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NoneUnum Group EVP Arnold sells $769,199 in stockURBN Reports Record Q3 Sales and EarningsThe New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at a news conference on Thursday at his new place of employment in Queens, not too far from the Bronx where he spent last season starring for the New York Yankees. The four-time All-Star has officially joined the Mets after signing a . The richest contract in pro sports history, which was finalized on Wednesday, turned heads. It surpassed the contract value of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star only one year after the Japanese phenom signed a 10-year contract valued at $700 million. However, Ohtani’s historic contract included $680 million in (a full 97% of his salary), which will be paid out from 2034 through 2043. That payment structure wasn’t considered in the negotiations with the Mets, according to baseball mega-agent Scott Boras. “That was never a track that we followed,” Boras said in an interview after Soto’s appearance in Queens. “Teams suggested but we did a deal that was of current day value.” Soto’s contract, which has a potential total value of $805 million based on an option, has no deferred money and included a $75 million signing bonus. Boras, who has negotiated since he started representing baseball players in 1980, said that he isn’t against contracts that include deferred pay, pointing to the five-year, $182 million deal he negotiated for Ohtani’s new teammate, Blake Snell. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will defer $66 million through 2046 ($13 million per season) as part of his new agreement. “I got a $52 million signing bonus to go with it,” Boras said of Snell’s recent deal. “It’s all about a balancing of value. You try to hear what teams need to do and what the necessity is, and you figure things out from there. ... Some teams do (deferrals) and some teams don’t. They really want to know what your preference is.” Soto told reporters Thursday that he was intrigued by the potential dynasty that the Mets might construct. The 26-year-old standout from the Dominican Republic was personally hosted by Mets owner at his Beverly Hills mansion—an intimate meeting that helped lure Soto from the Yankees. Cohen has made the club one of the league’s top spenders since he bought the team in 2020 as he looks to bring the Mets their first World Series title since 1986. “This was a competitive process,” Cohen said at the news conference. “There were many teams involved. It was hard to know where you stood. It was a moving target and things were changing by the day. There are moments where you start questioning if you’re doing to be successful at this. In the end, I got the call that I wanted.” Soto reportedly turned down a 16-year, $760 million offer from the Yankees, who recently fell to the Dodgers in the World Series. The Mets made their winning contract offer to the star outfielder even sweeter by offering personal security for his family for home and road games as well as a luxury suite at Citi Field, according to the Associated Press. The Yankees did not offer a free suite, which is typical for the club, even for the biggest stars. Soto, who said he hasn’t spoken to his since the World Series run, was attracted to the family friendly atmosphere that the Mets aim to provide. The combination of record setting money and the family care package was enough to seal the deal. “They showed me a lot of love from a standpoint of how they were going to try to make it comfortable for me,” Soto added. “That’s what impressed me is how they’re going to treat everyone around me including my family. That’s one of the things that I was looking for.” Sign up for . For the latest news, follow us on , , and .
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Declan Devine has hailed Glentoran's 'warrior' captain Marcus Kane following another gutsy performance in Tuesday's 'Big Two' derby success over Linfield. The Glens made it three wins in a row over the Blues this season with a late 1-0 victory at Windsor Park in the BetMcLean Cup. James Douglas got the winning goal in the 88th minute, but while the 18-year-old midfielder took the plaudits, it was the defensive work of legendary skipper Kane which earned the praise of Glentoran's manager. READ NEXT: Stephen Kenny highlights 'potential' as he hails arrival of Belfast boy Baggley READ NEXT: James Douglas goal earns Glentoran late win at Windsor Park At at 32 years of age, Devine believes the experienced defender has plenty more gas in the tank. He said: "Marcus was excellent again. He comes off bloodied and busted; his nose and eye are busted and his shirt is covered in blood. "People were telling me before I came here that he was done and finished. Many people had written him off. "But there are many years left in that man. His reading of the game is outstanding. "He is a warrior and he brings people with him. And when you have warriors like Kane, (James) Singleton, (Fuad) Sule, (Jay) Donnelly - they are warriors and put their bodies on the line. "And when you have that then you have half a chance." Glentoran weathered some Linfield pressure in the second half before Douglas struck late to earn them a third successive derby win. Goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai did well to deny Joel Cooper and Stephen Fallon, in what turned into a frustrating night for Blues boss David Healy who picked up a yellow card for his own remonstrations on the sideline. The Linfield boss felt particularly aggrieved when James Singleton wasn't shown a second yellow card for a foul on Cooper. But as the game slipped towards extra-time., Douglas popped up with a deflected winner in the 88th minute. Devine said: "We went for it. We brought Dylan Connolly off and went with three centre forwards. I felt we could get a chance before extra-time. "Listen, we were under serious pressure for the 42-odd minutes before that in the second half. We had to dig in because we knew LInfield are a fantastic side with a brilliant manager, and we knew they would be throwing everything at us tonight. "By no means were we at our most fluid in terms of football. But without the ball we were aggressive and dogged and probably could have been better when we did win the goal back. "But tonight was about a rip roaring Big Two derby and thankfully we came out the right side." Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
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CAPITOL REVIEW: National debt is the silent threat to American securityWILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Donovan Newby had 16 points in UNC Wilmington's 76-61 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday night. Newby also added six assists for the Seahawks (5-2). Nolan Hodge added 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and had six rebounds. Harlan Obioha had 12 points and shot 5 of 5 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line. The Mountaineers (5-3) were led in scoring by CJ Huntley, who finished with 17 points. Jalil Beaubrun added 16 points and 11 rebounds for Appalachian State. Alonzo Dodd had 11 points. UNC Wilmington took the lead with 15:43 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 44-33 at halftime, with Hodge racking up 15 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award after leading MLB with 58 home runs. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!