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  • Sources – Brittney Griner agrees to 1-year deal with Dream


    After 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

    Griner, who spent her entire career in Phoenix after being drafted No. 1 overall in 2013, heads to Atlanta in one of the most stunning free agency signings in league history.

    The move can’t be made official until Saturday, when contracts are allowed to be signed.

    Griner’s departure marks the official beginning of a new era for the Mercury, who could also be without Diana Taurasi for the first time in two decades if she decides to retire. Taurasi and Griner won the franchise its third and most recent championship in 2014.

    The 6-foot-9 center missed the 2022 campaign when she was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly 10 months. She was eventually freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange and returned to All-Star form in 2023 and 2024.

    Griner, a six-time all-WNBA selection, goes to Atlanta as the biggest free agent signing in franchise history. She joins a team also headlined by Rhyne Howard, drafted first overall by the Dream in 2022, and Allisha Gray, for whom Atlanta traded for in 2023. The franchise moved on this offseason from former coach Tanisha Wright and hired Karl Smesko from Florida Gulf Coast University to lead the team.

    The Las Vegas Aces also looked at signing Griner, sources told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, in their long-standing effort to find another big to play alongside A’ja Wilson. But after acquiring former Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd and evaluating their style of play moving forward, sources said the Aces have turned their attention to other post players such as Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and trying to re-sign veterans Tiffany Hayes and Alysha Clark.

    Earlier Tuesday, the Mercury also finalized a deal to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun, sources told ESPN, a trade that will send Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen and the 2025 No. 12 overall pick to Uncasville.

    According to sources, Phoenix is also expected to meet with Satou Sabally, who has requested a trade out of Dallas, and speak with free agent DeWanna Bonner.

    ESPN’s Shams Charania contributed to this report.



    Sources have confirmed that WNBA star Brittney Griner has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Atlanta Dream. This signing marks a significant move for the Dream, as Griner is considered one of the top players in the league.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the WNBA! #BrittneyGriner #AtlantaDream #WNBA.

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  • Austin Hays agrees to one-year deal with Reds


    The Cincinnati Reds, continuing to add to new manager Terry Francona’s roster, have reached agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract with free-agent outfielder Austin Hays, according to a source briefed on the discussions.

    The deal, which is pending a physical, includes $1 million in incentives and marks the latest veteran addition to the Reds, who earlier this offseason signed free-agent reliever Brent Suter and traded for right-hander Brady Singer, catcher Jose Trevino and second baseman Gavin Lux.

    Hays’ exact role with the Reds is to be determined. After platooning for the first part of last season with the Baltimore Orioles, he was seeking more regular playing time and a one-year deal that would help him reestablish his value.

    Hays, 29, was diagnosed with a kidney infection last September. His test results indicated he had been ill for an extended period, perhaps the majority of the time he spent with the Philadelphia Phillies after they acquired him on July 26 from the Orioles for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.

    The infection, Hays said, was “the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through.” His symptoms included heaviness in his legs, pain in his lower back and floaters in his eyes, as well as brain fog that would disrupt conversations with his wife and teammates, causing him to forget what he was talking about, leaving him unable to respond.

    In his 22 games with the Phillies, Hays performed below league average, batting .256 with a .672 OPS. The Phillies ultimately non-tendered him rather than pay him a projected $6.4 million in arbitration. But after that decision, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said, “I don’t think we saw the true guy.”

    Prior to last season, Hays was an above-average offensive player with a career .751 OPS, including a .779 mark against left-handed pitching. Dombrowski said after the trade that the Phillies had tried to acquire him at each of the previous two deadlines. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said, “I expect him, wherever he ends up, to have a much better year than certainly he had with us.”

    (Top photo of Austin Hays: Heather Barry/Getty Images)



    In a surprising move, outfielder Austin Hays has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Hays, who was previously with the Baltimore Orioles, brings a strong offensive presence and solid defensive skills to the Reds lineup. This signing is sure to bolster the team’s outfield depth and provide a boost to their lineup. Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches! #AustinHays #CincinnatiReds #MLBSigning

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  • Will Borgen agrees to five-year, $20.5 million Rangers extension


    On Saturday morning, head coach Peter Laviolette praised Will Borgen’s impact on the Rangers. 

    Later on Saturday, The Post confirmed the defenseman had agreed to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension. 

    Borgen’s size and physicality has been one of the reasons the team’s defense has improved this month, which has led to their stark season turnaround. 


    New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
    New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Danny Wild-Imagn Images

    The move still allows Braden Schneider to be a key factor, since he can play on both sides.



    The New York Rangers have locked in defenseman Will Borgen with a big contract extension. Borgen has agreed to a five-year deal worth $20.5 million, solidifying his place on the Rangers’ blue line for years to come.

    The 25-year-old blueliner has been a key player for the Rangers since being acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres last season. Borgen has showcased his defensive prowess and physicality, making him a valuable piece of the team’s defensive core.

    With this new contract, Borgen is set to continue making an impact on the ice for the Rangers. Fans can look forward to seeing his strong defensive play and leadership on the team for the foreseeable future.

    Congratulations to Will Borgen on his well-deserved contract extension with the New York Rangers!

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  • Google agrees to new $1 billion investment in Anthropic


    Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21st, 2025.

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    Google has agreed to a new investment of more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC.

    The fresh funding builds on Google’s past investments of $2 billion in Anthropic and 10% ownership stake in the startup, as well as a large cloud contract between the two companies. Anthropic is most well known for its Claude AI chatbot.

    The agreement comes as Anthropic, one of the key players in Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence arms race, is in late-stage talks to raise a funding round of $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, CNBC reported earlier this month.

    In December, Anthropic’s revenue hit an annualized $1 billion, which was an increase of roughly 10x year over year, the source said. The company’s revenue comes primarily from enterprise sales.

    Financial Times was first to report Google’s investment.

    Anthropic, which has been backed heavily by Amazon, was founded by former OpenAI research executives. It launched Claude in March 2023, and like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, Claude has exploded in popularity as businesses incorporate generative AI chatbots across sales, marketing and customer service functions.

    The generative AI market, which includes Anthropic and OpenAI as well as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta, is predicted to top $1 trillion in revenue within a decade. Amazon and Microsoft, which is OpenAI’s principal investor, are backing generative AI startups with hefty investments as well as developing their own technologies.

    Amazon announced that it would invest an additional $4 billion in Anthropic in November. That brought Amazon’s total investment in the startup to $8 billion. Amazon remains a minority investor, Anthropic confirmed to CNBC at the time, and does not have a board seat.

    As part of that investment, Amazon Web Services became Anthropic’s “primary cloud and training partner.” Anthropic has used Amazon Web Services’ Trainium and Inferentia chips to train and deploy its largest AI models since then.

    Anthropic ramped up its technology development throughout last year, and in October, the startup said that its AI agents were able to use computers like humans can to complete complex tasks. Anthropic’s Computer Use capability allows its technology to interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing, the startup said.

    The tool can “use computers in basically the same way that we do,” Jared Kaplan, Anthropic’s chief science officer, told CNBC in an interview at the time. He said it can do tasks with “tens or even hundreds of steps.”

    OpenAI reportedly plans to introduce a similar feature soon.

    Anthropic debuted Claude 3.5 Sonnet, its more powerful AI model, in June, and the startup rolled out Claude Enterprise, its biggest new product since the launch of its chatbot, in September.

    WATCH: Anthropic CEO: More confident than ever that we’re ‘very close’ to powerful AI capabilities

    Anthropic CEO: More confident than ever that we're 'very close' to powerful AI capabilities



    Google, the tech giant known for its innovations in artificial intelligence, has agreed to a new $1 billion investment in Anthropic, a leading AI research company. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the field of AI and demonstrates Google’s commitment to advancing the capabilities of machine learning and neural networks.

    Anthropic, founded by Dr. Yoshua Bengio, a renowned pioneer in AI research, is focused on developing cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of artificial intelligence. With this new investment from Google, Anthropic will have the resources and support needed to continue their groundbreaking work and develop new AI applications that have the potential to revolutionize industries ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles.

    Google’s decision to invest $1 billion in Anthropic underscores the growing importance of AI in today’s technology landscape. As machine learning and neural networks continue to evolve, companies like Google are recognizing the need to partner with leading AI research organizations to stay at the forefront of innovation. This new investment in Anthropic signals a bright future for the field of artificial intelligence and the incredible possibilities that lie ahead.

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  • Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology


    Prince Harry’s lawyer announced on Wednesday that he had reached a settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers over accusations of unlawful information gathering — an abrupt end to a case that Harry had cast as a last chance to hold the tabloids to account for years of predatory behavior.

    News Group Newspapers offered Harry a “full and unequivocal” apology for hacking his cellphone and intruding into his personal life, and acknowledged “unlawful” conduct by private investigators hired by one of the tabloids, The Sun.

    The company also apologized for past intrusions by its journalists into the private life of Harry’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a car accident in Paris in 1997 while being pursued by photographers.

    “We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to the duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages,” the apology read, referring to Harry using his alternative title, the Duke of Sussex.

    The settlement, announced the day after the long-awaited trial was scheduled to begin, spared News Group Newspapers from weeks of damaging testimony about phone hacking and other unlawful methods it used more than a decade ago to ferret out information about Harry and other prominent figures. It also spared Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, from heavy financial risk, regardless of how he had fared in court. Under English law, Harry would have been required to pay the legal costs of both sides if the court did not award him an amount commensurate with what News Group Newspapers offered him in a settlement.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.



    In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry has agreed to a settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids after they offered a full apology for their invasive and damaging coverage of him and his family.

    The tabloids, which have long been known for their sensationalist and often misleading stories about the royal family, issued a public apology to Prince Harry for their past actions. In response, Prince Harry has agreed to a settlement that will see the tabloids change their editorial practices and commit to more responsible reporting in the future.

    This settlement marks a significant victory for Prince Harry, who has been a vocal critic of the tabloid press and its treatment of him and his wife, Meghan Markle. It also serves as a reminder of the power of holding media outlets accountable for their actions and the importance of ethical journalism.

    While the details of the settlement have not been disclosed, it is clear that Prince Harry’s decision to accept the tabloids’ apology is a step towards healing and reconciliation. It remains to be seen how this will impact the future of media coverage of the royal family, but one thing is certain: Prince Harry’s willingness to stand up for himself and his family has set a powerful example for others to follow.

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  • Anthony Santander agrees to contract with Blue Jays


    The Blue Jays reached a deal with free-agent outfielder on Monday, a source told MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical.

    Santander is coming off arguably the finest season of his eight-year career, one that saw him make his first All-Star Game at age 29. While he batted only .235 with a .308 OBP, Santander slugged .506 with a career-high 44 home runs (second in the AL to Aaron Judge) and 102 RBIs (ninth).

    Those 44 big flies are the fifth-highest single-season total ever produced by a switch-hitter, trailing only Mickey Mantle (54 in 1961, 52 in 1956), Lance Berkman (45 in 2006) and Chipper Jones (45 in 1999). Santander’s 155 career homers put him in the top 50 all-time among switch-hitters and sixth among active players, trailing only Carlos Santana (324), José Ramírez (255), Francisco Lindor (248), Yasmani Grandal (194) and Josh Bell (171).

    Besides the power, Santander also brings balance as a switch-hitter. He has nearly equal production from each side of the plate over his career (.772 OPS vs. RHP, .786 vs. LHP), and the same was true in 2024 (.822 vs. RHP, .793 vs. LHP).

    That helped Santander eventually become a key cog in the Orioles’ lineup as the team emerged from a rebuild over the past few seasons. From 2022-24, he ranked 14th in the Majors in games played (460), not missing more than 10 games in any of them.

    It was not an easy journey for Santander to reach that point, however. The Venezuela native originally signed with Cleveland back in 2011 but in five seasons in that organization, he never reached Double-A. The Rule 5 Draft conducted after the 2016 season provided a new opportunity in Baltimore, where Santander stuck on the roster and developed into a significant contributor. From 2019-24, he posted a 117 OPS+ and averaged 36 homers and 99 RBIs per 162 games.

    While his bat has been an asset, Santander has not been as adept defensively, logging 134 career games at DH while spending most of his time in right field. He has minus-13 Outs Above Average in his career as an outfielder, including minus-2 in 2024. Santander did show 68th percentile arm strength last season, per Statcast, and his seven outfield assists from right ranked fourth in the AL.



    The Toronto Blue Jays have made a major move in their outfield, as they have reportedly agreed to a contract with free agent Anthony Santander.

    Santander, who previously played with the Baltimore Orioles, is known for his power at the plate and solid defensive skills in the outfield. The Blue Jays will be looking to capitalize on his talents to bolster their lineup for the upcoming season.

    The details of the contract have not been disclosed yet, but fans are excited to see Santander in a Blue Jays uniform. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #BlueJays #AnthonySantander #MLBFreeAgency

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  • Source: Steve Sarkisian agrees to new contract with Texas


    Just more than a week after its season ended in the College Football Playoff, Texas has agreed to new contract with Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday, confirming a report. The sides came to an agreement Friday night in a deal that includes an extension.

    A source told ESPN that it’s a seven-year contract for Sarkisian, 50, that adds a year to his deal and makes him one of the highest paid coaches in college football.

    The Longhorns, in their first season in the SEC, advanced to the title game and won two CFP playoff games, against Clemson and Arizona State, before being eliminated by Ohio State last Friday in the Cotton Bowl.

    Texas played Ohio State tight before a late fumble return stretched the Buckeyes’ lead to 14 points. When it was all said and done, Sarkisian said being the last remaining SEC team in the playoff in their first year in the league is something the Longhorns take pride in.

    “I really believe this is a premier football conference in America because of the week-in, week-out task that it requires physically and mentally,” Sarkisian said. “I know unfortunately for Georgia, they lost their starting quarterback in the SEC championship game, and I’m sure other teams in our conference had to endure things that can take their toll on your team, and that’s no excuse. At the end of the day, we have to find a way to navigate our ways through it, but to be here on this stage to be back in the final four wearing that SEC patch on our jersey, we’re going to do our best to represent it because this is a heck of a conference.”

    Sarkisian arrived at Texas in 2021 after serving as Nick Saban’s offensive coordinator at Alabama in his previous stop. As head coach previously at Washington and USC, combined with his run at Texas, he is 84-52 overall. With the Longhorns, he is 38-17, and won the Big 12 title last season.

    Texas will open next season with a rematch against Ohio State on Aug. 30 in Columbus, Ohio. In that game vs. the Buckeyes, the likely starter under center for Sarkisian will be Arch Manning, who backed up Quinn Ewers for two seasons and will soon get his chance to headline what will be one of the most anticipated quarterback situations in recent memory. The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning came to Texas as ESPN’s No. 5 recruit in the 2023 class.

    Arch Manning saw more playing time this season as Ewers dealt with injury, and he completed 61 of 90 passes for 939 yards and nine touchdowns. He also showcased big-play ability as a runner, breaking off a 67-yard scamper against UTSA and averaging 4.2 yards per carry.

    News of the agreement was first reported by The Action Network.



    According to sources, Steve Sarkisian has agreed to a new contract with the University of Texas. The details of the contract have not been released yet, but this news comes after Sarkisian led the Longhorns to a 5-7 record in his first season as head coach. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #TexasFootball #SteveSarkisian #Longhorns

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  • Block agrees to pay $255M to regulators for Cash App deficiencies


    Digital payments company Block agreed to pay $255 million to federal and state regulators for deficiencies in its oversight of its peer-to-peer payments tool Cash App and to compensate users who became victims of fraud.

    Specifically, the company agreed to pay the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a $55 million penalty and to compensate victims with up to $120 million, according to a press release from the federal agency Thursday.

    “Block employed weak security protocols for Cash App and put its users at risk,” the CFPB said in its release. “While Block is required by law to investigate and resolve disputes about unauthorized transactions, the company’s investigations were woefully incomplete.”

    Block allegedly directed consumers that suffered financial losses to their banks for redress, but when the banks went back to the company for compensation, it would deny the requests, the CFPB said. The company also employed other tactics to block consumers’ efforts, like “tricking” them with its terms and undertaking “shoddy” investigations, the agency alleged. Block saved money in the process, the agency said.

    “Cash App created the conditions for fraud to proliferate on its popular payment platform,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in the release. “When things went wrong, Cash App flouted its responsibilities and even burdened local banks with problems that the company caused.”

    The company also agreed to pay an $80 million fine imposed by states that alleged its money transfer service Cash App violated banking laws, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.

    The January 15 settlement between Block and 48 states also requires the company to take corrective actions, including hiring a consultant to review “the comprehensiveness and effectiveness” of its programs to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering laws, the state association of regulators said in Wednesday press release.

    Those laws are meant to deter the movement of money for illicit activities and the financing of terrorism.

    “Financial services firms are required to perform due diligence on customers, including verifying customer identities, reporting suspicious activity, and applying appropriate controls for high-risk accounts,” the conference release said. “State regulators found Block was not in compliance with certain requirements, creating the potential that its services could be used to support money laundering, terrorism financing, or other illegal activities.”

    The states, led by Texas, California and Florida, among others, alleged in a joint November 2023 report that Block’s Cash App practices violated those laws and/or had deficiencies under the laws. Those shortcomings were with respect to its own workforce practices and its oversight of outside vendors, according to the settlement. As part of the agreement, Block neither admitted or denied wrongdoing.

    “While we strongly disagree with the CFPB’s mischaracterizations, we made the decision to settle this matter in the interest of putting it behind us and focusing on what’s best for our customers and our business,” the company said in a Thursday press release.

    Still, the company acknowledged that it has changed its “past” approach to compliance in an emailed statement Thursday from a spokesperson for Block. “As Cash App has grown, we’ve significantly increased our investment in compliance and risk management, while serving millions of customers with critical, affordable financial services,” the statement said.

    “We share our regulators’ commitment to addressing industry challenges and will continue to invest across our operations to help promote a safe and healthy fintech ecosystem,” the statement said. The company’s release also noted measures Block has taken to improve customer service and compliance, including use of artificial intelligence to spot “bad activity” and account takeovers as well as a customer warning mechanism.

    Some 56 million people use the Cash App tool to send, store, spend and invest money, according to the release, which also noted that Block earned $7.5 billion in profits in 2023, including $4 billion from Cash App.

    Indeed, the Oakland, California-based company also said last month that it had tallied some 24 million instances of consumers spending via its Cash App debit card in September.

    Block, led by Jack Dorsey, also operates the point-of-sale payments technology company Square and buy now, pay later operator Afterpay



    Block, the parent company of popular mobile payment app Cash App, has agreed to pay $255 million to regulators to settle allegations of deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention programs.

    The settlement, announced on Wednesday, comes after an investigation by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) found that Block had failed to implement adequate safeguards to prevent money laundering and fraud on its platform.

    In a statement, Block CEO Jack Dorsey acknowledged the company’s shortcomings and emphasized its commitment to addressing the issues raised by regulators.

    “We take these matters very seriously and are committed to working with regulators to strengthen our compliance programs and ensure the safety and security of our customers’ funds,” Dorsey said.

    The $255 million settlement is one of the largest ever imposed on a fintech company for compliance failures. It serves as a reminder to all financial institutions, including those operating in the fast-growing digital payments space, of the importance of robust anti-money laundering and fraud prevention measures.

    Block has said it will implement a number of remedial measures to improve its compliance programs, including hiring additional compliance staff, enhancing its transaction monitoring systems, and conducting regular audits and assessments of its anti-money laundering controls.

    Despite the hefty fine, Block remains optimistic about the future of Cash App and its ability to continue providing a safe and secure platform for its users.

    “We are confident that these remedial actions will strengthen our compliance programs and ensure that Cash App remains a trusted and reliable service for our millions of customers,” Dorsey said.

    The settlement is subject to final approval by the OCC and FinCEN.

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  • USC agrees to contract extension with D’Anton Lynn


    USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn agreed to a contract extension to remain with the program, the school announced on Thursday.

    Lynn, who just finished his first season as the Trojans’ defensive coordinator, received coordinator interest from other schools during this coaching cycle. He was previously the defensive coordinator at UCLA as well as a defensive assistant and position coach in the NFL from 2015 through 2022.

    After USC head coach Lincoln Riley fired former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch last offseason, the Trojans were able to hire Lynn away from the Bruins.

    Under Lynn this season, the Trojans saw marked improvement on defense. The unit gave up 34.4 points per game during the 2023 season, a number that was lowered to 24.1 in 2024.

    USC also gave up 377 yards per game this past season after giving up 432.8 (119th in FBS) in 2023.



    USC Football Extends Contract with Defensive Backs Coach D’Anton Lynn

    The University of Southern California has agreed to a contract extension with D’Anton Lynn, their defensive backs coach. Lynn, who joined the USC coaching staff in 2018, has been instrumental in developing the team’s secondary and helping to mold some of the top defensive backs in college football.

    Under Lynn’s guidance, the USC defense has seen significant improvement in recent years, with the secondary becoming a formidable force on the field. His coaching has been praised for its attention to detail, technical expertise, and ability to connect with players.

    “We are thrilled to announce the contract extension with Coach Lynn,” said USC head coach Clay Helton. “His passion for the game, knowledge of the position, and dedication to developing our players make him an invaluable member of our coaching staff. We look forward to seeing continued success under his leadership.”

    Lynn’s extension comes as a testament to his hard work and the impact he has made on the USC football program. Fans can expect to see even more growth and success from the Trojans’ defense under his continued guidance.

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  • Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs


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    Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced Friday on Instagram. Sasaki, 23, was considered to be the best pitcher in the world not already under the employment of an MLB organization. His contract terms were not immediately clear after the announcement.

    The Blue Jays and Padres were also considered finalists for his services.

    In parts of four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Nippon Professional Baseball league, he compiled a 2.35 ERA and a 5.76 strikeout-to-walk ratio. His 26.8% strikeout-minus-walk percentage is far and away the best by active starting pitchers to make the leap from NPB to MLB.

    Here’s his Instagram post:

    Sasaki’s age and lack of service time resulted in him being classified by MLB as an amateur free agent. As a result, his earning potential was capped to what teams could offer from their international amateur signing pools. In turn, Sasaki was placed No. 7 on our free-agent list — rankings that are formed, in large part, on expected average annual value. Here’s what we wrote at the time:

    Sasaki has been on the global radar since throwing a 19-strikeout perfect game as a 20-year-old in 2022. He combines elite velocity with a devastating swing-and-miss splitter/forkball. Sasaki has dealt with his share of injuries, limiting him to 33 combined starts across the last two seasons. His earning potential is completely suppressed because of his amateur free agent classification. Nevertheless, a fully actualized Sasaki has a chance to be an immediate impact starter in the majors. 

    Sasaki’s designation as an amateur free agent delayed his signing, as he waited until after bonus pools reset on Jan. 15 to make his decision. The Marines, for their part, will receive a posting fee that’s based on his contract’s total value. Here is how that figure is calculated:

    • Contract worth less than $25 million: 20% of contract value
    • Contract worth $25 million to $50 million: $5 million plus 17.5% of amount over $25 million
    • Contract worth more than $50 million: $9.275 million plus 15% of amount over $50 million

    Sasaki figures to be part of Dodgers’ Opening Day rotation and teams up with Japanese World Baseball Classic teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the roster of the reigning World Series champs.

    CBS Sports will have more on this story shortly.





    In a monumental move, Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki has agreed to a deal with the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 21-year-old right-hander has been turning heads with his electric stuff and dominating performances in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, and now he is set to bring his talents to Major League Baseball.

    Sasaki, known for his blazing fastball and devastating slider, is widely regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball. His signing with the Dodgers is a major coup for the team, as they look to defend their title and continue their winning ways.

    Dodgers fans are sure to be excited about the addition of Sasaki to their already stacked pitching staff, and the rest of the league will be on notice. With his combination of talent and potential, Sasaki has the chance to make a huge impact in MLB and help lead the Dodgers to even more success in the years to come.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Roki Sasaki’s journey to the big leagues and his debut with the Dodgers. It’s sure to be an exciting time for both the team and their fans as they welcome this promising young talent to the squad.

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