High-Stakes Deals and Comebacks Shake Up the Sports World

The sports world is abuzz with significant moves: Jacob Webb joins the Rangers, Garrett Nussmeier returns to LSU, Bill Belichick takes over at UNC, Juan Soto signs with the Mets, and Jalen Pitre is sidelined due to injury. Additionally, Stacey Allaster plans to leave her role as U.S. Open director.

In a series of headline-making moves, right-handed pitcher Jacob Webb signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Webb, 31, is coming off a record season with the Baltimore Orioles.

In college football, Garrett Nussmeier committed to returning to LSU for his senior season, aiming to lead the team to a championship. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick has agreed to coach the UNC Tar Heels under a five-year deal pending official approval.

Baseball saw its own blockbuster move with Juan Soto joining the New York Mets in a history-making 15-year, $765 million deal, while the Kansas City Chiefs face a challenging schedule ahead. Meanwhile, the U.S. Open's Stacey Allaster will step down after 2025, marking an end to her impactful tenure.

(With inputs from agencies.)