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'Unstoppable' Isak gives Newcastle title chance - Shearer
Match of the Day's Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak's fine form boosts Newcastle United's chance of catching up with league leaders Liverpool.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
As Roki Sasaki waiting game begins, Dodgers explore trades for more signing bonus money
On Wednesday, MLB's 2025 international signing period opened, an annual date of significance in which top international amateur players can begin signing with MLB teams.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.
The sport’s most well-traveled fan started his obsession by accident.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists
The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the same day the New York Yankees were ...ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime
When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Once a site of horror, a tiny Caribbean island could become a Garifuna shrine
Thousands died on Baliceaux in the 1790s as the British almost wiped out the descendants of Africans and Indigenous Kalinagos. Now the island is for sale. Arriving in Baliceaux, it is hard to ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Barrasso predicts Trump will issue a 'blizzard of executive orders' once inaugurated
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said he believes President-elect Trump will issue a “blizzard of executive orders” once he is inaugurated. Barrasso joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
'Nobody gave them a chance' - Plymouth shock Brentford
Plymouth Argyle interim boss Kevin Nancekivell hopes their win at Brentford will help put his side's season back on track.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Stormers dent Sale's chances of qualification
Stormers cruise past Sale Sharks to claim a bonus-point victory and kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign in round three.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
O Canada, Come Join Us
Perhaps Trump is not making a threat but offering an opportunity.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
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 - Jan. 11 -
Jazz musician Dale Fielder loses home and lifetime of work in Eaton Fire
As the Eaton Fire displaces thousands across Southern California, jazz musician Dale Fielder loses his home and a lifetime of musical work. Tom Hanson reports from Altadena, where those who ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Biden's last chance to tackle tobacco: Capping nicotine levels in cigarettes
In its last few days of power, the Biden administration is expected to officially propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Death Toll Climbs in L.A. Fires, and TikTok’s Last Chance
Plus, goodbye to a hairy “Shrek” icon.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go further
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Vinicius red card is a chance for Real Madrid to calm vitriol, not spike it
Vinicius' sending-off vs. Valencia was a fairly unremarkable moment -- and just his second career red card -- but the manner in which it was covered must be scrutinized.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
CNN polling guru: Biden 'flat-out bonkers' on chance of beating Trump
CNN’s Harry Enten said President Biden's recent comments about possibly securing a victory in the last election against President-elect Trump if he had not dropped out are “flat-out bonkers” in a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Penguins bring back second-chance Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads against Senators
The first 7,500 fans in attendance for the Penguins' matchup against the Senators will receive the bobblehead.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
'This is Detroit's Super Bowl chance' - plus my Wildcard Weekend predictions
NFL pundit Phoebe Schecter on how the Detroit Lions shut down the Minnesota Vikings and why they head into the play-offs knowing this is their shot at Super Bowl glory.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Jim Cramer says Nvidia's pullback could be a good chance to buy
CNBC's Jim Cramer extolled Nvidia's stock and reviewed its Tuesday action, saying the decline was unrelated to the company and its prospects.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Not a snowball's chance in hell Canada will join US, says Trudeau
The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trudeau hits back at Trump on Canada annexation: 'There isn't a snowball's chance in hell'
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back Tuesday at President-elect Trump over his threats to annex America's northern neighbor. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher
Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Reds land infielder Gavin Lux in deal with Dodgers
Gavin Lux is fresh off a World Series run with the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostageABC News - Jan. 6 -
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children's brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels in children.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Which N.F.L. Team Has the Best Chance to Win the Super Bowl?
The playoff field is set, and several teams appear capable of denying Kansas City’s bid at history, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
NFL once again places Texans in Saturday afternoon wild-card slot
The Houston Texans Invitational kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Chelsea's missed chances vs. Palace show why they're not in title race
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his side isn't ready to challenge for the title. He might be right.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list
The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is doneCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal
The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Day: Expanded CFP gave OSU chance 'to peak'
Coach Ryan Day said the expanded College Football Playoff has given Ohio State the chance "to peak" ahead of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas on Jan. 10, with a trip to the national ...ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Congress, once again, is getting older
Congress is older, again, and baby boomers in the House and Senate are losing seats to Generation X and millennials.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
What are Mike Johnson's chances of being House speaker again?
Rep. Mike Johnson's hold on the speaker's gavel will be tested Friday by the new House of Representatives. So what are his chances and how many votes will it take? Political strategists Chuck Rocha ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Trump has a once-in a-century opportunity for change
Donald Trump will either grasp the opportunity history has thrust upon him to change the world for the better, or he will let it pass by and watch the downward slide into chaos continue. His ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
'Truths' about Marianne Jean-Baptiste's Oscar chances
The actor's performance as a depressed, caustic Londoner in 'Hard Truths' could put her back in the Academy Awards race.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1
