Shohei Ohtani's free agency takes center stage at MLB's GM meetings  —  PHOENIX − The confetti shot into the air at Chase Field has been swept up.  The hundreds of champagne bottles sprayed throughout the visiting clubhouse has finally dried.  The powerful cigar aroma has cleared the air.

Earl of Sandwich moving again to make room for Porto's Bakery at Downtown Disney  —  Earl of Sandwich will open a temporary pop-up shop this winter in Downtown Disney's west end near the Star Wars Trading Post.  —  Earl of Sandwich will soon be moving again to another new temporary location …

'There's an end to every story': Joey Votto reflects on his Reds career at end of an era  —  In 2012, Joey Votto was sitting in front of Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini, and they were talking about potential opt-outs in the eventual long-term contract extension he signed.

Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto headed to MLB as transfer OK'd  —  TOKYO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be allowed to move to a Major League Baseball team under the player posting system, the Orix Buffaloes said Sunday after the team lost Game 7 of the Japan Series to the Hanshin Tigers.

Another lawsuit against Chicago Blackhawks: Ex-player, ‘Black Aces’ teammate of Kyle Beach alleges 2010 sexual assault by former video coach  —  A former member of the Chicago Blackhawks' “Black Aces” squad and teammate of Kyle Beach has alleged in a lawsuit that former video coach Brad Aldrich …

No. 19 UCLA football falls to Noah Fifita, Arizona  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — No. 19 UCLA left Tucson battered and bruised with a 27-10 loss Saturday night to upstart Arizona.  —  UCLA (6-3 overall, 3-3 Pac-12) lost safety Kamari Ramsey, quarterbacks Ethan Garbers and Dante Moore …

White Abarrio captures $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita  —  ARCADIA — Trainer Rick Dutrow, Jr. is back winning big races again after saddling White Abarrio for a one-length victory in Saturday's $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.

Volpe becomes 1st Yankees rookie to win Gold Glove  —  NEW YORK — As the Yankees crossed their remaining games off the calendar, beginning a lengthy internal evaluation, Aaron Boone pointed to his shortstop as one of the season's bright spots.  On several occasions, the manager voiced …

Guardians name ex-All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt new manager  —  The Cleveland Guardians hired Stephen Vogt as their new manager Monday, tabbing the former All-Star catcher with no managerial experience but who has widespread respect through the game for his knowledge and leadership skills.

Among Registered Voters, Trump Tops Biden in Nevada by 11 Points; Georgia by 7; Arizona by 5; Pennsylvania by 4; Michigan by 3; Biden Up in Wisconsin by 3 Points  — If Democrat Other than Biden Runs Against Trump, the Dem Leads in All 6 States: WI by 12 Points; PA by 10; AZ by 8; GA & MI by 7; NV by 3

Breeders' Cup: Fierceness bounces back to win Juvenile for trainer Todd Pletcher  —  ARCADIA — Conventional wisdom might have told us to steer clear of Fierceness in Friday's $2 million Grade I Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita.  In the race that oftentimes determines the early favorite …

Miami Marlins' Josh Bell makes decision on player option for 2024 season  —  Josh Bell is staying with the Miami Marlins.  —  The veteran first baseman, acquired at the trade deadline from the Cleveland Guardians, has exercised his $16.5 million player option for the 2024 season.