Derrick Henry TD sets single season Ravens record on Christmas

Pair of Christmas NFL games on Netflix set streaming records

About 65 million combined viewers watched a pair of NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day to set streaming records.

NBC News - 1h

NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records

Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.

CBS News - 1h

NFL on Netflix sets streaming marks on Christmas

Netflix's NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day set records as the most streamed NFL games in U.S. history.

ESPN - 2h

NFL Christmas ratings: Netflix reports average of 24 million viewers for Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans

Last year's games, on normal television, averaged 29 million.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget

Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.

CNBC - 18h

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 1d

Mariah Carey's inescapable 'All I Want for Christmas' adds new record to nice list

Mariah Carey's 1994 hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a 17th week and spent 21 weeks atop its Streaming Songs chart.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Ravens' Derrick Henry calls for Lamar Jackson to win his third MVP: 'He deserves it'

Henry is trying to give his quarterback a hand in the MVP race

CBS Sports - 8h

Chiefs and Ravens take home wins in Christmas Day NFL games

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC's top seed for the playoffs on Christmas Day as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer for The Athletic, joined CBS News to ...

CBS News - 9h

Ravens demolish Texans on Christmas behind Derrick Henry, Jackson

The Texans had zero answers on either side of the ball against Jackson and the Ravens' defense.

ESPN - 10h

Chiefs, Ravens prevail on Christmas; LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers sink Warriors late

It was a big day for the stars of the NFL and the NBA

CBS Sports - 12h

James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win

LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

BBC News - 14h

Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped

Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.

BBC News - 1d

NFL Christmas grades: Lamar Jackson delivers 'A+' for Ravens; Steelers get coal in their stocking with 'D-'

Here are the grades for the four teams that played on Christmas

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Derrick Henry TD sets single-season Ravens record on Christmas

Baltimore came out roaring, scoring on its first possession, a 75-yard drive against the Houston Texans.

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce sets franchise record for receiving touchdowns with Christmas TD vs. Steelers

The Chiefs star etches his name even more in the record books

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Ravens rout Texans 31-2 in big Christmas matchup

Two of the top teams in the AFC will battle for playoff seeding in big Christmas matchup.

NBC News - 1d

NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix: Where to watch Ravens vs. Texans, kickoff time, latest odds

Everything you need to know for the holiday matchup

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Ravens vs. Texans odds, prediction, time, line, spread: 2024 Christmas NFL picks by model on 28-12 run

SportsLine's model simulated Baltimore vs. Houston on Christmas Day 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets

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Russell Wilson narrows Steelers' early deficit with 1-yard TD run

After being picked off in the end zone, the Steelers' quarterback redeemed himself.

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Beyoncé's NFL on Netflix Christmas Day: Ravens' Lamar Jackson plans to skip halftime meeting to watch show

We may have found Beyoncé's biggest fan and he doesn't plan to miss the halftime show

CBS Sports - 1d

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.

MarketWatch - 1d

King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message

King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer

ABC News - 1d

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 1d

Fixing the NBA Christmas Day schedule: Five matchups we'd like to see at this point in the 2024-25 season

Knicks vs. Cavs, Thunder vs. Celtics and Nuggets vs. Bucks are some of the games that make our cut

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Texans vs. Ravens where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, prediction for Christmas Day showdown

Everything you need to know for this holiday head-to-head

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Hundreds protest in Damascus after hooded figures set Christmas tree ablaze

Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree burning heightened fears that the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad ...

NBC News - 2d

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?

With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one

This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occur

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Lamar Jackson plans to watch Beyoncé during Ravens-Texans halftime on Christmas: 'Sorry, Harbaugh'

If Jackson does sneak out of the locker room to catch the halftime show, he wouldn't be the first player to do so.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report

Houston is adding some help at wide receiver

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Lamar’s 5 TDs, Kyle’s Career Season, NFL Christmas Gifts & Week 17 Predictions | McCoy & Van Noy

6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy recap the Ravens’ dominant Week 15 win over the Steelers, featuring Lamar Jackson’s 5-TD game and Kyle’s milestone 10.5-sack ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record

Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bosses

Financial Times - 3d

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game today

Here's how to watch the Texans play the Ravens on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season

What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an idea

CBS Sports - 3d

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

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