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Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1year contract, AP source says JANIE McCAULEY February 1, 2026 at 4:14 AM 0 1 / 3Baseball Hall of FameNext YearFILE San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey sits during a press conference introducing Tony Vitello as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team on Oct. 30, 2025, in San Francisco.

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1 / 3Baseball Hall of Fame-Next YearFILE -San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey sits during a press conference introducing Tony Vitello as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team on Oct. 30, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

The person spoke to The on condition of anonymity Saturday night because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced.

A three-time batting champion, Arraez led the National League in hits the past two seasons and is expected to be San Francisco's second baseman for new manager Tony Vitello.

The 28-year-old Arraez, a left-handed hitter, batted .292 with eight home runs, 61 RBIs, 181 hits and 11 stolen bases for the San Diego Padres last year. The three-time All-Star spent his first five major league seasons with the Minnesota Twins before they traded him to the Miami Marlins in January 2023. San Diego acquired him in May 2024.

Earlier in the week, the Giants added center fielder Harrison Bader on a $20.5 million, two-year contract — meaning Jung Hoo Lee will now play right field.

San Francisco has missed the playoffs in each of the past four years since winning the NL West with a franchise-record 107 victories in 2021.

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Seahawks CB Riq Woolen fined $17,389 by NFL for taunting penalty vs. Rams in NFC championship game Ian CasselberryFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM 0 Riq Woolen's illtimed taunting penalty in the third quarter of last Sunday's NFC championship game didn't cost the Seattle Seahawks a victory over the Los Angeles Rams. But it will cost him $17,389, the NFL announced Saturday. Woolen drew an unsportsmanlike conduct call late in the third quarter after the Seahawks' defense apparently stopped the Rams on thirdand12, breaking up a pass intended for Puka Nacua.

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Riq Woolen's ill-timed taunting penalty in the third quarter of last Sunday's NFC championship game didn't cost the Seattle Seahawks a victory over the Los Angeles Rams. But it will cost him $17,389, the NFL announced Saturday.

Woolen drew an unsportsmanlike conduct call late in the third quarter after the Seahawks' defense apparently stopped the Rams on third-and-12, breaking up a pass intended for Puka Nacua. After making the play, Woolen skipped down the sideline, stepping over the white boundary to say something to Rams players.

What he said wasn't apparent, but it was enough for officials to flag him for taunting. Woolen was the only player from last Sunday's NFC championship to be fined. (Neither the New England Patriots nor Denver Broncos were fined from the AFC championship, either.)

From Rams 4th & 12 to a 1st down following the unsportsmanlike conduct on Seattle 😬📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/ANR5FHr6yO

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 26, 2026

Getting a first down with the penalty, the Rams followed up with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua. Making matters worse, the Seahawks defensive player who blew the coverage down the left sideline was Woolen.

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RAMS STRIKE BACK AFTER THE TAUNTING CALL‼️What a game this is turning out to be 🔥(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/p8my9HGtzl

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 26, 2026

Suddenly, a 31-20 Seattle lead was cut to 31-27 with the entire fourth quarter still to be played.

Woolen's teammates weren't happy with his costly mistake, either. The Fox telecast caught several Seahawks players — including Coby Bryant, Leonard Williams and Nick Emmanwori — confronting the fourth-year cornerback over his penalty.

Though the flag led to an eventual touchdown, Woolen's penalty did not result in the Seahawks losing the game. Seattle held on to win, 31-27, to claim the NFC championship and earn a spot in next Sunday's Super Bowl LX.

No cap high intense game and when you in the zone and ballin with your bros sometimes you black out 😂

— Tariq Woolen (@_Tariqwoolen) January 26, 2026

Hours later, Woolen tried to explain the penalty, saying "When you in the zone and ballin' with your bros sometimes you black out."

He'll get at least one more game with his teammates, facing the Patriots in the Super Bowl. (Woolen will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.) However, his bank account will be lighter as he and the Seahawks travel to Santa Clara for the big game.

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Justin Rose enters final round at Farmers with 6shot lead Field Level MediaSun, February 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM UTC 0 Jan 31, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Justin Rose reacts after putting on on the sixth hole during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course South Course. Mandatory Credit: Abe ArredondoImagn Images (Abe ArredondoImagn Images) England's Justin Rose might be too far ahead for the rest of the golfers in the Farmers Insurance Open to catch up.

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Jan 31, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Justin Rose reacts after putting on on the sixth hole during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course - South Course. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images (Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images)

England's Justin Rose might be too far ahead for the rest of the golfers in the Farmers Insurance Open to catch up.

Rose shot a 4-under-par 68 on Saturday in the third round to carry a six-stroke lead into the final round in San Diego.

Despite three bogeys on the Torrey Pines South Course's back nine, Rose enters Sunday's play at 21-under 195 for the tournament.

Joel Dahmen also posted a 68, putting him in second place. Japan's Ryo Hisatsune (68) and South Korea's Si Woo Kim (69) share third place at 13 under. Max McGreevy (71) is next at 12 under.

"If Justin makes his tee time and continues to play this way, he's going to win the golf tournament," Dahmen said. "He's just playing too well."

Rose is looking for his second title at Torrey Pines, where he won in 2019 with a 21-under score.

On Saturday, Rose was 4 under through seven holes and added a birdie on No. 10 before a pair of bogeys. His birdie on the 13th hole got him back on track, while he finished the round with a birdie putt from about 3 1/2 feet on the par-5 18th.

Maverick McNealy (70), Germany's Stephan Jaeger (65) and Ireland's Seamus Power (74) are at 11 under.

Jaeger had the best round of the day with all pars and birdies. Defending champion Harris English recorded a 67 and sits tied for 20th at 8 under through three rounds.

"Happy to turn around and have a really nice round," Jaeger said.

Jaeger had only one birdie Friday. He said he adjusted his putting grip and that paid off.

"I think I'm going to try them again (Sunday)," he said. "I putted really nicely today so it's going to stay for a while."

The next-best rounds of 4 under were turned in by Adam Schenk and Keith Mitchell -- both at 9 under -- along with Australia's Jason Day, Rose, Hisatsune and Dahmen.

Brooks Koepka, in his first tournament since defecting from the LIV Golf, won't factor in the final round after posting his second 73 of the tournament during an erratic round. He's at 2 under and tied for 61st.

Koepka said he was nervous upon making his return. Now playing on the weekend, he's relieved regarding the reception he has received.

"It has been phenomenal," Koepka said. "It has been overwhelming. It has been very cool. I don't know what I expected, but this is beyond what I could have dreamed of."

Chris Gotterup, who won the season-opening Sony Open a couple of weekends ago, said golfers are anxious to find positives early in the schedule.

"All of us want to get off to good starts (to the season)," he said.

Gotterup shot 70 for the second straight day and is tied for 20th at 8 under, but he said the course is offering a fair yet challenging test.

"You have to be in the fairway, you have to be in the right spots on the greens," Gotterup said. "Whoever wins this week is going to earn it."

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Ohio State hires Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator February 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM 0 FILE Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith stands on the sidelines before an NFL exhibition football game against the Houston Texans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) () COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience.

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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith stands on the sidelines before an NFL exhibition football game against the Houston Texans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) ()

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience.

Smith was the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator the past two seasons after being the Atlanta Falcons head coach from 2021 through '23.

"He will bring immediate value to our program and was exactly what we were looking for as we set out to find our next offensive coordinator," Day said in a statement. "His track record in the NFL, experience as coordinator, player caller and a head coach checked every box during the search. He'll do a great job in helping our players reach their potential on the field while also connecting with them as people."

Smith replaces Brian Hartline, who was hired as South Florida's head coach after eight seasons in Columbus.

The 43-year old Smith has not been on a college staff since he was a defensive intern at Ole Miss in 2010.

Smith also interviewed for the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans head coach openings as well as the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator position. He was on the Titans staff from 2011 through '20. rising from a quality control coach to offensive coordinator his last two years. He began his NFL coaching career as a quality control coach in Washington in 2007.

He is the only offensive coordinator/head coach in the NFL to have seven different running backs with at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage in that past seven years — Derrick Henry at Tennessee, Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson at Atlanta, and Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell with the Steelers.

Smith has also coached quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill, Matt Ryan, Marcus Mariotta, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers.

Day is hoping Smith's hire goes as well as his selection of Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator last year. The Buckeyes had the nation's top-ranked defense and allowed only 8.2 points per game.

Ohio State was 18th in the nation in scoring offense and 24th in total offense in 2025. Heisman finalist Julian Sayin will be returning at quarterback as as dynamic wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, an AP All-America selection the past two years.

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This IG Page Collects Funny Dating App Screenshots And These 43 Are The Best Kornelija ViečaitėFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM 0 The dating app Hinge marketed itself as an alternative to the pointless, unending scrolling nightmare that is Tinder. However, Tinder is still the most popular dating app in the U.S. even in the big 2026. At the same time, people who look for serious relationships say they tend to use Hinge more than any other dating app. Whether for serious relationships or not, some hilarious blunders happen on Hinge too.

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The dating app Hinge marketed itself as an alternative to the pointless, unending scrolling nightmare that is Tinder. However, Tinder is still the most popular dating app in the U.S. even in the big 2026. At the same time, people who look for serious relationships say they tend to use Hinge more than any other dating app.

Whether for serious relationships or not, some hilarious blunders happen on Hinge too. Miscommunications, trolling, and outright weird behavior are common occurrences among users. The Instagram page Hinge.Vinge collects these hilarious interactions for our enjoyment, and Bored Panda presents to you the funniest and most interesting ones here!

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