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The Los Angeles Dodgers made perhaps the most defining move of the MLB offseason by signing All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker—a blockbuster deal that reinforced the franchise’s championship-or-bust mentality heading into 2026 as they pursue a three-peat. Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with opt-outs after the second and third seasons. The structure offers […] The post Dodgers star Kyle Tucker reveals why LA was ‘really good fit’ in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texas Jury Acquits Officer in Uvalde Shooting Case A Texas jury acquitted former police officer Adrian Gonzales on Wednesday in connection to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, where 19 students and two teachers lost their lives. Gonzales faced 29 counts of felony child endangerment, accused of failing to intervene in the initial moments of the crisis.The decision was reached after seven hours of jury deliberation, marking a rare trial involving a police officer's actions during a mass shooting. The shooter, an 18-year-old former student, was eventually killed by other law enforcement personnel.During closing arguments, Special Prosecutor Bill Turner argued that Gonzales neglected his duty by not confronting the gunman immediately. Defense attorney Jason Goss countered, claiming the prosecutors attempted to scapegoat Gonzales to account for the tragic events of the day.

Dollar Steadies as Trump Eases NATO Tariff Threats On Thursday, the U.S. dollar held steady after President Donald Trump retracted his tariff threats aimed at several European NATO nations over issues related to Greenland. This decision led to a decline in the Swiss franc and gold prices while boosting the Australian dollar to a 15-month high due to improved risk sentiment and a surprise drop in unemployment.The yen continued to feel the pressure, staying near record lows against the euro. Japanese Prime Minister's recent call for a snap election and his promises of looser fiscal policy have influenced this situation, with the Bank of Japan expected to maintain its current policy during their ongoing meeting.The dollar was unchanged against the euro, holding at $1.1685, and remained stable against the Swiss franc. The markets had been rattled by Trump's earlier threats over Greenland, which he later softened by declaring he wouldn't use military action, calming investor nerves.

Team USA has made its first roster adjustment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan after Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones was ruled out because of injury. USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe has been selected to take Jones’ place on the U.S. men’s Olympic ice hockey team. Jones has […] The post Seth Jones injury leads to Team USA replacement choice appeared first on ClutchPoints.