‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

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Greatest World Series Game 1 ever? Freddie Freeman provides jaw-dropping end to epic Dodgers-Yankees opener

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Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

“What Shohei’s done to our ball club, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify,” Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Even with October struggles, AL MVP Aaron Judge put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen

Yes, the Yankees captain underwhelmed in a 14-game postseason sample, but his 2024 was, by OPS+, the best season by a hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' 35-yard deep-ball catch comes with three Tampa Bay Bucs right around him.

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Reggaeton star Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Puerto Rico joke

Reggaeton star Nicky Jam walked back his previous endorsement of former President Trump Wednesday in the wake of fallout over a poorly received joke at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Reggaeton star Nicky Jam walks back Trump endorsement over Puerto Rico 'garbage' comment

Nicky Jam, a Puerto Rican-Dominican singer who endorsed former President Donald Trump, has backtracked after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate

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Chiefs grind out win over Raiders to stay perfect in quiet debut for DeAndre Hopkins

The Chiefs overcame a critical late turnover to beat the Raiders and remain undefeated.

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Gauff storms to second-ever win over Swiatek at WTA Finals in Riyadh

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr says 82 games is too many, 'playing harder and faster than ever' leads to injuries

Kerr also noted that players cover far more ground than they used to

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Rodri's success is win for team players and unsung heroes

Attackers have dominated the award, but Rodri showed what is possible for players in less glamorous positions.

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Apple Wins Smartwatch Case, Gets $250 in Damages

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Business - Inc. - October 28

Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers' win over Bucs

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa explained his side of a viral play with Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during San Francisco's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

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Rodri’s Ballon d’Or is an act of justice for an unsung category of footballer | Sid Lowe

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'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

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Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks

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Business - Inc. - October 29

India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

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Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement

Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."

Politics - CBS News - October 30

Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracts Trump endorsement

Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracted his endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The move comes after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

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Business - Financial Times - November 9

Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo: who is the greatest of the Renaissance masters?

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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs win in overtime after Bucs pass on potential winning 2-point try in closing seconds of regulation

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