Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways

What we're hearing: Man Utd's left-back need, Man City making moves

The transfer window is open, so what are our reporters learning about deals that could be done?

ESPN - 4d

Maryland beats No. 22 UCLA 79-61; Bruins coach Cronin ejected with 5:11 remaining

UCLA has lost three straight, including a 19-point home defeat against Michigan.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Kings return to play to beat Jets 2-1 in overtime in opener of 5-game trip

Adrian Kempe stickhandled into the slot and beat Eric Comrie with a wrist shot to the top right corner at 1:14 of overtime to give Los Angeles a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night ...

ABC News - 4d

Knicks hear boos from MSG crowd in lopsided 126-101 loss to Thunder

The Knicks' hopes for revenge against the top team in the West were swiftly dashed on Friday night, as they lost in blowout fashion to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-101, at Madison Square Garden.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing

An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.

NBC News - 4d

Takeaways from Trump’s Criminal Sentencing

Friday’s punishment was largely symbolic, but it ensured that Donald J. Trump would become America’s first felon president.

The New York Times - 4d

Crosby moves into 9th on NHL's career scoring list as the Penguins beat McDavid and the Oilers 5-3

The Penguins captain tied Hall of Famer Joe Sakic at 1,641 points with an assist on Bryan Rust's first-period goal and passed him with an assist on Drew O'Connor's goal later in the game.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Potter’s spell starts with FA Cup exit as Aston Villa battle back to beat West Ham

Graham Potter’s first game back in the dugout for 20 months ended not only in an FA Cup exit, after the brightest of starts, but with the loss of two more strikers as West Ham’s hopes of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Listen to audio from Trump's sentencing hearing in the hush money case

Listen to the audio recording as New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made ...

NBC News - 4d

From oatzempic to mouth taping: does science back up TikTok health tips?

Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence says. The deluge of improbable health hacks on TikTok can only mean it’s the start of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case

Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.

CBS News - 4d

Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.

ABC News - 4d

How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk

After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.

NBC News - 5d

Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. ...

The Hill - 5d

Thunder vs. Cavaliers: Key takeaways from Cleveland's impressive victory

Some key observations and analysis on two teams that could be around in June.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top-12 Running Backs from the entire Fantasy Football Today team

An early look at how the RBs rank for the 2025 Fantasy Football season

CBS Sports - 6d

A Legacy From Carter That Democrats Would Prefer to Escape

For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carter’s name to deride Democrats as weak — mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.

The New York Times - 6d

NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth

NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.

NBC News - Jan. 7

5 takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

President-elect Trump faced the media at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Tuesday, the day after Congress had certified his victory in November’s election. The press conference came 13 days ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

North Carolina Supreme Court blocks state from certifying Democrat as winner in top court race

The North Carolina Supreme Court voted to block the certification of Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of her state Supreme Court race while her GOP opponent challenges the legitimacy ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again

Once known for landgrabs, shootouts and slash-and-burn farming, Paragominas has halted deforestation to become a model of sustainable growth in a region charred by wildfires. It’s 9am and the sun ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Iran Pulls Most Forces From Syria, in Blow to Tehran's Regional Ambitions

The withdrawal marks the demise of a yearslong effort in which Tehran used Syria as a hub in its regional strategy to spread influence and wage proxy war against the U.S. and Israel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Alabama, Kalen DeBoer should learn from Nick Saban, reunite with Ryan Grubb to get offense back on track

Grubb was briefly Alabama's offensive coordinator before taking the same job with the Seattle Seahawks, but he was fired after just one year.

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Three Takeaways From Flyers OT Loss vs. Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers may have fallen 3-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the game provided plenty for fans to dissect. It was an intense, fast-paced contest with no shortage of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

QB recruit back to Cal after portal flip from Ducks

QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who first committed to Cal in July before his Dec. 4 flip to Oregon, has signed with Golden Bears after entering the transfer portal.

ESPN - Jan. 5

UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins' loss to Nebraska

The Bruins received quality minutes against the Cornhuskers from 7-foot-3 Aday Mara and among other things could benefit from giving him more playing time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Celtics vs. Thunder odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 5 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

He Went From Future N.F.L. Coach to Perceived Scapegoat. Now He Wants Back In.

Byron Leftwich has viewed his sabbatical as an exercise in patience. But others are eager to see his return to football.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Young boy survives 5 days in 'lion-infested' African game park after wandering from home

A young boy who had gone missing was found alive after spending five days alone in a northern Zimbabwe game park filled with wild animals, according to a member of the country's parliament.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol

Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.

A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

What America should learn from South Korea’s democratic crisis

Any “us vs. them” dynamic can be dangerous for democracy. But when that divide centers on mutually exclusive visions of a nation, the effects are uniquely detrimental.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.

ABC News - Jan. 3

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3