Belichick gives ‘completely honest' reply to NFL wins record question

Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation

Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Young hits 3-point in overtime to give Hawks 6 straight wins, 134-132 over Lakers

Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on for their sixth straight win, beating the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 134-132

ABC News - Dec. 6

S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh records on Friday after November jobs data came in slightly better than expected, but not so hot as to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates ...

NBC News - Dec. 7

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win

ABC News - Dec. 6

Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Ranking NFL head coach openings: avoid Cowboys & Jets but give Raiders a chance | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz & Charles Robinson break dow the Detroit Lions win against the Green Bay Packers and rank both the current and likely head coach openings in the NFL based solely on the team’s QB situation

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Lions' Jared Goff becomes third QB in NFL history to pull off this rare feat during win over Packers

The Lions QB pulled off a feat that Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have never accomplished

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Sources: Belichick speaks with UNC about opening

Bill Belichick has interviewed with North Carolina officials about the Tar Heels' head coach opening, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN - Dec. 6

When It Comes to Bill Belichick, Follow the History, Not the Money

Consider the N.F.L. coaching great’s interview at the University of North Carolina to be a Plan B, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP: Superstar Argentine striker led Inter Miami to Supporters' Shield and points record

Despite less than 1500 minutes, Messi had the fifth most goal involvements in MLS history

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Jared Goff completed at least five passes to six different receivers, an NFL first

Lions quarterback Jared Goff spread the ball around on Thursday night like no one in NFL history.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Why Cowboys' Micah Parsons believes Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'should be' NFL MVP despite 4-8 record

League history backs up Parsons' assertion about Burrow's play

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win

Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Want More People to Reply to Your Texts? Stanford Research Says Stop Making This Common Texting Mistake

Do you pepper your messages with abbreviations like ‘imo’ and ‘ttyl’? If so, new research warns you’re making a big texting mistake.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid

Adam Lowry scored 3:59 into overtime to end the Winnipeg Jets’ four-game losing streak in a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres

ABC News - Dec. 6

The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?

Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?

Financial Times - Dec. 6

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - Dec. 5

North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick: Super Bowl-winning coach lends legitimacy to top Power Four job

Regardless if UNC hires Belichick -- or if he's even truly interested -- his interview shows this job will be coveted

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff

The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take

Is 2025 a bad year to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft? Draft guru Mike Renner joined Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to explain.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Saquon Barkley aware he's closing in on NFL rushing record: 'You want to leave a legacy on a franchise'

Barkley won't get caught up in a pursuit of the record

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Macron criticizes Mercosur agreement as deal nears completion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Charities see an uptick in giving. This Giving Tuesday, they can thank retirees for that.

Older Americans can still do a better job of donating in a tax-advantageous way, experts said.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Answering NFL's biggest questions entering Week 14: Panthers to stick with Bryce Young as QB1 in 2025?

Jordan Dajani addresses some of the biggest topics around the league this week

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Duke vs. Auburn score: Blue Devils hand Tigers first loss, record statement win as Cooper Flagg scores 22

Duke stumbled down the stretch in losses to Kansas and Kentucky, but pulled through this time

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Bob Dylan trusts Timothée Chalamet will be 'completely believable' as the singer in his biopic

Bob Dylan endorsed Timothée Chalamet's lead casting in the folk singer's biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' calling him a 'brilliant actor.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

NFL seeding battles in stretch run for playoffs: Bills favored to win AFC top seed; Lions own best NFC odds

A look at where things stand entering Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to his team.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Biden does complete reversal with pardon for son

President Biden’s decision to give his son a full and unconditional pardon represented a stunning reversal for the outgoing commander in chief, who previously had insisted he would do no such thing ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost

Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Hegseth dodges questions on alleged sexual, financial misconduct

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, dodged more questions on alleged sexual and financial misconduct carried out while he served as the head of a veterans' ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Jason Miller: Notion Biden would pardon Trump 'a complete media manipulation'

Trump-Vance transition team senior advisor Jason Miller dismissed the idea of President Biden pardoning President-elect Trump Monday night, calling the notion a "complete media manipulation." When ...

The Hill - Dec. 3