Mets showing interest in star free-agent Carlos Correa  —  A surprising new team has emerged in the Carlos Correa sweepstakes — or maybe not so surprising, considering the amount of money the New York Mets already have spent this offseason.  —  Yes, Steve Cohen might be at again.

Yankees face sizable Carlos Rodon gap after initial offer  —  The Yankees have made their initial offer to top new free agent target Carlos Rodon, and word is there's a sizable gap between the sides and still plenty of work to do.  —  The star left-hander is said to be seeking seven-plus years …

Grading the Dolphins' 23-17 loss to Chargers; plus stock up, stock down  —  Dave Hyde and David Furones reflect on a Miami Dolphins loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that creates more questions as Miami has dropped two games in a row. (, )  —  LOS ANGELES — The Miami Dolphins have gone cold right as the schedule gets cold.

San Francisco Giants, Ross Stripling reach 2-year, $25M deal  —  Right-hander Ross Stripling and San Francisco on Tuesday agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, enriching a Giants rotation with another free agent acquisition.

San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Malcolm Bell, Diamond Bar  —  Bell won his second straight tournament MVP award and helped the Brahmas win the Glendora tournament  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: Bell was named MVP of the Glendora tournament after the Brahmas …

When the Falcons elevated Desmond Ridder, they might have lost Marcus Mariota  —  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons head coach Arthur Smith knew he was taking a risk last week when he chose to make rookie Desmond Ridder his starting quarterback.  What he didn't know at the time is that he wouldn't have a safety net for that decision.

San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Reese Wong, La Salle  —  Wong led the way for La Salle as it won the Burroughs tournament  —  San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: The senior scored a game-high 21 points, which included six 3-pointers …

Sources: Twins agree to 3-year, $30M deal with Christian Vazquez  —  The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with free agent catcher Christian Vazquez on a three-year, $30 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.  —  The agreement is pending a physical.  —  Vazquez, 32, was sought by a handful …

Butler steps up late as Heat salvage 87-82 win in Indiana after blowing 19-point lead  —  INDIANAPOLIS — In a season when the Miami Heat apparently can't have good things, the 19-point second-quarter lead Monday night against the Indiana Pacers seemed illusory.  —  By the midpoint of the third quarter, it was a deficit.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh offers ‘no pronouncements’ on availability of QBs Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley vs. Browns  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 28  —  Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he had “no pronouncements” to offer on injured quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley …