Sources: LHP Max Fried, Yankees reach 8-year, $218M deal - ESPN
Two-time All-Star Max Fried and the New York Yankees are in agreement on an eight-year, $218 million contract, sources told ESPN, the largest guarantee ever for a left-handed pitcher.
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Cards' Nolan Arenado willing to switch positions to facilitate trade - ESPN
DALLAS — The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday there is «ongoing» discussion with the St. Louis front office as it relates to a potential trade of the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, who is willing to switch positions to help facilitate a deal.
Lisa Nandy 'prepared to take action' on 'cultures of silence' following Gregg Wallace misconduct scandal
The Secretary for Culture, Media, and Sport Lisa Nandy has told a parliamentary committee that she is "prepared to take further action" on "cultures of silence" in creative industries, as well as "issues being swept under the rug". Addressing the committee for Culture, Media, and Sport, Ms Nandy spoke about inappropriate behaviour, including questions around MasterChef host Gregg Wallace.
"Never thought I’d see myself writing this." Greater Manchester Caribbean restaurant announces closure
A popular Caribbean restaurant in Denton has announced its closure. Abbie Owens, owner of Fo'eva Jerk, took to social media to let customers know that 2025 will be the company's final year trading.
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer returned - ESPN
Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced via Instagram on Tuesday that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs, forcing more «intensive treatment.»
NBA trade deadline 2025 - Player eligibility as of Dec. 15 - ESPN
The NBA calendar hitting Dec. 15 marks yet another significant date, as 85 free agents signed in the offseason will be eligible to be traded.
Life after Juan Soto: Five ways Yankees can salvage winter - ESPN
During Juan Soto's meetings with the New York Yankees last month, one of the Yankees' goals was to give Soto a chance to get to know owner Hal Steinbrenner a little more. Hal Steinbrenner is known among his employees as respectful and deferential — a far cry from his father, George Steinbrenner. Hal explained to Soto that part of the reason he hadn't spent much time with the slugger was because he didn't want to be something of a distraction for a player working in New York for the first time.
Nvidia faces Chinese investigation amid retaliation for US trade restrictions
Nvidia's shares fell as China opened a probe into the tech giant on suspicions of violation of the country's anti-monopoly law. The investigation followed the Biden administration's fresh restrictions on AI chip export to China, announced a week ago, marking an escalation of the trade war between the two countries.