Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal

Will US markets keep rising under Trump?

Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimism

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Don’t Call It a Gym. It’s a Sporting Club.

Some fitness centers are trading in the minimalist industrial aesthetic for midcentury nostalgia and country-club preppiness.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

FTC Chair Khan hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases

Lina Khan, who was tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the FTC, is set to be replaced by President-elect Donald Trump's pick Andrew Ferguson.

CNBC - Jan. 7

MLB offseason grades so far: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get 'A,' Braves, Cardinals, more fail for inaction

The winter isn't over yet but time is running out for some teams to make a mark

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

FTC chair hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday she hopes the incoming Trump administration will not let Amazon and Facebook parent Meta off the hook from pending antitrust lawsuits by her ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Yahoo Sports AM: TGL is here at last

In today's edition: TGL explained, NDSU wins FCS title, Mike Evans matches Jerry Rice, athletes vs. the elements, Padres family fight, Jerry Jones can act, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

No 'overhaul': Jags fire Pederson, keep Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson but retained GM Trent Baalke on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Cincinnati Reds in wake of Hyeseong Kim signing

Days after signing Hyeseong Kim, the Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a competitive balance pick and prospect Mike Sorota.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Reds land infielder Gavin Lux in deal with Dodgers

Gavin Lux is fresh off a World Series run with the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - Jan. 6

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

‘Friends keep me tethered’: actor Joe Alwyn on fame, dating Taylor Swift and keeping his feet on the ground

Joe Alwyn has had an astonishing rise. After his breakthrough with Ang Lee, he wowed in Conversations with Friends and now stars in The Brutalist. Throw in his ex, Taylor Swift, and you have a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.

Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list

The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is done

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Dodgers sign Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to three-year deal, per reports

Kim is coming to MLB after a productive KBO career

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School

Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Biden's National-Security Aides Wanted to Keep Steel Deal Alive

The president went against top national-security aides when deciding to tank a Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel and instead align with domestic advisers, bolstering his pro-union legacy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

South Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim agrees to 3-year, $12.5M deal with Los Angeles Dodgers

Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

ESPN - Jan. 3

What Is the Most ‘Perfect’ Achievement in Sports?

From a hole-in-one to a soccer hat trick, every game has its own version of nirvana.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Green Beret behind Cybertruck attack wrote letter signaling mental health crisis

There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Who's left on MLB free-agent pitching market? Roki Sasaki is biggest puzzle piece in arms picture.

Five teams have successfully addressed their rotation needs. Which clubs are still searching for help? And most important: what seven arms, including Sasaki, are still available?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed

Kim was posted last month and has played the past six seasons with the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism

Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised. More than 100 prominent German writers and artists have signed an open letter refusing to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop

A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home

Robert Van Heck's family receieved an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Letter Carrier Is Fatally Stabbed at a Bodega in Harlem

The police had a person of interest in custody, but no charges had been filed. Investigators did not identify the victim.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision, Red Sox offseason update | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jordan Shusterman and guest host Kiley McDaniel discuss the latest on Roki Sasaki’s free agency, the Nationals, Pirates, and Cubs making moves and the latest on the Red Sox offseason with guest ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'

Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Things have to get worse to get better

Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – new year has much to offer. Next season one narrative will surely dominate Formula One when Lewis Hamilton dons ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2025)

Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Wired - Jan. 1

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and the 2025 Euros. Novak Djokovic will be aiming to begin the new year by doing something he failed to do throughout 2024 – win a ...