The outfielder is scheduled to become a free agent after the World Series and said he doesn’t want to discuss an extension during the season.
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NCAA women’s basketball: UConn pulls away in second half, ousts Indiana
The Huskies are one win away from a 14th straight Final Four after a 75-58 win over Mackenzie Holmes and the Hoosiers.
Ohtani aims for improvement even after MVP season for Angels
Los Angeles Manger Joe Maddon has no complaints about Shohei Ohtani’s performance last season but would like to see him pitch more innings.
MLB notebook: Rizzo agrees to $32M, 2-year deal with Yankees
Anthony Rizzo was acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on July 29 and added a left-handed bat to a heavily right-handed batting order in New York.
NFL notebook: Browns release JC Tretter, the union president, and meet with QB Deshaun Watson
Tretter was recently re-elected as president of the NFLPA.
Patriots notebook: James White re-signs with New England
The running back has reportedly agreed reach a two-year deal after missing much of last season with a hip injury.
Women’s basketball: UConn has deep rotation for NCAA tournament
The Huskies have dealt with injury and illness all season, but are mostly healthy and ready to make a run.
Men’s basketball: Football-crazed Alabama sends four teams to NCAA hoops tourney
No. 2 seed Auburn is joined by Alabama, Jacksonville State and UAB in the men’s tournament.
Monday’s college roundup: UMaine women’s basketball to face Boston College in first round of NIT
The Black Bears will travel to Boston to face the Eagles on Thursday.
NFL notebook: Chargers, J.C. Jackson agree to 5-year contract
The former Patriots’ cornerback’s contract will be worth $82.5 million.