GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed Blake Bortles as they attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains uncertain. The third overall pick in the 2014 draft will be reunited with Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The 29-year-old Bortles started 73 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2014-18.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Phillies have placed catcher J.T. Realmuto (ree-al-MOO’-toh) on the COVID-19-related injured list and recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. A player goes on the COVID-19 IL by testing positive himself or for contract-tracing purposes after possibly being exposed to someone who tested positive. Realmuto is hitting .314 with four homers and 16 RBIs.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are keeping Mike James for the rest of the season, signing him for the rest of the season following the expiration of his second 10-day deal. James has appeared in 11 games and started Brooklyn’s victory over San Antonio on Wednesday. He has averaged 7.1 points, 3.7 assists and 17.5 minutes per game.

NEW YORK (AP) — St. John’s basketball coach Mike Anderson has been rewarded with a six-year contract extension after guiding the Red Storm to a 16-11 season. St. John’s went 10-9 in the Big East after being picked ninth in the preseason coaches poll. It marked the first time the Red Storm finished with a league record of .500 or better since 2014-15.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas forward Greg Brown has announced that he is turning pro and won’t return to the Longhorns for his sophomore season under new coach Chris Beard. Brown was a top-10 recruit when he signed with Texas and former coach Shaka Smart. Brown started 24 games last season and averaged 9.3 points and 6.2 rebounds, but his minutes diminished late in the season.

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