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Cincinnati, OH

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San Diego, CA

When Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year extension worth $340 million with the Padres in 2021, it set a new standard for the longest pact in MLB history. There have been 23 MLB contracts totaling 10 years or longer, and that number will soon grow to 24 with Shohei Ohtani agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, set to become the most lucrative player contract in Major League Baseball history.

The longest contracts in baseball history

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Ruther Glen, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Dreams do come true. According to WTVR CBS 6, a woman from Ruther Glen, Virginia had dreamed for a long time of being a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Rita Armstead's dream came true when she appeared this week as a contestant on an episode of the iconic television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes.

Ruther Glen woman won a refrigerator on 'The Price Is Right'

Las Vegas, NV

Jalyn Smoot

For the first time since the 1983-84 regular season, a professional NBA game will be played in Las Vegas this week. The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which Forbes tabbed as a major TV ratings success, will host its semifinals and finals at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday and Saturday night.

Billionaire athlete LeBron James plans to use his wealth to bring an NBA team to Las Vegas

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson intensifies enforcement efforts to decrease migrant Influx as winter challenges loom. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago has initiated legal proceedings against what they term as "rogue buses" responsible for transporting migrants. This enforcement action is part of a broader strategy by the city to intensify efforts in managing the surge of new arrivals, proving to be one of the mayor's most complex challenges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Starts Suing  Operators of  'Rogue Buses' Bringing  Migrants to Chicago

Detroit, MI

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

As billions of people celebrate ringing in the new year, it is difficult not to be confronted with the disappointment and sadness that millions of families endure this time of year. The holidays are filled with heartwarming moments between families. Still, several will not know that sense of peace because they continue to search for answers regarding their missing or murdered relatives, much like the loved ones ofKalisha Madden.

Kalisha Madden, 26: Detroit Woman Disappeared After Getting Into Vehicle With 3 Men In 2011

Seattle, WA

One of the key components to the Mariners’ offseason is to “change the way our offense works,” as president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said this week at the Winter Meetings. And while the personnel upgrades are still in the works on the heels of major trades...

Mariners' 2024 coaching staff includes 2 newcomers

Los Angeles, CA

Sports stars -- they're just like us. The baseball world and, in fact, the entire sports world has been captivated by Shohei Ohtani’s free-agent pursuit. When word finally came out that the two-way star was headed to the Dodgers on a record-breaking 10-year, $700M contract, players across MLB and other sports personalities shared reactions that had us chuckling.

Ohtani signing captivates sports world on social media

Philadelphia, PA

Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public arts program, alongside the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Phillies, on Thursday announced and unveiled the design of a new mural coming soon to 2221 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. Designed by renowned artist Ernel Martinez, the new mural will pay tribute to Phillies great Richard “Dick” Allen, a seven-time All-Star, who spent nine of his 15 major league seasons (1963-77) with the Phillies and won National League Rookie of the Year in 1964. The future mural at roughly 2,000 sq. ft. will be located in close proximity to the Phillies’ home at Citizens Bank Park, and formally dedicated at a community celebration in late Spring 2024.

Mural in honor of Dick Allen to be unveiled in spring 2024

Norfolk, VA

Tim Reid is an actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for having starred in over 100 roles in prime-time television shows and movies from 1974 until now. Most people remember Reid starring as Ray Campbell on the sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 with Tia and Tamera Mowry as identical twin sisters separated at birth who were reunited as teenagers.

Native Norfolk, Virginia actor Tim Reid stars in a movie to be released in 2024

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Padres traded Juan Soto last night. In doing so, they addressed their biggest area of need, they stabilized their outlook beyond the...

What the Soto deal means for the Padres

Arizona State

Overland Park, KS

The College Baseball Foundation announced the 12 new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday. The 16th induction class will be honored at the Night of Champions presented by Prairiefire on Feb. 15, 2024, in Overland Park, Kan. The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and...

Gordon, Darling highlight '23 College Baseball HOF

Wisconsin State

Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Senior tight end Joe Royer (84) catches the ball for a touchdown during the Ohio State Spring Game Saturday. Ohio State Scarlet team won 34-26. Credit: Katie Good | For the Lantern.

Football: Royer becomes 14th Buckeye to enter transfer portal

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Reds celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Rojos

The Reds celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their annual \"Fiesta Rojos\" on Sept. 22. The day full of events kicked off with over 100 students from...

The Reds celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their annual "Fiesta Rojos" on Sept. 22. The day full of events kicked off with over 100 students from...

Reds celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Rojos

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