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Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' Aaron Judge Announces Retirement Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are widely expected to pursue some win-now additions at the upcoming trade deadline. Though the team holds a wild card spot and one of the best records in the American League, general manager Brian Cashman vowed to be "fully engaged" in trade discussions that can fortify the roster, per ESPN. It's clear the Yankees are hoping to capitalize on yet another historic season from their captain Aaron Judge. In his 10th big-league campaign with the Yankees, Judge is posting a career best .355/.462/.733 slash line at age 33. His production since signing a $360 million contract with the Yankees, which has included two Most Valuable Player Awards and four straight All-Star nods, has made that contract look like one of the best in the sport's history. But even though the deal would keep him with the Yankees through 2031, Judge has now spoken out about his plans for a new contract with the team as he revealed his decision on retirement. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on before playing against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 2, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo... BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on before playing against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 2, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) More Smith/Getty "Now 33, Judge wants to play into his 40s," Ian O'Connor reported for The Athletic. "'That's the plan,' he told The Athletic, which means he expects to sign another contract after his nine-year deal expires in 2031, when Judge will be 39." If Judge is able to continue his production into his age-40 season, he'd have a real chance to surpass Babe Ruth for the most home runs in franchise history. And he could finally earn a World Series championship or two along the way. But before he starts planning out the details of his next deal, he wants to make good on a vow he made when he signed his current one. "When I signed this deal, one of the things I promised was that I wanted to come in and be a contributor all the way to the end of that contract," Judge told O'Connor. "So hopefully we'll continue that." As Judge puts together his best season yet in what's already been a remarkable career, there's good reason to hope he'll be able to contribute through the end of his contract and into another one before he retires. More MLB: Phillies Urged To Move For Struggling White Sox Star With Deadline Looming
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
On this day: Robert Parish, pick used for Kevin McHale traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted
On this day: Robert Parish, pick used for Kevin McHale traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted On this day in Boston Celtics history, President of Basketball Operations Red Auerbach pulled off one of the most lopsided trades in NBA history in 1980. Auerbach dealt a pair of first-round picks used to select big man Joe Barry Carroll and center Rickey Brown to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for big man Robert Parish and the draft pick used to select Kevin McHale. In one fell swoop, Boston's head honcho scooped up two-thirds of one of the greatest frontcourts ever assembled. Forward Larry Bird, who had already been drafted, completed the trio that win titles together in 1981, 1984, and 1986. It is also the anniversary of the 1978 NBA draft, in which the Celtics took three players of note. They selected small forward Jeff Judkins out of Utah with the 30th pick of the draft. Judkins played two seasons for Boston, averaging 7.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1980 NBA expansion draft. The Celtics also took shooting guard Freeman Williams out of Portland State with the eighth overall pick of the draft. Williams was immediately dealt with Kevin Kunnert, Kermit Washington, and Sidney Wicks to the (then) San Diego (now, Los Angeles) Clippers for Tiny Archibald, Marvin Barnes, Billy Knight, and draft assets. They also drafted a player you may have heard of -- forward Larry Bird. Bird was taken with the sixth pick of the draft despite still being enrolled in Indiana State University, exploiting a since-closed loophole in the Collective Bargaining Agreement to do it. He finished his final season at Indiana State before joining Boston for his Hall-of-Fame career that included three titles, 12 All-Star nods, 10 All-NBA teams, three Most Valuable Player Awards, and many other honors. The 1981 NBA draft also fell on this date, with the Celtics again taking three noteworthy players. The first was shooting guard Charles Bradley, a Wyoming standout, taken with the 23rd pick. Bradley played two seasons with Boston, averaging 3.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per contest before being waived in October 1983. The Celtics took shooting guard Tracy Jackson out of Notre Dame with the 25th pick. Jackson played 11 games with Boston before having his contract sold to the Chicago Bulls. In those 11 games, he averaged 2.4 points, 1.1 boards, and 0.5 assists. The Celtics drafted shooting guard Danny Ainge -- formerly of BYU -- with the 31st pick. The move was a gamble since Ainge had already signed with Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays. However, the move paid off big for Boston. Ainge won two titles with the team as a player which laid the groundwork for him to return later in life as an executive and win another in 2008.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers will play each other in Week 1 whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets face off.
Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers will play each other in Week 1 whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets face off. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has finally made a decision on where he will play in 2025, as he informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he intends to come on over and sign with the team ahead of mandatory minicamp. Advertisement This means that in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, he will match up against his former team in the New York Jets. And funny enough, they also have a brand new player under center in New York. ... and it's an old Pittsburgh pal. The Steelers and the Jets basically swapped quarterback situations, as Rodgers will be suiting up in the black and gold, and Justin Fields will be under center for New York. And adding to the fun? As players, they couldn't be any more different. Rodgers at 41 is fading, but he is an established name in the NFL, as he is known by many as one of the best quarterbacks in league history. He has won a Super Bowl, as well as four Most Valuable Player Awards. Advertisement Fields, 26, is to a great degree the opposite, as he will be looking to prove with the Jets that there is a reason he was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has not found much success in his first few seasons in the league, and he will be hoping he can change that in 2025. So ... revenge, anyone? The two will face off in Week 1 of the regular season, and both will be looking to prove that their respective teams made the right decision signing them in free agency this offseason. Related: Jets Look Even Better After Rodgers Signing Related: Aaron Rodgers' Message About Steelers' Mike Tomlin Resurfaces After Recent News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bucks Get Unfortunate Giannis Antetokounmpo Update Before Nuggets Game
The Denver Nuggets will be put to quite the test Wednesday evening when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets currently sit as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a record of 45-28. The race for the No. 3 seed is a tight one, as the Memphis Grizzlies sit just a half-game behind Denver. The Los Angeles Lakers are within striking distance as well at 43-28. Feb 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) grabs a rebound against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.© Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo announcement Things didn't improve, as senior NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed the Bucks would be even more shorthanded in their matchup against Denver. Advertisement "Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot sprain) is out tonight vs the Denver Nuggets," Haynes reported on Between the Antetokounmpo news and the Lillard news, this will severely hamper the Bucks. It couldn't come at a worse time, as the Bucks sit at 40-31 as the No. 5 seed. With both of their superstars out and currently tied with the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference standings, they could be in danger of falling to the No. 6 seed. Even before the injury to their superstars, the Bucks were just 4-6 over their last 10 games. While the Bucks have struggled on the road this season (16-19), this had all the makings of an in-season classic. Advertisement The Nuggets also hoped this could be a get-right spot after a 129-119 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The matchup of Antetokounmpo versus Nikola Jokic would've been a match perfect for television, as the two have combined for five of the last six Most Valuable Player Awards. Instead, this matchup will likely lack both teams' headliners, as Jokic is listed as "doubtful" for Wednesday.
