Free agent Jurickson Profar agrees to one-year deal with the Padres worth $1MM guaranteed, with the potential to earn an additional $1.5MM through incentives.
Profar's career has had its ups and downs, with his 2023 season being his worst to date. He opted out of his previous deal with the Padres and had a disappointing stint with the Rockies before returning to the Padres late in the year. [ more ]
QB Russell Wilson has long term outlook on career with Steelers
Russell Wilson views his one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a long-term goal and is excited to be part of the community for a long time.
Wilson plans to play for another five to seven years and emphasizes the importance of partnering with the right team for success and longevity. [ more ]
Insider Says Jordan Poole's Contract "One Of Worst In The NBA"
Jordan Poole's career trajectory shifted from high potential to disappointment due to a downturn in performance and critiques of his contract. [ more ]
Dodgers Rumors: James Paxton's Contract Reworked Due To 'Health Concern'
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed James Paxton to a one-year contract worth $11 million for the 2024 season.
Paxton's contract was reportedly reworked due to an unspecified health concern, reducing the guarantee to $7 million but with potential to earn up to $13 million through incentives. [ more ]
5 questions with Austin ISD's new superintendent, Matias Segura - Austin Monitor
Matias Segura has been appointed as the permanent superintendent of the Austin Independent School District after serving as interim superintendent for a year.
His contract runs through Aug. 31, 2028, providing stability for the district. [ more ]
Why Are the Dodgers Confident in Spending $325 Million on Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Brandon Gomes Explains
The Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a record-breaking 12-year, $325 million contract, making him a top pitcher in their rotation.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes expressed confidence in Yamamoto's abilities, citing his electric stuff, strong command, and multiple weapons to retire batters. [ more ]
Dodgers Rumors: No Contract Extension Discussions With Will Smith
Will Smith signed a one-year, $8.55 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the largest deal for a second-year arbitration-eligible catcher in MLB history.
Smith had a productive All-Star season in 2023 but experienced a slump after the All-Star break. He ranked as the second-best catcher in baseball heading into the 2024 season. [ more ]
'Arrogant' Hunter Biden slammed for demanding 'sh-ty art' buyers' names
Hunter Biden signed a contract with his art dealer that included a clause requiring the dealer to provide him with the names of purchasers and prices of his paintings.
The contract was still in effect in July 2021, when the White House claimed buyers would remain anonymous to prevent influence-peddling.
Art dealers say it is unusual for emerging artists to demand to know the identity of their buyers. [ more ]