Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jon Lester was introduced to the media by the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Lester agreed to terms on a six-year contract reportedly worth $155 million. The deal includes a vesting option for the 2021 season. I got a good sense of how crazy these fans are about their Cubs baseball, Lester said at a downtown Chicago press conference. Its a huge honor to be part of this organization. We fully buy in, and we take on the responsibility of trying to bring this city a World Series. The 30-year-old Lester went 6-4 with a 2.35 earned run average for the Oakland Athletics after he and outfielder Jonny Gomes were acquired in a blockbuster trade-deadline swap from the Red Sox for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Lester is most known for his prowess in the postseason, where he is 6-4 with 2.57 ERA in 14 career appearances (12 starts), including a perfect 3-0 mark with a sparkling 0.43 ERA in the World Series. Lester has a 116-67 record with a 3.58 ERA over his nine-year career. He turned down a $70 million contract extension from Boston during the spring, the team which he helped win two World Series titles (2007, 2013). This signing really marks a transition of sorts for the Cubs, the start of a period where we are clearly very serious about bringing a World Series to the Cubs and the people of Chicago, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said. Its a great day for our fans. Theyve been so patient with us, incredibly patient, over the last few years and they truly deserve a pitcher and a person of this caliber to call their own. Yeezy 350 Sale . TSN Hockey Insiders Pierre LeBrun and Bob McKenzie both reported Thursday that there have been ongoing trade discussions between the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings over forward Sam Gagner. Air Jordan 1 Sale . 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The British Olympic Association on Thursday announced the names of 43 of the 47 rowers to compete for Team GB in Rio in August.The 40-year-old, who claimed a first Olympic gold in London after silvers in three prior Games, was seeking selection in the womens double scull with Vicky Thornley, but the names to compete in that boat are still to be confirmed. Grainger with partner Anna Watkins (left) after winning double sculls gold at London 2012 The pair had also explored the opportunity of being part of the womens eights but British Rowing performance director Sir David Tanner has since confirmed that is no longer an option.He said: We did some testing at the beginning of this week to see whether or not the double of Katherine Grainger and Vicky Thornley could, at their request, make a slot for themselves in the womens eight. That was not to be.Its my confident intention to announce very soon those two back in their double and racing for Team GB at the Olympic Games. Sir David Tanner confident Grainger will be confirmed for Rio Graingers four Olympic medals puts her level with swimmer Rebecca Adlington, who has two gold and twoo bronze medals.dddddddddddd A fifth medal of any colour would give her a cumulative British record in Rio.And womens coach Paul Thompson says Graingers focus on success in Rio is as steadfast as ever.Katherine is very feisty at the moment and very single minded, he said.She, in her mind, is definitely looking forward and she hasnt stepped away from her ambition at all.This has eliminated all other opportunities, so thats their chance and weve got to help them make sure it happens.Olympic champions Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, who won Britains first gold medal of London 2012, will aim to defend their title in the womens pair.Alex Gregory, who won gold in the mens four at London, is joined in the same boat by Mohamed Sbihi, George Nash and Constantine Louloudis. All three won bronze in the eight in London. Glover (left) and Stanning at the 2015 Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year Awards A further group of 12 sweep (single oar) rowers have been named to form the mens eight, pair and two reserves.Pete Reed and Andrew Triggs Hodge, who won gold medals at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, have been named in the group.Katherine Copeland, who won the womens double scull with Sophie Hosking four years ago, will seek to defend her title with Charlotte Taylor. Also See: SportsWomen Latest Show News Latest News SportsWomen Video ' ' '