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Grading Yoshinobu Yamamoto's contract with Los Angeles Dodgers - ESPN

Until today, Gerrit Cole's contract — a nine-year, $324 million deal — was the richest ever given to a pitcher in terms of total value. Has that deal been worth it for the New York Yankees? So far, absolutely. He's been outstanding in each of his four seasons for New York, and last season, he won his first-ever Cy Young Award. It's mind-boggling to call that much money an efficient expenditure for any team, even one in a big market, but so far for the Yankees, it has been.

Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards held by The Irish Times and Sports Ireland, while former Ireland rugby player Fiona Coghlan was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution award.

Manchester United get ONE STAR food hygiene rating after investigation into 'raw chicken' served at Old Trafford

Manchester United have been slammed by food inspectors after allegations that raw chicken was served at an event at Old Trafford. The football club's food hygiene rating has been downgraded from five to one following the incident which took place last month.

NBA MVP straw poll - 100 league insiders on where Embiid, Giannis, Jokic and LeBron are in the race - ESPN

Throughout his career, Joel Embiid has made it clear that rings aren't the only pieces of hardware he desires — namely, NBA Most Valuable Player Awards — in his quest to become one of the league's all-time greats.

Indian wrestler to return honour in protest over sport's new president

NEW DELHI : A top Indian male wrestler is returning one of the country's highest civilian awards in protest over the election of a president to the sport's ruling body backed by his predecessor, who is accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

FIH Player of the Year award a recognition of hard work and perseverance: Hardik

Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh on Wednesday said the FIH Player of the Year award is a recognition of his "hard work and perseverance" that he has put in over the years to excel in the sport he loves. Hardik on Tuesday became the third male player from India to win the coveted award, joining Manpreet Singh (2019) and Harmanpreet Singh (2020-21 and 2021-22). Besides Hardik, India women's team skipper Savita Punia won the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive time.

From Streymur to Saudi - How Man City went from Europa League hopefuls to Club World Cup finalists

It has been 15 years since Manchester City played FC Twente in their opening UEFA Cup fixture in 2008/09. City qualified for the tournament having been handed a qualification spot after winning the UEFA Fair Play award the previous term.

Serhou Guirassy teammate jokes how the club can fend off Manchester United transfer 'interest'

Stuttgart captain Waldemar Anton has joked his club should give themselves a transfer ban to fend off interest in reported Manchester United target Serhou Guirassy.

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Grading Yoshinobu Yamamoto's contract with Los Angeles Dodgers - ESPN

Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year

Manchester United get ONE STAR food hygiene rating after investigation into 'raw chicken' served at Old Trafford

NBA MVP straw poll - 100 league insiders on where Embiid, Giannis, Jokic and LeBron are in the race - ESPN

Indian wrestler to return honour in protest over sport's new president

FIH Player of the Year award a recognition of hard work and perseverance: Hardik

From Streymur to Saudi - How Man City went from Europa League hopefuls to Club World Cup finalists

Serhou Guirassy teammate jokes how the club can fend off Manchester United transfer 'interest'