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The New York Mets have set a new benchmark in professional sports by signing Juan Soto to a record-shattering 15-year, $765 million contract. This historic agreement, finalized on Sunday during the MLB Winter Meetings, eclipses Shohei Ohtani's previous record of $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Unlike Ohtani's deal, which included significant deferrals, Soto's contract features no deferred payments and could surpass $800 million with escalators.

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Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban pitching sensation who captivated baseball fans with his distinctive windup and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades, died Tuesday at his home in Maine at age 83, leaving behind an indelible mark on America's pastime.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are now just one game away from winning their second World Series in five years after a strong 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the series, giving them a commanding 3-0 lead. The Dodgers showcased their dominance in Yankee Stadium, outperforming the Yankees both at the plate and on the mound to secure a significant win in the best-of-seven series.

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The baseball community is in mourning for one of its own. The Clark County Office of the Coroner confirmed to NBC News that legendary baseball player Pete Rose passed away on September 30. He was eighty-three.

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Stephanie White has stepped down as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, the team announced on Monday. Over her two seasons, White led the team to a 55-25 record, including a strong 28-12 season this year, and achieved two semifinal appearances, earning the WNBA Coach of the Year award in 2023.

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