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Derek Falvey Has No Answers for Minnesota Twins' Ongoing Tailspin
Twins Video Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Minnesota Twins are a mess. They’re 14-20 to start 2025, riding the same sloppy, scoring-deprived wave that wrecked last year’s playoff hopes. Since August 18th of last season, they’ve gone 26-47 – a record that would make even a White Sox fan wince. The […]
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Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Minnesota Twins are a mess.
They’re 14-20 to start 2025, riding the same sloppy, scoring-deprived wave that wrecked last year’s playoff hopes. Since August 18th of last season, they’ve gone 26-47 – a record that would make even a White Sox fan wince. The offense is sputtering, the bullpen unreliable, and the clubhouse vibes seem stuck somewhere between “mild panic” and “total resignation.”
The face of this tailspin isn’t manager Rocco Baldelli, though his seat is heating up. Nor is it the Pohlads, who seem basically checked out at this point. No, the spotlight now falls on Derek Falvey — the man who, as of this offseason, is not only Minnesota’s President of Baseball Operations but the head of business operations too, following Dave St. Peter’s exit.
It’s a rare dual role — one that blurs lines between roster construction and revenue generation, between clubhouse chemistry and customer experience. And so far, the returns on both sides are grim.
Attendance is down 14.3% year-over-year through 15 home games. The drawn-out launch of the new Twins TV streaming service was a headache for fans and a black eye for the league. Team officials are apparently berating local media for speaking truth on the state of affairs. And on the field, the Twins look like they never even addressed the problems that sank them last fall.
That, perhaps, is the most troubling part. Because they did try.
“We weren’t focused on shaking up for the sake of shaking up,” Falvey told the Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale this weekend. “Despite our struggles right now, I still have a ton of belief in the group that’s in that room.”
But belief doesn’t win games – and Falvey himself seems unable to diagnose what’s actually going wrong. “If I could explain it,” he said, “I’d go back and try to figure out a perfect answer to that. I don’t have it.”
It’s a startling admission from a man tasked with fixing both the product and the perception of this franchise. Falvey’s quote on the team’s current state? “Incredibly disappointing.” His evaluation of the manager he hired and has stuck by through thick and thin? “Rocco and the staff keep showing up … That’s what I’m focused on.”
That’s it?
There’s a real possibility Falvey is facing an unwinnable battle – one where ownership is pulling back support, the fan base is fed up, and the broader business strategy is in limbo. But even so, the silence at the top grows more deafening. If Baldelli is ultimately scapegoated for this mess, it won’t answer the bigger question: who’s holding Falvey accountable?
He was once billed as a forward-thinking architect of sustained success. But nearly a decade into his tenure, the Twins remain a team of fits and starts, of minor miracles followed by major regressions. And now, he’s the face of both the failures on the diamond and the dysfunction off it.
If Falvey doesn’t have answers, who does?
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Three Named ILWomen All-Americans – Stanford Cardinal
STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford women’s lacrosse continues to rake in the postseason accolades as three student-athletes have earned Inside Lacrosse/Nike Lacrosse Media All-American honors, the organization announced Friday. Aliya Polisky earned a third team selection while Ava Arceri and Sophia Brindisi were named honorable mentions. Having been named a Midseason Third Team All-American earlier this […]
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Three Place Top 10 at Amherst Last Chance Qualifier
Story Links AMHERST, MA. – The Wesleyan men’s track and field team took Thursday evening to Amherst College to boost a handful of times as they competed at the Last Chance Final Qualifier and saw three members of the team place Top 10 in individual events from the track. Steve Paul ’28 […]
AMHERST, MA. – The Wesleyan men’s track and field team took Thursday evening to Amherst College to boost a handful of times as they competed at the Last Chance Final Qualifier and saw three members of the team place Top 10 in individual events from the track.
Steve Paul ’28 led the way with a fourth-place finish in the men’s 200m dash. Paul, who has broken the program record several times this season, crossed the finish line at 21.45 in the first event for the Cardinals at the meet.
The Cardinals saw another finish at fourth as George Lepska ’25 broke the Top 5 in the 800m. Lepska owns the program record in the event but ran a 1:53.90 on Thursday as his final time.
In the men’s 1500m, Nate Fogarty ’25 came in seventh place, running a final clocked time of 3:58.44.
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Baruch Athletics Wins Fourth Straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup!
Story Links The Baruch College Athletic Department has won their fourth straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup Trophy! The award was presented to the Athletic Department at the 39th Annual Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, at the Terrace on the Park in Queens. The annual Commissioner Cup recognizes the most […]
The Baruch College Athletic Department has won their fourth straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup Trophy!
The award was presented to the Athletic Department at the 39th Annual Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, at the Terrace on the Park in Queens.
The annual Commissioner Cup recognizes the most successful athletic program in the senior CUNY Athletic Conference division as determined by a scoring system that rewards a school for success during the regular season and championship competition.
For the 2024-25 athletic year, the Bearcats won CUNYAC Championships in the men’s sports of volleyball, swimming, tennis, and baseball. They also finished runner up in softball, women’s tennis, women’s swimming, men’s basketball, and men’s cross country.
They won the regular season (1st place) championship in men’s swimming, men’s basketball, men’s volleyball, as well as men’s and women’s tennis.
Commissioner Cup Title Years (11 Total): 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Four-Year College Point System:
Points are awarded for first (10), second (5) and third (3) place finishes in all regular season finishes. In Conference tournaments, first (10) and second (5) place is awarded in all head-to-head championship finals, while third place points (3) are awarded in every other sport, where there are more than five participating schools. Also, due to the difference in sizes of athletic programs in CUNYAC, a school can only use their top ten sports in any academic year.
AWAITING FINAL NUMBERS & FULL RANKINGS FROM CUNYAC
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BIG SPLASH: Watford water polo team secure promotion after comeback
A Watford water polo team has secured promotion after an epic game and a momentous comeback. Watford Water Polo’s Saxons team, who train at Woodside Leisure Centre, topped the British Water Polo League (BWPL) qualification table after their penalty win against London Otter and a 17-16 victory over Rotherham Metro on Saturday, April 5. Heading […]
A Watford water polo team has secured promotion after an epic game and a momentous comeback.
Watford Water Polo’s Saxons team, who train at Woodside Leisure Centre, topped the British Water Polo League (BWPL) qualification table after their penalty win against London Otter and a 17-16 victory over Rotherham Metro on Saturday, April 5.
Heading to Haberdasher’s Boys’ School on Sunday, April 6, a lot was on the line. Defeat to British Army Water Polo and an Otter Water Polo win over Rotherham would see the Saxons slip to third in the table and miss out on qualification.
The game began with the Saxons getting off to the perfect start, but the Watford side were soon 6-8 down at half time, with their chances of promotion slowly fading.
However, the team rallied and came back fighting in the second half. The boys clawed back a 12-10 win in a truly epic match.
The Saxons will start next season’s BWPL in Division 3 along with their Men’s and Women’s 1st teams, who are both in Division One.
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Canelo Alvarez Plummets Below 2 Peers In World's Highest
Ever since Floyd “Money” Mayweather retired from professional boxing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has taken his place as the sport’s highest-paid superstar. This is proven by Canelo being listed as boxing’s highest-paid fighter every year since 2021. In 2023, Canelo made $66 million, while the boxer who made the second-most was Anthony Joshua, bringing in $55 […]
Ever since Floyd “Money” Mayweather retired from professional boxing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has taken his place as the sport’s highest-paid superstar. This is proven by Canelo being listed as boxing’s highest-paid fighter every year since 2021. In 2023, Canelo made $66 million, while the boxer who made the second-most was Anthony Joshua, bringing in $55 million.
However, things changed in a major way in 2024. This was revealed in a May 15 article from Forbes who released the world’s 50 highest-paid athletes.
The list revealed that English heavyweight Tyson Fury was the highest-paid boxer in the world, having made a whopping $146 million in 2024. This made him the No. 3 highest-paid athlete overall, only behind soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (who earned $275 million) and basketball icon Steph Curry (who earned $156 million).
The next boxer on this list is Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, whose earnings of $101 million put him at No. 12 overall. As for Canelo, he was at No. 22 on the list, having made $80 million.
The reason for this shift among the world’s highest-paid boxers is that Fury and Usyk fought each other twice for the heavyweight title in 2024, with both earning staggering purses for each. While Canelo also fought twice last year, his bouts not being nearly as high-profile caused him to plummet below his two heavyweight peers in terms of money made.
However, Canelo signed a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh earlier this year that is reportedly giving him about $100 million per fight. He has already completed one of these bouts earlier this month, with a second coming against Terence Crawford in September.
And because Fury and Usyk are done fighting each other, there’s no doubt Canelo will be boxing’s highest-paid athlete once this Forbes list releases next year.
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The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings
The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings. In 2025, the world’s top athletes not only excel in their sports but also dominate global earnings through salaries, endorsements, and business ventures. Forbes reports that these 10 athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion this year, setting new records. This […]
The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings.
In 2025, the world’s top athletes not only excel in their sports but also dominate global earnings through salaries, endorsements, and business ventures. Forbes reports that these 10 athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion this year, setting new records. This article ranks the highest-paid athletes of 2025 from #10 to #1, providing detailed insights into their earnings, career highlights, and net worth.
#10 Kevin Durant: NBA Star with Lucrative Endorsements
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 |
| Nationality | U.S. |
| On-Field Salary | $51.4 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $50 million |
| Total Earnings | $101.4 million |
Kevin Durant, a top NBA player for the Phoenix Suns, continues to generate massive income from his $51.4 million salary and $50 million in endorsements. Durant’s investments in Homage and his media company Boardroom have expanded his off-court empire. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $300 Million.
#9 Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s Two-Way Sensation
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | Japan |
| On-Field Salary | $2.5 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $100 million |
| Total Earnings | $102.5 million |
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar, earned $2.5 million on the field but raked in $100 million through endorsements with major global brands. His unique talent as a pitcher and hitter, coupled with massive marketability, makes him one of baseball’s highest earners. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $150 Million.
#8 Karim Benzema: Saudi Pro League’s Top Earner
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Nationality | France |
| On-Field Salary | $100 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $4 million |
| Total Earnings | $104 million |
Karim Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad club secured him a $100 million salary. Though quieter off the pitch, Benzema remains an Adidas endorser and is rumored to consider an MLS move ahead of 2026. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $200 Million.
#7 Juan Soto: MLB’s Rising Star with Historic Contract
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Dominican Republic |
| On-Field Salary | $109 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $5 million |
| Total Earnings | $114 million |
Juan Soto’s $765 million Mets contract is historic, making him a financial powerhouse in MLB. His endorsements with Celsius and Call of Duty boost his income alongside his on-field performance. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $100 Million.
#6 LeBron James: Basketball Legend and Billionaire Entrepreneur
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 |
| Nationality | U.S. |
| On-Field Salary | $48.8 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $85 million |
| Total Earnings | $133.8 million |
LeBron James continues to dominate both on the court and in business, with $48.8 million in salary and $85 million in endorsements. His SpringHill production company is a leading player in sports media. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $1.2 Billion.
#5 Lionel Messi: MLS Icon and Global Superstar
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Nationality | Argentina |
| On-Field Salary | $60 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $75 million |
| Total Earnings | $135 million |
Messi’s impact on MLS and his $60 million contract with Inter Miami elevate him among the top earners worldwide. His business ventures and endorsements amplify his financial influence. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $850 Million.
#4 Dak Prescott: NFL’s Highest-Paid Quarterback
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 |
| Nationality | U.S. |
| On-Field Salary | $127 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $10 million |
| Total Earnings | $137 million |
Dak Prescott’s record-breaking NFL contract and strong endorsements make him one of football’s richest players. His contract restructuring maximized his earnings in 2025. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $90 Million.
#3 Tyson Fury: Boxing’s Heavyweight Champion and Media Personality
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 |
| Nationality | U.K. |
| On-Field Salary | $140 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $6 million |
| Total Earnings | $146 million |
Tyson Fury remains a top earner in boxing, earning $140 million from fights and media deals. His Netflix show and tourism promotion contracts bolster his off-ring income. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $160 Million.
#2 Stephen Curry: NBA’s Most Lucrative Contract Ever
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Nationality | U.S. |
| On-Field Salary | $56 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $100 million |
| Total Earnings | $156 million |
Stephen Curry set new NBA earnings records with his $56 million salary and $100 million endorsements. His Under Armour sneaker deal and media projects make him a financial juggernaut. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $240 Million.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo: The World’s Highest-Paid Athlete in 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 |
| Nationality | Portugal |
| On-Field Salary | $225 million |
| Off-Field Earnings | $50 million |
| Total Earnings | $275 million |
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the 2025 list with $275 million in earnings, fueled by a record-breaking salary at Al-Nassr and diverse business investments. His global brand remains unmatched. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $1.45 Billion.
Conclusion: The Future of Athlete Earnings Looks Bright
The highest-paid athletes in 2025 showcase the blend of extraordinary talent, marketability, and entrepreneurship. From basketball courts to soccer fields, their earnings reflect the growing commercial value of sports worldwide. With endorsements, media ventures, and savvy investments, these athletes continue to set financial milestones, inspiring the next generation of sports stars and entrepreneurs alike.
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