Dodgers make no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals

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Financial Times - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role

Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B

New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

ABC News - Dec. 3

Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them

Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

2,000 Mules director apologizes to man falsely accused of voter fraud in film

Dinesh D’Souza admits analysis in film that alleged massive 2020 voter fraud scheme based on ‘inaccurate information’. Conservative film-maker Dinesh D’Souza has issued a rare apology for his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Snyder's Soapbox: No, the Dodgers aren't bad for baseball and signing Blake Snell doesn't change that

Snell sat in free agency until March last year; this year his signing caused a wave of crying

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike

A court in Bangladesh has rescheduled a bail hearing for a prominent Hindu leader who was detained after leading large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Texans safety Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

Azeez Al-Shaair dove at a sliding Trevor Lawrence during the second quarter Sunday, hitting a defenseless Lawrence in the head with his forearm.

NBC News - Dec. 2

Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals

Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan

Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Pep Guardiola's unprecedented slide with Manchester City continues; USWNT wraps up 2024 in Netherlands

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CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for brutal, illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence

Azeez Al-Shaair said on X that he didn't see Trevor Lawrence sliding until it was 'too late.'

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Al-Shaair apologizes to Lawrence after illegal hit on defenseless quarterback

Jaguars quarterback was left concussed after blow Incident led to brawl between Texans and Jags Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair has apologized to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow ...