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Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees rather than become a free agent. The Yankees and the pitching star have agreed to stay together.

Cole had opted out of his original nine-year, $324 million contract signed before the 2020 season, but the Yankees could have voided that opt-out by adding an additional year at $36 million.

Instead of that happening, though, Cole is returning to the Yankees on the four years and $144 million that was left on his original deal, per multiple reports.

The GM indicated they were glad to have the ace back, and there were no active extension discussions as of right now. It is expected that there could be extension talks as the offseason moves forward. In essence, this move erases the fact that Cole ever opted out in the first place.

Had the Yankees added the extra year, Cole’s new deal would have been for five years and $180 million, taking him through the 2029 season.

Keeping Cole gives the Yankees certainty atop their rotation, with Cole, Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt, and Luis Gil expected to headline it in 2025.

The Carolina Panthers recovered a fumble on the first play of overtime, then kicked a field to beat the New York Giants 20-17 Sunday in Munich, Germany.

The game was a sluggish matchup between two 2-7 teams who struggled to move the ball downfield.

The Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw to tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders for a touchdown. Carolina added a field goal. The Giants got into the red zone late in the second half, but Daniel Jones threw a costly pick.

The Giants opened the final frame with Jones running 2 yards into the end zone. New York recovered a Carolina fumble to get the ball back with eight minutes remaining in the game, however, Jones threw another interception.

With 10 seconds left, Gano made a field goal to tie things up at 17 and send the game to overtime.

Carolina forced a fumble and recovered the ball on the Giants’ first play of the extra session. All Carolina needed was a field goal, and the Panthers got it, with Eddy Pineiro nailing a 36-yard kick and ending the game. The Panthers won, 20-17 and move to 3-7 on the season.

IHOP’s Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola is available exclusively at participating IHOP restaurants across the country. 

Alongside this iconic beverage, IHOP is expanding its menu with an array of flavors designed to tantalize taste buds throughout the day, including the debut of first-ever pancake-inspired milkshakes.

Originally launched in March 2022 in partnership with Pepsi, the limited-edition Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola quickly became a sensation among pancake aficionados. 

Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola and Float offer a fusion of maple syrup-infused delight with the crisp, refreshing caramel notes of Pepsi, available both as a beverage and as a float with creamy vanilla ice cream.

IHOP is also enhancing its menu with a Pancake of the Month featuring innovative flavors like Cinnamon Apple Pecan.

The New York Giants entered their Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commanders in hopes of snapping their three-game losing streak. Instead, they fell behind by 14 by the half and although the Giants fought back a few times to make it a one-possession game, the Commanders had control of the game throughout.

The defense struggled to slow down the Washington offense, forcing just two punts on the day, and continued to have trouble stopping the run.

Daniel Jones had a good day passing for two touchdowns and adding an impressive rushing touchdown as well. However, he did have a turnover that led to a Washington touchdown in the first half.

The loss drops the Giants to 2-7 on the season with eight games remaining.

Jayden Daniels didn’t need to throw a Hail Mary on the final play — or do anything spectacular, really, to lead his Washington Commanders past the bumbling New York Giants.

The sensational rookie made plays with his arm and legs and got a solid supporting effort from his defense as the Commanders again showed the rest of the NFL they’re for real. Washington moved to 7-2 for the first time since 1996.

Krispy Kreme is introducing a full line of more than two dozen hot, frozen and iced coffees that are all-new, made with richer roasts and better beans.

Krispy Kreme is expanding its permanent beverage menu, serving updated iced, frozen and hot coffees, all of which feature new, smoother blends and richer roasts for fresh, delicious flavor. Krispy Kreme also is adding oat milk to its menu, giving fans more options to customize their coffee.

The more than two dozen updated coffee beverages include:

• Original Glazed Iced Coffee: A taste of the iconic Original Glazed Doughnut in a cup.
• Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte: Creamy caramel mocha and espresso blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and a caramel and chocolate drizzle.
• Caramel Latte: A specialty latte blended with Ghirardelli caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
• Classic Brewed Coffee: A bright and smooth balanced blend.

Sonic has launched its new Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger.

The Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger is two pure beef patties layered with creamy peanut butter, crispy bacon, grilled onions and melty cheese on a toasted bakery bun.

While prices may vary, the Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger carries a suggested starting price of $6.39.

You can find the new Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger at participating Sonic locations nationwide.

NEW YORK — The beautiful Rick’s Cabaret Girls who perform at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the famous adult club known for its abundance of sexy dancers, warm hospitality, and celebrity clientele, congratulate the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the World Series.

Rick’s girl Naomi says, “I admit most of the girls here were rooting for the Yankees,  but we’ve got to hand it to the Dodgers. They played awesome and are now the champs.”  

Rick’s girl Tracy said, “We know a lot about baseball because sports guys are always here—but we never reveal any names because we respect everyone’s privacy.” 

“Congratulations to the Dodgers,” said Rick’s girl Katina. “We invite the team and all of their fans to celebrate with us, because you are always a winner at Rick’s. It’s always party time and so exciting at Rick’s Cabaret! Flexing, popping bottles, making it rain, and so many gorgeous girls!” 

Providing the ultimate in VIP treatment, Rick’s Cabaret New York (50 West 33 Street) is proud to have earned a number of awards reflecting the finest in world class entertainment and service. The three floor club features private suites, luxury skyboxes, a Roof Top Cigar Lounge, and its own Rick’s Steakhouse for daily lunch specials, dinner, and a special late-night menu.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 on Wednesday, winning the eighth World Series in franchise history.

Down five runs through four innings, the Dodgers comeback victory is the largest in a clinching game in World Series history.

It is the Dodgers’ first World Series title since 2020.

It is a win few observers saw coming when the postseason began, even for one of the most talented lineups in baseball. With a rotation ravaged by injuries, the Dodgers overwhelmed opponents on offense and got just enough quality pitching to make it work.

Freddie Freeman, who homered in a record four straight games to open the Fall Classic, was named a deserving World Series MVP after the game.

The New York Giants and primetime football simply don’t mix and that trend stayed true on Monday night as Big Blue fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 26-18, in a game they arguably could have won.

Penalties and poor officiating will be a topic of conversation throughout the week but may be overshadowed by what appears to be growing frustration between head coach Brian Daboll and quarterback Daniel Jones. 

With the loss, the Giants fall to 2-6 and their season is all but over. Again.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made it three wins in a row with Calvin Austin scoring two touchdowns. The 25-year-old wide receiver scored the Steelers’ first punt return touchdown in nearly five years during the third quarter.

The victory was tied up in the fourth quarter when quarterback Russell Wilson found Austin with his signature ‘moon ball’ throw.

Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr got the Giants back in it with a 45-yard touchdown, but Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr sealed the win by intercepting on the Giants’ final drive.

One week after being called “soft” by their head coach, the New England Patriots let their play do the talking.

The Patriots earned a hard-fought 25-22 victory over the New York Jets in Sunday’s Week 8 matchup. 

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson scored the game-winning touchdown with 22 seconds left to cap off an impressive Jacoby Brissett-led drive. Brissett replaced starting quarterback Drake Maye after the rookie exited in the second quarter with a concussion.

It was far from a perfect day for Jerod Mayo’s group. New England’s wide receivers tallied seven drops, but second-year wideout Kayshon Boutte stepped up when it mattered most with two huge plays to set up Stevenson’s game-winner.

Jets QB Rodgers completed 17 of 28 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns, hitting Garrett Wilson five times for 113 yards. Breece Hall ran for 80 yards on 16 carries, and Braelon Allen scored on a 2-yard run.