The Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal, a top county official says.

Jul 30, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Seattle Mariners third base coach Manny Acta (14) talks to outfielder Mitch Haniger (17) during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 ...