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The New York Yankees decided not to sign Bo Bichette and instead chose Cody Bellinger. They believed Bichette didn't fit well into their roster due to defensive concerns and existing player commitments.
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The Yankees signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract.
Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets.
Bichette played shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays but faced criticism for his defense.
The Yankees did not see Bichette as a good fit for their team.
Bichette is expected to play third base for the Mets due to defensive challenges at shortstop.
The Yankees felt committed to Ryan McMahon, who already plays in Bichette's potential position.
Anthony Volpe, despite a poor offensive record, remains favored by the Yankees for his potential as a defender at shortstop.
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Stephen Jones, a 28-year-old pitcher, has left the San Diego Padres and signed a new deal with the Miami Marlins. Jones previously played in minor leagues but hopes to reach the major leagues with this new opportunity.
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Stephen Jones signed a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins.
He also received a non-roster invitation to spring training in Florida.
Jones joined the Padres in January last year after being released by the Colorado Rockies.
He performed well in Double-A with a 3.64 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings.
Jones struggled in Triple-A, with an ERA over 13, leading to his release by the Rockies.
The Miami Marlins are in a rebuilding phase, increasing Jones' chances to possibly join the big leagues.
Jones was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 21st round out of Samford in 2019.
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Brian Flores, the Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator, is reportedly interested in selecting a pass rusher in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision contrasts with many NFL analysts who expected the Vikings to choose a cornerback. The team had a strong pass rush last season.
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Brian Flores re-signed as the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings on January 21.
He reportedly wants the team to draft a pass rusher in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Analysts expected the Vikings to choose a cornerback instead.
The Vikings had the fourth-most sacks in the NFL during the 2025 season, with 49 total sacks.
Andrew Van Ginkel, who recorded seven sacks last season, is in the final year of his contract.
Dallas Turner, a first-round pick in 2024, led the Vikings with eight sacks in 2025.
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Lewis Ferguson, a midfielder for Bologna, talks about his experiences living in Italy, his participation in the World Cup, his efforts to learn Italian, a change in his playing position at his club, and the challenges faced by his former club, Hamilton Academical.
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Lewis Ferguson plays as a midfielder for the Italian football club Bologna.
Ferguson discusses his experiences related to the World Cup.
He is learning to speak Italian.
There has been a change in his playing position at Bologna.
Ferguson shared concerns about the difficulties faced by Hamilton Academical, his previous club.
The interview is part of a series available on iPlayer, but only UK users can watch it.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a five-set match to reach the Australian Open final. Alcaraz, at 22 years old, is now the youngest male player in the Open era to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments. He will play either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in the final.
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Carlos Alcaraz won against Alexander Zverev in a five-set match lasting 5 hours and 27 minutes.
Alcaraz is the youngest man, at 22, to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam events in the Open era.
The match scores were 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5.
He will compete in the final against either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic.
During the match, Alcaraz received medical treatment for a leg issue but continued to play.
Zverev served a double-fault when Alcaraz returned to the game, leading to Alcaraz winning critical points.
The match pushed back the start of the night's semifinal event due to its length.
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Joe Brady, recently promoted to head coach of the Buffalo Bills, has hired Pete Carmichael Jr. as the team's new offensive coordinator. Carmichael, who previously worked with Brady and helped the New Orleans Saints win a Super Bowl, comes from the Denver Broncos. Brady is also searching for a new defensive coordinator after Bobby Babich left for the Green Bay Packers.
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Joe Brady is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
He replaced Sean McDermott, who was with the team for nine seasons.
Pete Carmichael Jr. will be the Bills' offensive coordinator.
Carmichael previously worked with Joe Brady at the New Orleans Saints.
Carmichael was part of the team that won a Super Bowl with the Saints in the 2009-10 season.
Brady is looking for a new defensive coordinator after Bobby Babich's departure.
Brady plans to continue calling offensive plays for the Bills.
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Tom Cosgrove, a baseball pitcher, signed a contract with the Houston Astros after becoming a free agent. The deal offers him $900,000 if he joins the major league roster. Cosgrove previously played for the Chicago Cubs, but had a challenging season last year.
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Tom Cosgrove signed with the Houston Astros as a free agent.
He will earn $900,000 if he makes the major league team.
Cosgrove, aged 29, had a difficult season with the Chicago Cubs.
He was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres in April 2024.
Cosgrove's major league career includes a 3.86 ERA over 70 innings pitched.
In 2023, he had a 1.75 ERA, but it rose to 11.66 in 2024.
The Astros see potential in Cosgrove for their bullpen lineup.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are dealing with a situation involving their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, considering leaving the team. Doc Rivers, the team’s coach, is facing criticism from former player Jae Crowder who thinks Rivers’ arrival caused problems. The Bucks have not advanced far in the playoffs in recent seasons, which adds to the tension.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly considering leaving the Milwaukee Bucks.
Doc Rivers is the current coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jae Crowder, a former Bucks player, criticized Rivers, suggesting his hiring caused issues.
Under Coach Rivers, the Bucks have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs for two consecutive seasons.
Before Rivers joined, Crowder played 14 games with an average of 23.2 minutes per game.
After Rivers took over, Crowder played in 36 games with similar average playing time.
Despite the challenges, the Bucks made the playoffs in 2024.
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The New York Yankees are interested in veteran baseball player Paul Goldschmidt for the next season, but the Arizona Diamondbacks might also want him back. Goldschmidt, who has had a solid performance against left-handed pitchers, spent eight years with the Diamondbacks earlier in his career.
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Paul Goldschmidt is a baseball player nearing the end of his career.
The New York Yankees have shown interest in signing him for the next season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are also predicted to pursue Goldschmidt.
Goldschmidt had a .981 OPS against left-handed pitchers last year.
In the past season, he struggled in June but performed better afterwards.
Goldschmidt played the first eight seasons of his career with the Diamondbacks and was an All-Star six times.
The Diamondbacks recently added another former teammate, Nolan Arenado.
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Carlos Alcaraz won a challenging match against Alexander Zverev to reach the Australian Open final. The match lasted over five hours, and Alcaraz overcame cramping and a tough opponent to secure victory. If he wins the final, Alcaraz could become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets (6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5) to reach the Australian Open final.
The match lasted five hours and 27 minutes.
Alcaraz experienced cramping during the match and took a medical timeout.
Pickle juice was used by Alcaraz to help with his cramps.
Alexander Zverev led in the fifth set but couldn't hold his lead.
If Alcaraz wins the final, he will be the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz will face either Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in the final.
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Cooper Flagg broke the NBA record for most points in a game by a teenager, scoring 49 points, but the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-121. Kon Knueppel scored 34 points for the Hornets and made crucial free throws in the last seconds of the game.
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Cooper Flagg, who is 19, scored 49 points, breaking the record set by Cliff Robinson in 1980 for most points in a game by a teenager.
Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left, leading the Hornets to a 123-121 victory over the Mavericks.
Flagg also had 10 rebounds and set career highs with 20 field goals from 29 attempts.
Knueppel set a rookie record for the Hornets by making eight 3-pointers in the game.
Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball contributed 23 and 22 points respectively for the Hornets.
The Mavericks have now lost three straight home games after a previous four-game winning streak.
The Hornets have won five consecutive games, marking their longest winning streak since February 2023.
The game was the first NBA meeting between Flagg and Knueppel, who are both freshmen from Duke University.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman faced criticism after a disappointing 2025 season. Team owner Terry Pegula and quarterback Josh Allen showed support for Coleman, expressing confidence in his potential to improve. The Bills have made changes to their coaching staff and remain optimistic about the future.
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Keon Coleman is a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills who struggled during the 2025 season.
Bills owner Terry Pegula blamed former head coach Sean McDermott for the decision to pick Coleman.
Joe Brady was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach of the Bills.
Josh Allen, the Bills' quarterback, publicly stated his belief in Coleman's future potential.
Coleman was a second-round NFL draft pick in 2024 from Florida State.
In 2025, Coleman caught 38 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns, a slight decline in performance.
The Bills aim to improve and make changes to their coaching staff for the next season.
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The status of Blake Snell, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is uncertain for the upcoming Opening Day. Due to fatigue and a previous injury, Snell and the Dodgers are being cautious with his training to ensure he is fully fit for the season.
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Blake Snell is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Snell reported feeling arm fatigue after the team's back-to-back World Series wins.
He is following a slower practice routine this winter to recover properly.
Despite planning to be ready, his availability for Opening Day is not certain.
Snell pitched 61 1/3 innings during the regular season but dealt with injuries.
He played a strong postseason, pitching 34 innings.
Snell is a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a prestigious award for pitchers.
The Dodgers have other pitchers to cover if Snell needs more recovery time.
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Eli Morgan, a pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs, has signed with the Kansas City Royals on a minor-league deal. Morgan struggled with injuries during his time with the Cubs and was left out of their playoff roster. He will attend spring training with the Royals in hopes of securing a spot in their bullpen.
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Eli Morgan was traded to the Chicago Cubs from the Cleveland Guardians in November 2024.
He had a successful 2024 with the Guardians, posting a 1.93 ERA in the regular season and allowing only one earned run in the playoffs.
An elbow injury limited his performance with the Cubs, resulting in a 3.95 ERA during his rehab outings.
The Cubs left Morgan off the playoff roster, leading to his entering free agency.
The Kansas City Royals have invited Morgan to spring training, offering him a chance to compete for a place in their bullpen.
Both the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals are in the American League Central division and aim to improve their standing.
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Lauren Price, a Welsh boxer, will defend her welterweight world titles against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino of Puerto Rico on April 4 at Cardiff's Utilita Arena. This fight, which marks her return to the ring after a 13-month break, will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Price, an Olympic gold medalist, aims to maintain her unbeaten record in front of her home crowd.
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Lauren Price will fight Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in Cardiff on April 4.
The match will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Price won the WBC and IBF belts in March and hasn't fought since.
Price was the first Welsh boxer to win an Olympic gold medal.
Stephanie Pineiro Aquino is undefeated with 10 wins but has not fought outside Puerto Rico before.
A win for Price could move her closer to becoming the undisputed champion.
The event is notable for being among the few boxing matches shown in prime time on BBC in over 20 years.
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The Premiership Women's Rugby league is facing challenges in finding a title sponsor despite increased popularity and attendance following the successful Women's Rugby World Cup hosted in England. The league wants a sponsor to help grow further, but tough economic conditions make sponsors cautious. Efforts continue to attract investment by enhancing game-day experiences and building fan bases.
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Premiership Women's Rugby league is looking for a title sponsor to help with growth.
England hosted the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, boosting attendance and TV viewers.
On Friday, 16 teams will find out their opponents for the Champions League knockout phase play-off draw. The event starts at 11:00 GMT in Switzerland and pairs teams based on their league phase standings to form seeded and unseeded matchups. The play-off winners will move on to the last 16 stage, where they will face the top eight teams from the league phase.
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The draw involves 16 teams who finished between ninth and 24th in the league phase.
Top eight teams from the league phase have already qualified for the last 16.
The draw will determine which pathway, either silver or blue, the teams will follow.
Seeded teams, ranked ninth to 16th, will be paired with unseeded teams, ranked 17th to 24th.
The first legs of the play-offs are on 17 or 18 February, with the second legs a week later.
Play-off winners will advance to face top eight teams in a knockout format.
Upcoming key dates are 27 February for further draws and 30 May for the final.
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Duane Manyweather, known as a leading coach for offensive line players in the NFL, has helped develop players who have collectively earned over $1.5 billion. Since 2018, his training and guidance have been crucial in preparing players for the NFL Draft, producing many successful draft picks.
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Duane Manyweather is a prominent coach for NFL offensive line players.
His trainees have earned more than $1.5 billion in career earnings.
Manyweather started his coaching company in January 2018.
He trains players for the NFL Draft, where eight offensive linemen were first-round picks this year.
Since 2018, Manyweather has had 75 players drafted, including 15 first-round picks.
He works with small, selected groups of college players each year.
Manyweather's coaching success ties partly to his experience as a player and his knowledge of kinesiology, the study of human body movement.
His influence has helped players win Super Bowls and potentially reach the Hall of Fame.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to improve their outfield lineup after a disappointing season. They might consider adding veteran outfielder Miguel Andujar to strengthen their team. Andujar had a good performance last year with the Athletics and the Reds.
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The Phillies are giving prospect Justin Crawford a chance to play center field.
Brandon Marsh and Adolis Garcia are set to play left and right fields, respectively.
The team is considering Miguel Andujar to boost their outfield.
Miguel Andujar hit 10 home runs last year and had a 125 OPS+ in 321 at-bats.
Andujar is expected to sign a cheaper contract potentially beneficial for the Phillies.
The Phillies re-signed Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto this season.
Philadelphia may seek additional pitching support while preparing for Andrew Painter to join as a starter.
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Cody Rhodes, a WWE Champion, has requested that his wrestling colleagues attend his future funeral in their full wrestling outfits. Inspired by a DC Comics story, Rhodes expressed his wish to be buried wearing his custom robe, embracing his wrestling persona.
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Cody Rhodes is a WWE Champion, known as "The American Nightmare."
Rhodes wants those attending his funeral to wear their wrestling gear.
The idea came from a DC Comics story where superheroes attend a funeral in their costumes.
Rhodes plans to be buried in a custom robe made by seamstress Sandra Grey.
Rhodes mentioned his love for the concept of kayfabe, which means keeping the entertainment aspect of wrestling real to audiences.
The interview discussing these wishes took place in open caskets, adding to the theme of the conversation.
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