Willson Contreras was part of the Chicago Cubs golden generation and an integral member of the 2016 World Series team.
Even as many of his teammates were traded or left in free agency, Contreras remained in Chicago. Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber all moved on, but Contreras stayed a Cub.
The Cubs even held on to Contreras at the 2022 trading deadline, after rumors suggested they’d go flip him for prospects.
After seven years in Chicago though, Contreras left in free agency, moving to the division rival St. Louis Cardinals.
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The Timberwolves star is certainly keeping busy outside of basketball.
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After starring in “Hustle” with Adam Sandler last summer in the hit Netflix movie that featured multiple NBA players, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards showed off his acting chops once again.
Minnesota’s rising star is certainly staying busy outside of basketball, as he filmed a promo for the upcoming Adam Driver movie “65,” which is set to premier in theaters in March 10.
NASCAR scrapped practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday at Auto Club Speedway as heavy rains pelted the 2-mile oval.
Caleb Furst caught the Indiana Hoosiers sleeping on transition as his fierce jam helped the Purdue Boilermakers extend their early first-half lead.
Score one for the old guys. Actually, score one on the old guy who in this case is Buffalo Sabres 41-year-old netminder Craig Anderson.
On Friday, Anderson allowed just 1 goal in the Sabres 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers after getting shelled with 54 shots.
That accomplishment makes him the oldest goalie in NHL history to make more than 50 saves in a single game.
Craig Anderson is now the only goaltender in NHL history to record multiple performances of 40 or more saves and one or fewer goals against in a single season at age 41 or older.
Nashville SC and NYCFC kicked off the 2023 MLS season in style! Nashville were on the attack early and their efforts were rewarded in the 34th minute. Featuring a beautiful set piece, Walker Zimmerman found himself in the right position and helped Nashville to a 1-0 lead at halftime. NYCFC had opportunities to tie the match, but lacked composure in the final third to finish off impressive build ups. Nashville SC took advantage of NYCFC’s inability to finish in the second half as reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar set up Jacob Shaffelburg’s impressive goal in the 80th minute.
Matthew Cleveland’s buzzer-beater capped off a 25-point comeback for the Florida State Seminoles to stop Miami’s home win streak.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is reportedly barred from bidding for the Washington Commanders. Here’s why.
Nikita Krylov fell ill Saturday and was unable to fight Ryan Spann, forcing the UFC to scrap it moments before the main card of the show was about to begin.
The playoff hero is sticking around in Jacksonville on a new contract.
The Jaguars and key defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris have agreed to a lucrative new contract extension after a strong second half of the season from the 29-year-old.
Robertson-Harris is set to stay in Jacksonville on a three-year, $30 million extension, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, cashing in on a strong showing in the playoffs.