The Chicago White Sox acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs on Friday.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in U.S. mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

Buffalo Bills wideout Cole Beasley released a rap song containing lyrics against receiving a COVID-19 vaccination shot.

After the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 tie with visiting Houston last Saturday, their lone tally coming on an own goal by the Dynamo, the team's website noted the Quakes had extended their unbeaten streak with a fourth consecutive MLS draw.

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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander Daniel Norris from the Detroit Tigers on Friday in exchange for minor league right-hander Reese Olson.

The Colorado Avalanche re-signed forward Tyson Jost to a two-year contract on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielders Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario in separate deals ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Argentina goalkeeper Juan Vivaldi hopes his team mates will join him in getting an Olympic tattoo if the reigning champions come out on top of the men's hockey tournament at the Tokyo Games.