NFL heads to Australia with multi year Melbourne deal confirmed from 2026

Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal

The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract

ABC News - Jan. 11

Hershey CEO Michele Buck to Step Down in 2026

Hershey’s board has appointed a special committee to assist in the search for a new CEO.

Inc. - Jan. 11

Australia’s once-in-a-generation crop out to break 49-year drought at home grand slam

Alex de Minaur at No 8 leads three locals among men’s seeds Nick Kyrgios returns from injury at the Australian Open Australia’s once-in-a-generation crop of men’s tennis players may be remaining ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow

Sudanese officials says the military and its allies had taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it

ABC News - Jan. 11

Ranking the top contenders in Melbourne

Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Behind Miami's multi-million-dollar push for QB Carson Beck, who lands a top-tier NIL package to transfer

Beck's deal is less than his believed initial asking price but still among the highest-paid players in college football

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world

From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years old

ABC News - Jan. 11

One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park

Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has died after he was ambushed and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 11

Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays: Toronto reunites with former first rounder on three-year, $33 million deal

Hoffman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs?

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have revived NFL careers that were once in jeopardy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Worst NFL contracts of all time: Deshaun Watson's Browns deal comes further into spotlight after Achilles tear

Here's a look at some of the worst deals in NFL history

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance

The consumer-electronics company maintained its full-year guidance and said it is now ready to accelerate its strategic plan to drive profitable growth.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say

Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa saga. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Experts ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

It’s September 2026, and the Pentagon Is Alarmed

The effort to ban TikTok is not about what’s on the platform but about who runs it.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Looking at some bad NFL head coach openings, it's not a great year to be a top candidate

Which job opening is the best? How about none of them?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Marta signs new two-year deal with Orlando Pride after winning NWSL Championship: "I'm staying home"

Marta has been with the Pride since 2017

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Amad Diallo signs new five-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester United

22-year-old has had breakout season at Old Trafford Ivorian says: ‘I fully believe that we are on the right path’ Amad Diallo has signed a new long-term deal with Manchester United, committing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire

The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.

NBC News - Jan. 9

NFL wild card: 1 key for all 6 games, from Packers' deep passing to Jayden Daniels vs. blitz-mad Todd Bowles

Jim Harbaugh's defense appears to have an ideal set of answers for C.J. Stroud. The Ravens' much-improved pass defense can smother the Steelers' main path to scoring points. And you will not ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Dockworkers union, port companies reach tentative 6-year deal

Tens of thousands of dockworkers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new, six-year contract with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Pants on fire: police release footage of person discarding burning clothes after alleged arson in Melbourne

Detectives release CCTV video of two people after being called to Doncaster East blaze early Christmas morning. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

MLB rumors: Alex Verdugo draws interest from contenders despite down year, Red Sox eye relief help

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 8

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026

The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs lost to eliminate Bengals from NFL playoffs

Chiefs lost crucial game to allow Denver into postseason Kansas City have struggled against Cincinnati in playoffs Travis Kelce has rebutted claims that the Kansas City Chiefs rested starters in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

AMD is going head-to-head with Nvidia in AI-backed drug discovery with new deal

Chip maker AMD is investing $20 million in AI drug startup Absci, which will use AMD chips and software for drug development.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Didier Deschamps confirms that 2026 World Cup will be his last as France national team boss

The French tactician will leave Les Bleus after 14 years at the helm

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Women’s Ashes rivals united in appeal for three Tests in multi-format series

Gardner and Beaumont call for series to be expanded Australia and England begin with ODI on 12 January Australia all-rounder Ash Gardner and England opener Tammy Beaumont have put their rivalry ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8