Sports Briefs

Cavaliers sign Love to 4-year, US$120m extension

CLEVELAND (AP):

Kevin Love isn't leaving Cleveland anytime soon.

The All-Star forward signed a new four-year, US$120 million contract with the Cavaliers, who are beginning anew following LeBron James' departure.

Love signed the extension yesterday and immediately posted a photo

on Instagram showing himself surrounded by construction workers inside Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavaliers' downtown home, which is undergoing a renovation similar to the one taking place with the four-time defending Eastern Conference champions.

"When I first came to Cleveland, I came with a long-term mindset," said Love, who joined the team in 2014 after six seasons in Minnesota. "I came here to win. We developed a culture here that reflects that. I'm super excited and I couldn't be happier."

Love, 29, will make US$24.1 million next season before the extension begins, making the whole package worth $145 million over five years. Love waived his option for 2019-20 and there are no other options or trade clauses within the new deal.

Richarlison reunites with Silva at Everton

LIVERPOOL, England (AP):

Brazilian forward Richarlison has joined Everton from Watford and reunited with manager Marco Silva.

Richarlison signed a five-year deal believed to be worth US$52.6 million, Britain's Press Association Sport said. Everton announced the move on Tuesday evening.

The 21-year-old Richarlison praised Toffees manager Silva, under whom he worked at Watford last season.

"I think it is going to be important for me here to be with Marco Silva again," Richarlison told evertontv. "Everton have put their faith in me and I intend to honour this shirt and demonstrate on the pitch why I came here."