Mikaela Shiffrin’s pursuit of World Cup win No. 100 isn’t at the top of her priority list on the eve of her return to ski racing two months after a serious crash.

For her, the slalom competition Thursday in Courchevel, France, is simply the next step in getting her health back to 100%.

The two-time Olympic champion is still rounding into top form after a spill in a giant slalom race on Nov. 30 in Killington, Vermont, where something punctured her in the side and caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles.

Shiffrin said she wasn’t even sure if she would make it back at all this season.

college basketball

St. Thomas men defeat Oral Roberts, 86-71

The St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated visiting Oral Roberts 86-71 Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena.

Four of five Tommies starters scored in double digits, led by Miles Barnstable’s 23 points.

With the win, St. Thomas improved to 17-6 overall and 7-1 in the Summit League. In defeat, the Golden Eagles fell to 5-16 overall, 1-7 in conference play.

— Staff report

MLB

Rays, Kim agree to 2-year, $29M deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million.

Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023, will be paid $13 million this year.

He also could earn $2 million in performance bonuses — $10,000 per plate appearance starting at 326 through 525. The deal includes a $16 million player option for 2026.

The 29-year-old infielder tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and needed season-ending surgery. He hit .233 with 11 homers and 22 stolen bases in the final season of a $28 million, four-year contract.

Royals, Estevez agree on 2-year, $22M contract

The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, giving Kansas City another potential closer alongside Lucas Erceg.

The deal includes a $13 million option with a $2 million buyout, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. Kansas City will have to clear a spot for Estévez on the 40-man roster when that happens.

The 32-year-old Estévez appeared in 54 games for the Angels and Phillies last season, compiling a 2.45 ERA over 54 appearances for the two clubs. He had 20 saves with the Angels and six for Philadelphia as the won the NL East.

Pirates bring back Frazier for 2025

Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The club added the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million.

The 33-year-old Frazier spent the first five-plus seasons of his career with the Pirates from 2016-21. He hit .283 with 39 homers and 204 RBIs in 608 games with Pittsburgh.

Frazier has bounced around recently, playing in Seattle in 2022, Baltimore in 2023 and Kansas City last season. Frazier hit .202 in 104 games with the Royals in 2024.

Tigers sign Kahnle to 1-year contract

Right-hander Tommy Kahnle has signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with Detroit, boosting the Tigers’ bullpen as they come off their first playoff season in a decade.

Kahnle, 35, went 0-2 with a 2.11 ERA and one save in 50 relief appearances with the New York Yankees last season. He struck out 46 and walked 19 in 42 2/3 innings.

Stanek returns to Mets on 1-year pact

The New York Mets and reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal.

The Mets acquired Stanek from Seattle at the trade deadline last year.

Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason.

In eight innings covering seven postseason appearances, the 33-year-old allowed three runs and stuck out eight.

Giants trade former Twin Rogers to Reds

The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby.

The 34-year-old Rogers went 1-4 with a 2.40 ERA in 64 appearances for the Giants last season. He struck out 64 and walked 22 in 60 innings.

He is 28-34 with a 3.34 ERA and 83 saves with the Minnesota Twins (2016-21), San Diego Padres (2022), Milwaukee Brewers (2022) and Giants (2023-24).

WNBA

Clark declines invite to NBA 3-point shootout

Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend to enter her first 3-point contest.

Clark’s representatives said that the Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend next month.

The upcoming season’s WNBA All-Star weekend is in July in Indianapolis.

Vandersloot heading back to Chicago Sky

Free agent guard Courtney Vandersloot is headed back to Chicago, her agent confirmed.

The veteran guard will sign with the team that drafted her in 2011 after spending the last two seasons in New York, agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas said. WNBA free agents can’t sign contracts until Feb. 1.

Vandersloot is Chicago’s all-time assist leader and is second in WNBA history behind Sue Bird.

She helped the Sky win the team’s first WNBA title in 2021.

NBA

Hawks lose Johnson for rest of season

Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have season-ending shoulder surgery.

The Hawks announced Wednesday that Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will have surgery.

He is expected to be ready for the 2025-26 season.

A first-round draft pick by Atlanta in 2021, Johnson was enjoying career-best averages of 18.9 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in his fourth season.

— From news services