Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed

Soto’s contract marks the 12th worth at least $325 million in Major League Baseball. Here are the rest. NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity … Read more

‘A deplorable human’ | Jay-Z says Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee tried to ‘blackmail’ him to settle civil lawsuit alleging rape, Buzbee responds

The refiled civil lawsuit alleges both Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000. HOUSTON — Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, said Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee attempted to “blackmail” him to settle a civil lawsuit in which Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs were accused … Read more

Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists

Paul moved into second place when Wembanyama made a 25-foot 3-pointer with 7:06 remaining in the first half. SAN ANTONIO — Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the … Read more

‘It’s my only transportation’ | $2,000 scooter stolen from 61-year-old SA man battling cancer

Michael Shepherd lives with lymphoma that has spread to his lungs. He says walking a short distance is hard enough. Without his scooter, travelling is exhausting. SAN ANTONIO — Between 4:30 and 9:30 the morning of December 1, Michael Shepherd says he left his scooter in his driveway on the 100 block of Shadywood Lane … Read more