Report: Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs

Bellinger batted .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 130 games this year. He was on the injured list from April 24 to May 7 with a right rib fracture.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Cody Bellinger free agency: Cubs outfielder picks up player option to remain in Chicago, per report

Bellinger has another player option for 2026

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Sources: Cubs' Bellinger opts in for next season

Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger has decided to stay in Chicago after opting into his contract for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Yankees pick up option, Boone returning in '25

Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees next season after the team exercised its contractual option for the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Yankees pick up manager Aaron Boone's option for 2025 season

Boone will manage the Yankees for at least one more year, his eighth in the Bronx

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Paul George to the Nuggets? Denver looked into it but refused to give up these three young players, per report

Denver's star trade talks didn't go far this offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

The Hunt Report: Small-college players making most of opportunities, including two brothers lighting up FCS

You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

No. 1 NFL pick Caleb Williams asked for his $40 million contract to go into an LLC. Can he do that?

There are financial benefits to treating yourself as a brand instead of an employee.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The Big 3 Wrecked a Tennis Generation. Now, Players Try to Pick Up the Pieces.

This is the first A.T.P. Tour Finals without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic since 2001.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Elon Musk's secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 player option, but intends to return to Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw says he plans to be "a Dodger for life," but he'll have to do it under a new contract for 2025 after declining his player option.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

House Ethics Committee meeting amid pressure over Gaetz report, Trump standing by his AG pick

The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday and potentially vote on whether to release its findings on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general who's been embroiled ...

Report: Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with Diamondbacks, Pederson opts out

Montgomery, 31, signed a one-year deal last March worth $25 million, but didn’t live up to the high price tag, finishing 8-7 with a 6.23 ERA over 117 innings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots have options with No. 6 pick

What options would the Patriots have if they don't land a top-five pick? Recent 2025 NFL mock drafts predict a wide range of results for New England.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 hours ago

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Dodgers World Series parade: Clayton Kershaw declares himself 'Dodger for life' with player option looming

Clayton Kershaw made his intentions clear while celebrating his team's World Series title.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Vinícius slams racist 'criminals' in Clásico loss

Vinícius Júnior has condemned racist insults aimed at Barcelona's players by fans during El Clásico as "terrible" after LaLiga said it was reporting the incident to police and hate crime prosecutors.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Man Utd players will 'step up' for Amorim - Onana

Andre Onana says Manchester United's players will have 'no issue' adapting to Ruben Amorim's tactics.

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Starfield Passes 15 Million Players, As Game Adds New Vehicle And Quest

Starfield has crossed a new player milestone, reaching 15 million players, as developer Bethesda Game Studios also released a new update that includes the next land vehicle, a new quest, fixes, and ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Texans exploring WR trade market after Stefon Diggs injury, per report; Giants playmaker potential option?

There are at least three players you should keep an eye on

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill to play through wrist injury: WR met with specialist, surgery still option, per report

Hill reportedly remained in L.A. after their 'MNF' win to visit a wrist specialist

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports

In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public school classrooms, according to multiple news reports. The state Board ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Talent Tracker: Recruits to know with Signing Day close, evaluating back-up QB options for CFP contenders

With the early signing period around the corner, the 2025 recruiting class is heating up.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Fantasy Football Today: Giving up on Calvin Ridley is not an option as more production is on the horizon

Find out why Calvin Ridley's Fantasy arrow is pointing up

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure

Even responsible, prudent people can end up thousands of dollars in debt if they get sick or injured.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report

The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report

Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Netflix Reports 65 Million Streams for Tyson-Paul Boxing Match

The match between Tyson and Paul premiered on Netflix Friday night.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal

Elon Musk’s super PAC, which supports Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is giving cash prizes to registered voters who sign a petition.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Musk Adds $44 Million to His Pro-Trump PAC

The increasingly right-leaning billionaire has put more than $110 million into America PAC, which is focused on GOP voter turnout in tightly contested states.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Report: Two Patriots players among possible 49ers trade targets

With the 2024 NFL trade deadline less than two weeks away, the San Francisco 49ers reportedly have their eye on two New England Patriots players.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Report: Ryder Cup expected to follow Presidents Cup in awarding players stipends

Presidents Cup participants are no longer mandated to make charitable donations with the money they receive, according to Golfweek.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Dominican baseball player with verbal agreement with Padres was 19, not 14, per report

The agreement in place has been voided

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

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