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MidEast|Political|Sports

Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of ‘unimaginable human cost’

Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of ‘unimaginable human cost’

Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of ‘unimaginable human cost’
Americas|Australia|Europe|Sports|World

He won the Spanish Scrabble championships, yet he doesn’t speak Spanish

He won the Spanish Scrabble championships, yet he doesn’t speak Spanish

He won the Spanish Scrabble championships, yet he doesn’t speak Spanish
Business|Sports|US

Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrés Giménez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with Pirates

The Cleveland Guardians pulled off two trades at the winter meetings, first sending three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Toronto Blue Jays

Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrés Giménez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with Pirates
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Olympic sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji brings her ‘aura’ to Balenciaga campaign

Olympic sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji brings her ‘aura’ to Balenciaga campaign

Olympic sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji brings her ‘aura’ to Balenciaga campaign
Celebrity|Sports

Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son

Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son

Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son
Sports|US

Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic

Chaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden

Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic
Americas|Sports|US

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says

The Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi have agreed on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says
Celebrity|Sports

Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek

Lindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek
Sports|US

Washington Nationals win lottery for first No. 1 overall draft pick since teen Bryce Harper in 2010

The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer for the first time since picking 17-year-old Bryce Harper in 2010

Washington Nationals win lottery for first No. 1 overall draft pick since teen Bryce Harper in 2010
Business|Sports|US

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg says he is battling cancer again and is prepared to fight the disease

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg says he is battling cancer again and is prepared to fight the disease

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg says he is battling cancer again and is prepared to fight the disease
Crime|Sports|US

Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked

Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Business|Sports

Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history

Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|Sports

What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here's what search trends show

Remember what you searched for in 2024

What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here's what search trends show
Sports|US|World

Top sniper teams from across the country compete at Ft. Chaffee in the River Valley

Top sniper teams from across the country compete at Ft. Chaffee in the River Valley

Top sniper teams from across the country compete at Ft. Chaffee in the River Valley
Sports|US

Nolan Arenado open to switch from third base to first and leaving Cardinals for a team he approves

Nolan Arenado is open to a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, at age 33 wanting to be on a World Series contender

Nolan Arenado open to switch from third base to first and leaving Cardinals for a team he approves
Asia|Business|Sports

MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January

Major League Baseball investigated to ensure no team had an advance deal in place for Roki Sasaki, and the agent for the Japanese pitcher says picking a club will be “like the draft in reverse.”

MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January
Entertainment|Sports

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas

Brooks Koepka is expecting Ryder Cup vibes when LIV Golf gets to square off against PGA Tour stars in Las Vegas next week

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|US

Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the industry

Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association
Business|Europe|Political|Sports|Technology|US

Ferrari will always make its cars in Italy, CEO says

Ferrari will always make its luxury sports car in its hometown of Maranello, northern Italy, including its first fully electric model expected next year, Chief

Ferrari will always make its cars in Italy, CEO says
Americas|Crime|Sports

Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beats Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool wins again

Real Madrid’s big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant’s faltering Champions League title defense

Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beats Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool wins again
Crime|Sports|US

‘I feel like my privacy has been violated,’ Bengals QB Joe Burrow says about house break-in

‘I feel like my privacy has been violated,’ Bengals QB Joe Burrow says about house break-in

‘I feel like my privacy has been violated,’ Bengals QB Joe Burrow says about house break-in
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Lindsey Vonn on return to skiing: ‘I don’t know how far I can take it. But so far it’s been incredible’

Lindsey Vonn on return to skiing: ‘I don’t know how far I can take it. But so far it’s been incredible’

Lindsey Vonn on return to skiing: ‘I don’t know how far I can take it. But so far it’s been incredible’
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says the prostate cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation has returned and spread

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread
Americas|Crime|Europe|Sports

French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina

An Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this year

French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina
Business|Sports

SHR closure leads to a seat shakeup in NASCAR. A look at who is driving where in 2025

There won’t be a Stewart-Haas Racing in NASCAR next season now that Hall of Famer Tony Stewart has left the series and the four-car organization he co-owned with Formula 1 team owner Gene Haas

SHR closure leads to a seat shakeup in NASCAR. A look at who is driving where in 2025
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Caitlin Clark named Time’s Athlete of the Year

Caitlin Clark named Time’s Athlete of the Year

Caitlin Clark named Time’s Athlete of the Year
Americas|Crime|Europe|Sports

Rugby-Argentine court dismisses rape charges against two French players

An Argentine court dismissed aggravated rape charges against French international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou on Tuesday,

Rugby-Argentine court dismisses rape charges against two French players
Business|Economy|Sports

Stadiums don’t have to be a drain on taxpayer dollars − 4 lessons from St. Louis

The newest stadium in St. Louis is a case study in ‘patient capital.’

Stadiums don’t have to be a drain on taxpayer dollars − 4 lessons from St. Louis
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports

Soccer-NFF criticises FIFA's 'flawed and inconsistent' World Cup bidding process

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA's awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally

Soccer-NFF criticises FIFA's 'flawed and inconsistent' World Cup bidding process
Business|Economy|Sports

Juan Soto might lift the Mets. But he’s not why tickets are getting more expensive

Juan Soto might lift the Mets. But he’s not why tickets are getting more expensive

Juan Soto might lift the Mets. But he’s not why tickets are getting more expensive
Asia|Sports

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
Europe|Sports

Missed penalties and ‘underwhelming performance’: What’s going wrong for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid?

Missed penalties and ‘underwhelming performance’: What’s going wrong for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid?

Missed penalties and ‘underwhelming performance’: What’s going wrong for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid?
Asia|Sports

Kipp Popert: The world’s best disabled golfer is on a mission to lift trophies in able-bodied tournaments

Kipp Popert: The world’s best disabled golfer is on a mission to lift trophies in able-bodied tournaments

Kipp Popert: The world’s best disabled golfer is on a mission to lift trophies in able-bodied tournaments
Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
Sports|US

Bengals offense cuts to the Chase as Cowboys are doomed by their own blocked punt

Bengals offense cuts to the Chase as Cowboys are doomed by their own blocked punt

Bengals offense cuts to the Chase as Cowboys are doomed by their own blocked punt
Sports|US

Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory

Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinnati in the final two minutes, and the Bengals beat the Cowboys 27-20

Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory
Health|Sports

Runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends

Runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends

Runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends
Business|Economy|Sports

Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Juan Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, the largest and longest deal in baseball history, has reverberated across the winter meetings

Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
Americas|Asia|Sports

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Political|Sports|US

NFL, Justice Department urge Congress to take action on threat from drones

The National Football League, the Justice Department, the FBI and other agencies will call on Congress on Tuesday to expand U.S. government authority to

NFL, Justice Department urge Congress to take action on threat from drones
Sports|US

Bill Belichick on UNC coaching job: ‘We’ll see’

Bill Belichick on UNC coaching job: ‘We’ll see’

Bill Belichick on UNC coaching job: ‘We’ll see’
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Business|Celebrity|Education|Sports|Technology

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree
Americas|Europe|Sports

US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan says

AC Milan has announced that United States midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf

US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan says
Arts|Australia|Entertainment|Sports

‘Raygun: The Musical’ pulled after controversial breakdancer calls in lawyers

‘Raygun: The Musical’ pulled after controversial breakdancer calls in lawyers

‘Raygun: The Musical’ pulled after controversial breakdancer calls in lawyers
Asia|Political|Sports

Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic

During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his team

Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
Americas|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil's first podium in a World Cup ski race

It’s not just soccer anymore

Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil's first podium in a World Cup ski race
Sports|US

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets
Business|Sports

Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press

Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Sports|US

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say

People familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
Celebrity|Sports|US

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

LeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Sports|US

Tua Tagovailoa's TD pass to Jonnu Smith gives Dolphins 32-26 overtime win over Aaron Rodgers, Jets

Tua Tagovailoa threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in overtime and the Miami Dolphins overcame Aaron Rodgers’ first 300-yard passing game in nearly three years to beat the New York Jets 32-26

Tua Tagovailoa's TD pass to Jonnu Smith gives Dolphins 32-26 overtime win over Aaron Rodgers, Jets
Sports|US

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victory

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Sports|US

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr injured his left hand late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the New York Giants when he went airborne while trying for a first down and crashed to the turf

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden

Kylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigation

Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
Sports|US

Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission

College football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field

Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission
Europe|Sports

Cataldi promises hospitalized teammate Bove a goal and delivers as Fiorentina wins 8th straight

A promise is a promise

Cataldi promises hospitalized teammate Bove a goal and delivers as Fiorentina wins 8th straight
Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea rallies for a wild win at Tottenham but Arsenal stumbles in Premier League title race

Don’t listen to Enzo Maresca because Chelsea really is a Premier League challenger this season

Chelsea rallies for a wild win at Tottenham but Arsenal stumbles in Premier League title race
Americas|Sports

'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races

Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times

'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
Sports|US

Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40

Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive again in her ski racing return at 40 years old

Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40
Sports|US

Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU

Georgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll

Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU
Americas|MidEast|Sports|World

Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLaren

Lando Norris ended McLaren’s 26-year wait for the Formula 1 constructors’ title as he won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLaren
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban

Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban

Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban
Sports|US

Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets

Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward

Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets
Sports|US

Oregon, Penn State amass 55 points to set Big Ten title game 1st-half scoring record

Oregon and Penn State piled up seven touchdowns, 537 yards, 28 first downs and 55 points in the Big Ten title game

Oregon, Penn State amass 55 points to set Big Ten title game 1st-half scoring record
Business|Sports|US

Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says

A person familiar with the negoatiations says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $49.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O’Neill

Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says
Sports|US

Los Angeles Galaxy fend off New York Red Bulls to win sixth MLS Cup

Los Angeles Galaxy fend off New York Red Bulls to win sixth MLS Cup

Los Angeles Galaxy fend off New York Red Bulls to win sixth MLS Cup
Americas|Sports

LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship

Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls

LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship
Entertainment|Sports

What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-Cowboys

Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football

What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-Cowboys
Sports|US

Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over Texas

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, believed to be out for the remainder of the game with a hand injury, returned for the final snap in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game

Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over Texas
Sports|US

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy agrees to restructured contract after 3-9 season

Oklahoma State announced it has agreed to a new contract with football coach Mike Gundy

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy agrees to restructured contract after 3-9 season
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym
Sports|US

No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake

The stakes were higher for Iowa State, and the outcome was the same as the first for the Cyclones in their second trip to the Big 12 championship game

No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake
Sports|US

Clemson shocks SMU in ACC title game, while Oregon remains perfect by beating Penn State in Big Ten Championship

Clemson shocks SMU in ACC title game, while Oregon remains perfect by beating Penn State in Big Ten Championship

Clemson shocks SMU in ACC title game, while Oregon remains perfect by beating Penn State in Big Ten Championship
Europe|Health|Sports

West Ham United’s Michail Antonio ‘conscious’ and in ‘stable condition’ after traffic accident

West Ham United’s Michail Antonio ‘conscious’ and in ‘stable condition’ after traffic accident

West Ham United’s Michail Antonio ‘conscious’ and in ‘stable condition’ after traffic accident
Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|US

Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon
Sports|US

Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game

College football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times

Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game
Europe|Sports

Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace and Man United loses again

Manchester City’s Premier League title defense has taken another blow after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace

Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace and Man United loses again
Celebrity|Sports|US

Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40

Lindsey Vonn finished in the middle of the pack in a pair of lower-level downhill events as she competed for the first time in nearly six years

Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40
MidEast|Sports|World

Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell

Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of a first constructors’ title in 26 years

Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell
Americas|Sports|US

Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final

Amber Glenn has become the first American to win the women’s Grand Prix Final competition since Alissa Czisny 14 years ago

Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final
Australia|Sports

16-year-old rising sprint star Gout Gout breaks Australia’s nearly six-decade-old 200m record

16-year-old rising sprint star Gout Gout breaks Australia’s nearly six-decade-old 200m record

16-year-old rising sprint star Gout Gout breaks Australia’s nearly six-decade-old 200m record
Europe|Sports

Everton vs. Liverpool postponed because of Storm Darragh. Other Premier League games remain on

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed because of Storm Darragh's dangerous winds and heavy rain on the west coast

Everton vs. Liverpool postponed because of Storm Darragh. Other Premier League games remain on
Business|Sports|US

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Business|Celebrity|Sports

Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie reportedly finalizing shoe deal with ‘hero’ Steph Curry’s brand

Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie reportedly finalizing shoe deal with ‘hero’ Steph Curry’s brand

Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie reportedly finalizing shoe deal with ‘hero’ Steph Curry’s brand
Education|Sports

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"
Business|Sports|US

A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract

Athletics general manager David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home

A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract
Sports|US

Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season

Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
Crime|Sports|US

NFL ends investigation into sexual assault allegations against Browns QB Deshaun Watson

The NFL has closed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

NFL ends investigation into sexual assault allegations against Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Political|Sports|US

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

A bipartisan bill introduced by four members of Congress seeks changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports
Sports|US

Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia

Texas earned a surprising victory over Georgia on the recruiting trail one day before facing the Bulldogs on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game

Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia
Sports|US

The SEC to Texas: No Bevo at the conference championship game vs. Georgia

The SEC to Texas: No Bevo at the conference championship game vs. Georgia

The SEC to Texas: No Bevo at the conference championship game vs. Georgia
Celebrity|Sports|US

American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old

American ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morning

American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest

Couples who look awkward on skates have gotten a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest

Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
Sports|US

No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. Georgia

The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown

No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. Georgia
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Mike Tyson sued in UK for ditching promotion deal to fight Jake Paul

Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly 1.5 million euros ($1.59 million) for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media

Mike Tyson sued in UK for ditching promotion deal to fight Jake Paul
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement

Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Randy Moss reveals he’s battling health issue

NFL legend and hall of famer Randy Moss says he is “battling” a health issue and called for his fans to send him “prayers.”

Randy Moss reveals he’s battling health issue
Celebrity|Health|Sports

NFL legend Randy Moss to take extended leave from ESPN role amid health issue

NFL legend Randy Moss to take extended leave from ESPN role amid health issue

NFL legend Randy Moss to take extended leave from ESPN role amid health issue
Europe|Sports

Athletics-Unselfish act earns Norwegian decathlete Skotheim international award

Norwegian decathlete Sander Skotheim has been given the International Fair Play Award by World Athletics, for the unselfish support he showed to teammate and gold medallist Markus Rooth at

Athletics-Unselfish act earns Norwegian decathlete Skotheim international award
Business|Economy|Sports

Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math

Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder because of all the deferred money in Ohtani’s deal

Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star
Political|Sports|US

Donald and Ivanka Trump feature in controversial Club World Cup draw, as Inter Miami discovers its fate

Donald and Ivanka Trump feature in controversial Club World Cup draw, as Inter Miami discovers its fate

Donald and Ivanka Trump feature in controversial Club World Cup draw, as Inter Miami discovers its fate
Asia|Business|Sports

NBA to host preseason games in Macao five years after league was effectively blocked from China

NBA to host preseason games in Macao five years after league was effectively blocked from China

NBA to host preseason games in Macao five years after league was effectively blocked from China
Australia|Sports

16-year-old sensation Gout Gout runs fourth-fastest under-18 100m of all time

16-year-old sensation Gout Gout runs fourth-fastest under-18 100m of all time

16-year-old sensation Gout Gout runs fourth-fastest under-18 100m of all time
Entertainment|MidEast|Sports

Inside the ‘brutal’ logistical challenge of staging a Formula One Grand Prix

Inside the ‘brutal’ logistical challenge of staging a Formula One Grand Prix

Inside the ‘brutal’ logistical challenge of staging a Formula One Grand Prix
MidEast|Sports

'Hello to my brother': Charles and Arthur Leclerc team up for Ferrari in F1 practice

Charles Leclerc and his younger brother Arthur drove side-by-side in matching Ferraris in the first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

'Hello to my brother': Charles and Arthur Leclerc team up for Ferrari in F1 practice
Crime|Europe|Sports

Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili acquitted of domestic violence charges

Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili acquitted of domestic violence charges

Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili acquitted of domestic violence charges
Sports|US

Detroit Lions extend win streak and clinch playoff berth in walk-off win over Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions extend win streak and clinch playoff berth in walk-off win over Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions extend win streak and clinch playoff berth in walk-off win over Green Bay Packers
Celebrity|Lifestyle|MidEast|Sports|World

F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet

F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet
Sports|US

Dan Campbell's 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers

Dan Campbell's 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
Asia|Business|Political|Sports|World

NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025

The NBA is returning to China next season

NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025
Sports|US

Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start

The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Luke Richardson, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project

Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start
Business|Economy|Sports

Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out

There’s more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football’s first 12-team playoff

Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Americas|Europe|Sports|US

Amber Glenn takes the lead in Grand Prix Final figure skating after Kaori Sakamoto falls

Amber Glenn of the United States has continued her breakout season in figure skating by taking the lead in the short program at the Grand Prix Final as world champion Kaori Sakamoto fell

Amber Glenn takes the lead in Grand Prix Final figure skating after Kaori Sakamoto falls
Africa|Europe|Sports

Tottenham joins list of top Premier League teams to lose at Bournemouth as fans jeer Postecoglou

Manchester City, Arsenal and now Tottenham

Tottenham joins list of top Premier League teams to lose at Bournemouth as fans jeer Postecoglou
Americas|Sports|US

Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off

It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
Business|Sports|US

The A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market

The A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
Business|Celebrity|Sports

Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row
Americas|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly
Business|Sports|US

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Meta partners with James Cameron's tech venture to boost mixed reality content

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it has partnered with film director James Cameron's technology venture Lightstorm Vision to enhance the creation of 3D entertainment, including live sports,

Meta partners with James Cameron's tech venture to boost mixed reality content
Celebrity|Political|Sports

Manny Pacquiao, winner of titles in a record 8 weight classes, elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

Manny Pacquiao, who won titles in a record eight weight classes from flyweight to super welterweight, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Manny Pacquiao, winner of titles in a record 8 weight classes, elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Education|Sports|US

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls
Political|Sports|US|World

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games
Sports|US

Total number of Texas fans caught and punished for throwing bottles in Georgia game: Zero

Texas officials say their investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October could not identify anyone responsible and that no one has been caught or punished

Total number of Texas fans caught and punished for throwing bottles in Georgia game: Zero
Business|Political|Sports|US|World

Olympics-LA 2028 Games enjoy support of incoming Trump administration says IOC

The International Olympic Committee has no concerns over working with Donald Trump and his incoming administration on the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics given the

Olympics-LA 2028 Games enjoy support of incoming Trump administration says IOC
Sports|US

Loyd requests trade from Seattle after investigation into Storm shows no bullying, AP Source says

Jewell Loyd wants out of Seattle

Loyd requests trade from Seattle after investigation into Storm shows no bullying, AP Source says
Business|Sports|US

US Soccer CEO JT Batson open to Emma Hayes’ joint head coach proposal

US Soccer CEO JT Batson open to Emma Hayes’ joint head coach proposal

US Soccer CEO JT Batson open to Emma Hayes’ joint head coach proposal
Crime|Europe|Sports

British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin suspended for excessively whipping a horse

British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin suspended for excessively whipping a horse

British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin suspended for excessively whipping a horse
MidEast|Sports|World

George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as F1 feud deepens

Mercedes driver George Russell has accused Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as a dispute between the two at last week’s race in Qatar deepened

George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as F1 feud deepens
Sports

Unranked Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball

Unranked Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball

Unranked Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball
Asia|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

London set to host second official pro Sumo tournament ever outside of Japan

London set to host second official pro Sumo tournament ever outside of Japan

London set to host second official pro Sumo tournament ever outside of Japan
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports

A look back at the notable deaths of 2024

Below is a compilation of some of the most notable deaths of global figures from the worlds of showbusiness, politics, sports and art in 2024.

A look back at the notable deaths of 2024
Sports

A social media mishap and a return to an old team: Five things to look out for in Week 14 of the NFL season

A social media mishap and a return to an old team: Five things to look out for in Week 14 of the NFL season

A social media mishap and a return to an old team: Five things to look out for in Week 14 of the NFL season
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|US

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US

In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
Sports

Creighton makes it 2 wins in less than a year against No. 1s, with Jayhawks latest to lose in Omaha

Creighton has played eight No. 1 teams in its program’s history, and the first six of those games weren’t close

Creighton makes it 2 wins in less than a year against No. 1s, with Jayhawks latest to lose in Omaha
Sports

Flagg leads the way as No. 9 Duke holds off Broome and No. 2 Auburn for an 84-78 win

Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 9 Duke push past No. 2 Auburn 84-78 in the SEC/ACC Challenge

Flagg leads the way as No. 9 Duke holds off Broome and No. 2 Auburn for an 84-78 win
Sports|US

'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday

'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
Sports

Unranked Creighton knocks off No. 1 Kansas behind Pop Isaacs' season-high 27 points

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63 on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers

Unranked Creighton knocks off No. 1 Kansas behind Pop Isaacs' season-high 27 points
Sports

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
Sports

McNeeley scores 17 points as No. 25 UConn rallies to a 76-72 win over No. 15 Baylor

Liam McNeeley scored 17 points and No. 25 UConn came back from an early deficit to beat No. 15 Baylor 76-72 in the Big 12-Big East Battle

McNeeley scores 17 points as No. 25 UConn rallies to a 76-72 win over No. 15 Baylor
Business|Education|Sports

Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady

Bryce Underwood was relieved to make his commitment to Michigan official with his signature as signing day in college football kicked off on Wednesday

Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady
Sports

League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules

League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence
Sports

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid
Sports

Aaron Rodgers says it's 'ridiculous' to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets

Aaron Rodgers figures his football resume speaks for itself

Aaron Rodgers says it's 'ridiculous' to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets
Sports|US

The CFP rankings — and 'data points' — have left Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina puzzled

Miami wants things reconsidered

The CFP rankings — and 'data points' — have left Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina puzzled
Health|Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin feeling ‘more human’ after crashing out in giant slalom event

Mikaela Shiffrin feeling ‘more human’ after crashing out in giant slalom event

Mikaela Shiffrin feeling ‘more human’ after crashing out in giant slalom event
Sports

Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming

Kirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023

Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming
Health|Science|Sports

LPGA and USGA update gender policies, impacting some transgender golfers

LPGA and USGA update gender policies, impacting some transgender golfers

LPGA and USGA update gender policies, impacting some transgender golfers
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

President Biden honors Kirk Herbstreit’s late, football-loving dog Ben in heartfelt letter

President Biden honors Kirk Herbstreit’s late, football-loving dog Ben in heartfelt letter

President Biden honors Kirk Herbstreit’s late, football-loving dog Ben in heartfelt letter
Americas|Sports|US

US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland

The U

US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Foot Locker to emphasize newer Nike styles at stores amid soft demand for its shoes

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Nicholas P.

Foot Locker to emphasize newer Nike styles at stores amid soft demand for its shoes
Sports

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota
Sports|US

Lindsey Vonn to make her comeback to downhill racing at age 40 this weekend

Lindsey Vonn is going to enter an official ski race for the first time in nearly six years this weekend at age 40

Lindsey Vonn to make her comeback to downhill racing at age 40 this weekend
Sports|US

SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections

Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are bringing in the nation's top recruiting class as high school prospects across the country finalize their college plans

SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections
Sports|Education|Health

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says
Health|Political|Sports

LPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty

The LPGA and the USGA have updated gender policies that will require players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned to female before going through male puberty

LPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty
Americas|Sports|World

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know

Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn Thursday

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Environment|Sports|Travel

Snowboarder narrowly escapes avalanche on Mount Washington

Snowboarder narrowly escapes avalanche on Mount Washington

Snowboarder narrowly escapes avalanche on Mount Washington
Sports

Offensive Rookie of the Year race heating up? Bryce Young turning it around? Battle for 2025 No. 1 Draft pick? NFL Week 13 takeaways

Offensive Rookie of the Year race heating up? Bryce Young turning it around? Battle for 2025 No. 1 Draft pick? NFL Week 13 takeaways

Offensive Rookie of the Year race heating up? Bryce Young turning it around? Battle for 2025 No. 1 Draft pick? NFL Week 13 takeaways
Sports

‘Why do we want to bastardize our game?’: MLB players and managers join criticism of Golden At-Bat proposal

‘Why do we want to bastardize our game?’: MLB players and managers join criticism of Golden At-Bat proposal

‘Why do we want to bastardize our game?’: MLB players and managers join criticism of Golden At-Bat proposal
Business|Sports

New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti

The Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside

New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Sports

Reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks advance

Reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks advance

Reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks advance
Asia|Europe|Political|Sports

Fencing-Usmanov dismisses criticism over return as FIE chief, but voluntarily suspends duties

Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov has dismissed criticism from Ukraine of his appointment as president of the International Fencing Federation, but

Fencing-Usmanov dismisses criticism over return as FIE chief, but voluntarily suspends duties
Americas|Celebrity|Sports

Lily Yohannes: The 17-year-old star of the US women’s team, by those who know her best

Lily Yohannes: The 17-year-old star of the US women’s team, by those who know her best

Lily Yohannes: The 17-year-old star of the US women’s team, by those who know her best
Sports

Tiger Woods says he’s ‘got a long way to go’ before being ready to return to competitive golf

Tiger Woods says he’s ‘got a long way to go’ before being ready to return to competitive golf

Tiger Woods says he’s ‘got a long way to go’ before being ready to return to competitive golf
Sports

Juan Soto starting to eliminate teams from negotiations, agent Scott Boras says

Juan Soto is starting to drop teams from negotiations ahead of baseball's winter meetings next week

Juan Soto starting to eliminate teams from negotiations, agent Scott Boras says
Sports

Josh Allen's creativity and Jameis Winston's risk-taking produce statistical firsts in the NFL

Josh Allen and Jameis Winston delivered signature performances in prime time

Josh Allen's creativity and Jameis Winston's risk-taking produce statistical firsts in the NFL
Sports|US

Michigan's 7-foot newcomers earn themselves a nickname after their dynamic Big Ten debut

Michigan has a nickname for its pair of 7-foot newcomers: Area 50-1

Michigan's 7-foot newcomers earn themselves a nickname after their dynamic Big Ten debut
Asia|Entertainment|Sports|World

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked that Shohei Ohtani may still owe him a new Porsche, which the Japanese superstar seemed to hint at early in 2024 season

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?
Sports|US

Wiggins, Schieffelin and Clemson's defense hold down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 win

Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 victory in the SEC/ACC Challenge

Wiggins, Schieffelin and Clemson's defense hold down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 win
Sports

Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankings

Athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a “stay off my lawn” moment on social media

Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankings
Americas|Crime|Sports

Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary

The Calgary Flames paid tribute to longtime star Johnny Gaudreau before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, months after the All-Star was killed while biking on a New Jersey road this summer

Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary
Sports|US

Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st loss

Vladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points – including three straight baskets inside down the stretch – and Michigan defeated No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 in the Big Ten opener for both teams

Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st loss
Sports

Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card

Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup

Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card
Sports|US

St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekend

The men’s and women’s basketball teams at St. John’s will wear “Lou” patches on their uniform jerseys for the rest of this season to honor Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who died Saturday at age 99

St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekend
Sports

Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff penultimate rankings

Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff penultimate rankings

Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff penultimate rankings
Sports

Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell
Sports|US

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after unit struggles in 2024

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after unit struggles in 2024
Sports

Analysis: Getting benched may have been best thing that happened to Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson

Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson

Analysis: Getting benched may have been best thing that happened to Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson
Africa|Crime|Political|Sports|World

Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush

Some 135 people were killed in a crush at a soccer stadium in southeast Guinea on Sunday, a local group of human rights organisations said, sharing an estimated death toll more

Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush
Americas|Australia|Sports|Travel|World

Two Americans, one Canadian missing after attempt to climb New Zealand’s highest mountain

Two Americans, one Canadian missing after attempt to climb New Zealand’s highest mountain

Two Americans, one Canadian missing after attempt to climb New Zealand’s highest mountain
Europe|Sports|World

USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match

Alyssa Naher made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1

USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match
Sports

High school recruiting isn't the only way to build a winner in the era of the transfer portal

Texas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender

High school recruiting isn't the only way to build a winner in the era of the transfer portal
Business|Sports|US

NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR opened the season with washouts in the first two races of the year that could have set the tone for a miserable 2024 campaign

NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuit
Political|Sports|US

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women's division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events
Americas|Sports

Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play

Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coach

Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play
Sports|US

US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds

U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns

US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
Political|Sports|Technology|US

Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days

Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says
Sports

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Sports

Sterling Sharpe and Mike Holmgren are picked as Hall of Fame finalists

Prolific receiver Sterling Sharpe and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren have advanced to the final stage of voting for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Sterling Sharpe and Mike Holmgren are picked as Hall of Fame finalists
Political|Sports|US

NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia

NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
Crime|Europe|Sports

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob, to stand trial over physical and mental abuse charges

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob, to stand trial over physical and mental abuse charges

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob, to stand trial over physical and mental abuse charges
Business|Economy|Sports

Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025

Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism
Business|Political|Sports

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player
Sports|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Travis Kelce and his vehicle collection

 RealTruck.com looks beyond Travis Kelce's football stats and zooms in on his car collection.

Travis Kelce and his vehicle collection
Americas|Sports

Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Israel Vázquez, the Mexican fighter who won three bantamweight world titles, has died at 46

Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46
Americas|Australia|Sports

Ryggs Johnston goes from a tiny Montana town to Australian Open champion: Analysis

Talk about taking the road less traveled

Ryggs Johnston goes from a tiny Montana town to Australian Open champion: Analysis
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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

O.J. Simpson’s “trial of the century” over the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend bared divisions over race and law enforcement and brought an intersection of sports, crime, entertainment and class that was hard to turn away from

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024
Sports|US

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence
Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Guineans mourn victims of stadium crush that killed 56

When Mory Cisse dropped his 27-year-old brother off at a stadium in the southeastern Guinean city of Nzerekore to watch a soccer match after lunch on Sunday, he had

Guineans mourn victims of stadium crush that killed 56
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Creating new kicks from old soles: How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste

Creating new kicks from old soles: How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste

Creating new kicks from old soles: How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Sondra Williams, wife of San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams, announces son was stillborn at 35 weeks

Sondra Williams, wife of San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams, announces son was stillborn at 35 weeks

Sondra Williams, wife of San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams, announces son was stillborn at 35 weeks
Australia|Sports

Australian tennis icon Neale Fraser dies at 91

Australian tennis icon Neale Fraser dies at 91

Australian tennis icon Neale Fraser dies at 91
Sports

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024
Europe|Sports|World

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign

The captains of two Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices as the competition celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign
Sports|US

Denver Broncos’ two interception TDs spoil record-setting night for Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos’ two interception TDs spoil record-setting night for Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos’ two interception TDs spoil record-setting night for Cleveland Browns
Sports

Fueled by boos, Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy turns in 235-yard performance in return to Denver

The boos only brought out the best in Jerry Jeudy as he returned to Denver

Fueled by boos, Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy turns in 235-yard performance in return to Denver
Sports

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense
Sports

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating the Browns 41-32

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32
Sports|US

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Sports

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair three-game suspension upheld following ‘unacceptable’ late hit on Jags QB Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair three-game suspension upheld following ‘unacceptable’ late hit on Jags QB Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair three-game suspension upheld following ‘unacceptable’ late hit on Jags QB Trevor Lawrence
Sports|US

USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden Maiava

Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans’ starting job last month

USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden Maiava
Sports

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Sports

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
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The 10 biggest tournament cash prizes recorded in poker history

Clubs Casino compiled a ranking of the 10 biggest tournament cash prizes in poker history (adjusted for inflation) using data from The Hendon Mob.

The 10 biggest tournament cash prizes recorded in poker history
Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies

Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering despite the odds

Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies
Sports|US

Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach

Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the general manager and serves as the point person in the search for a head coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus

Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach
Sports

College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands

The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday

College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands
Sports|US

ACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles

The ACC has fined N

ACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family

Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers
Sports|US

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night

An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night
Sports

Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25

Kansas continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll

Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25
Sports

TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2

TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame

TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2
Business|Sports|US

Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner

Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Sports

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg

Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
Sports|US

Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback

Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season

Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback
Sports

Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander

Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Sports|US

Houston's Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville's Lawrence that led to concussion

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion

Houston's Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville's Lawrence that led to concussion
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

James Van Der Beek revisits ‘Varsity Blues’ to help families with cancer treatment costs

James Van Der Beek revisits ‘Varsity Blues’ to help families with cancer treatment costs

James Van Der Beek revisits ‘Varsity Blues’ to help families with cancer treatment costs
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Putin drops plan for 'Friendship Games' to rival Olympics

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday to shelve the planned hosting of the "Friendship Games", a big multi-sports event that the International Olympic Committee had

Putin drops plan for 'Friendship Games' to rival Olympics
Crime|Europe|Sports

Fan violence at soccer match in Germany leaves 79 people injured, including 10 police officers

Fan violence at soccer match in Germany leaves 79 people injured, including 10 police officers

Fan violence at soccer match in Germany leaves 79 people injured, including 10 police officers
Americas|Sports

‘I lost all respect’: Max Verstappen furious with George Russell after qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix

‘I lost all respect’: Max Verstappen furious with George Russell after qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix

‘I lost all respect’: Max Verstappen furious with George Russell after qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix
Sports|US

Oregon still leads the AP Top 25 poll, Ohio State and Miami plummet after upset losses

Oregon still leads the AP Top 25 poll, Ohio State and Miami plummet after upset losses

Oregon still leads the AP Top 25 poll, Ohio State and Miami plummet after upset losses
Business|Crime|Sports

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to sell car collection worth ‘hundreds of millions’

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to sell car collection worth ‘hundreds of millions’

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to sell car collection worth ‘hundreds of millions’
Sports

Bills clinch playoff spot after historic QB statline in snowy conditions, Steelers tie record: NFL Week 13 Sunday review

Bills clinch playoff spot after historic QB statline in snowy conditions, Steelers tie record: NFL Week 13 Sunday review

Bills clinch playoff spot after historic QB statline in snowy conditions, Steelers tie record: NFL Week 13 Sunday review
Celebrity|Health|Sports

NFL legend Randy Moss asks for ‘prayers’ while revealing he is ‘battling something internally’

NFL legend Randy Moss asks for ‘prayers’ while revealing he is ‘battling something internally’

NFL legend Randy Moss asks for ‘prayers’ while revealing he is ‘battling something internally’
Election|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|World

2024 in Reuters pictures

Reuters sent out some 1.6 million pictures to the world in 2024, covering news and daily life, tragedies and comedies, chaos and customs, from 120 countries.

2024 in Reuters pictures
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Soccer-Major stadium disasters over recent decades

Here is a look at major disasters in soccer stadiums over recent decades after 56 people were killed during a stadium crush in Guinea sparked by an on-field controversy.

Soccer-Major stadium disasters over recent decades
Sports|US

Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Some storm-weary residents of the Great Lakes region have seen continued snowfall and are facing the prospect of even more accumulations this week

Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional

Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
Sports

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois

Now Notre Dame waits

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois
Sports

Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East

Josh Allen scored a receiving touchdown on a pass he threw in his latest do-everything performance, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night

Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
Sports

Baker Mayfield doesn't think NCAA should ban flag planting, says 'Let the boys play'

Baker Mayfield is hoping the NCAA doesn’t outlaw flag planting

Baker Mayfield doesn't think NCAA should ban flag planting, says 'Let the boys play'
Sports

Christian McCaffrey's season 'potentially' over after knee injury in 49ers' loss to Bills

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described as “potentially” season-ending in the 49ers’ 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night

Christian McCaffrey's season 'potentially' over after knee injury in 49ers' loss to Bills
Sports|US

Mitchell scores 35, Cavs end Celtics' winning streak with 115-111 win in matchup of East's elite

Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics in the second intense matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top teams this season

Mitchell scores 35, Cavs end Celtics' winning streak with 115-111 win in matchup of East's elite
Sports

Philadelphia defense, Tucker's misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with Ravens

Saquon Barkley scored on a 25-yard run with 7:56 remaining, and Philadelphia’s stingy defense kept Lamar Jackson mostly under control in a 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens

Philadelphia defense, Tucker's misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with Ravens
Sports

Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for postgame melee

The Big Ten Conference has announced it fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy for the on-field melee at the end of the Wolverines’ win in Columbus

Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for postgame melee
Sports|US

Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State $100k each for postgame brawl

Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State $100k each for postgame brawl

Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State $100k each for postgame brawl
Sports

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 for their fifth straight victory

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left
Sports

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence

Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of the game with a concussion

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence
Sports

Conference newcomers to play for titles in Power Four. Oregon-Penn St, Texas-Georgia top-5 matchups

The first season of major conference expansion has produced an intriguing set of championship games this week, and not just because they'll determine which teams get automatic bids and first-round byes in the College Football Playoff

Conference newcomers to play for titles in Power Four. Oregon-Penn St, Texas-Georgia top-5 matchups
Sports|US

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit that concussed Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit that concussed Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit that concussed Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence
Sports

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'has no business being in our league,' coach says

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'has no business being in our league,' coach says
Europe|Sports

Serie A match abandoned after Fiorentina player collapses on field,

Serie A match abandoned after Fiorentina player collapses on field,

Serie A match abandoned after Fiorentina player collapses on field,
Sports

Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind Oregon

Ohio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend

Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind Oregon
Sports

Purdue fires coach Ryan Walters after going 5-19 in his two seasons

A historically poor season has led Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski to fire coach Ryan Walters after just two seasons at the helm

Purdue fires coach Ryan Walters after going 5-19 in his two seasons
Sports|World

Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized

Red Bull's Max Verstappen followed up his Formula 1 drivers’ title with another win Sunday in an incident-packed Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris was hit with a penalty that ended his challenge

Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized
Europe|Health|Sports

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in medically induced coma after collapsing in Italian soccer game

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter Milan with the game abandoned shortly afterward

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in medically induced coma after collapsing in Italian soccer game
Sports

‘Unsportsmanlike’ flag planting causes chaos over college football rivalry weekend

‘Unsportsmanlike’ flag planting causes chaos over college football rivalry weekend

‘Unsportsmanlike’ flag planting causes chaos over college football rivalry weekend
Europe|Sports

Liverpool beats Man City 2-0 to move nine points clear in the Premier League

Liverpool is in control of the Premier League title race

Liverpool beats Man City 2-0 to move nine points clear in the Premier League
Health|Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abdominal puncture wound but no bone or ligament damage in Killington crash

Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a deep puncture wound on the right side of her abdomen and “severe muscle trauma” during a scary crash in a giant slalom race but no serious bone, ligament or organ damage

Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abdominal puncture wound but no bone or ligament damage in Killington crash
Economy|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|Sports|US

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow
Sports|US

Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight

Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight

Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight
Sports

2024 NFL Week 13: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 13: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 13: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Americas|Australia|Sports

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women's event

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has won his first professional title by claiming the Australian Open by three stokes, while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin claimed her second Women’s Australian Open which was played concurrently at two courses on the famed Melbourne sand belt

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women's event
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ is a bubbly blitz of sports-tinged sappiness, which was the point

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ is a bubbly blitz of sports-tinged sappiness, which was the point

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ is a bubbly blitz of sports-tinged sappiness, which was the point