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Florida head coach Kevin Oâ€Sullivan announced Wednesday that he will take a leave of absence from the program, stepping away just months before what would have been his 19th season leading the Gators. The university did not specify the duration of his absence or provide details on when he is expected to return. The internal expectation is that O’Sullivan will return to the program in advance of the 2026, though, according to a multiple sources.

“I appreciate the support of the University and athletic department, “ Oâ€Sullivan said via university release. “I have some personal and family issues that need my full attention at this time.â€

Associate head coach Chuck Jeroloman was named interim head coach. The 2026 season will mark Jeroloman’s seventh with the program. He serves as the Gators’ hitting coach and recruiting coordinator.

“Coach Oâ€Sullivan has our full support as he takes the time he needs to focus on personal matters,†athletic director Scott Stricklin said via statement. “We appreciate his openness in communicating this decision, and respect his need for privacy.â€

Oâ€Sullivan, 56, has been the face of Florida baseball since taking over in 2008, transforming the Gators into one of the sportâ€s preeminent powerhouses. His tenure has been defined by a remarkable standard of consistency, player development and postseason success unmatched in program history. Florida has reached the College World Series nine times in 17 seasons, capturing the national championship in 2017 and finishing as runner-up in 2011 and 2023.

Under Oâ€Sullivanâ€s guidance, the Gators have also won six SEC regular-season titles (2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2023) and two SEC Tournament crowns (2011, 2015). He has produced more than 20 first-round picks and dozens of professional players. Floridaâ€s run of success has made it a perennial national contender, blending elite recruiting with modern pitching development and player performance methods.

Oâ€Sullivan signed a contract extension before the 2024 season that was set to keep him in Gainesville through 2033, marking what would have been his 26th season in charge. The deal elevated his average annual salary from $1.22 million to $1.84 million, placing him among the highest-paid coaches in college baseball. His compensation was structured to increase incrementally from $1.75 million to $1.93 million over the life of the contract, making him the SECâ€s second-highest paid coach behind Vanderbiltâ€s Tim Corbin at the time.

Sullivan was already set to serve a school-imposed three-game suspension to start the season following an outburst aimed at NCAA officials before an NCAA Tournament game. The news of Oâ€Sullivanâ€s leave introduces an unexpected period of uncertainty for a program long anchored by his presence. The Gators were expected to enter 2026 as one of the SECâ€s better teams, with a strong core of returning players and an infusion of transfer portal and high school talent.

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Oct 20, 2025, 04:38 PM ET

CHICAGO — Captain Nick Foligno has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks after taking a leave of absence because of his daughter’s follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease.

Foligno said Milana, who turned 12 last week, is home now and doing well. He described the past week as “very stressful.”

“I think we found a lot of comfort in the support of the hockey community and the fans, old teammates and my second family here,” Foligno said after practicing with the Blackhawks on Monday. “It’s amazing when you go through a hard time how everyone bands together to send you a ton of support and love and prayers, and it was felt by our family.”

Foligno also said he was thankful for the doctors and staff at Boston Children’s Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

“We were able to get her seen quickly and ahead of what could have been probably a lot worse,” he said.

Foligno, who turns 38 on Oct. 31, is in his third season with Chicago. He missed three games while he was away — an 8-3 victory at St. Louis, a 3-2 shootout loss to Vancouver and a 2-1 overtime win against Anaheim.

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The forward has no goals and two assists in four games this season.

“He’s our leader, so you want that presence in your locker room,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “I think he brings good energy, so I think it was great to have him back. Great that, considering the situation, everything went really good.”

Foligno became the 35th captain of the Blackhawks in September 2024. His father, Mike, played in the NHL for 15 years, and his brother, Marcus, plays for Minnesota.

Nick Foligno broke into the league with the Ottawa Senators in 2007. He has 247 goals and 352 assists in 1,237 regular-season games, also playing for Columbus, Boston and Toronto.

Foligno also has two sons — Landon and Hudson — with his wife, Janelle.

Milana is “probably the one that gives us the most strength, with the way she’s handled this adversity,” Foligno said. “It’s impressive for a 12-year-old girl to handle it face on.”

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Oliver Glasner has revealed the Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guéhi, has told the club he does not want to sign a new contract and will leave next year.

The England defenderâ€s deal expires at the end of the season and it is understood that Guéhi has rejected all attempts to persuade him to prolong his stay in south London after leading Palace to their FA Cup triumph in May.

The 25-year-old had looked set to join Liverpool in the summer until the Palace chair, Steve Parish, pulled the plug on his move a few hours before the transfer deadline.

Guéhi was said to have been left extremely unhappy about the collapse of his move but has put that behind him and continued to excel for Palace. However, Glasner confirmed before Palaceâ€s meeting with Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday that Guéhi has already signalled his intention to depart.

“I think Marc has already told us that he doesnâ€t sign a new contract, so he will leave next year,†said the Palace manager. “The club wanted [him to stay]. They offered Marc a new contract. But he said: ‘No, I want to make something differentâ€.

“And thatâ€s normal. And for us, itâ€s how we can deal with this situation? [What] is the best way to get this next step done? And thatâ€s all about how we are talking together.â€

Guéhi, who is believed to have strong interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona as well as Liverpool, will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club when the January transfer window opens on New Yearâ€s Day 2026.

Meanwhile, Glasner confirmed he has opened talks over extending his contract at Palace. It also expires at the end of the season but the 51-year-old Austrian warned that it could depend on whether the club can continue to build on their first major trophy.

“We are talking, but we have 19 games to play before the new year,†Glasner said. “I am here to do the best for Crystal Palace and win as many games as possible. With all the things around the games, there are not many evenings or days when we can talk about my contract with my focus on it. There is so much going on, the players and club deserve 100% Oliver Glasner. I donâ€t want to be distracted.

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‘We are looking for the right moments to talk. The club are not in a rush,†says Oliver Glasner. Photograph: Darren Staples/AFP/Getty Images

“We are looking for the right moments to talk. The club are not in a rush. I met Steve four or five times this week. He appreciates that I am always giving 100% and I appreciate our open and honest communication.â€

He added: “Itâ€s not about Oliver Glasnerâ€s thoughts, itâ€s also the chairman, all the employees, the owners. Itâ€s extending the stadium capacity. Building a new stand has been a project for years and itâ€s what the club wants. Itâ€s important to get more revenue.

“In any company where two leaders have different visions, you go separate ways and canâ€t achieve your goals. This is what we are talking about. If we can find the same pathway and goal for Crystal Palace, then we will end the talks and if we canâ€t, we will also end the talks.â€

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks to be a target for Portuguese giants Benfica.

The 40-year-old took over at Old Trafford in November 2024, but has faced criticism throughout his tenure due to inconsistent results.

United have won only three of their opening eight matches this season, and were dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the first round by League Two side Grimsby Town.

It seems Benfica hold an interest in Amorim, despite recently appointing Jose Mourinho as their new manager.

Former Benfica striker Nuno Gomes is currently running to become president of the Lisbon-based side, and recently discussed his vision for the future with Portuguese sports paper Record.

Gomes was coy when asked whether he’d be interested in taking Amorim back to Primeira Liga to replace Mourinho, however, and stated, “Ruben is, above all, a great friend to whom I wish success at Manchester United.”

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While he couldn’t confirm or deny a future approach for United’s manager, Gomes was more forthcoming with plans to test Manchester City’s resolve on midfielder Bernardo Silva.

“[We] will make every effort”, he said when asked whether he’d like the Portugal international return to his boyhood club.

FourFourTwo understands that United currently have no plans to dispatch of Amorim – but if the club finish below the European places, they could well part ways with the Portuguese, leading to the potential replacement of Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho is now at Benfica (Image credit: Getty Images)

Benfica’s presidential elections will take place on October 25th, and rumours surrounding the future of both Amorim and Silva could ramp up if Gomes is elected.

Manchester United take on Liverpool this weekend when Premier League action returns.

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Some fans hate being stepped over inside the stadium and just want to enjoy the action in peace. Others wonâ€t sit anywhere else except the end of a row, and are prepared to pay a premium for the privilege.

The extra cost of an aisle seat has reached $25 at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, as part of a trend adopted at sporting events such as the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the Australian Open tennis, as well as at some music concerts, to price tickets on the edge of bays higher than those in the middle.

A spokesperson for Tennis Australia confirmed aisle seat pricing was first introduced at the Melbourne Park major in 2022, with a “modest premium†of $5, “responding to fan preferences for extra legroom and easier accessâ€.

The Australian Open is placing a premium of between $5 and $15 on aisle seats for the 2026 tournament, although not all bays in all sessions carry the extra charge.

Academic research, including a study published last year in the Sport Business and Management journal, has found aisle seats at sporting events are more valuable than others on the secondary market.

Dr Alex Belli, a senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Melbourne, said people are prepared to pay more for easier access to toilets and food vendors, and to be able to get in and out without disturbing other patrons.

“Consumers do not mind paying extra for convenience, a phenomenon commonly referred to as ‘convenience premiumâ€,†he said.

In one of the sideline bays on the lower bowl of Rod Laver Arena for the first 2026 Open evening session, an ordinary seat costs $319, while the two seats on either side of the stairs cost $334. A similar aisle seat on the same night at Margaret Court Arena costs $139 in a bay where seats otherwise cost $129.

“Data showed aisle seats consistently sold first, confirming strong demand,†Tennis Australiaâ€s spokesperson said. “Today, aisle seats remain equally popular as non-aisle options, with a small premium applied based on demand.â€

The premium at the Melbourne Grand Prix has increased to $25 per aisle seat for the 2026 race, up from $20 this year and $15 in 2023. A ticket at the Webber Stand on the Friday costs $135, but in one of the four seats at either end of a row, the cost is $160. At the MotoGP in Phillip Island this weekend, aisle seats cost $15 extra.

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Prof Nitika Garg, a consumer behaviour researcher from UNSW, said itâ€s likely aisle premiums will continue to rise if the seats continue to sell, but sports and promoters risk a backlash. “[Increases to aisle seat prices] would be a function of demand, whether thatâ€s the right thing to do is unclear,†she said.

Dynamic pricing is being adopted broadly in a range of industries, although some forms have drawn criticism including from the government.

Garg said the idea of dynamic pricing was to “take out as much of the marginal profit as you can from each customer based on their willingness to pay, but thatâ€s not usually the best approach because people want to feel like they werenâ€t really exploited. People want to feel like, ‘yes, youâ€re a business and you want to make a profitâ€, but they donâ€t want to be wrung out of every cent.â€

Sports could consider “bundling†costs – or avoiding splitting separate charges – to prevent consumer resentment, Garg said, or look to the example of airlines and use loyalty programs to offer the choice of aisle seats as a reward.

The practice of applying aisle premiums has also been evident at music concerts, and was first widely reported by Billboard magazine in 2019.

Not all sports are wedded to the aisle premium. Those who have watched a day of Test cricket are familiar with the increasing tempo of patrons†bathroom breaks into the afternoon session and the challenge for some to navigate out of a row.

But ticketing officials in Cricket Australia have not received enough feedback to warrant pursuing aisle pricing. And the practice has yet to take hold at other summer sporting stalwarts in the NBL and the A-Leagues.

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One former Arsenal player has made the claim that manager Mikel Arteta did not want him to leave the club.

Arsenal spent big across the summer window by bringing in the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, amongst others, with Arteta thrashing out the size of his squad.

But as most will know, getting new faces in requires the need to get others out, with the 23-year-old in question leaving late in the window and previously explaining how he only learnt of his exit via social media.

Budging duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes proved difficult for the now-departed defender, who admitted most of the stuff printed in the press about his exit was completely fabricated.

“I laughed at those stories because it was exactly the opposite,” said Jakub Kiwior when speaking to TVP Sport about how some had reported how Arsenal wanted to keep him.

“The club didn’t want to let me go and it took a long time for them to agree to the transfer. I was valued there; no one wanted to get rid of me. Arteta didn’t want me to leave for Portugal either, so I never felt unwanted. The decision to leave was entirely mine. I wanted to play, but with Gabriel and Saliba ahead of me, the chances were small.”

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“I convinced him myself,” added Kiwior as he detailed conversations with Arteta. “I went to talk to him and explained how I saw everything. He understood my ambitions and my desire to play, and he thanked me for how I behaved as both a person and a player.”

“He accepted my reasoning, spoke with the sporting director, and things moved quickly after that,” the defender added. “It was FC Porto who convinced me. At one point, they were calling every day. They fought hard and never gave up, even after several rejections from Arsenal.

“They showed how much they cared, so I decided to bet on them. I had many offers, but when I saw Jan Bednarek had joined, I told myself: if it works out, it will be great, and it really is.”

Jakub Kiwior in action for FC Porto (Image credit: Getty Images)

FourFourTwo notes that Kiwior was right in understanding that breaking up Saliba and Gabriel’s partnership was going to be tough, and at 25, playing regular first-team football remains a priority.

Given he is only on loan with Porto, there is still a chance he could have a career at the Emirates, should he impress in Portugal this season.

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For Blake Monroe, joining WWE was a chance to start a new chapter and find a new challenge in her career.

The former Mariah May was one of the top stars in the AEW women’s division before departing the company earlier this year. She made her NXT debut in June, taking on a new name but keeping “The Glamour” as her persona. She is currently feuding with NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca on the brand.

During an appearance on Busted Open Radio After Dark, Monroe detailed why she chose to depart AEW when her contract was up. She loved her iconic feud with Toni Storm in the promotion, but she felt like it was the right time to experience something new.

“I mean, I had a fantastic experience and I did things I’m so proud of and cherish,” Monroe said about her time in AEW. “And when — I had a really short contract — and when it came to an end, you know, there were positives and negatives. But it got to a point with wrestling where, you know, I did have an amazing story, but that was the one thing I had. I didn’t have much else.

“And I just thought, ‘Is this everything I want?’ I also considered going to Japan, which I feel like nobody knows. And it’s something I talked to them about. And then when my deal was up, I just — people were like, ‘Just talk to WWE and just see.’ Because I wasn’t considering it, and that’s not an insult to WWE. It’s incredible. I just didn’t — I always just try to focus on one thing at a time [in] wrestling. So it’s like, I hadn’t considered it. And when I talked to them and they cared so much about ‘The Glamour’ and so much about all these different things, I was like, ‘Okay, now I do have a big choice to make.’”

It was a tough decision, but the WWE/NXT women’s division was ultimately where Monroe wanted to be.

“I really sat and thought about it. And it was a really, really tough decision,” she said. “But it just came down to — I did everything I needed to do. I feel like I told a great story. I feel like I made people feel something. And it’s time to close that chapter. And it’s time to start a new one — and like getting a new name and a whole new experience. And like I said, there are so many women here. Like, women’s wrestling is very important in WWE. And that’s something, as a woman, I want to be a part of. And just like I said, all these different matches and possibilities for me, it just was a great deal. And it was just a challenge. I want a challenge.â€

Changing her name was something that Monroe was fully on board with. She is excited to start something new in WWE and turn this persona into a megastar.

“No, because if you’re familiar with my prior name, I feel like it was the end to a story — and I cherish that,” Monroe responded when asked if she would have liked to keep her old name. “I feel like it was kind of cool that [Mariah May] died almost and that’s done.

“And also, I can’t turn back time so I never really think about it, but Mariah is my real name and I wish I never used it in wrestling, because it’s weird. But I did it and I can’t change it. But just the chance to start something new, and I feel like with WWE, it’s like, ‘Hey, we’re going to make this new thing and we’re going to make it a megastar.’ And I feel like week-by-week we do that. And, yeah, I love it.”

The name “Blake Monroe” is a tribute to Monroe’s niece whose first name is Blake.

Now a few months into her NXT run, Monroe feels like she’s getting more comfortable and finding her footing. Being in WWE was a childhood dream for her. She has goals like winning championships, but the main thing she wants to accomplish is making the fans feel something with her performances.

Monroe listed Ruca and Tatum Paxley as two of the opponents she’s excited to face in NXT. When she eventually gets to the main roster, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan are some of the people Monroe hopes to work with.

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Few players in English football are able to boast of winning eight league titles at their current club, but that’s just the situation Millie Bright finds herself in at Chelsea.

The 32-year-old joined the Blues in 2014 and has been front and centre during the club’s current golden age which has seen them dominate the domestic game over the past decade.

Chesterfield-born Bright began her career at Doncaster Belles, but when she was 19, they were demoted from the WSL to make way for Manchester City, a situation that still rankles with her.

“[‘It was] really tough,” Bright tells FourFourTwo. “We had to play a whole season knowing that we were relegated. The decision was nothing to do with the football on the pitch – City came in and that was that. Chelsea moved in for me just as we got relegated, but I turned them down at first, not because I wasn’t grateful, but because I didn’t feel ready and needed some more playing time at Doncaster.

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SEATTLE — Bryan Woo, the Mariners’ All-Star starter, was left off the team’s roster for the American League Division Series, a clear indication that he has not fully recovered from a pectoral injury.

The Mariners will start George Kirby and Luis Castillo, respectively, in the first two games against the Detroit Tigers and are expected to go with Logan Gilbert on the road in Game 3. Woo’s absence means Bryce Miller will act as the fourth member of their rotation in the best-of-five series, though he might also be used out of the bullpen.

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Woo, 25, had a breakthrough season this year, going 15-7 with a 2.94 ERA in 30 starts. But he exited his Sept. 19 start in Houston after a few warmup tosses at the start of the sixth inning and was diagnosed with right pectoral inflammation.

The Mariners, who won the American League West for the first time in 24 years and earned a first-round bye, were hopeful that Woo could get healthy by the start of the playoffs, but he will miss at least their first round.

Woo took what appeared to be a big step Thursday, throwing a higher-intensity bullpen session and then pitching one simulated inning against Mariners hitters. Afterward, he expressed optimism in his progress, telling reporters: “I’m still not where I want to be in terms of game speed of everything. But in terms of how everything has progressed, I’m happy with it, considering that a week ago I wasn’t even throwing yet. And then a week from now, hopefully we’ll be in a better spot.”

The Mariners hope to have Woo available for the AL Championship Series, should they advance.

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Gail Kim recalls the time she was offered shockingly low pay by TNA Wrestling, which led to her leaving the company.

During a recent appearance on the HUGE POP! podcast, the former multi-time Knockouts World Champion revealed that TNA offered her just $36,000, despite her feud with Awesome Kong consistently drawing top ratings during the Spike TV deal.

“I actually had this conversation with Vince Russo, probably two weeks ago,†Gail Kim said. “I think now, ‘cause he was the head of creative when I left TNA. Right after the success of me and (Awesome) Kong, and I didnâ€t wanna leave TNA, but they offered me $36,000.â€

“We were pulling in the highest ratings, and that was the Spike TV days… And not saying Iâ€m a Kurt Angle, Iâ€m not saying I was Dudley Boyz. But we were the highest-rated segments consistently. All I wanted was a fair payday, and I was offered $36,000. I was like, ‘I owe more money than that, Vince,†you know? And he didnâ€t know the number at the time…†[H/T: Fightful]

Elsewhere in the interview, Gail Kim revealed that promoters tried to lowball her and, at times, outright refused to pay her simply because they thought her husband was rich.

“Iâ€ve had promoters literally admit to me that they didnâ€t wanna pay me because they thought my husband was rich,†Kim said. “When I met my husband, he wasnâ€t rich, okay? He worked his ass off to get where he is in his successes, to this day, and Iâ€ll say, I used to resent it so much.

“Now, Iâ€m so grateful, and Iâ€m like, you know what though? Because he is successful now, Iâ€m not in a place where I can be pushed around or accept less than my value and all those things, so itâ€s kind of a double-edged sword in a sense, but, itâ€s just mind-blowing. Itâ€s either — I donâ€t know.â€

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