Record Setting Rookie

The Inside Story of How Juan Soto Landed a Record-Setting Contract

Soto’s deal with the New York Mets is the largest in the history of professional sports. This is why he left the Yankees for a crosstown rival.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

How a Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Shattered an Auction Record

A card sold for $234,850 on Saturday more than doubled the previous record for any card featuring Clark or a W.N.B.A. player.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year

Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year

Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson's NFL mark in his sights

Saquon Barkley has broken LeSean McCoy's Eagles franchise record for rushing yards in a season

ABC News - Dec. 8

Caitlin Clark Fever rookie card sells for record-setting price, second-highest sale ever in women's sports

Clark signed an exclusive partnership with Panini America earlier this year

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Eagles observations from narrow win over Panthers: Saquon Barkley sets franchise rushing record in Week 14

Observations from the Eagles' 22-16 win over the Panthers

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Barkley sets Eagles' single-season rushing mark

Saquon Barkley set the Eagles' single-season rushing record on Sunday.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks tears ACL in knee for second straight season

Brooks was one of college football's top running backs at Texas and considered a potential first-round prospect before tearing his ACL last November.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Buster Posey Signed a Record-Setting Contract. 12 Years Later, He Gave One Out.

The former San Francisco Giants star and current executive gave Willy Adames the only contract in team history larger than his own.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

John Dramani Mahama Is Set to Return as Ghana’s President

John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Oregon, Penn State amass 55 points to set Big Ten title game 1st-half scoring record

Oregon and Penn State piled up seven touchdowns, 537 yards, 28 first downs and 55 points in the Big Ten title game

ABC News - Dec. 7

Kirk Cousins’s Past, Present and Future Are Set to Collide

Atlanta’s faith in the quarterback still holds as he prepares to face his former Minnesota team.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life

For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor at game

When Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a kid, a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sister helped provide stability in his life. Last weekend, Davis got the chance to give back with a ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances

Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Path Of Exile 2: Best PC Settings To Use

If you've decided to pick up Path of Exile 2 on PC, you'll have several customization options when viewing the menu for the first time. From the settings panel, you can change your graphics ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

TikTok set to be banned in the US after losing appeal

The app - which faces being banned in a matter of weeks - says it will now take its case to the Supreme Court.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Bounty for Paul Skenes Topps Rookie Card Inspires Treasure Hunt

The Pittsburgh Pirates offered 30 years of season tickets in exchange for a Paul Skenes rookie card, and collectors say it could sell for $1 million. First, someone has to find it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Sources: Nets-Suns set as NBA's return to China

The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Nets and Suns in October, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Arsonists Set Fire to Melbourne Synagogue

Witnesses saw two people pouring accelerant in the synagogue early Friday, the police said. Australia’s prime minister condemned the attack as antisemitism.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

One Rams D-lineman wins a rookie of the month award, and another is revealed on 'The Masked Singer'

Although the friendly competition is fierce each day among the four talented young pass rushers on the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive front, this week was a whole new tune

ABC News - Dec. 5

One Rams D-lineman wins a rookie of the month award, and another is revealed on 'The Masked Singer'

Although the friendly competition is fierce each day among the four talented young pass rushers on the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive front, this week was a whole new tune

ABC News - Dec. 5

U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases

At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records

Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-century

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Brock Bowers 'just a different cat,' Raiders HC says; a closer look at first-round TE's historic rookie season

Bowers currently leads the entire NFL with 84 catches in his rookie season

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund

Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House return

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Sooners QB Arnold set to transfer, sources say

QB Jackson Arnold, who started 10 games over his two seasons with the Sooners, is entering the NCAA transfer portal and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next school.

ESPN - Dec. 5

NFL rookie quarterback grades: from Maye’s flashes of genius to a brilliant A+

The 2024 first-round QBs entered the league with varying degrees of expectation. Who has flown and who has struggled?. Williams walked into the NFL with sky-high expectations. He was compared to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record

England captain Ben Stokes backs opener Zak Crawley to improve his dismal record against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Tech Stocks and AI Propel Wall Street’s Record-Setting Streak

AI is fueling the rise of tech stocks to soaring levels.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Isaac Guerendo is a rare rookie contender buy

Updated running back rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Week 13 NFL rookie rankings: Brock Bowers goes big on Black Friday, Jayden Daniels bounces back

Two Eagles played pivotal roles in knocking off AFC power Baltimore

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 13: Bryce Young's ascension continues

The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benched

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

W.N.B.A. Unveils 2025 Schedule, With a Record Number of Games

Teams will play 44 games during the league’s 29th season.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set new records

Cyber Monday could mark the biggest day in sales for e-commerce this year. CBS News' Nancy Chen is tracking the consumer news as the holiday shopping season begins.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Raiders' Brock Bowers is having one of the best rookie TE seasons ever: How he stacks up vs. all-time greats

The first-rounder is somehow still flying under the radar

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Man jailed for murdering girlfriend he set on fire

Leigh Pateman doused petrol over Ellen Marshall and deliberately set her on fire during an argument.

BBC News - Dec. 2

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