27+ min ago (612+ words) Say what you will about the Red Sox over the past 25 years. For better or worse, they've always been memorable. The 21st century has been a roller coaster for the Red Sox, whose four World Series championships are more than anyone else over that stretch. But those soaring peaks have come with deep valleys, including 14 seasons without a playoff appearance and six last-place finishes. Whether times were good or bad, the Red Sox have always featured some incredible talent. Now that we're a quarter of the way through the 21st century, it's time to look back at the club's greatest players since the turn of the millennium. For our purposes, we'll be assembling a 26-man roster including a traditional starting lineup, a bench featuring a backup infielder, outfielder, catcher and utility man, and a functional pitching staff including six starters and seven…...

56+ min ago (417+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 30, according to the Tribune's archives. 1905: Fielding H. "Hurry Up" Yost's point-a-minute University of Michigan machine, unbeaten in 55 straight games and featuring halfback Willie Heston, was upset by Amos Alonzo Stagg's University of Chicago Maroons and their resourceful 140-pound quarterback and future Tribune reporter Walter Eckersall. 1949: George Halas and the Chicago Bears retired three numbers: Red Grange's 77, Bronko Nagurski's 3 and Bill Hewitt's 56. At 14, the Bears and New York Giants have the most retired numbers among NFL franchises. 1956: "They sent a boy to do a man's job last night in Chicago Stadium " and he did it!" Tribune reporter Maurice Shevlin wrote. Floyd Patterson " at 21 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, and 5 days " became the world's youngest heavyweight boxing champion by knocking out Archie Moore in the fifth round of a match. Patterson, who…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (388+ words) Unfortunately for him, Alonso was also on hand for a historic collapse that saw the Mets fall out of the playoff picture completely amid a swirl of reported clubhouse conflicts and tensions. Alonso opted out of his contract after a single season and hit the free agent market once again, and if an unconfirmed rumor that swept social media on Sunday turns out to be accurate, the 30-year-old right-handed slugger will soon agree to target his home run swing next season at the famed Green Monster in Boston's Fenway Park. Mets Home Run King Predicted to Betray New York For $210 Million Payday The rumor originated with an account on X (formerly Twitter) known for delivering gambling tips. The account, using the name "IB the Gambler," claimed to have knowledge of the Red Sox's stance toward Alonso " which according to the…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (44+ words) Martin Ne'as is a tremendous talent, but Jared Bednar wants him to dial back the nice-guy instincts just a bit. Martin Ne'as is a tremendous talent, but Jared Bednar wants him to dial back the nice-guy instincts just a bit....

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (17+ words) Spain's David Puig speaks immediately after the biggest win of his career at the Australian PGA Championship....

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (21+ words) Spain's David Puig speaks immediately after the biggest win of his career at the Australian PGA Championship. The Sydney Morning Herald...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago (744+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 12:41 AM EST Ryan Helsley has suddenly become the hottest name in Baltimore, grabbing everyone's attention. If you remember, rumors suggested the Tigers were the frontrunners for the former Mets closer, even considering converting him into a starting pitcher. But the Orioles swooped in first and moved quickly, reportedly planning to use Helsley strictly in the closer role. So now, with multiple teams circling him, let's shift the focus and break down Helsley's personal and professional journey in detail. Ryan Dalton Helsley hails from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and was born on July 18, 1994. While he is known as a closer now, in college, he pitched as a starter. Notably, in 2017, he was with the Palm Beach Cardinals and posted a strong showing across 17 games (16 starts). That year, he even made a single appearance as a starter for the Memphis Redbirds to close…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago (184+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 12:33 AM EST David Puig reacts to his drive on the third hole during the round of 64 at the 2022 U.S. Amateur at The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (Grant Halverson/USGA) David Puig's 2025 season has attracted plenty of attention, and the first thing fans want to know is how much the Spanish golfer has earned so far. He moved to LIV in 2022 and has been consistently doing well for himself over the years. According to Surprise Sports, David Puig has a net'worth of $1.5 million, and his career earnings are $267,000. Those figures tell the story of where he started, not where he stands now. His jump in earnings has been significant. As confirmed, in 2022, his earnings on LIV were $277,000, but this season he's made around $8,552,892, including individual and team earnings. It's a sharp rise that reflects Puig's progression'from struggling…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago (537+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 12:31 AM EST The Pittsburgh Pirates are actively searching the free-agent market for more offense. One infielder in particular has caught their attention. Apparently, the Pirates are willing to spend this off-season, per Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic. And as they step outside their usual comfort zone, Seattle Mariners" Jorge Polanco is among the key players they"re expected to target. The 12-year MLB veteran is entering his age-33 season next campaign. Polanco is someone who"d bring strong veteran experience to Bob Nutting"s core. In the past few years, he has mainly remained at second base. However, back in the 2010s, he spent enough time at shortstop and even logged in at third a couple of times. That versatility is what drew interest from both the clubs and other contenders. As for the Red Sox, they…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago (545+ words) Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge " both past and present " Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown. Get Club Access Quick Welcome back to FourFourTwo's Dating Game. Today's question" in what year was Luis Suarez born? How to play FourFourTwo's Dating Game FourFourTwo's Dating Game takes a page out of the Wordle playbook: all…...