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Financial terms were not disclosed. Published reports have put the purchase price at about $2.3 billion. The sale is subject to approval by the other 29 MLB team owners; 23 votes in favor are needed. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday night that the approval process will begin “shortly,” while MLB.com reported the vote would take place no later than November at the league’s owners meetings. MORE: Wilpons side with Manfred after Mets GM rips commissioner...

The Mets have announced that they will no longer show players from opposing teams on the Kiss Cam together after some fans claimed it was homophobic. MORE: Baseball’s best TV show moments | The radical plan to realign MLB’s divisions “We have, on occasion, included players from opposing teams in our popular in-game Kiss Cam feature. While intended to be lighthearted, we unintentionally offended some,” the Mets said in a release, via New York magazine....

Bradley and Klinsmann at odds over best position The two managers matched wits 10 times in Colombian soccer with Osorio in charge of Atletico Nacional and Gomez managing Independiente Medellin. The “Clasico Paisa” as the rivalry between the teams is called saw both men get a few over on the other. Nacional lost the first two matches under Osorio’s watch, but went undefeated in the next four before Gomez’s Medellin broke that streak in the first meeting of the 2012 Torneo Finalizacion....

Between legal troubles, injuries and a general drop in level, Marquez hasn’t represented Mexico since the 2017 Confederations Cup. Despite that, he’s still dreaming of making Juan Carlos Osorio’s squad and becoming just the second position player to play in five different World Cups. “I still have the same dream as always, hope dies at the end, so I’m still hoping, continuing to work with the same desire I’ve had to be there,” Marquez said at a news conference Sunday....

Mexico’s game next month against Nigeria is going to provide some insight about those kinds of questions. The match is coach Miguel Herrera’s only chance to see El Tri in action with a full complement of both Liga MX and foreign-based players ahead of the World Cup squad announcement. Here’s a rundown of what the 24-player squad indicates in each of the positions in Herrera’s 5-3-2 formation. Goalkeeper There has been a lingering feeling that Ochoa isn’t to Herrera’s liking in his style of goalkeeping, but the France-based player will get his chance to shine, with minutes a guarantee against Nigeria....

The Serb was seeded ninth this time as he struggles to find his way back to the top echelons of the sport after an elbow surgery. With this loss, his staggering 16-match winning streak ends in Miami. Djokovic dropped his serve four times and managed to earn just one service break. This was the third consecutive defeat for the 12-time Grand Slam champion after setbacks at the Australian Open and at Indian Wells....

“The Miami Fraternal Order of Police has voted to have all law enforcement officers boycott Beyonce’s concert which is being held at the Miami Marlins Stadium on Wednesday, April 26, 2016,” a statement released Wednesday reads. “The fact that Beyonce used this year’s Super Bowl to divide Americans by promoting the Black Panthers and her antipolice message shows how she does not support law enforcement.” PHOTOS: Beyonce’s hits halftime stage in style | A halftime show history...

Prior to the fight taking place, Michael Bisping had stated that he was concerned Tyron Woodley would continue the habit he adopted in his MMA career of looking for one big punch, with very little output in between. Bisping believes it was exactly this that saw Woodley come out on the losing side of the judges’ scorecards this past weekend. Speaking in a post-fight interview with BT Sport Boxing, Michael Bisping had the following to say:...

That said, he is no challenge to Michael Jordan, not even at 50 years old. Still, Pera challenged Jordan to a 1-on-1 via his personal Twitter account. Predictably, Jordan found Pera's proposal "comical". “I think that’s comical,’’ Jordan said to the Charlotte Observer (via ProBasketballTalk). “It didn’t make any sense. Why would I play one one-on-one? It’s a no-win situation for me no matter what.” As pointed out at ProBasketballTalk, Jordan doesn't benefit from this either way....

The NBA legend has already made $7 million off Messi’s transfer, according to Argentinian outlet TyC Sports , which reports that PSG has totaled $140 million in sales of Messi’s No. 30 jersey. Jordan receives a 5 percent cut of those sales, per TyC Sports, because PSG partnered with the Air Jordan brand in 2018. If you go shopping around for a PSG shirt , you’ll see it emblazoned with the famous Jumpman logo....

Both teams have finalized their places in the group. Chelsea beat Sevilla 4-0 to clinch the top spot while Krasnodar beat Rennes on Matchday 5 to guarantee them 3rd place in the group and a spot in the knockout round of the Europa League. Michael Owen expects Chelsea to walk away from the game with all three points. The former Liverpool striker predicts that Frank Lampard’s side has too much strength in depth for the Russians and will win the clash 2-0....

He insists that one thing hasn't changed at all. His desire to win. Phelps is preparing for the second meet in his swimming comeback, entering two events at the Charlotte Grand Prix. He will compete Friday in the 100-meter butterfly and 200 freestyle. For now, results aren't that important. Phelps is mainly concerned with getting back into the peak physical condition that helped him become the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, most certainly with an eye toward adding to his legacy at the 2016 Rio Games....

Michael Pineda has the inside track to join Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, CC Sabathia and Masahiro Tanaka in the New York rotation, with Vidal Nuno, David Phelps and Adam Warren also competing for the job. MORE BATTLES: Red Sox | Rays | Orioles | Blue Jays “It would be a boost for us,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said of Pineda winning the job, as quoted by John Harper of the New York Daily News ....

Thompson’s win at TPC Twin Cities ended a barren run that followed his breakthrough triumph in the 2013 Honda Classic. Birdies at the 16th and 18th holes took Thompson to 19 under for a two-shot victory over Adam Long, whose weekend charge was almost rewarded with trophy success. Long made birdie at the last as he followed his 63 from Saturday with a 64 to reach 17 under, which at the time gave him a share of the lead as Thompson navigated his way through the back nine....

The plane attempted to take off in high winds, but slid off the runway. The plane sustained some damage, and the team is making alternative plans to get to the nation’s capital. MORE: 16 most hated college basketball players of all time Hundreds of thousands in Michigan are without power due to winds, which neared 60 mph. Michigan is slated to play Illinois at 12 p.m. ET Thursday as the No....

According to the declaration, a state of emergency was introduced for the city of Flat Rock, as well as nearby Wayne and Monroe counties. The mystery gas, which was first discovered on Monday, appears to be coming from the sewer system in Flat Rock. The leak has prompted the evacuation of some local residents. “On August 30, 2021, the city of Flat Rock, located primarily in Wayne County, experienced a hazardous materials emergency in the form of an unknown odor, posing a serious health and safety threat to residents,” the declaration said....

In the developers own words “Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.” Here’s everything you need to know about Metro: Exodus, including release date and gameplay news, and the latest trailers. For more about gameplay, take a look at our five-star Metro Exodus review and the top Metro Exodus tips for new players....

The title served as a return to form for the Metroid series, boasting everything from incredible level design to heart-pounding combat encounters. The release of this game has reinvoked interest in the Metroid series, with players being more and more interested in the histories of these characters… including Samus herself. There was a time when Samus was hounded by a dark version of herself in the Metroid Prime series. Keeping this in mind, here are some facts about Dark Samus that most people had no idea about....

Looking at how long it has been since Metroid Prime 4 was announced, any news is good news for fans looking to see any kind of realistic update from Retro Studios. However, while growing the developer through these job postings is a positive step forward, it still doesn’t confirm that a release date will be announced as soon as fans might hope. RELATED: Metroid Prime 4’s Placement on the Metroid Timeline Seems Obvious Now...

After the game, Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt had harsh words for MLB leadership, blaming the balls themselves for pitchers’ erraticness. “[The baseballs are] all different,” Bassitt, who went six scoreless innings and gave up two hits in his Tuesday outing against St. Louis, said after the game. “The first inning, they’re decent. The third inning, they’re bad. The fourth inning, they’re OK. The fifth inning, they’re bad. Then we have different climates....