Kyle Schwarber agreed to a $150 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. This has affected the market for New York Mets player Pete Alonso, who could now see increased interest from teams like the Boston Red Sox and potentially higher contract offers.
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Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Pete Alonso, a player for the New York Mets, is now a key free agent of interest.
The Boston Red Sox, among other teams, showed interest in both Schwarber and Alonso.
The Red Sox may pursue Alonso more aggressively after missing out on Schwarber.
Pete Alonso might receive offers that match or exceed Schwarber's contract.
Alonso did not secure a long-term contract last year but expects to this offseason.
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Florida State's head coach, Mike Norvell, will continue leading the team despite a disappointing 2025 season with a 5-7 record. The team needs a new quarterback, and Sam Leavitt, a top transfer candidate from Arizona State, is a potential option. Florida State might pursue Leavitt to improve their performance in the 2026 season.
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Florida State had a tough 2025 season, ending with a 5-7 record.
The team was not eligible for a bowl game due to their performance.
Head coach Mike Norvell will stay for the 2026 season but faces pressure to do better.
Quarterback Thomas Castellanos was denied a fifth year of eligibility.
Florida State is exploring transfer options for a new quarterback.
Sam Leavitt from Arizona State is a top transfer market prospect.
Leavitt played seven games in 2025 with 1,628 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.
Florida State offered Leavitt a scholarship during his initial recruitment.
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Shedeur Sanders, a rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, impressed with his performance against the Tennessee Titans by gaining 364 passing yards and four total touchdowns, despite the team's loss. His unexpected strong showing has created discussions about his potential future role with the Browns as they consider their quarterback options. Cleveland's front office is evaluating its next moves amid a less promising 2026 draft class.
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Shedeur Sanders played against the Tennessee Titans and gained 364 passing yards and four total touchdowns.
The Cleveland Browns lost the game 31-29.
Sanders' performance changed conversations about Cleveland’s future quarterback plans.
ESPN analyst Chris Canty suggested that Sanders could play a key role for the Browns beyond 2025.
Sanders was a fifth-round pick from Colorado in the 2025 NFL Draft.
This was Sanders' first game with over 300 yards passing.
Cleveland is considering its options in a weak 2026 quarterback draft class.
Sanders has a total of 769 passing yards, with five touchdowns, three interceptions, and one rushing touchdown this season.
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Edwin Díaz, a well-known baseball player, is leaving the New York Mets to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has agreed to a three-year contract worth $69 million, setting a record for the highest average annual salary for relief pitchers.
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Edwin Díaz will join the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million contract.
His deal sets a new record for the highest average annual value (AAV) for relief pitchers at $23 million per year.
Díaz played for the New York Mets for six seasons, appearing in 332 games.
During his time with the Mets, he had a 2.93 ERA and achieved 144 saves.
The Dodgers aimed to improve their bullpen, and acquiring Díaz addresses this need.
Before this deal, Díaz had a five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets.
Josh Hader of the Houston Astros had the second-highest AAV for a reliever at $19 million before this.
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Andrade, a wrestler, recently clarified the reasons behind his departure from WWE, addressing rumors about his reliability. He explained that a missed call during a day off was misunderstood, and he mentioned a missed opportunity to compete in a major wrestling event. Andrade has moved back to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and the independent circuit.
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Andrade was released from WWE earlier this year, leading to various rumors.
He denied rumors about being hard to reach and explained that he missed a call only due to time differences and limited phone signal while abroad.
A significant opportunity for Andrade to compete in a major event with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide did not happen.
Andrade was supposed to be in a four-way match with top wrestlers, but plans changed after he joined the "Money in the Bank" match.
Since leaving WWE in September 2025, Andrade has joined AEW and continues to wrestle independently.
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Clemson had a tough start to the 2025 football season, but ended with a 7-5 record, earning a spot in the Pinstripe Bowl. Clemson's Athletic Director, Graham Neff, confirmed his support for head coach Dabo Swinney, expecting him to continue leading the team for many years. Clemson has previously won national titles and appeared in the playoffs but has not made the playoffs since 2021.
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Clemson started the 2025 season with a 3-5 record.
The team ended the season with a 7-5 record.
Clemson will play against Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27.
Graham Neff, Clemson's Athletic Director, expressed confidence in Dabo Swinney as head coach.
Swinney has led Clemson to six College Football Playoff appearances from 2015 to 2021.
Clemson won national championships in 2016 and 2018.
Clemson has not reached the playoffs since the field expanded in 2024.
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Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship after finishing third in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi race but finished just behind Norris in the season standings. Lewis Hamilton had a challenging season with Ferrari and did not achieve a podium finish.
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Lando Norris is the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion.
Norris is the 11th British driver to win the championship.
Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but was two points behind Norris in the overall standings.
Oscar Piastri finished second in the Abu Dhabi race and third in the season standings.
Lewis Hamilton struggled with Ferrari this season and did not get a podium finish for the first time in his career.
The 2026 Formula 1 cars will have changes, including different power units and aerodynamic designs.
A controversial incident involved Norris and Yuki Tsunoda in Abu Dhabi, but Norris was not penalized because he was deemed to have been forced off track.
The FIA rules state that if a car is forced off the track, it isn't considered to break track limit rules.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are close to finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract with baseball player Kyle Schwarber. This deal would be the second-largest for a designated hitter in baseball, with all five years paying $30 million each year.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are working on a five-year contract worth $150 million with Kyle Schwarber.
The contract will pay Schwarber $30 million annually.
This contract will be the second-largest for a designated hitter in baseball, following Shohei Ohtani's deal.
Schwarber was open to staying with the Phillies, and the team wanted to re-sign him.
The deal will keep Schwarber with the Phillies until he is 37 years old.
Schwarber is the first top hitter from the open market to sign a deal this offseason.
With Schwarber signed, teams may focus on signing other top players like Pete Alonso and Kyle Tucker.
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Horace Grant, a notable former Chicago Bulls player, now works as a special advisor for the team. He supports his nephew, Jerami Grant, a player for the Portland Trail Blazers, but hopes his nephew's performance will not outshine the Bulls. Jerami has played for multiple NBA teams and is now a leading player for the Trail Blazers.
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Horace Grant played for the Chicago Bulls and won three championships in the early 1990s.
He is now a special advisor for the Bulls.
His nephew, Jerami Grant, plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jerami averages 19.5 points per game for Portland.
Horace supports Jerami but wants the Bulls to win when they play against each other.
Portland Trail Blazers face injury challenges with key players missing games.
Jerami is considered a modern player with skills fitting today's NBA, unlike Horace's era, where 3-point shooting was less common for big men.
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Shohei Ohtani has been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time. In 2025, Ohtani helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, showcasing incredible performance as both a pitcher and hitter. This achievement ties him with other sports legends for the most wins of this award.
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Shohei Ohtani won the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time.
This ties him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods for the most wins among men for this award.
Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series win in 2025.
In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings and hit three home runs.
Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in December 2023.
He has won the Most Valuable Player award four times in his career.
In 2025, Ohtani hit 55 home runs and had a 1.014 OPS.
The AP Male Athlete of the Year award has been given out since 1931.
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John Cena is close to ending his professional wrestling career. He announced his farewell tour in 2024 and confirmed he had been considering retirement since 2022. Cena's final match will take place at "Saturday Night's Main Event" where he will face Gunther.
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John Cena is nearing retirement from professional wrestling.
Cena announced his farewell tour in 2024 during the "Money in the Bank" event.
Cena had been thinking about retirement since 2022.
His final match is set to occur at "Saturday Night's Main Event" in Washington.
Cena will compete against Gunther, who has promised to make Cena quit.
Cena's career includes balancing wrestling with Hollywood projects, requiring frequent travel.
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The Philadelphia Phillies and baseball player Kyle Schwarber have agreed on a five-year contract worth $150 million. This deal will keep Schwarber with the Phillies until he is 37 years old. Several other teams wanted to sign him, but the Phillies managed to secure his place on their team.
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The Phillies and Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract.
This contract will keep Schwarber with the Phillies until his age-37 season.
Schwarber was a popular free agent this year but not the highest-paid.
Several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets, tried to sign Schwarber.
Schwarber has been with the Phillies for four seasons and played in the playoffs each year.
The Phillies still have other free agents they want to sign this offseason.
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Australia leads the Ashes series 2-0 against England after two matches. England must win the upcoming third Test to prevent further embarrassment. The performance of the England cricket team has raised questions about their playing style in Australian conditions.
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Australia leads the Ashes series 2-0 after only two matches.
England must win the third Test in Adelaide to have a chance in the series.
The series has raised doubts about England's ability to adapt to Australian conditions.
England's leadership has acknowledged issues with their approach and seeks improvement.
Australia's team has shown strong performance despite missing key players.
The concept of "Bazball," a fearless playing style, is under review by England's leaders.
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John 'Dixie' Deans, a famous soccer player who played for Celtic and Motherwell, has died at the age of 79. Deans was known for scoring many goals during his career in the 1960s and 1970s and won several trophies with Celtic.
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John 'Dixie' Deans died at 79.
Deans played for Celtic and Motherwell in the 1960s and 1970s.
He scored 124 goals in 184 matches for Celtic.
Deans began his career at Neilston Juniors.
He joined Motherwell in 1965, scoring 89 goals in 198 matches.
Celtic hired him in 1971, attracted by his scoring ability.
Deans scored hat-tricks in two major finals for Celtic.
He missed a crucial penalty in a European Cup semi-final against Inter Milan.
Deans also played for Luton Town, Adelaide United, Carlisle United, and Partick Thistle before retiring in 1980.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is having a tough time on the field lately, with low pass completion rates and several turnovers. Some in the NFL are worried about his future performance, citing both recent injuries and accumulated wear and tear over his career.
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Lamar Jackson completed less than 60% of his passes in his last five games.
During this period, he scored three touchdowns and had six turnovers.
Jackson missed three games this season due to a hamstring injury and faced knee and toe issues.
Some NFL insiders believe Jackson's problems might be more than just injuries.
Jackson has passed for 2,060 yards and 16 touchdowns with five interceptions this season.
He has not achieved a single 20-yard run in 2025, a first in his career.
The Ravens have a 6-7 record, one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in their division.
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Notre Dame decided not to participate in a college bowl game after not being selected for the College Football Playoff, which led to criticisms including from Fox analyst Joel Klatt. Klatt argued that skipping the game could lead to regrets for the players and is not consistent with the team's usual approach.
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Notre Dame was not chosen for the College Football Playoff despite having a 10-2 season record.
The team decided to skip a college bowl game they were invited to participate in.
Fox sports analyst Joel Klatt criticized this decision, saying the players might regret it later.
Klatt noted that the decision seemed to be a reaction to their exclusion from the playoff.
Klatt mentioned that bowl games and practices are important for player development.
He praised Coach Marcus Freeman and said Notre Dame has strong recruiting.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, which will be announced on December 13.
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The New York Mets are considering San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King as their top choice to improve their starting rotation. This decision comes as the Mets seek reliable pitching options without committing to long-term contracts. King's recent performance, despite some injuries, has attracted the Mets' interest as they plan their team for the upcoming season.
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The New York Mets are focusing on improving their starting rotation this winter.
Michael King, a pitcher from the San Diego Padres, is the Mets' primary target.
King had a 3.44 ERA with the Padres last season, indicating solid performance.
Mets' president of baseball operations prefers not signing long-term contracts over five years.
King has been projected to sign a contract worth $75 million for 3-4 years.
The Mets are not pursuing other top pitchers like Framber Valdez or Ranger Suárez due to contract length concerns.
King is valued for his stability and potential to consistently pitch five innings in games.
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Lane Kiffin, who recently left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, sent a motivational message to his former team. Despite facing criticism for his move, he has allowed some LSU assistants to join Ole Miss for their playoff run. Ole Miss, with its new head coach, will compete in the College Football Playoff against Tulane.
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Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for a coaching job at LSU.
He signed a seven-year contract worth $91 million with LSU.
Kiffin allowed four LSU assistants to help Ole Miss in the playoffs.
He encouraged Ole Miss with a message saying, "Go win it all!!!!"
Ole Miss is the No. 6 seed in the College Football Playoff.
They will play against Tulane, whom they previously defeated 45-10.
Ole Miss’s new head coach is Pete Golding.
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Charlotte Flair, a professional wrestler, shared that she plans to retire from WWE once she achieves a certain financial goal. Flair, who debuted in WWE in 2012 and has won 14 world championships, discussed her plans on the Trading Secrets podcast. She mentioned that reaching her "F U number" would allow her to retire without financial worries, though she may still choose to work.
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Charlotte Flair began wrestling in WWE in 2012.
She has won 14 WWE World Championships.
Flair discussed her retirement plans on the Trading Secrets podcast.
She has a specific financial goal she calls her "F U number."
Reaching this financial goal would allow her to retire with freedom of choice.
Despite planning for retirement, she enjoys working and might continue in some capacity.
Flair has headlined major WWE events like "WrestleMania" and "Royal Rumble."
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Notre Dame's football team did not make it into the College Football Playoff this year despite a strong season record. However, the team got some positive news with the commitment of four-star cornerback Ace Alston, who chose Notre Dame over several other top schools.
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Notre Dame did not make the College Football Playoff due to a slow start, despite finishing the season with 10 straight wins and a 10-2 record.
Marcus Freeman, the coach, is planning to focus on improving the team for next season instead of playing in a bowl game.
The team received good news with the commitment from Ace Alston, a highly-rated four-star cornerback.
Ace Alston chose Notre Dame over Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio State.
Alston is ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class and No. 114 overall by 247 Sports.
He is considered a strong candidate for a nickel cornerback role at the college level.
Alston is from Anderson High School near Cincinnati, Ohio.
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