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14 minutes ago
- USA Today
Nationals turned the MLB draft into a high-stakes job interview
In six days, the Washington Nationals will be making the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. On Sunday, the team fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Odd timing to say the least. In a statement, team owner Mark Lerner said assistant GM Mike DeBartolo will oversee the draft as assistant GM. 'This is a pivotal time for our Club, and we believe a fresh approach and new energy is the best course of action for our team moving forward,' the statement said. As necessary as a change might've been, it's too bad Lerner didn't come to that realization sometime before the Nationals racked up the second-most losses in the majors over the last six seasons. With this decision at this time, Lerner is leaving one of the team's most pivotal decisions to someone whose future is undefined — and giving him exactly a week to prepare for maybe the most high-stakes decision he's ever made. Considering the state of the franchise, DeBartolo can't afford to get this wrong, in a draft that doesn't have a no-brainer prospect at the top. No pressure, though. There is a flip side to this for DeBartolo: He's getting an on-the-fly audition for one of the 30 coveted major league GM jobs. But the way he got here won't allow for a very comfortable seat regardless of how much he impresses. Rizzo and Martinez won a World Series just six years ago. Then, for reasons out of their control, the Nationals stopped spending. It's been an exodus of stars from Washington since that 2019 title. The trade of Juan Soto at least netted them 2025 All-Stars James Wood and MacKenzie Gore, and 2024 All-Star CJ Abrams, but the team's frugality the last few years hasn't allowed the Nats to capitalize on that young core finally breaking out. Which is probably what Rizzo was hinting at in a text to the Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. MLB SNUBS: 10 egregious All-Star Game snubs 'That's the job. I had a great run. Navigated that ownership group for almost 20 years,' the text read. Now, it's DeBartolo's ownership to navigate. That starts with the draft. Good luck. He's going to need it trying to build a winning team with an ownership group with tight pockets and no vision. USMNT heartbreak The U.S. men's national soccer team at least gave itself a shot, reaching the Gold Cup final where it met Mexico on Sunday. And early on, things were looking up for the U.S. after jumping out to a 1-0 lead on Chris Richards' header in the fourth minute. Then, it was all Mexico from there, as El Tri dominated possession and went on to a 2-1 victory on a goal from Raúl Jiménez in the 27th minute and the winner from Edson Álvarez in the 77th, confirmed by VAR. The win clinched back-to-back Gold Cup titles for Mexico, which also snapped a streak of three straight losses to the U.S. in tournament finals. It's the first time the U.S. has gone consecutive Gold Cups without a title since Mexico went back-to-back in 2009 and 2011. There is a silver lining, of course, for the USMNT in that it wasn't fielding its best lineup, with Christian Pulisic and other key players opting out of the tournament, which allowed for others to gain this experience and hopefully grow from it. That's certainly the expectation as we build toward the World Cup in the U.S. next summer. Quick Hits: A 7-team trade ... Jonas Valanciunas update ... and more Thanks for reading. We'll be back next week. This was For The Win's daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here.
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Jason Kelce strips down to tiny speedo for charity event
Jason Kelce's fans may have some more inspiration for risqué tattoos after his latest stunt. The former Philadelphia Eagles star stripped down to just a tiny USA-themed speedo at a charity event in Sea Isle City, NJ, on Wednesday. A photo shared on X from the NFL team's official account showed the retired athlete standing above the crowd in the barely-there swim bottoms. Kelce arrived to the fundraiser in American flag-themed shorts. He then carried a large green beach chair into the center of the crowd. After climbing on the chair and commanding the audience's attention, he dramatically ripped off the shorts to reveal his undergarments. Several attendees were visibly shocked by the display, including multiple women who were seen staring at Kelce in amazement. Kelce, 37, hosted the fifth annual Team 62 at the Ocean Drive celebrity bartending event, which raises funds for the Eagles Autism Foundation. The retired NFL center has pulled similar jaw-dropping stunts at the charity event in his previous years. In 2023, he participated in a beer-drinking contest and wowed the crowd when he chugged 30 ounces of brew in less than six seconds. It appears Kelce is putting his newly acquired sex-symbol status to good use after he making headlines earlier this month for responding to a fan's now-viral pin-up style tattoo in his likeness. Kelce was drawn posing in a kneeling position with his hand behind his head, wearing nothing but cleats, gloves and some padding. However, fans lusting after the married father of four should be warned — his wife, Kylie Kelce, isn't a fan of the drool emoji comments left under his pictures. 'I'm gonna need you to sit down, put your tongues back in your mouth and be respectful. That man is a father to my children,' Kylie chided on last Thursday's episode of her 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast.
New York Times
18 minutes ago
- New York Times
What I'm hearing about the Penguins' Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell trade considerations
PITTSBURGH — Most of the big names available on the NHL's unrestricted free-agency market have been gobbled up. Now comes phase two. Plenty of teams still have salary cap space and a desire to improve before next season. Many of them didn't or couldn't sign impactful free agents, either because they weren't impressed with the crop, they weren't willing to outbid other teams, or their desired players simply weren't interested in signing with them. Advertisement The teams in this position still have options. Two of those options are Pittsburgh Penguins. For now, anyway. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell remain considerable commodities on the trade market and, league and Penguins sources said, opposing teams still have heavy interest in both wingers. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas doesn't feel like he needs to trade either of the standout veterans. After all, they're terrific talents who enjoy playing in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby loves being their linemate, and they're fairly paid. So, if the 2025-26 season begins with both Rust and Rakell on the Penguins' top line, the organization wouldn't see that as a failure. If trading them for high value is the goal, stirring up a bidding war between contenders at the trade deadline in March wouldn't be the worst route. However, league sources say they expect at least one of the wingers to be dealt this summer. The Penguins have been fielding calls about both players since last season ended. The Carolina Hurricanes had interest in Rust and Rakell. Then they signed Nikolaj Ehlers, one of the biggest names on the unrestricted free agency market, to a six-year, $51 million deal last Thursday. Other teams, including the Washington Capitals, were hopeful to sign Ehlers. Had Carolina failed to land the coveted free agent, they would've attempted to pry either Rust or Rakell out of Pittsburgh. Who knows what the negotiations would've looked like if Ehlers signed elsewhere, but the Penguins were prepared to talk business. Dubas isn't eager to trade either player. Rakell, 32, and Rust, 33, are at the top of their game, and both are popular in the Penguins locker room. Rust is one of the more important figures in franchise history, the last member of the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup teams not named Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or Kris Letang. Dealing Rust would be a bitter pill to swallow. Dubas is well aware of that. Advertisement However, everyone has a price. Dubas was willing to trade Rakell at the deadline, but only for a huge return. No one came close to his demands back then. His mindset hasn't changed. Other than Crosby, no Penguins player is off limits in a trade. Malkin is a franchise icon and won't be moved, especially at his age. Letang is believed to be essentially unmovable because of his health. If Dubas did trade Rust and Rakell, though, he could gain key pieces for his attempt at a very fast, machine-like rebuild. The Penguins are certainly also willing to trade Erik Karlsson. The veteran defenseman is tricky because of his full no-movement clause, but he's believed to be open to joining certain teams. Rust and Rakell have made it clear they have no interest in leaving Pittsburgh. Rakell was relieved last season when he remained in Pittsburgh after the deadline passed. Rust had a no-movement clause until last Tuesday, so he never had to worry about being traded until now. Despite the Penguins' struggles in recent seasons, the two-time Stanley Cup champion has said he doesn't want to leave. 'I want to be here until we're good again,' Rust told The Athletic during the 2023-24 season. The Penguins have missed the playoffs in three straight seasons. Their blue line is in shambles, while their goaltending is dicey at best. While they've added forward depth and some legitimate talent, such as Anthony Mantha, it's fair to wonder if Dubas is loading up in anticipation of trading a forward or two. Carolina was one team interested in Rust and Rakell, but they're hardly the only one. While Dubas' asking price for either player is unclear, it is believed that a good, young NHL player will need to be part of the return to Pittsburgh. Rust and Rakell have three years remaining on their contracts, so Dubas isn't necessarily in a rush to trade either. He'll need to be blown away by an offer. Advertisement However, the salary cap has risen dramatically, and the NHL is full of teams that consider themselves to be potential contenders. The offers for Rust and Rakell may never be higher than they are right now. Dubas has leverage here. And he's willing to listen. (Photos of Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust: Bruce Bennett, Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
