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Arts|Entertainment|Sports

These three new sports dramas punch above their weight

The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats

These three new sports dramas punch above their weight
Africa|Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Morocco to double airport capacity by 2030

Morocco plans to expand its airport capacity to 80 million passengers by 2030 from 38 million currently, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said.

Morocco to double airport capacity by 2030
Americas|Sports|US

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity

Americans will be getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity
Crime|Europe|Sports

Soccer-Spanish FA elects Louzan as new chief after long turmoil

The general assembly of Spain's soccer federation (RFEF) elected Rafael Louzan as president on Monday after more than a year of turmoil at the scandal-ridden body

Soccer-Spanish FA elects Louzan as new chief after long turmoil
Europe|Sports

UEFA more than doubles team prize money for Women's Euro 2025 to $43M

UEFA says prize money for the 2025 Women’s European Championship will more than double

UEFA more than doubles team prize money for Women's Euro 2025 to $43M
Europe|Sports

Soccer-Women's Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time

Players participating in the Women's Euro 2025 will receive a percentage of the prize money for the first time, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Monday.

Soccer-Women's Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time
Europe|Political|Sports|World

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA has apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
Asia|Sports

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar
Sports|US

Luka Doncic has triple-double with season-best 45 points in Mavs' 143-133 win over Warriors

Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Klay Thompson’s former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night in a second visit to Chase Center in just more than a month

Luka Doncic has triple-double with season-best 45 points in Mavs' 143-133 win over Warriors
Celebrity|Sports|US

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury

LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
Health|Sports|US

Miami Dolphins say wide receiver Grant DuBose ‘has movement in all extremities’ after taking hard hit to head

Miami Dolphins say wide receiver Grant DuBose ‘has movement in all extremities’ after taking hard hit to head

Miami Dolphins say wide receiver Grant DuBose ‘has movement in all extremities’ after taking hard hit to head
Entertainment|Sports|US

Mahomes throws 2 TD passes, leaves with ankle injury in Chiefs' 21-7 win. X-rays negative on star QB

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before leaving with an ankle injury, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and the Kansas City Chiefs finally didn’t have to sweat out the final minutes with a 21-7 victory over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns

Mahomes throws 2 TD passes, leaves with ankle injury in Chiefs' 21-7 win. X-rays negative on star QB
Health|Sports|US

Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans

Miami receiver Grant DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday

Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans
Business|Europe|Sports

Pep Guardiola says 'I'm not good enough' after latest Man City loss

Pep Guardiola declared himself “not good enough” after Manchester City’s season sunk to a new low after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United

Pep Guardiola says 'I'm not good enough' after latest Man City loss
Sports|US

Las Vegas already seems part of the NBA world, which makes expansion decision feel inevitable

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers has heard and seen enough

Las Vegas already seems part of the NBA world, which makes expansion decision feel inevitable
Sports|US

Giants owner John Mara gets another aerial message trashing his team before loss to Ravens

New York Giants co-owner John Mara received another aerial message trashing his woeful team before Sunday’s 35-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens

Giants owner John Mara gets another aerial message trashing his team before loss to Ravens
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction
Europe|Sports

Man United secures stunning late 2-1 comeback win against Man City

Amad Diallo has struck a 90th-minute winner as Manchester United staged a stunning late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League

Man United secures stunning late 2-1 comeback win against Man City
Health|Sports

Houston TE Cade Stover out against Dolphins after emergency appendectomy

Houston rookie tight end Cade Stover had an emergency appendectomy Saturday night and will miss Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins

Houston TE Cade Stover out against Dolphins after emergency appendectomy
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Start your week smart: CEO killing suspect, ABC News settlement, Trump poll, Nancy Pelosi fall, Jamie Foxx incident

Start your week smart: CEO killing suspect, ABC News settlement, Trump poll, Nancy Pelosi fall, Jamie Foxx incident

Start your week smart: CEO killing suspect, ABC News settlement, Trump poll, Nancy Pelosi fall, Jamie Foxx incident
Sports|US

Bill Belichick gets enthusiastic reception at UNC basketball game having been unveiled as the school’s new football coach

Bill Belichick gets enthusiastic reception at UNC basketball game having been unveiled as the school’s new football coach

Bill Belichick gets enthusiastic reception at UNC basketball game having been unveiled as the school’s new football coach
Sports|US

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
Sports|US

A gutsy fake punt to an unlikely hero seals Navy’s upset win over Army in the rivalry’s 125th game

A gutsy fake punt to an unlikely hero seals Navy’s upset win over Army in the rivalry’s 125th game

A gutsy fake punt to an unlikely hero seals Navy’s upset win over Army in the rivalry’s 125th game
Sports|US

Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army

Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army

Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army
Health|Sports

Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely

Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery
Sports|US

Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army

Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal

Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army
Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Detroit-area library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book -- 50 years later

Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library

Detroit-area library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book -- 50 years later
Health|Sports

Shiffrin recovering after abdominal surgery to clean out deep puncture wound suffered in race crash

Mikaela Shiffrin is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery on Thursday night to clean out a puncture wound she received in a giant slalom crash two weeks ago

Shiffrin recovering after abdominal surgery to clean out deep puncture wound suffered in race crash
Sports|US

Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Bill Belichick contacted the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy before accepting the job at North Carolina

Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source says
Sports|US

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs set for season-ending knee surgery, AP sources say

Two people with knowledge of the decision say Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is set for season-ending surgery on his left knee

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs set for season-ending knee surgery, AP sources say
Lifestyle|Sports

Best friends to run 60th and final full marathon together at BMW Dallas Marathon

Best friends to run 60th and final full marathon together at BMW Dallas Marathon

Best friends to run 60th and final full marathon together at BMW Dallas Marathon
Europe|Sports

Cornelia Huetter of Austria wins first-ever women's World Cup downhill held on Birds of Prey course

Cornelia Huetter of Austria navigated the tricky and steep terrain to win the first-ever women’s World Cup downhill held on the Birds of Prey course

Cornelia Huetter of Austria wins first-ever women's World Cup downhill held on Birds of Prey course
Crime|Europe|Sports

UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor player who died after neck cut

Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers

UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor player who died after neck cut
Education|Sports

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

Longtime NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater
Sports|US

Ducks trade D Cam Fowler to St. Louis, ending his 15-season tenure in Anaheim

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Cam Fowler and a fourth-round pick to the St. Louis Blues for minor-league defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka and a second-round pick

Ducks trade D Cam Fowler to St. Louis, ending his 15-season tenure in Anaheim
Europe|Sports

10-man Liverpool draws with Fulham in Premier League but Arsenal fails to take advantage

Premier League leader Liverpool has come from behind twice with 10 men to draw with Fulham 2-2

10-man Liverpool draws with Fulham in Premier League but Arsenal fails to take advantage
Political|Sports|US

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at the Army-Navy football game

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
Political|Sports|US

What to watch in the 125th Army-Navy football game

What to watch in the 125th Army-Navy football game

What to watch in the 125th Army-Navy football game
Sports|US

From $245 million bust to Super Bowl contender again: the redemption arc of ‘Mr. Unlimited’ Russell Wilson

From $245 million bust to Super Bowl contender again: the redemption arc of ‘Mr. Unlimited’ Russell Wilson

From $245 million bust to Super Bowl contender again: the redemption arc of ‘Mr. Unlimited’ Russell Wilson
Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn to make World Cup skiing return in St. Moritz

Lindsey Vonn to make World Cup skiing return in St. Moritz

Lindsey Vonn to make World Cup skiing return in St. Moritz
Sports|US

Travis Hunter says Colorado coach Deion Sanders ‘ain’t going nowhere’

Travis Hunter says Colorado coach Deion Sanders ‘ain’t going nowhere’

Travis Hunter says Colorado coach Deion Sanders ‘ain’t going nowhere’
Election|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president

Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president

Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer battle

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer battle

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer battle
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Sports|US

New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a 'mistake'

Rich Rodriguez says he regrets leaving West Virginia 17 years ago

New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a 'mistake'
Sports|US

De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan says

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job

De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan says
US|Crime|Sports

Suit alleging LAPD shot woman with rubber bullet headed to trial

Woman's Suit Alleging LAPD Shot Her With Rubber Bullet Headed to Trial

Suit alleging LAPD shot woman with rubber bullet headed to trial
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Syrians explore Assad family's massive summer resort for first time

Syrian cyclist Bassel Soufi rode his bike 40 km (25 miles) from the northwestern city of Latakia on Friday to visit the Assad family's

Syrians explore Assad family's massive summer resort for first time
Sports|US

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin
Crime|Political|Sports|US

Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case, to join Vance at Army-Navy Game

Daniel Penny, a former U.S.

Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case, to join Vance at Army-Navy Game
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Ice Cube's mind stays on music with other endeavors from BIG3 to NFL partnership keeping him busy

Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today's rap sound for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to his signature style since the N

Ice Cube's mind stays on music with other endeavors from BIG3 to NFL partnership keeping him busy
Entertainment|Sports

Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas

Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Family of late South Jersey man and longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan tailgates at gravesite to honor his life

Family of late South Jersey man and longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan tailgates at gravesite to honor his life

Family of late South Jersey man and longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan tailgates at gravesite to honor his life
Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn eager for her return to World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland at age 40

Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at age 40

Lindsey Vonn eager for her return to World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland at age 40
Crime|Political|Sports|US

Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game

A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday

Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game
Environment|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators

Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
Celebrity|Sports

Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team

Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Sports|US

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"
Sports|US

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"

Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: "It hurts bad"
Celebrity|Sports|US

LeBron James to miss second straight game amid injury concerns and rumor mill

LeBron James to miss second straight game amid injury concerns and rumor mill

LeBron James to miss second straight game amid injury concerns and rumor mill
Opinion|Sports

Mystics owner Sheila Johnson says WNBA's success goes beyond Caitlin Clark

Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for their awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. She explains her thinking to World Sport's Amanda Davies.

Mystics owner Sheila Johnson says WNBA's success goes beyond Caitlin Clark
Business|Opinion|Sports

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson
Europe|Sports

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open

‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open

‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open
Business|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|US

More bad news for Bud Light

More bad news for Bud Light

More bad news for Bud Light
Sports|US

The game that means everything: Army and Navy get ready to clash for the 125th time in college football’s most unique rivalry

The game that means everything: Army and Navy get ready to clash for the 125th time in college football’s most unique rivalry

The game that means everything: Army and Navy get ready to clash for the 125th time in college football’s most unique rivalry
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he's making millions and taking darts into mainstream

Luke Littler is a kebab-eating, Xbox-playing darts player who grabbed the attention of Britain and beyond this time last year by reaching the final of the world championship as a 16-year-old

Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he's making millions and taking darts into mainstream
Asia|Crime|Sports|World

China sentences former Premier League soccer star to 20 years in prison for corruption

A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state media reported on Friday. CNN's Steven Jiang has more.

China sentences former Premier League soccer star to 20 years in prison for corruption
Asia|Crime|Sports|World

China sentences former Premier League soccer star to 20 years in prison for corruption

A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state media reported on Friday. CNN's Steven Jiang has more.

China sentences former Premier League soccer star to 20 years in prison for corruption
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Dick Vitale says he's cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years

Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over three years

Dick Vitale says he's cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years
Sports|US

Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell not expected to play for 49ers again this season after refusing to enter game vs Rams

Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell not expected to play for 49ers again this season after refusing to enter game vs Rams

Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell not expected to play for 49ers again this season after refusing to enter game vs Rams
Crime|Health|Sports|US

US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has placed an employee on administrative leave after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, causing her so much distress that she attempted suicide

US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
Business|Sports|US

Texas Rangers and RHP Nathan Eovaldi finalize $75 million, 3-year contract

Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $75 million, three-year contract that keeps him in their starting rotation

Texas Rangers and RHP Nathan Eovaldi finalize $75 million, 3-year contract
Celebrity|Sports|US

LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness

LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot

LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness
Education|Sports

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC

Bill Belichick is already the most decorated coach in NFL history

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC
Sports|US

UNLV hires former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen as its new football coach

UNLV is reaching into the Southeastern Conference to keep momentum going for its 24th-ranked football team by hiring former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen on Thursday

UNLV hires former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen as its new football coach
Business|Sports

Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams

Texas winning the national championship next month would be bad news for BetMGM Sportsbook

Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
Business|Political|Sports|US

Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped

A new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series

Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped
Crime|Sports|US

Raiders player Charles Snowden facing misdemeanor DUI charge after Las Vegas arrest

Las Vegas police say they found Raiders football player Charles Snowden passed out behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee atop a retaining wall before his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol

Raiders player Charles Snowden facing misdemeanor DUI charge after Las Vegas arrest
Asia|Sports|World

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
Asia|Europe|Sports

Hojlund scores twice for Man United to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in Europa League, Tottenham held 1-1

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice after coming off the bench and Manchester United rallied to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League

Hojlund scores twice for Man United to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in Europa League, Tottenham held 1-1
Sports|US

Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year

Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter is The Associated Press college football player of the year

Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year
Americas|Crime|Sports

Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months

The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been postponed until June 2, 2025

Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months
Business|Sports|US

To lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver's

The New York Mets wanted Juan Soto to know his future with them could be set in stone

To lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver's
Asia|Sports|World

Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion after Ding Liren blunder

Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion after Ding Liren blunder

Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion after Ding Liren blunder
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look

The Skins Game is returning with a modern look

Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
Business|Education|Sports

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina
Sports|US

Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach

Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach

Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach
Europe|Sports

Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League

Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League

Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says

A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there

2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
Sports|US

Olivia Reeves becomes first US lifter in 66 years to hold both world title and Olympic gold medal

Olivia Reeves becomes first US lifter in 66 years to hold both world title and Olympic gold medal

Olivia Reeves becomes first US lifter in 66 years to hold both world title and Olympic gold medal
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Investigation into Kylian Mbappé rape allegations is closed due to insufficient evidence, says prosecutor

Investigation into Kylian Mbappé rape allegations is closed due to insufficient evidence, says prosecutor

Investigation into Kylian Mbappé rape allegations is closed due to insufficient evidence, says prosecutor
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed

Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October

Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Serbia hit with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour

Serbia have been hit with partial stadium closures for two home matches and banned from selling tickets to their fans in two away ties over supporter behaviour in last month's Nations

Soccer-Serbia hit with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour
Environment|Sports|US

Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East Coast

A storm that swept up the East Coast that brought torrents of rain and high winds caused some misery for New England ski resort operators

Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East Coast
Entertainment|Sports

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG

Trae Young was dribbling out the clock when he leaned down toward New York's center-court logo and pretended he was shooting dice

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG
Australia|Political|Sports|World

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
Crime|Sports|US

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-in

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow kept his comments short Wednesday when addressing the media about having his home broken into two nights earlier while he and the Bengals were on the road against the Dallas Cowboys

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-in
Business|Sports|US

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal
Political|Sports|US

NFL will consider replay assist for facemask penalties and other plays

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays

NFL will consider replay assist for facemask penalties and other plays
MidEast|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis

The new film “September 5" is a fictionalized account of ABC’s live coverage of the hostage crisis during the 1972 Munich Olympics

Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis
Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn savors chance to test out World Cup course as a forerunner in comeback bid at age 40

Lindsey Vonn is trying to take her comeback step-by-step even if there’s plenty of reason to look down the road

Lindsey Vonn savors chance to test out World Cup course as a forerunner in comeback bid at age 40
Celebrity|Sports

Jimmy Butler says he's not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation

Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler says he's not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation
Political|Sports

Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game

An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting

Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
Entertainment|Sports

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport

Rory McIlroy says golf fans might realize what they're missing when PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars clash next week in Las Vegas

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport
Europe|Sports

Man City crisis deepens with loss to Juventus in Champions League as Barcelona and Arsenal win

Manchester City plunged deeper into trouble in the Champions League by losing 2-0 at Juventus in the latest setback in a scarcely believable run of poor results for the ailing English champions

Man City crisis deepens with loss to Juventus in Champions League as Barcelona and Arsenal win
Business|Economy|Sports

Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football's postseason

First-round games in the College Football Playoff mean four ranked teams won't make traditional bowls

Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football's postseason
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

David Bonderman, co-founder of private equity firm TPG and co-owner of Seattle Kraken, dies at 82

A lawyer and investor who managed money for one of the richest families in Texas, helped create one of the giants of the private-equity business and pushed to bring professional hockey to Seattle has died

David Bonderman, co-founder of private equity firm TPG and co-owner of Seattle Kraken, dies at 82
Health|Sports

North Texas runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends

North Texas runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends

North Texas runner with ALS aims for 100 marathons with support from family & friends
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul

Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says
Americas|Business|Finance|Sports

David Bonderman, TPG co-founder and private equity pioneer, dies at age 82

David Bonderman, the media-shy billionaire who co-founded the $239 billion alternative asset management giant TPG, has died at the age of 82.

David Bonderman, TPG co-founder and private equity pioneer, dies at age 82
Political|Sports|US

Ohio lawmaker wants to make flag-planting a felony

An Ohio lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a felony offense for an opponent to plant its flag in the center of Ohio Stadium. The O.H.I.O.

Ohio lawmaker wants to make flag-planting a felony
Business|Sports|US

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners

Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Rights organisations strongly criticised FIFA on Wednesday after world soccer's ruling body officially awarded the 2034 men's World Cup to Saudi

Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
Environment|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world

Soccer-Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition
Celebrity|Crime|Sports|US

Penn State University Police and Public Safety close Jason Kelce investigation after phone incident

Penn State University Police and Public Safety close Jason Kelce investigation after phone incident

Penn State University Police and Public Safety close Jason Kelce investigation after phone incident
Americas|Sports|World

Figure skating-Stellato-Dudek can compete for Canada at Milan Olympics after receiving citizenship

World figure skating champion Deanna Stellato-Dudek became a Canadian citizen on Wednesday, making the Chicago native and her pairs partner Maxime Deschamps eligible

Figure skating-Stellato-Dudek can compete for Canada at Milan Olympics after receiving citizenship
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack

Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack

Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack
Crime|Europe|Sports

Body found in search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce after car was swept away by river

Body found in search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce after car was swept away by river

Body found in search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce after car was swept away by river
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

‘You hurt me’: Former Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau confronts Brett Favre about controversial NFL sack record grudge

‘You hurt me’: Former Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau confronts Brett Favre about controversial NFL sack record grudge

‘You hurt me’: Former Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau confronts Brett Favre about controversial NFL sack record grudge
Business|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Europe|Sports

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be the last club he manages

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be the last club he manages

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be the last club he manages
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title. He doesn’t speak Spanish

A New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game in Spanish, a language he doesn’t speak, has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title

A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title. He doesn’t speak Spanish
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