“We will be in on his market,” team president Mark Shapiro said when asked about Bo Bichette, who became a free agent at 5 p.m. on Thursday. If there is one thing that Ross Atkins has been consistent about in his time as Blue Jays general manager, it generally has been acing the poker-player side of his position. Rarely does he even hint at the team’s intentions while in the pursuit of big signings, a strategy that has ... Read more
Brittney Griner’s seven-word message to Natasha Cloud sparks curiosity and leaves fans wondering what really went unsaid.BT
Before tip‑off between the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, former Phoenix Mercury teammates Brittney Griner and Natasha Cloud shared a heartfelt reunion during pre‑game warmups. The two embraced in what fans immediately recognized as a special exchange, one born of mutual respect and shared history. Griner later posted pictures of that encounter on Threads. Under one, she penned a playful ... Read more
Seth Meyers delivers a ruthless takedown that hits Trump’s team where it hurts after their shocking election blowout.NH
“Late Night” host Seth Meyers mocked the Trump administration on Wednesday after Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman (R), JD Vance’s half-brother, lost to incumbent Aftab Pureval in a “blowout.” Meyers — who noted that it was “hard to find anything positive” for the GOP to hang their hats on after Democratic victories in several key races — said Bowman’s loss occurred in “deep red” ... Read more
The Blue Jays Say Jeff Hoffman Is Their Closer—But Their Actions Tell a Different Story.yv
With the hard-to-stomach end to Game 7 of the World Series still fresh and painful, are the Blue Jays planning to stick with Jeff Hoffman as their closer? General manager Ross Atkins certainly didn’t sound like a man committed to that idea when he met with the media for his season-ending news conference on Thursday at the Rogers Centre. When asked if he sees Hoffman, who surrendered a game-tying solo home run ... Read more
A’ja Wilson broke down in tears after a crushing loss to the Mercury, revealing a side of heartbreak fans rarely see.BT
Professional athletes are hyper-competitive. They have to be so they're able to play at the highest possible level every day. There's lots of work that goes into being a pro. It's the training. It's the workouts. It's the treatment. It's preparing yourself mentally. Athletes pour all of their time into those things to accomplish one goal and that goal is winning a championship. When they can't accomplish it? It hurts. ... Read more