O'connell Agree Terms

Vikings, O'Connell agree to multiyear extension

The Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN - 5h

Vikings reach multi-year contract extension with coach Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell has led the Vikings to the playoffs twice in his three seasons leading the franchise.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Vikings, Kevin O'Connell agree to terms on a multi-year contract extension: 'I'm thrilled for the years ahead'

O'Connell are the Vikings are coming off a 14-win season

CBS Sports - 13h

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in legal settlement

University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticism. Harvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of ...

The Guardian - 13h

Skubal mum about long-term talks with Tigers

After avoiding arbitration with a one-year deal for 2025, Tarik Skubal said he's keeping negotiations about a long-term deal with the Tigers "pretty private."

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Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term

Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.

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Germany's The Left to agree on election manifesto with focus on rent

Yahoo News - 3d

Kevin O'Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter

The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed

Benjamin Netanyahu had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.

BBC News - 5d

Source: Winker, Mets agree to one-year deal

Jesse Winker, who hit a combined .253 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs for the Mets and the Nationals in 2024, has reached a 1-year deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Is a short-term CD worth it for 2025?

For some savers, a short-term CD account could still be worth opening now. Here's why.

CBS News - 5d

O'Connell: 'Great' bond, dialogue with Vikes brass

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with the team's ownership group this week and said Thursday that he wants to sign a contract extension to remain with the team.

ESPN - 5d

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season

O'Connell says he hopes to remain in Minnesota

CBS Sports - 5d

Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire

Deal would end devastating war that has shaken Middle East and the world

Financial Times - 6d

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

CBS News - 6d

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal

After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. ...

NBC News - 6d

Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza

The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed

Fighting is due to stop on Sunday.

BBC News - 6d

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

CBS News - 6d

What are the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Hostages to be gradually released in exchange for Palestinian detainees under agreement that could end brutal conflict in Gaza

Financial Times - 6d

Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say

U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Why Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is the quintessential modern NFL coach

Empath O'Connell dismisses the idea he's soft or too sensitive as he sheds the old-school style of coaching.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Venezuela’s leader starts another disputed term

Western nations punish President Nicolás Maduro over allegedly fraudulent election

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Sources: City agree deal for Lens CB Khusanov

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 11

The Washington Post Is Limping Into Trump's Second Term

Financial struggles and concerns over editorial strategy rattle staffers at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication; rivals poach top talent.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Yankees agree to terms with four arbitration-eligible players

The Yankees announced they have come to terms with four of the five arbitration-eligible players on one-year contracts on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Kroger agrees to pay $110M to Kentucky in opioid settlement

The Kroger Co. has agreed to pay Kentucky $110 million to settle a lawsuit filed last year alleging it pumped millions of doses of opioids into the state over the course of more than a decade. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Mets agree to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players

The Mets came to an agreement with all six of their arbitration-eligible players, signing each to a one-year contract and avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term

The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Yamal, 17, commits long-term future to Barça

Lamine Yamal has said he will sign a new contract with Barcelona soon and has pledged his long-term future to the Catalan club.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...

ESPN - Jan. 7