The Red Sox could still make the playoffs, but the players deserved more than a middle reliever and a No. 5 starter.

Baseball chief Craig Breslow said the failure to land any big names wasn't for lack of trying: 'We pursued a number of impact opportunities.'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, slapping tariffs on most of America's trading partners set to take effect next week.

Crucial exporters to the US such as Taiwan, the world’s most important semiconductor exporter, will incur steep new levies. Trump also raised tariffs on Canada, an ally and major trading partner, to 35 per cent. India was hit with a rate of 25 per cent and Switzerland with 39 per cent.

Amid a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders, wide receiver Terry McLaurin made headlines with a trade request shortly before the NFL's Hall of Game. His frustrations could lead to a blockbuster trade that would shake up the league.

The San Diego Padres added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the Toronto Blue Jays dealt for former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber in a flurry of moves before Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Thursday.

In an effort to keep their postseason hopes alive, the San Diego Padres made a handful of moves ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.