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What Blue Jays’ George Springer said about Yoshinobu Yamamoto making fearsome lineup look clueless
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What Blue Jays’ George Springer said about Yoshinobu Yamamoto making fearsome lineup look clueless

The Toronto Blue Jays seemed overmatched in their 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in a complete game masterpiece that tied the series up at a game apiece, and Toronto All-Star George Springer gave a blunt take on the team’s failure to do much damage against the Los Angeles ace. “(Yamamoto) mixed six or seven pitches, or five or six, whatever it is. He showed why he is who he is,” Springer told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “You can’t try to nitpick it or do whatever. It’s one of those situations where a very, very elite guy had a great game.” Yamamoto only surrendered four hits and struck out eight batters across his nine innings of work. Spring represented the lone Toronto run when Alejandro Kirk drove him in with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first inning. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman was effective for most of the night. He surrendered only one run over his first six innings of work, but gave up solo home runs to Will Smith and Max Muncy in the top of the seventh. “Oh, man, Kev was really good,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “I thought Kev matched him pitch for pitch, really,” Schneider continued. “They both had low pitch counts. It was kind of a classic pitchers’ duel and they made a couple more swings.” The Dodgers added two more runs in the eighth, while the Blue Jays struggled to generate any momentum against Yamamoto. The 2025 World Series is tied at a game apiece, and Toronto will attempt to turn the page ahead of Monday night’s Game 3 in Los Angeles.

Colin Loughran
Packers’ Matthew Golden, Christian Watson good to go vs. Steelers
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Packers’ Matthew Golden, Christian Watson good to go vs. Steelers

The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room will be at close to full strength in their Week 8 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Facing off against Aaron Rodgers this week, Jordan Love will have almost all of his pass catchers available. Matthew Golden will be available to play after suffering a hip injury. Meanwhile, Christian Watson is set to make his season debut this week, per Ian Rapoport. “#Packers WR Matthew Golden, listed as questionable with a hip injury, is expected to play today,” Rapoport posted. “He’ll join Christian Watson, who was activated Saturday from PUP and will play.” Golden, the Packers’ first-round pick this season, popped up on the injury report with a hip injury. He played in their last game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, catching all four of his targets for 37 yards. While he’s yet to find the end zone this seaosn, Golden has been a pretty solid addition to the Packers’ offensive attack this season. Watson, meanwhile, will be making his season debut this season. He suffered a torn ACL in the final game of the 2024 season, but has made a shockingly fast return to the field. He had 620 receiving yards last season, and he figures to be another prominent name in the Packers’ passing game this season. Watson and Golden will join Romeo Doubs, Dontavion Wicks, and Tucker Kraft as the Packers’ primary pass-catchers this season. Green Bay is also not operating at full strength, as their WR1 Jayden Reed is still on the injured reserve list. Regardless, with head coach Matt LaFleur’s schemes, every wide receiver should be able to eat. The Packers will be facing off against an awfully familiar foe. Rodgers was the face of Green Bay for most of the 2010s and the early 2020s. Now, he’s leading the Steelers to an early divison lead. It’s a faceoff between student and master as Jordan Love takes on his former mentor.

Gerard Angelo Samillano
US and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting
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US and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world's two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting. Any agreement would be a relief to international markets even it does not address underlying issues involving manufacturing imbalances and access to state-of-the-art computer chips. Beijing recently limited exports of rare earth elements that are needed for advanced technologies, and Trump responded by threatening additional tariffs on Chinese products. The prospect of a widening conflict risked weakening economic growth worldwide. China's top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters that the two sides had reached a "preliminary consensus," while Trump's treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was "a very successful framework." Trump also expressed confidence that an agreement was at hand, saying the Chinese "want to make a deal and we want to make a deal." The Republican president is set to meet with Xi on Thursday in South Korea, the final stop of his trip through Asia. Trump reiterated that he plans to visit China in the future and suggested that Xi could come to Washington or Mar-a-Lago, Trump's private club in Florida. Bessent told CBS' "Face the Nation" that the threat of additional higher tariffs on China was "effectively off the table." In interviews on several American news shows, he said discussions with China yielded initial agreements to stop the precursor chemicals for fentanyl from coming into the U.S., and that Beijing would make "substantial" purchases of soybean and other agricultural products while putting off export controls on rare earths. The progress toward a potential agreement came during the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in Kuala Lumpur, with Trump seeking to burnish his reputation as an international dealmaker. Yet his way of pursuing deals has meant serious disruptions at home and abroad. His import taxes have scrambled relationships with trading partners while a U.S. government shutdown has him feuding with Democrats. Trump attends ceasefire ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia At the summit, Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire agreement during a ceremony attended by Trump. His threats of economic pressure prodded the two nations to halt skirmishes along their disputed border earlier this year. Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners and Cambodia will begin withdrawing heavy artillery as part of the first phase of the deal. Regional observers will monitor the situation to ensure fighting doesn't restart. "We did something that a lot of people said couldn't be done," Trump said. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called it a "historic day," and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the agreement creates "the building blocks for a lasting peace." The president signed economic frameworks with Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia, some of them aimed at increasing trade involving critical minerals. The United States wants to rely less on China, which has used limited on exports of key components in technology manufacturing as a bargaining chip in trade talks. "It's very important that we cooperate as willing partners with each other to ensure that we can have smooth supply chains, secure supply chains, for the quality of life, for our people and security," U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said. Trump reengages with a key region of the world Trump attended this summit only once during his first term, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed unfamiliar with ASEAN during his confirmation hearing in January. This year's event was a chance for Trump to reengage with nations that have a combined $3.8 trillion economy and 680 million people. "The United States is with you 100%, and we intend to be a strong partner and friend for many generations to come," Trump said. He described his counterparts as "spectacular leaders" and said that "everything you touch turns to gold." Trump's tariff threats were credited with helping spur negotiations Thailand and Cambodia. Some of the worst modern fighting between the two countries took place over five days in July, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The president threatened, at the time, to withhold trade agreements unless the fighting stopped. A shaky truce has persisted since then. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, saying at the summit that "it reminds us that reconciliation is not concession, but an act of courage." Tariffs are in focus on Trump's trip Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Kuala Lumpur, who was also attending the summit. There has been friction between them over Brazil's prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, the country's former president and a close Trump ally. Bolsonaro was convicted last month of attempting to overturn election results in his country. During their meeting, Trump said he could reduce tariffs on Brazil that he enacted in a push for leniency for Bolsonaro. "I think we should be able to make some good deals for both countries," he said. While Trump was warming to Lula, he avoided Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The president is angry with Canada because of a television advertisement protesting his trade policies, and on his way to the summit, announced on social media he would raise tariffs on Canada because of it. One leader absent from the summit was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although he was close with Trump during Trump's first term, the relationship has been more tense lately. Trump caused irritation by boasting that he settled a recent conflict between India and Pakistan, and he has increased tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil.

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Malaika Arora Shares Stunning Pics, Videos From 'Special' 50th Birthday Party; Poses Adorably With Son Arhaan Khan
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Malaika Arora Shares Stunning Pics, Videos From 'Special' 50th Birthday Party; Poses Adorably With Son Arhaan Khan

Malaika Arora turned 50 in absolute style, celebrating the milestone birthday with a glamorous, joy-filled bash in Goa surrounded by her closest friends and family. The Chaiyya Chaiyya icon shared glimpses from the grand celebration, thanking everyone who made her 'heart full' and her birthday 'truly special.' Malaika Arora's rocking 50th birthday Actor, model, and eternal diva Malaika Arora marked her 50th birthday with a glittering party that perfectly matched her larger-than-life personality. Hosted in Goa, the intimate-yet-luxurious affair brought together family and friends for a weekend filled with laughter, music, and high fashion. Malaika looked every bit the star of the evening in a stunning polka dot dress, later changing into a dazzling gown as she cut a custom cake shaped like the number 50. The birthday girl didn’t stop there—through the night, she wowed everyone with multiple outfit changes, from a silver feathered look to a pearl-studded mini dress and a shimmering gold finale. Each ensemble showcased her effortless glamour and unmatched style. Adding a warm, personal touch to the celebrations, Malaika also shared several adorable photos with her son Arhaan Khan, who looked dapper in a white suit. The mother-son duo’s sweet moments were among the highlights of the night, earning immense love from fans online. Malaika's stunning birthday pics The evening also featured a nostalgic moment when Malaika performed to her evergreen chartbuster Chaiyya Chaiyya, proving that her charm and energy remain as magnetic as ever. In her heartfelt Instagram caption, Malaika expressed gratitude, writing, “My heart is full 💖 Thank you all for the love, the wishes, and for making my 50th truly special.” She also gave special mentions to her friends and planners who curated the magical celebration, closing with: “I couldn’t have asked for more!” See pics and video: Malaika’s 50th was truly a celebration of beauty, confidence, and timeless grace, reminding everyone why she continues to reign as one of Bollywood’s most glamorous style icons.

Risha Ganguly
Jets rumors: Quinnen Williams trade interest comes up ‘massive’ demands
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Jets rumors: Quinnen Williams trade interest comes up ‘massive’ demands

The Jets kept shuffling the roster during a bruising start, claiming rookie linebacker Kobe King off waivers from the Vikings after his five-game special-teams stint. The former Penn State standout arrives as New York sits 0-7 under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, with injuries piling up on offense and uneven play on defense. Sauce Gardner has underwhelmed and is out for Week 8, the unit is allowing 26.1 points per game, and the offense has sputtered amid uncertainty at quarterback after Justin Fields was benched and Tyrod Taylor battled an injury. ”Keep an eye on the Jets; teams have been showing interest in DT Quinnen Williams, although New York’s asking price is massive.” That’s the stance for now, per the New York Times. The timing tracks with a front office weighing short and long-term leverage. Williams is the Jets’ most valuable defender, and setting a sky-high threshold signals New York won’t move a premium piece just to create activity before the Nov. 4 trade deadline. Given the winless record and a defense that’s middle of the pack in yardage but bleeding points, the club’s calculus appears clear: only an offer that meaningfully accelerates a reset would pry away its interior anchor. Meanwhile, the broader context around the team hasn’t softened. Garrett Wilson and Mason Taylor have dealt with practice absences ahead of Cincinnati, and the offense has mustered only 17 total points across the last two games while averaging 271 yards per outing. Those realities make it harder to justify weakening the defense without an overwhelming return. There’s also chatter around other Jets assets, most notably Breece Hall. League speculation has linked the 24-year-old back to potential suitors ahead of Nov. 4, with proposals floating mid-round pick packages. Hall is in the final year of his rookie deal with a modest 2025 cap figure, but he has publicly said he wants to stay, and New York isn’t rushing a move. Any price would reflect his age, production, and the need for an extension after a trade. For now, the headline in Florham Park is restrained. Interest is real, but unless a team meets New York’s massive demands, Quinnen Williams isn’t going anywhere.

Yago Antunes
The “Import-Substitution Rhetoric”: Ghana’s Import Bill Surges by 16% in first 8 Months, Hitting $11.8B
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The “Import-Substitution Rhetoric”: Ghana’s Import Bill Surges by 16% in first 8 Months, Hitting $11.8B

Despite years of policy talk and advocacy about promoting local production and reducing over-reliance on foreign goods, Ghana’s import bill continues to soar, questioning the effectiveness of import-substitution talks. Latest data supplied by the Bank of Ghana reveals the country’s import bill crossed the US$11.8 billion mark in just the first eight months of 2025. According to the BoG’s September 2025 Monetary Policy Report, total imports rose by 15.5 percent, from US$10.22 billion in the same period of 2024 to US$11.80 billion this year. The increase was driven by higher demand for both oil and non-oil products, underscoring the country’s stubborn dependence on imported goods despite repeated government pledges to encourage “Made in Ghana” consumption and production. The data reveals that oil imports alone amounted to US$3.73 billion, a 19 percent jump compared to 2024, largely due to the increased demand for refined petroleum products. “Ghana’s total import bill rose by 15.5 percent to US$11.80 billion in the first eight months of 2025 from US$10.22 billion in the corresponding period in 2024, driven by increases in both oil and non-oil imports. Oil imports amounted to US$3.73 billion, up by 19.0 percent compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to increased demand for refined petroleum products,” portions of the report cited by The High Street Journal read. Industry players such as the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) have, over the years, questioned why Ghana continues to import huge volumes of refined petroleum while the country refines its own products. Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary of COPEC, cannot fathom why the Tema Oil Refinery cannot be revamped to refine the country’s crude to reduce importation. Non-oil imports, covering items such as machinery, vehicles, food products, and raw materials, also grew by 13.9 percent, rising to US$8.07 billion from US$7.08 billion in the same period last year. “Non-oil imports also rose by 13.9 percent to US$8.07 billion from US$7.08 billion in the same review period,” the report further indicated. The development is worrying considering the impact of high importation on the cedi, inflation, and the general economy. It is more worrying, even as Ghana continues to advocate for import substitution, producing what it has the capacity to produce. The trend also raises questions about the effectiveness of policies meant to boost domestic industries and lessen pressure on the cedi. Analysts say the rise in imports underscores another reality that Ghana’s consumer preferences and production patterns remain heavily tilted toward foreign products, partly due to inconsistent quality and limited supply of local alternatives. This means the country’s dream of self-sufficiency cannot be achieved by policy rhetoric alone. There must be deliberate investment in local manufacturing, value addition, and consumer confidence in homegrown products and campaign for mindset change.

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Brian Kelly reacts after LSU fans chant for his firing on his birthday
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Brian Kelly reacts after LSU fans chant for his firing on his birthday

The chorus of boos that poured from Tiger Stadium was deafening. As LSU fell 49-25 to undefeated Texas A&M, fans in purple and gold made their frustrations known, chanting “Fire Kelly” while holding signs that read “Kelly Gotta Geaux.” The loss marked the Tigers’ third defeat in four games and left many wondering if head coach Brian Kelly’s time in Baton Rouge is nearing its end. NEW: LSU fans chant ‘Fire Kelly’ amid Texas A&M’s blowout of the Tigers 😬 (via @Jptookit)https://t.co/Eb7aeNLQA9 pic.twitter.com/1xR6uwnHsl — On3 (@On3sports) October 26, 2025 The chants began early as LSU stumbled into a 14-7 deficit in the first quarter and only grew louder when the Aggies exploded for 35 straight points. By the time the final whistle blew, Tiger Stadium had mostly emptied, leaving a smattering of fans who booed the 64-year-old head coach as he left the field on his birthday. Kelly later returned to join a few players in singing the alma mater before walking off to another round of boos. “Our fans are disappointed like any fan base would be,” Kelly said afterward. “It stops with the head coach, so that responsibility falls with me.” Is it time for Brian Kelly to geaux at LSU? SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The defeat snapped LSU’s 20-1 home record in night games under Kelly and underscored a steady decline. The Tigers are now 4-5 in their last nine SEC contests. Saturday’s collapse continued a troubling pattern of underperformance, especially against ranked opponents. Kelly’s record in those games sits at 5-11, far below the expectations that came with his arrival four years ago. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, once Kelly’s defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, had little sympathy. “I keep saying this: It’s not about the past,” Elko said. “We’ve got to stop, like, worrying about the past, thinking about the past, talking about the past. I’m excited for what this team is doing right now. “This team is doing some really special things.” For LSU, the loss was more than a bad night. It reflected a widening disconnect between the program and a restless fan base. Kelly’s massive $52 million buyout looms as a financial obstacle, but patience is wearing thin. As the Tigers head into a bye week before facing Alabama, the noise surrounding their head coach has never been louder. Kelly came to LSU to win championships. Instead, on a night meant to celebrate his birthday, he was met with boos and a fan base ready to move on.

Evan Dammarell
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