Sources - Padres extend Jackson Merrill for 9 years, $135M - ESPN
The San Diego Padres and All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill have agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.
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"He Had A Very Keen Interest On Indian Game Development": Animesh Agrawal On His Conversation With PM Narendra Modi
India Esports Player Animesh Agrawal has spoken about his meeting and conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports in India. Agrawal believes that the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports has shifted the national perception of the industry. The e-sports conclave further legitimizes gaming and e-sports in India. With e-sports medal events coming up, Agrawal emphasized the need to take gaming seriously and shape its future in India. "It's been a year and I think it's first April, so yes, almost been a year since we met him and the conversations are all on social media, the conversations went out in the form of video, but it was good to discuss with him about the, you know, about e-sports, about gaming. He had a very keen interest on Indian game development, Indian game development scene and games that can come out, talking about Indian culture, Indian societal values, etc. Post that conversation, definitely the mood of the nation has definitely changed about how people perceive gaming and e-sports and obviously events like this, events like the e-sports conclave that's supported by PEFI in West India, and we have such representatives from the sports ministry and other government bodies, I think it definitely legitimates how people in India are now looking at gaming and e-sports, with e-sports medal events coming up in the following years, definitely gaming has to be taken up seriously in India and this is one of the prime examples of how we are shaping our future." Animesh Agrawal told ANI.
Money-saving site cuts price of garden pergola ready for mini heatwave to £129
Get ready for summer and make the most of the mini heatwave coming with a new retractable pergola. It's the perfect addition to any outdoor space.
Bayern's Ito breaks foot again after only recent comeback
MUNICH, Germany : Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito suffered a broken metatarsal bone in his right foot for the second time in less than a year, just weeks after his comeback from the first injury, the Bundesliga leaders said on Sunday.
Canada rugby 7s captain Olivia Apps scores in Hong Kong to reach 300-point milestone
Captain Olivia Apps reached the 300-point plateau in HSBC SVNS play while Taylor Perry scored her first try in World Rugby's elite sevens series as Canada opened play at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens with a win and a loss Friday.
College Basketball Crown's unique trophy unveiled as tournament nears tip-off
The College Basketball Crown trophy has been revealed, and the tournament starts on Monday. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Greg Jennings and John Fanta discuss the tournament and ask who might win it all.
The most expensive street to live on in every UK region where houses sell for millions
The most expensive street to live on in every region of the UK has now been revealed by The Times. These desirable roads are home to some of the priciest properties across the country, with average house prices in the millions.
Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Traditional Inter-Zonal Format Within One Year Of Change
The BCCI Apex Council on Saturday decided to re-introduce the traditional inter-zonal format for the Duleep Trophy -- the first class tournament for six regions. Last year, the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee had picked squads on the basis of players' performance in the Ranji Trophy, where 38 domestic teams competed. However, North, South, East, West, Central and North-East Zones will now compete for the Duleep Trophy title instead of A, B, C and D teams competing in Challenger Trophy format.