MLB's 2020s awards: Picking MVP, best hitter, pitcher and more halfway through the decade

The Surprising Leaders in the Battle for the N.B.A.’s Most Coveted Awards

A player taken with the 39th overall pick in the draft is the early leader in the Rookie of the Year race.

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MLB rumors: Marlins not ruling out Sandy Alcantara trade, Yankees interested in reunion with lefty reliever

Here's a Christmas serving of hot stove rumors

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Spurs vs. Knicks odds, score prediction: 2024 NBA Christmas Day picks, best bets by proven computer model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Knicks vs. Spurs game on Christmas Day

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NFL Week 17 picks, odds, spread, best bets: Jayden Daniels covers vs. Michael Penix Jr., Bengals win again

Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season

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Who is the best Christmas movie character of all time?

Slash Film has released a list of the best Christmas movie characters of all time, including the Grinch, Kevin McCallister, and more. See who tops the list!

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11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble

These beard tools deliver a quality trim for all types of facial hair.

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10 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.

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3 Ways to Unite People Through Meaningful Gratitude Initiatives

Gratitude is the best way to overcome division and unite people despite differences.

Inc. - 4d

The Best Bakeries in America

In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.

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Red Sox acquire relief pitcher Jovani Morán in trade with Twins

The Red Sox have bolstered their bullpen in a trade with the Twins.

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NFL picks and best bets for the Christmas doubleheader, plus Saints-Packers grades and Prisco's Power Rankings

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 24

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A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong

The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.

The New York Times - 4d

10 of the best sports photos of 2024: Iconic images from the Olympics, Super Bowl and more

It was an incredible year in sports, which means 2024 saw a plethora of iconic images from around the world that captured the biggest moments from the Olympics, the Super Bowl and much more. Check ...

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The Best Boss Fights Of 2024

2024 saw players battling everything from smoky-headed world-enders to really, really big snakes. 2024 has seen the release of several classic game remakes, along with some incredible DLC ...

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The best massage guns for muscle relief, according to experts

A massage gun can relieve tension and relax sore muscles. Experts recommend the best massage guns from brands like Therabody, Hypervolt and Wahl.

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Justin Baldoni award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations

Award in ‘advocating on behalf of women and girls’ revoked after suit filed by Lively accusing him of sexual harassment. An award recently given to actor and director Justin Baldoni, honoring him ...

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Woosh Smart Air Filter Review: No More Guessing

I spent nearly a year with Woosh's smart air filter, which can give you a better idea of when to replace your home's HVAC filter.

Wired - 5d

Huge waves tear through Santa Cruz wharf, sending debris into the ocean

Massive waves in Northern California destroyed the Santa Cruz wharf and sent workers and debris into the ocean. One person was killed near Marina State Beach and the threat along the coast remains.

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19 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes to Inspire Leaders to Be Their Best

These quotes provide advice and inspiration to lead a more intentional and meaningful life.

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Twisters! Tennis! Transformations! The best movie moments of 2024

From edge-of-seat chases to sexy role-playing, Guardian writers pick their most memorable scenes from films released in the US this year. Spoilers ahead . Amy Adams ’s canine transformation in ...

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The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union. 1 Antoine Dupont (France, Toulouse, France sevens) 2 Eben Etzebeth (South Africa) 3 ...

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The 20 best podcasts of 2024

Is Avril Lavigne really dead? Can Michael Sheen save us from chemical poisoning? And exactly how X-rated does Lily Allen get? Here are our top picks of the year’s hottest podcasts. It’s almost 40 ...

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UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade

Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling sales

Financial Times - 5d

Trump Will Confront a More Vulnerable but Determined Iran

“Coercive diplomacy” could leave Tehran to choose either a negotiated disassembly of its nuclear capability, or a forced one.

The New York Times - 5d

Justin Baldoni has women's award revoked after Blake Lively claims

Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.

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Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos | Kevin O'Connor Show

In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season.

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The best of the long read in 2024

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...

The Guardian - 5d

EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis

Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gas

Financial Times - 5d

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

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MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

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MLB rumors: Rays add former Silver Slugger, Mets eyeing outfield market, Phillies acquire another arm

Here are the latest from baseball's hot stove

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Clayton comes through sudden-death leg against Mansell at PDC worlds

No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade

Whooping cough cases have reached the highest annual total in a decade and are more than six times higher than at the same time last year.

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The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024

Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh—these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should.

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The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024

From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through.

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The Best Pets And Animal Companions In Video Games: 2024 Edition

Pets: They're not just critters that add to our monthly expenses. They're members of the family that we adore. Our love of cute furballs in real life also extends to how we view them in the games ...

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Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found

The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...

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