Booker out for Xmas; other stars questionable

Everything to know about platinum and palladium, the other precious metals

Platinum and palladium can be valuable alternative investments, but their volatility could make them more risky.

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This College Football Season Was Full of Young Stars. These Shined the Brightest.

These are the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.

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After Years of Rumors and Drama, an N.B.A. Star Finally Found a ‘Sense of Peace’

Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell has led the charge to the Cavaliers’ league-best record, at 26-4. But he of all people knows how fleeting it can be.

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All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?

The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.

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Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

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Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations

China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not ...

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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler rents a $70,000-a-month Miami Beach mansion amid speculation of a trade

The NBA All-Star is currently living in a palatial property on Hibiscus Island, having sold his South Florida home for $8.3 million earlier this year.

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Holiday tips are topping out at pandemic-era levels

Many people are tipping their babysitters, housekeepers and teachers this holiday season, but often by the same amounts as three years ago.

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Revival in SNP fortunes raises fresh questions about Scottish independence

Polls show highest level of support in four years for breaking away from UK

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How we fell out of love with dating apps

The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meets

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What to know from every game: Big questions, key performances and what it all means

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.

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76ers star Joel Embiid ejected in ironic fashion after arguing offensive foul on flopping Victor Wembanyama

Embiid isn't exactly a stranger to embellishing contact to persuade officials

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76ers star Joel Embiid ejected for arguing with officials after crashing into Victor Wembanyama in win over Spurs

Joel Embiid charged into Victor Wembanyama, and then erupted at the officials after being called for the offensive foul.

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Man City's star loyalty sees prodigies leave -- and flourish

As Man City look to the transfer market, the academy starlets they let get away could've solved their issues.

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Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

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EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that would allow a company to build a small road made out of a radioactive fertilizer byproduct — drawing environmentalist ...

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Blake Lively sees wide support in lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni

Actor filed sexual harassment complaint against director amid allegation he launched smear campaign against her. Blake Lively is picking up broad support in her battle against her It Ends With Us ...

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Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”

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Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

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Notre Dame star lineman Mills (knee) out of CFP

A Notre Dame defense that has overcome key injuries all season must do so again as standout defensive lineman Rylie Mills will miss the remainder of the College Football Playoff with a right knee ...

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Latest news on Honda-Nissan merger, Party City going out of business

Honda and Nissan are aiming to merge into what would be a powerful presence in the car industry. This comes as news emerges of Party City going out of business. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

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KAT continues to ball, Cade Cunningham makes All-Star case & Zach LaVine joins Jimmy Butler on the trade block

Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl Anthony-Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success. Then, Vince and James ...

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Sabrina Ionescu fills Unrivaled's final roster spot: Liberty star signs 'historic' contract with 3-on-3 league

Ionescu is fresh off a WNBA championship with the Liberty

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England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring

Men’s Test captain to undergo surgery in January England’s Test summer begins against Zimbabwe in May Ben Stokes said he was prepared to go through “blood, sweat and tears” for England after it ...

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Coreweave, Klarna may break IPO slump in 2025 — but OpenAI, SpaceX will wait it out

Initial public offerings may pick up the pace after a three-year slowdown, but economic headwinds and ample money to stay private could dampen the revival.

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Four-star WR commit Vance Spafford could be Georgia's next Ladd McConkey: 'The comps are obvious'

Spafford has already drawn countless comps to McConkey throughout his recruitment

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Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Notre Dame defensive star Rylie Mills out for remaining postseason, says coach Marcus Freeman

Mills, a senior captain, led the Irish in sacks before getting hurt in the CFP matchup with Indiana.

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Women's college basketball rankings: USC climbs to No. 4 after UConn win, LSU slips out of top five

Alabama is back in the AP Top 25, while Nebraska dropped out

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The Playlist: Week 9 waiver wire pickups and previewing a star-studded Christmas slate

Dan Titus previews the Week 9 fantasy hoops slate, including revealing his top adds and the challenges the holiday schedule brings.

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Rasmus Højgaard among five golfers poised to break out during 2025 PGA Tour season

Another crop of stars is coming to push the best in the world, it's just a matter of who will step up

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Ranking 5 teams most equipped to end Chiefs' Super Bowl reign: Ravens left out, plus a surprise at No. 1

Who could potentially unseat the Chiefs in the playoffs?

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Women's college basketball Star Power Index: JuJu Watkins excels as No. 7 USC holds off No. 4 UConn

USC rode its superstar to a top-five victory over the Huskies

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Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president

As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.

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Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'

Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.

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