Inspired . . . and inspiring

Kevin Garnett is one of the greatest NBA players of all time. And now, in the later stages of his career, he still finds plenty of reasons to stay inspired -- and has plenty of lessons for those who want them.

Rangers unlikely to acquire Darren Oliver from Blue Jays

We heard last week that Darren Oliver wanted a raise from the Blue Jays or a trade to the Rangers to be coaxed to come back for his 20th season in the majors, but nobody is blinking yet. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that while the Rangers have talked with the Blue Jays about possibly…

Justin Upton rejected a trade to the Mariners

UPDATE: Scott Miller of CBSSports.com reports that the D-Backs would have received three or four players in return for Upton, including relievers Charlie Furbush and Stephen Pryor, prospect infielder Nick Franklin and likely one of Taijuan Walker, James Paxton or Danny Hultzen. Alas, no deal. 8:07 PM: ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports that the Mariners, Blue…

Brewers and Chris Narveson avoid arbitration with one-year deal

According to the Associated Press, Chris Narveson has avoided arbitration with the Brewers by agreeing to a one-year, $840,000 contract. Narveson, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, made just two starts last season prior to undergoing surgery in May to repair his labrum and rotator cuff. The 31-year-old southpaw is expected to…

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