Applebee’s announced the launch of new Mezcal cocktails featuring Dos Hombres, created by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Tequila.

Priced at $9 each, here’s a closer look at the new cocktails:

• New Breaking Rock Rita: Paying homage to one of television’s greatest duos, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s Dos Hombres Mezcal is shaken up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s ultra-premium Teremana Blanco Tequila, blue curacao, lime, and a sky-blue sugar rim.
• New Passion Fruit Mezcal Rita: Sweet with a kiss of smoke, the Passion Fruit Mezcal Rita features passion fruit, Dos Hombres Mezcal, Teremana Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime, and a gummi lip garnish.
• New Classic Mezcal Rita: Made for the traditional margarita drinker looking to kick things up a notch, the Classic Mezcal Rita features Applebee’s signature margarita mix with a hint of smooth smoke from Dos Hombres Mezcal, Teremana Blanco Tequila, triple sec, and lime.

The New York Jets and free agent quarterback Justin Fields reached a contract agreement with Fields getting a two-year, $40 million deal that includes $30 million guaranteed.

Fields, 26, now becomes the favorite to be the Jets starting quarterback in 2025.

The Bears drafted Fields out of Ohio State with the 11th overall pick in 2021, the same draft that the Jets took Zach Wilson with the No. 2 pick. Fields showed flashes of potential but it never clicked for him in Chicago as he played for two different head coaches and two different offensive coordinators in his three years there. He went 10-28 as the starting quarterback and the Bears moved on last year, trading him to the Steelers.

Fields started the first six games of last season in Pittsburgh and did some good things. He threw five passing touchdowns and rushed for five more and had only one interception. The team was 4-2 when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to switch to Russell Wilson as his starter.

Fields played sparingly for the rest of the season and is now moving on from Pittsburgh, which reportedly was interested in re-signing him.

In his career, Fields has thrown 45 touchdowns, run for another 19  and thrown 31 interceptions. He has a career QB rating of 83.9 and a 61.1 completion percentage.

New York Yankee Gerrit Cole had Tommy John surgery.

Cole was experiencing elbow discomfort during a spring training outing and underwent an MRI that ultimately revealed the need for Tommy John surgery.

The news is a devastating blow to the Yankees and Cole, who’s approaching what would be his 13th MLB season at 34 years old. 

Pitchers who undergo the procedure to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament generally face a 12-to-18-month timetable to return. The procedure rules Cole out for the entire 2025 season and places his long-term future as an MLB ace in doubt.

John Cena, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend, surprised fans when he announced his retirement after over two decades in the ring. He is set to make his final appearance in 2025.

Cena, 47, made his announcement at the WWE “Money in the Bank” event in Canada, and thanked fans for their energy and for allowing him to “play in their house.”

“Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” the 16-time WWE champion told the crowd.

Cena made his WWE TV debut in 2002, and since then he has become a staple for the wrestling organization, headlining WrestleMania five times.

Little Caesars is testinga new Four-N-One Pizza at select locations.

The Four-N-One Pizza features a large pizza divided into four sections with two slices each of:

• Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Pepperoni, Italian Sausage & Bacon
• Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions & Green Peppers

While prices may vary, the Four-N-One Pizza carries a suggested price of $8.99.

The Four-N-One Pizza is basically a tamed down version of the Quattro Pizza that made its nationwide debut on Little Caesars menus back in 2019.

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Kodai Senga spent part of his winter at home in Japan in rehab mode, with the goal of arriving at spring training ready for a normal buildup toward the season. On that count, the Mets right-hander is confident he succeeded.

Senga said he’s been “normal and healthy” since early January after missing almost all of last season with multiple ailments.

“I am not worried at all,” Senga said through his interpreter. “I just need to ramp up slowly and get through spring training healthy and pitching a lot of innings so we can go deep into the postseason.”

“This offseason has been really great in terms of evaluating what types of movements I need and don’t need,” he said. “I have been able to work on that and I feel really good up to this point. I just need to ramp up slowly.”

The Mets plan to employ a six-man rotation, largely to provide extra rest for Senga, who was accustomed to such a schedule in Japan. Senga, in his first season with the Mets, was better with the extra day of rest than on a normal schedule.

“I think what is really important is my health, and if I feel good I will be able to throw, whether it’s a six-man rotation or five-man rotation, regular rest or long rest,” Senga said. “It’s up to the manager to decide when I am going to throw. I just need to be ready to throw whenever they call on me.”

Aaron Boone has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as manager of the New York Yankees, the team announced.

The Yankees exercised their club option on Boone’s contract in November, with the team saying that a longer deal would be discussed once they were finished with offseason business. Now Boone has a new deal that will keep him with the club through the 2027 season.

During the MLB general manager meetings in November, Yankees GM Brian Cashman made it known that he wasn’t  looking to make a managerial change in the offseason following the team’s defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

The Yankees have a 603-429 regular season record and six postseason appearances in seven seasons under Boone.

IHOP’s Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola is available exclusively at participating IHOP restaurants across the country. 

Alongside this iconic beverage, IHOP is expanding its menu with an array of flavors designed to tantalize taste buds throughout the day, including the debut of first-ever pancake-inspired milkshakes.

Originally launched in March 2022 in partnership with Pepsi, the limited-edition Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola quickly became a sensation among pancake aficionados. 

Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola and Float offer a fusion of maple syrup-infused delight with the crisp, refreshing caramel notes of Pepsi, available both as a beverage and as a float with creamy vanilla ice cream.

IHOP is also enhancing its menu with a Pancake of the Month featuring innovative flavors like Cinnamon Apple Pecan.

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