Joey Logano holds off Blaney for third NASCAR title

Yankees Hold Off the Guardians to Take a 3-1 Lead in the A.L.C.S.

New York had an 8-6 victory over Cleveland, putting it one win away from advancing to the World Series.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

Readers of the L.A. Times give their opinions and thoughts about the Dodgers' Game 5 loss to the Mets, Bill Plaschke's predictions and USC football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Green holds off loaded field to win BMW Ladies

Hannah Green of Australia shot a 1-under 71 to win the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Clippers hold off Warriors as Stephen Curry goes down injured

Stephen Curry left midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury as Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the Golden State Warriors’ home opener with a 112-104 win

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers to face off as both teams eye a new era of dominance

Detroit, at 6-1, is arguably the best team in the NFL. But Green Bay isn't far behind.

Scott Perry holds off challenge for Pennsylvania's 10th District

Incumbent Rep. Scott Perry (R) has guarded his seat from Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson, according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Last month, Cook Political Report shifted ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Cavs hold off Sixers, 6th team ever to start 13-0

Behind Donovan Mitchell's closing flurry, the Cavs topped the Sixers to become the sixth team in NBA history to start a season 13-0.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

Ilia Malinin lands 4 quads — and a backflip — to win his third straight Skate America title

World champion Ilia Malinin won Skate America on Sunday for the third consecutive year

Sports - ABC News - October 20

No. 3 UConn seeking third consecutive NCAA title, knowing opponents are eager to derail the bid

Each time the topic of the starting lineup for two-time defending national champion UConn comes up, coach Dan Hurley is quick to heap praise on Alex Karaban

Sports - ABC News - October 24

NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation

NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

NASCAR Championship 2024 notebook: Leadership mum on lawsuit, 'pissed off' about race manipulation, and more

Comments by NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell highlighted media availabilities prior to the Championship Race

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

What happened to TCU? Examining the Horned Frogs' post-title game slide, what the future holds in Fort Worth

Life has moved too fast for TCU after its shot at glory, with the Horned Frogs going a historically-bad 8-10 since opening the 2023 season as national champion runners-up

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

'Little kid drove his ass off:' Tyler Reddick makes incredible last-lap pass to win at NASCAR playoff race at Homestead

Reddick went from third to first on the final lap.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Blaney wins Martinsville; Byron gets final spot

Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his Cup Series championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, where a controversial finish forced NASCAR to decide if Christopher Bell or William ...

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Kraken score 4 goals in 2nd period, hold off late Flyers rally in 6-4 win

Eeli Tolvanen, Jordan Eberle, and Shane Wright scored three goals in less than three minutes in the second period and the Seattle Kraken held off a Philadelphia Flyers rally for a 6-4 victory

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Rams force 4 turnovers and hold off Raiders 20-15 after QB Aidan O'Connell gets injured

Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two more scores in the Los Angeles Rams’ 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Jimmy Butler's scores 13 of 26 points in fourth quarter as Heat hold off pesky Hornets 114-106

Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro added five 3-pointers and 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with 114-106 victory on ...

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Yin Ruoning shoots 65 to win in Malaysia. She holds off Jeeno Thitikul, who finishes runner-up again

Starting her final round in a three-way tie for the lead, Yin Ruoning shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month

Sports - ABC News - October 27

2024 Zozo Championship scores: Nico Echavarria holds off Justin Thomas, breaks Tiger Woods' tournament score

Echavarria's 20-under 260 total set a new tournament 72-hole low score

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Calvin Austin III scores twice as the Steelers hold off the Giants 26-18

Calvin Austin III returned a punt for a touchdown and hauled in a lob by Russell Wilson for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-18

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24

The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun help Rockets hold off late Mavericks rally to win 108-102

Jalen Green had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held off a fourth-quarter Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 108-102

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Ukraine war briefing: Military holding off one of Russia’s fiercest offensives since invasion began, says Syrskyi

Top Ukrainian military commander’s comments come after Russia’s quickest monthly gains since start of war. What we know on day 984. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war Ukrainian ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

DeVonta Smith helps Eagles hold off Jaguars with sensational 1-handed TD grab while falling out of bounds

Smith helped bail the Eagles out after they nearly blew a 22-0 second-half lead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Democrat Don Davis holds off Republican to keep North Carolina House seat

Rep. Don Davis (D) staved off a stiff challenge in North Carolina on Tuesday, securing a second term in a newly configured district that had been a top target of House Republicans, Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

CVS posts mixed results, holds off on guidance in Joyner's first earnings report as CEO

CVS expects elevated medical costs to continue to pressure its performance this year, "and as a result we are not providing a formal outlook at this time."

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump's win maintains his hold on the GOP. It also kicks off plans for a succession.

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has done something no political opponent could: put an end date on his time atop the Republican Party.

Lamar Jackson leads Ravens back as Baltimore hold off Bengals in 35-34 thriller

Jackson shines as Ravens beat Bengals 35-24 Baltimore rally from 21-7 third-quarter deficit Lamar Jackson threw for three fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Baltimore Ravens stopped Cincinnati ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Norman Powell has 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Clippers hold off the Kings 107-98

Norman Powell posted his first career double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-98 for their third straight win

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Jacky Rosen Holds Off Sam Brown in Nevada, Keeping a Democratic Senate Seat

Ms. Rosen, the low-key incumbent, hung on, but the race was closer than expected amid President-elect Donald J. Trump’s strength.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

Top-ranked Kansas blew a 20-point first-half lead, then had to rally itself in the closing minutes for a 92-89 victory over No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night