an antisemitic film on social media last month.  Silver said Irving's actions were damaging.  —  WASHINGTON — N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver …

Pirates acquire 1B Ji-man Choi in trade with Rays  —  MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Sam Hartman.  —  The move gives the Pirates a veteran bat …

Source: Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers on 1-year deal  —  The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw reached agreement on a one-year deal Thursday, bringing the future Hall of Fame left-hander back to Los Angeles for a 16th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.  —  The Athletic first reported the agreement.

‘Great for the game’: MLB's hot stove has a very different vibe this winter  —  LAS VEGAS — There were no free-agent signings, and only a couple of small trades, but when the Major League Baseball General Manager meetings ended in Las Vegas on Thursday, there was a different sense something than the past few years.

Paul George, Clippers hold off Lakers  —  Clippers need every bit of energy from the home crowd Wednesday to overcome two runs by the Lakers for 114-101 win  —  LOS ANGELES — A 2-8 record and a sore foot on perhaps the greatest NBA player didn't faze Clippers coach Tyronn Lue heading into Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

GM Meetings Notebook: How the Cubs plan to tackle center field, shortstop in free agency  —  LAS VEGAS — The GM Meetings might be nearing a close here at the Conrad at Resorts World, but the thrill of the offseason is just beginning.  —  In a city known for playing the odds and taking risks …