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The essential Judds playlist
In April 2022, the country music world was rocked with the tragic news that Naomi Judd, one-half of the legendary mother-daughter duo The Judds, had died after a lengthy battle with mental illness. Alongside her daughter Wynonna, Naomi Judd recorded some of the best country songs of the 1980s and 1990s, making an indelible mark on the genre.
Flip through the slideshow below for songs that are a must for any Judds playlist, from the duo's first No. 1 hit to Wynonna's solo debut.
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After their quick exit from the postseason, the Boston Red Sox recognized that their rotation needed help. So, they acquired Sonny Gray and cash from the St. Louis Cardinals on Nov. 25 in exchange for a pair of pitchers and a player to be named later. After the rival New York Yankees made quick work of them in the wild-card series, though, it's clear the team needs more than a 36-year-old pitcher. That said, the team has a bright future. Former No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony made his debut this season and quickly looked like the player he was touted to be. However, it's clear that the Red Sox's young roster, led by Anthony, needs more veteran talent around them. Boston parted ways with franchise icon Rafael Devers in June and failed to replace his offensive production. Trading for a proven bat is necessary for the Red Sox this offseason if they wish to build upon 2025's third-place finish in the AL East in 2026. While outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu have been the most common names mentioned in trade rumors, here are three players Boston could also consider moving. 1. CF Ceddanne Rafaela If any team is looking to shore up its outfield defense, they may want to give the Red Sox a call about Rafaela. The 25-year-old won the first Gold Glove Award of his career in 2025, and over 156 games, slashed .249/.295/.414 with 16 home runs and 63 RBI. While Rafaela's RBI was down from 2024 (75), he increased his on-base percentage (.274) and was able to cut down his strikeouts from 151 in 2024 to 117 in 2025. Since debuting in August of 2023, he has played shortstop and second base in addition to center for the Red Sox. His defensive versatility and serviceable offense could interest many contending clubs. 2. INF Marcelo Mayer Before Anthony, there was Mayer. The infielder was drafted fourth overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Red Sox. After a plethora of injuries during his time in the minor leagues, the 22-year-old finally made his debut in May. Mayer batted .228 with a .674 OPS, 13 extra-base hits and 10 RBI before going down with a right wrist sprain at the end of July, missing the rest of the season. He has a high ceiling despite his injury history, with only 136 major-league plate appearances across 44 games. Mayer will be just 23 on Dec. 12. 3. RHP Brayan Bello With the addition of Gray to the starting rotation, it's possible that Bello could be the odd man out on the Red Sox pitching staff. The 26-year-old had the best season of his career in 2025, posting a 3.35 ERA across 166.2 innings with 124 strikeouts. Furthermore, he threw his first career complete game in July against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander has dealt with a couple of injuries to his throwing arm, but he has tremendous upside. If the Red Sox can flip Bello to acquire a bat, they absolutely should do so. Moreover, Boston still has a Joe Ryan pipe dream.
Jerry Jones claims Jets turned down absurd trade offer involving Micah Parsons, Quinnen Williams
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently revealed that he offered Micah Parsons plus a first-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for Quinnen Williams during training camp. Jerry Jones says Jets turned out incredible trade offer for Quinnen Williams “I wanted a one and Parsons for Williams,” Jones said on 103.5 The Fan. That seems like an absurd offer, but Jones left little up to interpretation. “A one and Parsons for Williams,” he repeated. Later, he added that the deal did not go through because the Jets “did not have the cap room to pay [Parsons].” Jones also said something similar to WFAA’s Ed Werder: “We tried at training camp with the Jets to basically make an exchange that was ready to go, heads up, with Quinnen and Micah and a one, and we didn’t get it done.” Parsons, of course, was instead sent to the Packers for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. The Cowboys later acquired Williams before the trade deadline for a package including a 2027 first-rounder, a 2026 second-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. Jones has slowly revealed more and more information about the Parsons trade since it was completed. During a September radio appearances on ESPN New York, Jones said that called the Jets regarding Williams when he was shopping Parsons before the season. The Jets were not interested, he claimed, because they “didn’t have the resources to entertain [the] conversation,” similar to his pronouncement on 103.5. If true, Jets made a big mistake If Jones’ latest revelation is true, that means two things. First, he was willing to sacrifice a massive amount of value to move Parsons and acquire Williams. Second, the Jets made a huge mistake in not accepting the deal. Although Williams is an excellent defensive tackle, Parsons is undoubtedly a better and more valuable player, even at a higher price point. This year, Williams has 2.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss this season; per Pro Football Focus, he ranks fifth among interior defenders with 40 pressures but 38th with a 12.1% pass-rush win rate. Parsons, meanwhile, has 12.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss, plus 67 pressures and a 24.3% pass-rush win rate, both top-three marks among NFL edge-rushers. In his career, he has averaged 0.89 sacks and one tackle for loss per game; Williams’ per-game numbers are 0.41 sacks and 0.60 tackles for loss. Those numbers may not tell the complete story of either player, but it seems like the Jets should have taken Jones’ offer. Sure, they would have had to pony up for Parsons’ mega-extension, but they were already prepared to move on from Williams. Adding an extra first-round pick on top would also give the Jets an opportunity to add another starter — if not a star — on a rookie contract. That would help to offset the financial cost of acquiring Parsons. How realistic is Jerry Jones' claim? But Jones’ words should also be taken with a grain of salt. He has spent a lot of time trying to retroactively justify trading away Parsons, especially after using some of the resulting draft capital to acquire Williams. Claiming that the Jets were not interested in Parsons and a first-rounder for Williams serves to downplay the former’s value and boost the latter’s. The idea that the Jets could not afford to pay Parsons does not hold water, either. After his extension, the All-Pro edge-rusher’s cap hit in 2025 is just $9.97M. New York certainly could have designed a similar contract structure and absorbed Perhaps the Jets didn't want to commit so much money to Parsons as they were clearly contemplating a rebuild. Parsons would still be a cornerstone for that effort, but he may not have wanted to weather any losing seasons in the hopes of a future turnaround. But again, adding another first-round pick would have accelerated that process, and a core of Parsons, cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson seems like a solid foundation for the Jets to build from. That is an expensive trio, but having elite players at three of the sport’s most important positions is a good problem to have. Instead, the Jets declined the Cowboys’ initial offer for Williams before moving him and Gardner at the deadline as part of what appears to be a full-on franchise reset.
Tigers Make Perfect Sense for Superstar Free Agent Outfielder This Winter
The Detroit Tigers go into free agency without having landed one of the top names on the market for some time now, and fans are ready for this to change. Whether it's a second ace starter, a flame-throwing relief pitcher to complete the bullpen or even a star slugger who changes the complexion of the lineup, the Tigers are hungry for a big hot stove move, and this could be the offseason for them to do it. The organization has clearly taken a leap in the last two years, however they are also missing a gear when it comes to taking that final step into World Series contender. One area they could upgrade to make it happen is the outfield, and the perfect fit is out there. While much of the noise in this market revolves around Kyle Tucker, New York Yankees star Cody Bellinger could prove to be the best potential name in the outfield for Detroit. Bellinger Brings Tigers Defensive Versatility and a Solid Glove While Tucker's glove seems to get all the love in terms of the free agents, advanced numbers from the last couple of years indicate that it's actually Bellinger who has the Gold Glove quality defense. Not to mention the fact that Bellinger brings the versatility to play whichever position he's asked, which realistically could be any of them in the outfield as well as first base to spell Spencer Torkelson. There's an argument to be made to move on from Parker Meadows in center despite his elite defense, where Bellinger would excel. He can also play in the right field platoon with ease, or even left field should Detroit decide they are tired of too many strikeouts from Riley Greene. Needless to say though, where Bellinger really would be a difference maker is with a bat in his hands. Tigers Lineup Instantly Becomes Deadly with Bellinger Added In 2025 during his first season with the Yankees, the 2019 National League MVP had his best campaign since that year. After being traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Bronx in a salary dump, Bellinger went on to slash .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI, racking up a 5.1 bWAR in 152 games played. A dangerous power slugger who clearly excels in the contact department as well, Bellinger was the kind of professional hitter Detroit seemed to be missing down the stretch of the 2025 season. The Tigers have done an admirable job of building through drafting and developing, and it's why they are where they are with even more talent on the way. Great teams supplement their elite development with bringing in stars though, and this is a star-driven league. If Detroit wants to get themselves to a point where they're seen as a real force to be reckoned with and get over that World Series hump, signing Bellinger is the exact type of move they should make. Time will tell if the Tigers actually show any real interest, but if they want to be taken seriously, then they absolutely should make a run at Bellinger.
NFL insider makes the obvious Max Brosmer to Brock Purdy comparison, and takes a damning shot at J.J. McCarthy
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