Men: How the Fighting Illini pulled off a surprise reboot

No one expected much from Illinois this year. But the Illini could have a shot at a No. 1 seed.

ESPN - 9h

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - 2h

Duke Blue Devils vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Duke vs. Notre Dame basketball game

CBS Sports - 7h

How to watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs. USC Trojans: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Illinois vs. USC basketball game

CBS Sports - 7h

TikTok gets frosty reception at Supreme Court in fight to stave off ban

TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight to save the platform at the Supreme Court, which during oral arguments Friday expressed sympathy with the government’s national security concerns ...

The Hill - 18h

How to watch Minnesota vs Wisconsin: Live stream info for tonight's Big Ten men's college basketball game

The Golden Gophers face off against the Badgers tonight on Peacock at 7 PM ET.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Wall Street gets off to a bumpy start to 2025. How investors can prepare for more volatility ahead.

A sharp selloff in the world’s largest bond market sent shockwaves through the U.S. financial markets this week, leaving investors to ponder if that choppiness will persist throughout the new year.

MarketWatch - 22h

NFL wildcard weekend predictions: how the Steelers can pull off a miracle at the Ravens

A heap of drama beckons in NFC as the 14-3 Vikings meet LA, while in AFC a pair of underdogs attempt to stage heists. What the Chargers need to do to win: The league’s stingiest defense cannot ...

The Guardian - 1d

Denver Pioneers vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Denver vs. North Dakota basketball game

CBS Sports - 1d

Why Draymond was not surprised by Butler's fallout with Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared why he wasn't surprised by Jimmy Butler's fallout with the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ed Sheeran stuns pupils with surprise appearance

Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.

BBC News - 1d

Democrats kick off fight to protect ObamaCare subsidies in new Congress

Democrats in the House and Senate reintroduced legislation Thursday to permanently extend enhanced subsidies to help people afford insurance premiums on ObamaCare plans. Led by Sens. Jeanne ...

The Hill - 1d

Full NFL playoff picks with one surprise team in Super Bowl, plus franchises most likely to pull off an upset

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 9

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking teams most likely to pull off upsets on Wild Card Weekend

The NFC could get wacky

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 NFL playoffs: Three keys for Broncos to beat Bills, pull off historic wild-card upset in Buffalo

Whichever team plays mistake-free football has the edge on Sunday

CBS Sports - 1d

Hampton Pirates vs. Campbell Fighting Camels live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online

How to watch Hampton vs. Campbell basketball game

CBS Sports - 1d

The fight for the Arctic

How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the Arctic

BBC News - 2d

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Illinois vs. Penn State basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - 2d

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - 2d

Want to sponsor a piece of ocean paradise? How one Pacific island’s novel response to rising seas is paying off

The tiny nation of Niue has raised £3m selling sponsorship of its marine protected area at just over £100 for a square kilometre. Niue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest ...

The Guardian - 3d

Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year

United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.

ESPN - 4d

'I'm Still Here' star Fernanda Torres pulls off Golden Globes' biggest upset

Brazilian performer Fernanda Torres won for female lead actor in a motion picture, drama, besting stars such as Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Washington Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Washington vs. Illinois basketball game

CBS Sports - 5d

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - 6d

How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.

ABC News - 6d

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - 6d

Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back

Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.

Inc. - Jan. 4

The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores

C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

How Mike Johnson won the fight to remain as House speaker

It only took one round for Mike Johnson to win his bid for House speaker but only after two Republican lawmakers switched their votes to support the Louisiana representative. CBS News' Scott ...

CBS News - Jan. 3