How the proposed MLB salary cap would put the squeeze on the Mets roster

Since buying the Mets six years ago, Steve Cohen has emphasized the importance of building an infrastructure that will sustain the franchise. Part of his thinking undoubtedly was his hope to avoid massive payrolls with an eye toward the Mets’ profitability. But at least as equally pertinent, if not more important, was the idea a salary cap could neutralize any advantage held by the game’s big spenders. MLB owners are now pushing for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement. The players want no part of such a cap, meaning a lockout appears inevitable as this CBA nears…

Brandon Aiyuk owes 49ers M as NFL return comes with complications

Brandon Aiyuk’s return to the NFL comes with several complications. The estranged 49ers wide receiver is set to return to the team facility Friday afternoon, but the reunion is sure to be awkward. The latest report states Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, according to NFL…

Son of incoming Lakers owner Bob Iger revealed as G League broadcaster

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ G League affiliate, announced on Thursday that Will Iger, the son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the team’s play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season.  He’ll join A.C. Green, who’ll be the game analyst, as the Coachella Valley Lakers’ broadcast team.  The…

Trent McDuffie’s mysterious absence raises red flags for Rams

What initially appeared to be a minor injury for Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie is suddenly becoming a major concern this week. McDuffie missed his second consecutive practice Thursday as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Commanders, raising questions about whether their All-Pro cornerback will be available. The…

Why Kyle Shanahan is not concerned over injury-riddled 49ers roster

One of the biggest topics at the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp has been the rapid number of injuries on the roster. Despite a growing number of players on the injury report, coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t seem too concerned about it. “It feels pretty normal, give or take three,” Shanahan…

Common marriage habit could quietly destroy your sex life, expert warns

Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido. But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to…

Vance rips Michigan’s ‘crazy’ El-Sayed: would be a ‘terrible senator’

Vice President JD Vance ripped radical Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed Saturday, predicting he’d be a “terrible senator” if elected. “I think the guy’s crazy and would be a terrible senator for the people of Michigan, Vance told Fox News days after El-Sayed’s remarkable victory in the Michigan’s Senate Democratic…

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