Oakland to present Athletics ownership with lease extension  —  The city of Oakland will present Athletics ownership with an offer to extend the team's lease that includes a five-year contract with an opt-out after three years, as well as a requirement the team pays a $97 million “extension fee …

The Kim Mulkey way  —  The LSU coach holds grudges, battles everyone — and keeps winning.  But at what cost?  —  TICKFAW, La. — In the two sisters' minds, the old house remains as it was: a one-story brick ranch a hundred yards off the road, white fence under two ancient oaks, tin roof long before it all caved in.

Soto the alpha ‘dawg’ again as Yankees stay perfect  —  Red-hot star hits go-ahead single in ninth for New York, 4-0 for first time since 2003  —  HOUSTON — The Yankees have probably learned a hundred things about Juan Soto since the first day he tried on their uniform …

Yankees Acquire Jake Cousins  —  The Yankees have acquired right-hander Jake Cousins from the White Sox, both teams announced.  The White Sox will receive cash considerations in return.  Cousins signed a minor league contract with Chicago in December and was not on the 40-man roster.

Heim wins it for Rangers after mistake hands Cubs lead in 9th  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — At the end of an opening game so stuffed with gleaming storylines that Stephen King wouldn't know which one to choose, it was the redemption story that won out.  —  The hero in the Texas Rangers' 4-3 extra-inning win …