AP sources: Giants postpone Correa intro for medical concern  —  The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.

Why J.D. Martinez took less from the Dodgers and the latest on the trade market  —  The free-agent market always produces certain oddities.  Consider this 2022 comparison of two right-handed hitters who recently reached switched teams, as if they were traded for one another.

Justin Verlander and the Mets are confident in the two-ace approach  —  The Mets are confident that a rotation anchored by two aces is a winning formula.  Free agent ace Justin Verlander was sold on the idea as well.  There are obvious questions that come with two pitchers in their late 30s …

Another night of shorthanded Heat lacking at home; Miami falls 113-103 to Bulls  —  MIAMI — There have been many of these games this season, arguably too many.  —  When the Miami Heat aren't good enough because they don't have enough.  —  Tuesday night's 113-103 loss to the visiting Chicago Bulls …

How realistic is it that the Red Sox sign Rafael Devers to a contract extension this offseason?  —  Rafael Devers is 26 years old and one year from free agency.  In the wake of Xander Bogaerts's departure for the Padres on an 11-year, $280 million deal, the Red Sox face a tidal wave …

San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Nate Garcia, Damien  —  The sophomore helped lead Damien to the title in the Cal High tournament  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: The 6-foot-11 sophomore had another big week while leading Damien to the championship of the Cal High tournament.

San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Janessa Rodriguez, San Dimas  —  Rodriguez led San Dimas to a third-place finish in its own tournament last week.  —  San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week  —  Name: Janessa Rodriguez  —  School: San Dimas  —  Sport: Basketball  —  Year: Junior

Nets bracing for tough upcoming stretch: 'We've got to raise our level of play'  —  The Nets have been able to turn their record around in large part due to a favorable schedule that included a seven-game home stand and a slew of matchups against non-playoff caliber opponents.  —  That is about to change.

Five Win-Win MLB Trades for All-Star Players  —  It's safe to say MLB teams did not leave their holiday shopping to the last minute this year.  With the Cubs' signing of Dansby Swanson on Saturday, the last major free agent was taken off the board with more than a week to go before Christmas Day.

Google's YouTube in Talks for Rights to NFL Sunday Ticket  —  DirecTV currently pays for rights to subscription package that allows football fans to watch most Sunday afternoon games  —  Created with sketchtool.  —  The National Football League is in advanced talks to give Google's YouTube exclusive rights …

2023 ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch  —  Sunday Slate Begins April 2 When National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies Visit Texas Rangers; MLB Opening Night Exclusively on ESPN as World Series Champion Houston Astros Host Chicago White Sox March 30

‘Highlight reel’ Justin Fields draws more praise — but Chicago Bears lose 7th straight.  Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the draft order, Cairo Santos and more.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 58  —  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18, 2022 at Soldier Field.