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M.L.B. All-Free-Agent Team Highlights Options at Each Position

The 26-man roster illustrates the ample options for a needy rotation, bullpen or outfield corner.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Meet the Next Japanese Superstar Set to Create a Bidding War in M.L.B.

Every team should be interested in Roki Sasaki. Only some teams will have the money to sign a star of his caliber, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point

Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Democrats join 2024’s graveyard of incumbents

Governments across the world are struggling in this period of economic and geopolitical turmoil

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

538's final forecasts for the 2024 election

538's final forecasts for the 2024 election for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, plus the Senate and House.

Juan Soto Leads a Star-Studded Group of M.L.B. Free Agents

This winter’s class looks a bit better than last year’s dismal group, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Which M.L.B. Players Were the Heroes of October?

Some of the game’s brightest fell flat and others lived up to expectations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Where the Top 45 M.L.B. Free Agents Will Play Next Season

Juan Soto could be the second player in league history to sign a contract worth more than $600 million.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

These are the S&P 500’s biggest laggards for October, down by as much as 29%

Super Micro joined the list after a 33% drop on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

“What Shohei’s done to our ball club, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify,” Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

M.L.B. Bars Yankees Fans Who Interfered With Mookie Betts

Austin Capobianco, 38, of Connecticut, was ejected from Game 4 after prying a ball out of Betts’ glove on Tuesday night.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Endings

Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong fan of Silent ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

M.L.B. Got Its Ideal World Series. But Only One Team Has Shown Up.

When a team takes a 3-0 lead in the World Series, there’s an overwhelming sense of finality, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises

Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racers

Business - Financial Times - October 27

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

These M.L.B. Players Aren’t So Happy to Win World Series Rings

For nearly all of the fringe players who made cameos with championship teams, the emotions are complicated.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

"Mornings Memory": A look back at 1990's quirky recession

In this fun "Mornings Memory," we revisit a hands-on illustration from 1990, where large and colorful balls were used on CBS This Morning to explain the complexities of supply and demand during a ...

Black Ops 6's Replacer Is Even Replacing NFL Mascots Now

The release date of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 may not be a national holiday, but that won't stop some players from coming up with an excuse to stay home from work that day. That's the entire idea ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election

For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential election

Is an End to the S&P 500’s Record Rally in Sight?

The S&P 500’s huge gains over the past two years won’t be duplicated some analysts say, as a series of economic challenges piles up.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Trump uses expletive to refer to Harris: 'You're a s--- vice president'

With two weeks left until election day, former President Donald Trump spent the weekend in Pennsylvania, raising eyebrows with a vulgar aside about the late Arnold Palmer and using an expletive to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Trump calls Harris a ’s—- vice president’ during Pennsylvania rally

Former President Donald Trump called Vice President Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Trump calls Harris a ‘s--- vice president’ and mentions Arnold Palmer’s genitals in bizarre rally

Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal ...

Firearms Expert Reacts to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the guns from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, including the bolt-action revolving rifle, the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 19

Trump has gained in 538's forecast, but the election is still a toss-up

538's 2024 presidential election forecast shows a very close, toss-up race, with Trump taking a small lead.

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

One Of 2025's Best-Looking RPGs Stars The Voices Of Daredevil And Gollum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has revealed more details on the English voice actor cast of its game, and it looks like this action-RPG has a pretty stacked roster of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Heir to Hamilton's throne: Antonelli is F1's next big thing

At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli is set to be the most hyped rookie in F1 since Lewis Hamilton -- the man whose seat the Italian will take in 2025.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.

Instead of joining the Mets’ postseason run, Gary Cohen’s season in the radio booth came to a close two weeks ago.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Why Brock Purdy Is One of the N.F.L.’s Best Quarterbacks

The 49ers’ passer has remarkably similar numbers to Joe Burrow.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

S. Carolina, UConn start atop women's hoops poll

South Carolina received 27 of 30 first-place votes and is ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason women's college basketball poll ahead of UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Neymar backs 'idol' Vini Jr.'s Ballon d'Or claim

Neymar has said he is hoping that countryman Vinícius Júnior becomes the first Brazilian in 17 years to win the Ballon d'Or award.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer

South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up

World - Financial Times - October 15

‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app

Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower prices

World - Financial Times - October 15

Pandas from China en route to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo

A pair of giant pandas is set to arrive at the National Zoo on Tuesday less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Expect more emerging market sovereign defaults, says S&P

Countries exiting restructurings have lower ratings than in the past and may struggle to access capital

Business - Financial Times - October 14

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