Blue Jays executives reflect on deep playoff run, look forward to 2026 season
The pain of coming a couple outs away from a World Series title was still raw for Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday.
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Martin O’Neill says Celtic endured ‘tough evening’ in Midtjylland defeat
Martin O’Neill admitted Celtic were handed a reality check after they were thumped 3-1 by FC Midtjylland.
Rankings, contract projections for top 50 2025-26 MLB free agents - ESPN
The MLB offseason is officially here! As free agency kicks off at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, it's time to rank the 2025-26 free agent class and predict how much money each player will get.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur on tush push: 'It is what it is' - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers coach Matt LaFleur would not say whether his opinion of the tush push has changed since his team's attempt to get the play banned failed this past offseason.
Lewis Hamilton: No rush to start talks over new Ferrari deal
Lewis Hamilton insists he does not need to start contract talks with Ferrari because he already has a “pretty long” deal in place.
Max Verstappen feeling ‘no pressure’ despite ‘remarkable’ Formula One title push
Max Verstappen has claimed it is “remarkable” and “very impressive” that he remains in the world championship hunt as he stoked up the mind games with Lando Norris and McLaren as this season’s Formula One battle reaches its climax.
Ajax Amsterdam sack coach John Heitinga
AMSTERDAM: Ajax Amsterdam have sacked coach John Heitinga following a poor start to the season that included four successive heavy defeats in the Champions League, with Fred Grim handed the reins on a temporary basis, the club announced on Thursday. Assistant coach Marcel Keizer will also depart, while technical director Alex Kroes said he would give up his role before the expiry of his contract at the end of the season if the club found a suitable replacement. Ajax have won five of their 11 Eredivisie matches this campaign and lie fourth in the table but sit bottom of the standings in the Champions League in what has been a chaotic first few months of the season.
Sabalenka overcomes holder Gauff to reach semis of WTA Finals
RIYADH :Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semi-final spot at the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday, sending the defending champion packing and assuring Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.