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Aaron Rodgers considered joining the Minnesota Vikings by accepting a lower salary than usual. The deal did not happen because the team's general manager decided to stick with a rookie quarterback. This decision contributed to the Vikings missing the playoffs, resulting in the general manager losing his job.
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Aaron Rodgers was interested in playing for the Minnesota Vikings.
He was willing to accept a lower salary to join them.
The Vikings did not proceed with the deal.
The team's focus was on developing a rookie quarterback named J.J. McCarthy.
The Vikings missed the playoffs that season.
The general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, was fired, partly because of the decision not to sign Rodgers.
Rodgers ended his season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after losing a playoff game.
There are rumors Rodgers might return for another NFL season.
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The Philadelphia Eagles announced that quarterback Jalen Hurts, despite not originally being selected, will join the NFC team for the Pro Bowl after some players dropped out. Hurts had a productive season with 25 passing touchdowns and eight rushing touchdowns. Fans had mixed reactions to Hurts making the Pro Bowl, reflecting ongoing debate about the game's selection process.
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The Philadelphia Eagles lost in the first round of the playoffs to the San Francisco 49ers.
Jalen Hurts completed 64.8% of his passes, threw for 3,224 yards, and had 25 passing touchdowns in the season.
Hurts also rushed for 421 yards and scored eight touchdowns on the ground.
Hurts was not initially chosen for the Pro Bowl but was added as a replacement after player dropouts.
Fans reacted strongly to Hurts' Pro Bowl selection, with opinions both supporting and criticizing the decision.
The Pro Bowl has faced criticism over the years for its selection process and relevance.
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Mike Bates, known for being a three-time first-round MLB draft pick, recently passed away at the age of 67 after battling leukemia. Although he never played professional baseball due to injuries, he became well-regarded for his contributions to the Arizona community through his billiards and darts business.
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Mike Bates was selected in the first round of the MLB draft three times.
He never played professional baseball, despite being highly drafted.
Bates focused on darts and billiards, building a business in these sports.
He owned Bull Shooters Billiards and Sports Bar in West Phoenix.
Bates used his business to support local athletes, raising $250,000 through tournaments.
He passed away at 67 years old, two years after being diagnosed with leukemia.
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The Minnesota Vikings fired their general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, after the team finished the 2025 season with a record of 9 wins and 8 losses. The decision followed disagreements over offseason choices and problems with player selections. The team aims to find new leadership to guide future football operations.
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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was the general manager of the Vikings since 2022.
He was fired in 2025 after the team achieved a 9-8 season.
Disagreements and offseason mistakes led to his dismissal.
Adofo-Mensah struggled to repeat the team's past free-agent successes.
The team spent a lot on older players, using much of their budget.
The Vikings missed securing certain players, like Daniel Jones and Aaron Rodgers.
The team is considering quarterback options for the next season, with limited choices in free agency and the draft.
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The entry list for the women's figure skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano, Italy, has been announced. Anna Shcherbakova, the previous gold medalist, will not compete due to injuries. Top contenders include Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and the United States' Alysa Liu.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milano, Italy.
Women's figure skating is a popular event and will have new competitors this year.
Anna Shcherbakova, the reigning gold medalist, has retired because of injuries.
Kaori Sakamoto from Japan, who won bronze in the last Olympics, is a favorite to win.
Alysa Liu from the United States is another strong contender for the gold medal.
Amber Glenn, another U.S. skater, recently won against Liu at nationals.
The list includes athletes from countries like Japan, Belgium, China, South Korea, and the United States.
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A sports columnist predicts that baseball player Eugenio Suarez might sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason. Suarez is considered a strong hitter, but his defensive skills are less impressive. The Pirates had a poor offensive season but were strong in defense at third base, making Suarez a potentially impactful addition to their lineup.
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Eugenio Suarez is an All-Star third baseman and free agent.
Suarez hit 49 home runs in the 2025 season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been active in free agent signings this offseason.
The Pirates finished 2025 with the second-worst offensive ranking in terms of wRC+.
Suarez's defensive stats are low, with a minus-3 fielding run value and minus-6 outs above average.
The Pirates had the best defense at third base last season, with 22 outs above average and 19 fielding run value.
Suarez made his second All-Star appearance last season.
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Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set tennis match, advancing to the Australian Open final. Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the final match, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title.
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Novak Djokovic played against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open.
Djokovic won the match after five sets.
Jannik Sinner was the defending champion.
Djokovic's victory sets him up for the final match against Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic is competing for his 25th Grand Slam title.
The event took place at the Australian Open, a major tennis tournament.
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The article discusses a promotional offer from Chalkboard, a fantasy sports platform, where users can sign up using the promo code NEWSWEEK to receive $20 in free picks and up to $100 in bonuses. It highlights the night's NBA games, specifically the Pistons vs. Warriors game, and suggests player statistics for users to consider when making their picks.
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Signing up with Chalkboard using the promo code NEWSWEEK provides a $20 free pick and up to $100 bonus from a deposit match.
The promotion is intended for daily fantasy sports fans.
The NBA game between the Pistons and Warriors is featured as a major event for the night.
Users can choose their bonuses based on a 100% deposit match offer.
Notable players like Cade Cunningham and Stephen Curry are highlighted for the Pistons vs. Warriors game.
The article suggests specific betting picks involving NBA players, such as Paolo Banchero and Jamal Murray.
Participants must make picks for two or more players, from at least two different teams.
Newsweek earns an affiliate commission if readers sign up through links provided in the article.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a key pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, may not be ready for the start of the 2026 baseball season. He pitched many innings in 2025 and will participate in the World Baseball Classic before the season begins, which may affect his readiness for Opening Day.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His availability for the 2026 season's Opening Day is uncertain.
He pitched the most innings for the Dodgers in 2025, including in the World Series.
Yamamoto will pitch for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
This extra pitching may mean he starts the regular season later than normal.
The Dodgers may give Yamamoto extra rest to ensure he is fit for the playoffs.
He is expected to be the team's Opening Day starter if he is ready.
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The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran pitcher Martín Pérez to a minor league deal. Pérez, who has played for several MLB teams, is expected to attend big league camp with the Braves in the spring. His performance and health will determine his role with the team.
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The Atlanta Braves signed Martín Pérez to a minor league deal.
Pérez has played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He has previously pitched for teams including the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Diego Padres.
Last season, Pérez experienced elbow inflammation and a flexor strain but recovered and returned in August.
He pitched 11 games for the Chicago White Sox in the last MLB season with a 3.54 ERA.
During the 2024 season, he made 26 starts with a 4.53 ERA over 135 innings.
Pérez is expected to participate in the Braves' big league camp in the spring.
The Braves see Pérez as a potential addition to their pitching rotation or as a future trade option.
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Joe Brady has been promoted to head coach of the Buffalo Bills, replacing Sean McDermott. Brady previously worked as an offensive coordinator for the Bills and had a successful coaching stint at LSU, where he helped the team win a national championship.
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Joe Brady is now the head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
He replaced Sean McDermott, who was head coach for nine seasons.
Brady's first head coaching job in the NFL comes at the age of 36.
Brady was previously the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
He worked with Ed Orgeron at LSU, where the team won a national championship in 2019.
Brady helped develop star players like Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Justin Jefferson at LSU.
Prior to joining the Bills, he was the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.
Brady has a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills as head coach.
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The Seattle Mariners have signed 27-year-old third baseman Will Wilson from the Cleveland Guardians to a minor-league deal. Wilson has played in the major leagues before, but this move aims to add more depth to the Mariners' roster for spring training.
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The Mariners signed third baseman Will Wilson to a minor-league deal.
Will Wilson is 27 years old.
Wilson played 34 games with the Cleveland Guardians last year.
He batted .192 and did not hit any home runs during his time with the Guardians.
Wilson became a free agent after being taken off the Guardians' 40-man roster.
He was a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2019.
Wilson was traded to the San Francisco Giants before being picked by the Guardians in a minor-league draft last year.
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Novak Djokovic won a five-set match against Jannik Sinner to reach the Australian Open final. This victory makes him the oldest man to reach the final in the event's professional era. Djokovic will now face Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
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Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set match at the Australian Open.
The match ended with scores of 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Djokovic, close to his 39th birthday, is now the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era.
Djokovic will play against Carlos Alcaraz, the current world number one, in the final.
Djokovic is competing for his 11th Australian Open title and his 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic managed to beat Sinner, who had won their last five encounters.
The match ended past midnight, demonstrating high intensity and skill from both players.
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Crystal Palace's striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will not play against Nottingham Forest due to being "not in the right place," says coach Oliver Glasner. Mateta has been linked with a possible transfer to AC Milan while Crystal Palace seeks a replacement for recently transferred captain Marc Guehi.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is a striker for Crystal Palace, and he will not play against Nottingham Forest.
Mateta is linked with a potential transfer to AC Milan; AC Milan showed renewed interest in him.
Crystal Palace rejected a $35 million bid for Mateta from Nottingham Forest.
Palace wants $40 million for Mateta's transfer.
Mateta has scored eight goals for Crystal Palace this season.
Crystal Palace is 15th in the Premier League standings.
The club recently sold captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City but has not found a replacement yet.
Coach Oliver Glasner mentioned that the club is working to fill squad gaps before the transfer window closes on Monday.
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Manchester United's interim head coach, Michael Carrick, has not ruled out the possibility of new player signings ahead of the transfer deadline. Carrick remains open to changes and has highlighted the ongoing situation with players, such as Joshua Zirkzee's recovery from injury and potential interest in new midfielders. Manchester United recently moved into the Premier League top four after recent key victories.
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Michael Carrick is Manchester United's interim head coach.
Carrick did not rule out new signings before the transfer deadline.
Manchester United had interest in Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City instead.
The club is considering players to cover for injured Patrick Dorgu.
Joshua Zirkzee has recovered from an injury and will be available for the next game.
Bruno Fernandes' future at Manchester United will be addressed at the end of the season.
Manchester United successfully moved into the Premier League's top four.
Manchester United will play against Fulham and previously drew 1-1 in their last meeting.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage, still considered a rookie, is working on adding a curveball to his pitching style for the upcoming MLB season. Yesavage, who has a unique throwing angle, previously made an impact in the postseason and is expected to play a key role in Toronto's rotation.
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Trey Yesavage is a right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
He is still considered a rookie by Major League Baseball standards.
Yesavage has just 0.014 years of major league service time.
He is working on adding a curveball to his pitch mix, which already includes a fastball, splitter, and slider.
His unique arm angle creates one of the highest average release points in the majors.
Yesavage previously performed well during the MLB postseason.
He will be part of the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation in the upcoming season.
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Jacob Wilson, a 23-year-old baseball player, has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Oakland Athletics worth $70 million. He was the sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and made the American League All-Star team in his first full season.
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Jacob Wilson is 23 years old.
He was a top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Wilson played for the Oakland Athletics and made the All-Star team in his first full season.
He has signed a contract extension for seven years, valued at $70 million.
Wilson was second in the voting for AL Rookie of the Year in 2025.
His teammate, Nick Kurtz, won the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
The contract extension helps form a key part of the team's future as it moves from California to Las Vegas.
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The Denver Broncos had a strong 2025 NFL season but lost in the AFC Championship Game due to their quarterback Bo Nix's ankle injury. As the offseason approaches, there are rumors about the Broncos being interested in signing wide receiver George Pickens, who had an impressive season with the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Denver Broncos finished their 2025 NFL season in the AFC Championship Game, losing to the New England Patriots.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury during a divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
The upcoming NFL offseason could see the Broncos looking to strengthen their team.
Wide receiver George Pickens, currently with the Dallas Cowboys, is being suggested as a potential target for the Broncos.
Pickens had a standout 2025 season with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns.
Signing Pickens is projected to cost about $122.4 million for a four-year contract.
Other teams also interested in Pickens include the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens.
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Joe Flacco, a 41-year-old NFL quarterback, was selected for the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. Flacco has played for multiple teams and will represent the Cincinnati Bengals in the Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco.
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Joe Flacco is a quarterback who is 41 years old.
He has played for five different NFL teams since leaving the Baltimore Ravens.
Flacco won a Super Bowl with the Ravens earlier in his career.
He was selected for the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Flacco played for both the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals during the latest campaign.
He threw for 2,479 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season.
Flacco will participate in the Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco next week.
He will represent the Bengals alongside teammates Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
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Nikola Jokic, a player for the Denver Nuggets, plans to return to the court on Friday after recovering from a knee injury. The Nuggets will play against the Los Angeles Clippers, who have been performing well recently. Jokic had been a leading candidate for the MVP award before his injury.
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Nikola Jokic will return to play for the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Jokic was recovering from a knee injury he suffered on December 29.
Before his injury, Jokic was a favorite for the MVP award.
The Nuggets have played well without Jokic, recording a 9-5 record during his absence.
The Nuggets currently hold the third seed in the Western Conference with a 32-16 record.
The Los Angeles Clippers, their opponents on Friday, have won nine of their last ten games.
A win against the Clippers could move the Nuggets to the second seed in the conference.
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