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For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that's the richest in baseball history. It comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. They are believed to be the two richest contracts in pro sports history. The way it's going, a contract approaching $1 billion doesn't seem out of the question. But several factors are working against it — at least in the near future. There's reason to believe the megadeals for Ohtani and Soto are unicorns in the baseball world. Both players are uniquely talented, surely, but both also had unusual circumstances propelling their value into the stratosphere. Ohtani is the greatest two-way player in baseball history, capable of improving any team on both sides of the ball. He's also the rare baseball player who has true international appeal. His every move ( like his unexpected marriage announcement ) is followed closely in his native Japan, adding another 125 million potential fans who buy merchandise, watch him play and help fill the Dodgers' coffers. Then there's Soto — a four-time All-Star and on-base machine who won a World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019. The X-factor for him is he became a free agent at the prime age of 26, which is extremely hard to do under current MLB rules. New York Yankees' Juan Soto, right, with the help of his agent Scott Boras, left, agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal with the New York Mets on Sunday. Players have to be in the big leagues for six years before testing free agency. The precocious Soto debuted at 19 with the Nats, making him part of a rare group of players who reached the highest level of professional baseball as a teenager. That accelerated his free agency timeline. It's rare for players to debut that young, and rarer still for them to develop into stars and test the open market the first chance they get. Two recent examples are Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, who both reached free agency in 2019. Machado signed a free-agent record $300 million contract with San Diego, and Harper overtook him days later with a $330 million contract to join the Phillies. Most players debut in the big leagues from ages 22 to 26, which means free agency comes in their late 20s or early 30s. A typical example is Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who is one of this generation's great players but didn't hit the market until he was 30. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 — already two years older than Soto was when he made his MLB debut. It took a few years for the budding superstar to reach the majors, and he was 25 when he had his breakout season in 2018, smashing 52 homers to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors. By the time he reached free agency after the 2022 season, he had already passed age 30. It's a major factor that led to him signing a $360 million, nine-year deal with the Yankees, which seems downright reasonable these days after the Ohtani and Soto deals. Two major trends are colliding that will make it harder for guys like Soto to hit free agency in their mid 20s. First, MLB teams have been more likely in recent years to take college players early in the draft, betting on more experienced talents. Just 10 high school players were drafted among the top 30 picks in the 2024 draft. Second, teams are more eager to lock up young, premium talent on long-term deals very early in their careers, well before they hit free agency. Sometimes before they even reach the majors. Juan Soto's deal comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. Since Soto, just two players have debuted in MLB before their 20th birthday — Elvis Luciano and Junior Caminero. Luciano hasn't been back to the majors since his 2019 cup of coffee. Caminero is now 21 and has only played in 50 big league games. Among those that debuted at 20: Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a $340 million, 14-year deal with San Diego in 2021, years before reaching the open market. Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio got an $82 million, eight-year deal before even reaching the big leagues. Young stars Corbin Carroll ($111 million, eight years with Arizona), Bobby Witt Jr. ($288 million, 11 years with Kansas City) and Julio Rodriguez ($209.3 million, 12 years with Seattle) also got massive guarantees early in their 20s to forgo an early free agency. The exception and wild card: Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be a 26-year-old free agent next offseason. Guerrero hasn't been as consistent in his young career as Soto, but a standout 2025 season could position him to threaten Soto's deal. More likely is that the player to pass Soto isn't in the majors yet — and might not even be in pro baseball. When 25-year-old Alex Rodriguez signed his record $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas in 2001, it took over a decade for another player to match that total, when Albert Pujols got $240 million over 10 years from the Angels in 2012. For many players, passing up life-changing money in their early or mid 20s is too enticing, even if it means that they might not maximize their value on the free agent market later in their careers. Soto was determined to test the market. He famously turned down a $440 million, 15-year offer to stay with the Washington Nationals in 2022, betting that he could make even more as a free agent. Not many players would turn down that kind of cash. Then again, that's what makes Soto so unique. And it's also why his $765 million deal could be the industry standard for some time. Stiliana Nikolova, of Bulgaria performs in the rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round, at La Chapelle Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India reacts as he collides with San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. India was safe and Campusano was charged with an error. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Kimberley Woods of Britain competes in the women's kayak cross time trial at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. 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(AP Photo/Vincent Thian) Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Spain's Dani Olmo clears the ball from the goal line during the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) A fleet of boats compete in the mixed multihull sailing race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole) A horse watches from its stable ahead of the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race at Saratoga Race Course, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Silver medalist Simone Biles, of the United States, left, and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, of the United States, right, bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, during the medal ceremony for the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Denver celebrates after winning the championship game against Boston College in the Frozen Four NCAA college hockey tournament Saturday, April 13, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. Denver won 2-0 to win the national championship. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Washington safety Kamren Fabiculanan (13) and cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) break up a pass to Eastern Michigan wide receiver Terry Lockett Jr. (3) in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Seattle. Washington won 30-9. 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Two Internet Celebrities Detained for Vulgar Live Streaming, Sordid Performances for AttentionWASHINGTON , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, Future Caucus held its seventh annual awards at the Arlo Washington DC, in recognition of lawmakers and activists who embody the organization's mission to transcend toxic polarization. The award honors Gen Z and millennial leaders actively advancing bipartisan policies that address critical issues facing Americans. "The young leaders we honor tonight are not only persevering through systemic and personal obstacles, but excelling," said Future Caucus president and CEO Layla Zaidane . "They're showing us what's possible when the work of governing is rooted in empathy and collaboration rather than division, and how good, inclusive policy also turns out to be pretty good politics." The 2024 Rising Star Award was presented to two lawmakers: State Asm. Alex Bores (D-NY-73) and State Rep. Tory Blew (R-KS-112) , now Sen.-elect for the state's 33rd Senate District. Both serve as co-chairs of their respective State Future Caucus . "I'm honored to receive this award for work that prioritizes delivering results for New Yorkers," said Bores. "Creating a more effective, responsive state government requires everyone, and I'm proud of what we have achieved together to modernize New York's services and protect our democracy." "It's an honor to receive this recognition for bipartisan work that has been my focus from day one," said Blew. "At its core, this role is about listening and finding common ground that serves Kansans across the board, especially the young people who will define our future. I'm grateful to Future Caucus for championing this collaborative vision." Future Caucus presented the Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award to Pennsylvania Future Caucus co-chairs State Rep. Justin Fleming (D-PA-105) and State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-PA-87) . " Pennsylvania's young people and families are facing challenges that demand bipartisan solutions," said Fleming. "This award is a testament to the work we've done as a caucus and as colleagues, to bring together a diverse set of voices and put real, impactful legislation into action for our communities." "Pennsylvanians are facing challenges that require common sense solutions," said Kutz, who accepted the award in absentia. "Pragmatic legislators must come together to address rising inflation, the cost of housing and child care, and the rising costs of higher education. I'm honored to work alongside colleagues in Harrisburg who are equally committed to addressing these issues. This award is a testament to the bipartisan work we have taken on this session, and I'm eager to continue that work in the upcoming legislative session." The organization also presented its Generational Changemaker Award to activist and actor Sophia Bush , for her efforts to promote voter education and civic engagement, and to businesswoman and socialite Paris Hilton , for her commitment to criminal justice reform and accountability for youth residential facilities. "What makes this gathering so significant—and what makes the work of Future Caucus so vital—is the understanding that democracy is bigger than any one candidate, or the outcome of any single election," said Bush. "It's a commitment that, if honored and fought for, transcends wins and losses, uniting us around the shared responsibility to protect and strengthen our democratic institutions. And that is a commitment I believe in." "I'm accepting this award as a survivor and advocate, and more importantly, as a voice for every child suffering in silence. I've turned my pain into purpose by fighting for policy change, from passing 10 state laws to introducing the federal bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act and testifying on behalf of foster youth in Congress," said Hilton, who accepted the award by video. "I'm so proud to stand with all the amazing lawmakers in this community who are dedicated to changing the world. I'm confident that together, we'll make groundbreaking progress in creating a world where everyone is supported, protected, and empowered." Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE) gave the evening's keynote address . As a Delaware state senator, McBride was founding co-chair of the Delaware Future Caucus. "The promise of our Constitution is only possible when we respect our differences and solve our disagreements through conversation and collaboration," said McBride. "We know that the divisions and nastiness that we too often see nationally must not—and does not have to—be our new normal. A different kind of politics is possible: a politics of hope, not of hate; of grace, not of grievance; and of progress, not of pettiness. That is our charge as the next generation of Future Caucus leaders." Future Caucus is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers young elected officials in Congress and state legislatures to bridge the partisan divide. By supporting innovative policymaking and fostering collaboration, we help Gen Z and millennial leaders drive positive change and promote a political culture rooted in empathy and solutions. To learn more, visit www.futurecaucus.org . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/young-republican-and-democratic-lawmakers-and-activists-receive-political-bridge-building-award-302313634.html SOURCE Future Caucus

As the UEFA Champions League Round 6 draws to a close, the excitement and drama of the group stage will reach its peak. With top teams battling it out for a place in the knockout stage, fans can expect nothing less than thrilling football action. Real Madrid, Atalanta, Inter Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen will all be giving their all to secure victory and advance in the competition. Tomorrow's matches are set to be a spectacle not to be missed.No. 25 Illinois' TD with four seconds left upends Rutgers

In September 2019, Donald Trump hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ‘Howdy, Modi!’ event in Texas, which drew an estimated 50,000 attendees and was regarded as one of the largest receptions ever held for a foreign leader in the United States. The following year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned the gesture by hosting Donald Trump in his home state of Gujarat, where an audience of more than 120,000 people attended the event. India-US relations saw substantial growth during Donald Trump’s first term as president from 2017 to 2021, marked by a strong focus on strategic alliances and common geopolitical objectives amid China’s expanding influence in South Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States in 2019, followed by Donald Trump’s state visit to India in 2020, underscored the strengthening ties between the two nations. The partnership in defence advanced through agreements such as the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) in 2018, reflecting a shared commitment to counter-terrorism efforts. The reactivation of the Quad alliance—comprising the US, India, Japan, and Australia—emerged as a key regional security measure aimed at counterbalancing China’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region. India and the United States experienced a strained relationship for much of India’s post-independence history. An essential early principle of India’s foreign policy was nonalignment, a stance developed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Through the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), India chose not to align with either the United States or the Soviet Union during the Cold War, aiming to preserve its sovereignty and pursue an independent course in international politics. However, following its defeat in the 1962 war with China, India turned to the United States for military assistance, marking a shift from its strictly nonaligned stance. This period of warming relations was brief, as the geopolitical landscape shifted in the 1970s. The United States moved closer to China in a diplomatic rapprochement, while India, in the context of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, signed a treaty of friendship and cooperation with the Soviet Union, further complicating US-India relations. This alignment of India with the Soviet Union solidified a period of estrangement between the United States and India. The end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s forced India to reevaluate its foreign policy, particularly its nonalignment principle and its relationship with the United States. Facing a crisis in its economic model that was primarily state-oriented, India began to reconsider its international posture and adopt a more pragmatic approach to foreign relations. This period marked a transformative shift, leading India to open up its economy and seek a broader range of global partnerships, including with the United States. This shift also set the stage for new dialogue and cooperation. Following India’s nuclear tests in 1998, the United States engaged with India to address concerns about nuclear non-proliferation, which ultimately opened up opportunities for closer bilateral relations and a new beginning in US-India ties. Today, India and the United States have developed converging strategic interests across various domains. Shared priorities include counter-terrorism efforts, managing China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region, maintaining a rules-based international order, and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, including navigational freedom in the South China Sea. During the Trump administration, US-India relations intensified, continuing a bipartisan trend in Washington that had gained momentum during the later years of the Clinton administration. Successive Indian governments, led by Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BJP), Manmohan Singh (Congress), and Narendra Modi (BJP), consistently pursued closer ties with the United States, irrespective of party affiliation. This consistency highlights a broad consensus within both countries about the need for stronger strategic relations, as both sides recognized the mutual benefits of closer cooperation. Washington’s vision for the US-India relationship has leaned toward a more formalised alliance, particularly as a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. The US approach seeks to institutionalise defence cooperation with India and foster a close military partnership. During the Trump administration, these goals were emphasised, with increased focus on India’s strategic role in the region. In 2017, the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy (NSS) underscored India’s significance in the Indo-Pacific for the first time, identifying China and Russia as nations that challenge US influence and security. The NSS emphasised a commitment to strengthen alliances and expand partnerships with countries like India, which share values such as respect for sovereignty, fair trade, and the rule of law. Under the Obama administration, the United States had already started to shift its focus toward Asia in what was termed a “pivot” to the Asia-Pacific, part of a broader strategy to rebalance in response to China’s rise. This strategy continued under Trump, with the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy in 2017 placing significant importance on India’s role in ensuring regional peace and prosperity. The strategy was declassified in January 2021, revealing the United States’ intent to support India’s rise as a regional security provider. The plan aimed to build a foundation for enhanced defence cooperation, including increased interoperability, defence trade, and technology transfers. The strategy also promised US diplomatic, military, and intelligence support to India for addressing continental security issues like the border tensions with China. A primary goal of this Indo-Pacific strategy was to prevent China from creating spheres of influence in the region and to ensure the United States retained strategic dominance. The 2017 US strategy document explicitly framed India as a counterbalance to China, reflecting a realist approach that aimed to balance power in the Indo-Pacific. However, India was cautious about fully aligning with the United States in a direct stance against China, as it could compromise India’s goal of maintaining strategic autonomy. India seeks to preserve flexibility in its foreign policy, preferring a hedging strategy that allows it to engage with China while protecting its own interests. In this context, joint military exercises and arms purchases can align with either a balancing or hedging approach, as their intent may vary based on how adversaries, such as China, perceive India’s resolve and alliances. India’s aspirations extend to a higher status on the world stage, which includes securing a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and gaining entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). During the Trump administration, the United States formally supported these goals, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing India’s global standing. However, China’s resistance to India’s UNSC and NSG membership complicates these ambitions, making it unlikely that India will secure these positions in the near future despite American backing. US-India relations during the Trump era were also marked by a close personal relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The influence of the Indian American community, which has become increasingly politically active and economically successful in the US, played a role in strengthening ties between the two nations. Both Trump and Modi engaged with the Indian American community through events like the “Howdy Modi” rally in Houston, which emphasised the leaders’ bond and also served to bolster their domestic political standing. Now, with the victory in the 2024 presidential elections, Donald Trump is expected to strengthen US-India ties during his regime. The Indo-US relationship has a chance to grow stronger. With the pragmatic leaders in his team, the focus can shift toward cooperation on key issues like countering terrorism, respecting India’s sovereignty, and building a balanced approach in the region. If the influence of liberal-globalist groups within the US government is limited, leaders like Kashyap Patel could help bring in a new era of partnership and mutual respect between the two countries.

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