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The Blue Jays announced Friday night that they signed the left-hander to a three-year, $36 million contract. He made $6.7 million last season. MORE: MLB free agents: Ranking the top 15 starting pitchers It’s the 33-year-old Happ’s second tour of duty in Toronto. He compiled a 19-20 mark in 58 starts with Toronto between 2012 and 2014. Happ has a 62-61 record and 4.13 ERA in nine major league seasons, including stints with the Phillies, Astros and Mariners....

Brodeur was granted a one-week leave of absence from the team last Wednesday. It was reported the following day that Blues general manager Doug Armstrong could offer Brodeur a management position with the team. “With the All-Star break already on the way, the Blues have given Marty more time to reflect,” agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com on Tuesday. “Everything should be clearer post All-Star next week.” Brodeur, 42, has appeared in seven games this season and holds a 3-3-0 record, a 2....

The team placed Steen on injured reserve Saturday and announced the winger will be out indefinitely. General manager Doug Armstrong said the decision was reached after a series of hits capped by an illegal one delivered by Senators forward Zack Smith on Dec. 16. Steen has enjoyed a breakout campaign at age 29 that has included 24 goals (second in the NHL, behind only Alex Ovechkin) and a 13-game point streak....

St. Louis announced Tuesday it has given Berube a three-year deal to be the team’s official head coach. He was named the interim coach Nov. 20 after Mike Yeo was relieved of his duties following a 7-9-3 start to the season. Berube led St. Louis to a 38-17-6 record over the remainder of the season and a second-place finish in the Central Division. More importantly, he led the Blues to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history as St....

The Clippers forward apologized after it was learned he was involved in a physical altercation with equipment manager Matias Testi in a Toronto restaurant Saturday. Several reports said that Griffin punched Testi repeatedly in the head, while the Clippers acknowledged that Griffin broke a finger while throwing a punch . MORE: Which coaches are getting axed soon? | All-Star predictions “A situation among friends escalated and I regret the way I handled myself towards someone I care about,” Griffin tweeted....

Well, he just added another reason he’s known as one of the best in the NBA: He knocked the shot clock over with a pre-game dunk in the Clippers’ Canada Series against the Toronto Raptors. MORE: Toronto Raptors dunk history | Blake Griffin shows off skills and Clippers’ new unis That is a man who knows how to dunk with authority. Here’s the aftermath of his shot clock annihilation

“He said I’m ready,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said before the game Sunday, per ESPN’s Arash Markazi. “Yesterday the trainers called me and said, ‘If he can go, he can go. He’s been cleared.’” MORE: 2015 Mock Draft | Cavs’ wins have helped Love | Curry’s birthday present The Clippers stayed afloat during Griffin’s absence, going 9-6 without him, but the team is obviously glad to have him back in the lineup for what they hope is the remainder of the season....

What was surprising was what came afterward, when Griffin poured water on a fan standing behind him as he stared at the replay and objected to the foul call. MORE: Playoffs schedule | Live blog | Previews: East | West Griffin, holding a cup of water, threw his arms back in disgust and his water fell right in the lap of a fan sitting courtside. Of course, that fan just so happened to be the only one wearing a Warriors shirt in a sea of red....

The singer has appeared on the NBC show since its first season, which aired in 2011 with a panel that also included Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. The Voice is currently in the midst of its 22nd installment and features Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello as coaches. The singing competition will return for Season 23 in early 2023 and Shelton will leave after that season....

You want to complain? Throw on a uniform and stand guard. “The average person,” SEC director of officiating Steve Shaw told me last year, “has no idea the commitment officials make on a daily basis to be as prepared as they possibly can be for any and everything that could happen at the blink of an eye.” Now, all of you complainers — you whiners and those of you looking for excuses — put on an umpire uniform and stand amid the front seven, where 300-pound defensive linemen, and 240-pound linebackers and 220-pound safeties all don’t care who you are or where you are, you’re in their territory and you’re getting run over if you’re in the way....

Bomb squad agents in protective clothing were operating near the press tribune at the site but the cause of the blast was not immediately clear. In recent days, bomb squad members have detonated a number of unattended bags in controlled explosions in Rio. (Reporting by Scott Malone; Writing by Daniel Flynn; Editing by Mark Bendeich) 0 votes

The series of tournaments is set to start soon with its Spring Series in London. The top esports teams from around the world will be competing in the series, which spans across the 2020 year. There are Spring and Fall Series along with a Showdown and a Global Final. “BLAST came to all of the teams with a proposition that is set to transform the industry. We believe the BLAST approach of producing best in class entertainment will continue to attract large new audiences as a global series in cool locations, innovative format and unique experiences,” Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality, said on behalf of the 12 teams, via esports Observer....

The audience is just as shocked as Ichigo as a young Nel falls from the sky, but it is clear that the crying child is far from being a new enemy, although much like Ebern, she does come bearing bad news. The Quincy have taken over Hueco Mundo, and Nel and Dondochakka need Itysgo’s help in rescuing their beloved Pesche (oh, and Lady Halibel too!), who has been taken captive and will likely be forced into Yhwach’s servitude....

Sophia Corah, 24, woke up with poor eyesight in May 2017 and quickly found her vision declining before she was declared legally blind months later in August. Sophia was diagnosed with keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea is unable to hold its round shape. She went to Adams State University in Colorado, where she studied psychology and met Christian Corah, 25. The pair instantly hit it off, becoming close friends - and Christian supported Sophia as her condition deteriorated....

Below are solutions to fix the PS5’s blinking blue light and black screen issue. Why Does My PS5 Show a Flashing Blue Light? First, it’s important to explain the problem so you can confirm if it’s happening to you. The PlayStation 5 blinking blue light problem usually occurs when your PS5 has turned back on after a hard shutdown, like a system crash or loss of power. Normally, when you turn your PS5 on, the lights on top of the system will turn blue, then change to white once the system has booted....

In a post on the Overwatch forums, Blizzard confirms that it has banned hundreds of players in China for misbehaving. According to a translated version (via Google Translate) these banned players have “negative player behavior” including “repeated temporary absence, no participation in the game, malicious hang up” which are acts that affect the “normal player’s gaming experience.” While some would just call this trolling, Blizzard notes that this sort of behavior violates the Overwatch code of conduct....

Announced in a slide during an investor presentation, Activision Blizzard confirmed that both Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 will be pushed beyond next year to create more polished, engaging products. Activision Blizzard’s statement specifically cited input from Blizzard’s new leadership as part of the reason for the delays, stating that it became apparent that both of the projects would benefit from more development time. However, the statement didn’t cite specific elements currently holding the games back....

The source of the issue stems from the way the change is described in the Overwatch patch notes. It reads, “Adjusted the respawn timing to limit defensive stalling strategies when the offensive team has a clear advantage and plays aggressively.” It’s easy to understand what the change is meant to do, but it isn’t clear on how it will go about doing that. A thread was started in the Overwatch forums asking Blizzard to lay out exactly what this change means, and principal designer Scott Mercer was the first to respond....

Blizzard is currently seeking a Senior FPS Mission Designer to assist with the Unannounced Survival Game, and the job listing highlights expertise in the creation of “FPS Mission experiences,” “open-world gameplay,” and “gameplay puzzles.” The listing was likely left intentionally vague, though it does once again solidify that the Unannounced Survival Game will be some kind of open-world multiplayer FPS experience. RELATED: Overwatch 1 Is Officially Dead The term “gameplay puzzles” may raise a few eyebrows, but it’s used in a way that’s tough to define....

The latest quarterly update for the upcoming action RPG Diablo IV details some of Blizzard’s plans surrounding post-launch content and how it wants to keep things fair for its players. This is particularly with regards to how it relates to online player interactions, as balance for player-versus-player (PvP) combat has been an ongoing concern. Post-release, Diablo IV will receive a steady stream of seasonal content, each with its own unique quest line and feedback-driven gameplay adjustments....