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26+ min ago (405+ words) Texas businessman and philanthropist Tom Hicks, who simultaneously owned NHL, Major League Baseball and English Premier League soccer clubs, died Saturday. He was 79. Hicks formerly owned the Dallas Stars from 1995-2011 and the Texas Rangers from 1998-2010. He also acquired 50% ownership of Liverpool. A news release from Hicks Holdings LLC early Sunday morning said Hicks died peacefully surrounded by his family in Dallas. The 2022 inductee into the Texas Business Hall of Fame co-founded Hicks & Haas in 1984 and "was widely regarded as a pioneer in American business, reshaping private equity and introducing strategies that influenced an entire generation of investors," according to a release. "Tom Hicks was an innovative businessman and a pioneer in private equity," Texas businessman Ross Perot Jr. said in the news release. "He combined his commitment to business and sports through his ownership of the Stars and the Rangers....

27+ min ago (361+ words) There's been much trade speculation and rumors so far this offseason surrounding'Phillies veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos, and Phillies Beat Writer Todd Zolecki'did, in fact, state that sources told him Castellanos will either be traded or released this offseason.' Castellanos went on to acknowledge the noise surrounding his predicted departure, in which he later adds, "There's a lot of stuff right now that's out of my control as far as like the trade talks and everything. So I'm just trying to focus on making sure today, I get done what needs to get done. Whatever happens is going to happen." When asked about the possibility of playing first base moving forward, whether it be with the Phillies or a different team, Castellanos stated, "Going to first base is something that I can do, and I would enjoy, if a team or…...

46+ min ago (201+ words) 'My guy @drjoshredd is a magician. Had a great week of wellness starting with this awesome machine. More videos to come of other things as well.' It is as yet unclear which 'other things' Harper is referring to, but the Phillies will certainly be hoping the medical procedures can boost the health of its $330million superstar, who is contracted through 2031 - by which time he'll be 39. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has shocked fans by revealing that he has undergone a bizarre offseason procedure to remove a third of his blood from his body. Fear not, though, baseball fans - it was returned soon after, but is just the latest cutting-edge medical treatment finding its way into the top level of sport. 'EBOO is a procedure in which 1/3 of your blood is drawn from your body, passed through a filtration and ozonation device,…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (603+ words) Dec 7, 2025 | 8:44 AM EST While landing Paul Skenes outright is nearly impossible, the Blue Jays and Ross Atkins could still snag a more affordable version this offseason. All this while, Tarik Skubal has been at the top of the list to command the biggest haul. However, there's also the Washington Nationals' $2.89 star who could help the Blue Jays retool their entire pitching rotation. Longtime broadcaster and media personality Craig Borden recently laid out why the Blue Jays should target Nationals' left-handed ace MacKenzie Gore. "It sounds like the Nationals are actually legitimately shopping Mackenzie Gore. And with that happening, he becomes probably automatically one of the best pitching arms that you can get on the market. Obviously it's going to cost you something, but this is getting discount Paul Skeens in many ways." Borden said. Further, he added, "Because Mackenzie Gore…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (416+ words) For the first time since MLB instituted the Draft Lottery, Atlanta Braves fans have a reason to pay attention. After finishing with the ninth-worst record, the Braves have a 4.54% chance to grab the first pick in the 2026 draft. With the lottery approaching, we thought it would be worth reviewing where the team stands. Even if the Braves don't beat the odds at the first pick, however, the Draft Lottery should still be of interest to fans, as it will determine not only where the Braves pick with their first overall pick, but also the compensation pick they earned thanks to Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year win. Thanks to those these exclusions, the Braves' overall odds move to the sixth-best in MLB, rising from a 2.7% chance at the top pick to 4.54% odds. Of course, this mark is far lower than…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1395+ words) People have been trying to pigeonhole Paul DePodesta for 30 years. Number-crunching nerd, dumb jock, "that Moneyball guy, "that Harvard guy" and "that baseball guy." When he was the general manager of the Dodgers from 2004 to 2005, Los Angeles Times columnist T.J. Simers nicknamed the 31-year-old DePodesta "Google Boy." It wasn't a compliment. DePodesta, now 52, has learned to take it all in stride, even with a sense of humor. "I think my labels are probably always a step behind where I am in my life," the 1995 Harvard graduate said with a chuckle. Now, as the Rockies' new president of baseball operations, someone charged with reversing the team's fortunes and reshaping its culture, he wouldn't mind being tagged again. "Miracle worker" has a nice ring to it. After all, DePodesta inherits a team coming off a 119-loss season, three consecutive 100-loss campaigns, and a…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (393+ words) Family statement has confirmed former Reds shareholder's passing FORMER Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has died at the age of 79. The American and his business partner, George Gillett, purchased a 50 per cent stake in the Reds in 2007 before selling to Fenway Sports Group three years later. A statement released by the Hicks family reads: "Of everything he accomplished in his remarkable life, Tom Hicks's most cherished title was, "Dad.' "No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family. "He remains a guiding force for our family, and we are deeply honoured to continue expanding his legacy. "Although we are devastated by this loss, we are profoundly grateful to have been his children." Salah branded 'embarrassing' as favourites to sign him after outburst emerge Beckham hugs Messi but Wags steal…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (539+ words) Dec 7, 2025 | 7:45 AM EST Did Scott Boras misplay things with Pete Alonso again? Well, it sure looks that way, as for the second straight offseason, Alonso's free agency isn't unfolding the way he probably hoped. If you remember, last winter, interest around the league was surprisingly quiet. And instead of landing a big deal, he ended up going back to the Mets on a contract that felt below his expected market value. Now, even after a much stronger season that includes boosting his OPS by 83 points and putting up impressive numbers with 38 HRs, 41 doubles, and 126 RBIs, it looks like history could be repeating itself. And according to MLB insider Buster Olney's prediction, Alonso may be headed for another slow, underwhelming market. Guess what, fingers are pointed at Boras for how things have been handled. "The market just has not been there…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (513+ words) Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, always a hotbed of player movement, kick off this weekend in Orlando, Florida. The Mariners and Nationals made the first official transaction of this year's festivities, with lefthanded reliever Jose A. Ferrer headed to Seattle in exchange for top catching prospect Harry Ford (and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon). But when you take a step back and put Ferrer under a little more scrutiny, it becomes much easier to see the Mariners' side of this deal. Each year I prepare an ordered list of top position player prospects, based solely on offensive statistical performance relative to league and level, adjusted for age. He has checked in at #85, #75, #140 and #94 from 2022-25, pretty good for a catcher being judged on his offense only. Is he a future All Star? I'm guessing not, but he should be a solid, reliable…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (374+ words) Steve Simmons is Canada's longest-serving sports columnist. The provocative and outspoken Simmons has been writing sports for the Toronto Sun and Postmedia for the past 38 years and in doing so has covered 18 Olympic Games, 20 Stanley Cup Finals, 22 Grey Cups, 19 Super Bowls and more than 50 world championship fights. Never one to hide from controversy, his two-page Sunday notes column is considered a staple for sports readers across the country. Simmons has won no shortage of awards over the years, including being named Canada's sports writer of the year in 2013; receiving the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012; being elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2019; being named Sovereign Award winner in 2002 for coverage of horse racing and an eight-time winner of the Edward Dunlop Award for excellence in sports writing. The author of two bestselling hockey books, Lanny and…...