Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself

‘It changed my idea of what games can be’ – the 31 games readers couldn’t put down in 2024

From the grisly Space Marine 2 to the glorious Metaphor: ReFantazio, it’s time for Pushing Buttons subscribers to share their games of the year. Happy Christmas, Pushing Buttons readers! My sincere ...

The Guardian - 49m

I've seen Gavin & Stacey but I can't tell anyone what happens

Gavin & Stacey returns to our screens on Christmas Day for one final time - and I've seen it.

BBC News - 7h

I had strict rules to keep my British and Italian lives separate. Then I learned the joy of being both | Silvia Saunders

I would elbow my mum when she spoke Italian in England, until I realised each part of my identity is more than just a ‘half’. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the ...

The Guardian - 9h

Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.

BBC News - 15h

Mariah Carey's inescapable 'All I Want for Christmas' adds new record to nice list

Mariah Carey's 1994 hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a 17th week and spent 21 weeks atop its Streaming Songs chart.

Los Angeles Times - 19h

Putting the College Football Playoff Blowouts Into Perspective

There’s a frankly impossible expectation that the committee holds the ability to ensure the games are entertaining, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 23h

‘I Don’t Digest Food Properly Now’: The Pressure of Managing a Soccer Team

Premier League managers have a hard time switching off. Some struggled to describe how they relax.

The New York Times - 23h

Tech billionaire shares his 5-word piece of advice for a successful future: ‘I get up every morning’ with it in mind

Billionaire Nandan Nilekani says soft skills will make professionals more successful in the age of AI. Here are a few you should prioritize.

CNBC - 1d

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are — and aren't — in L.A. loss

LeBron James finishes with 28 points and a triple-double but comes up short on a game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer in a 117-114 loss to the Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Wizards' Marvin Bagley leaves loss to Thunder early after gruesome knee injury

Isaiah Hartenstein crashed directly into Marvin Bagley's knee under the hoop on Monday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex

Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...

The Guardian - 10h

Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'hostile' Hollywood tactics

The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.

BBC News - 20h

What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?

By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.

CBS News - 20h

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 16: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams shine in losses

Two of the first three quarterbacks selected in April had quality performances in Week 16

CBS Sports - 21h

‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.

“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”

MarketWatch - 22h

Why Scottie Scheffler changing his putting grip could lead to an even-more-dominant 2025 season

Scheffler was among the leaders on the greens at the Hero World Challenge where he bested all but two men by at least 10 strokes

CBS Sports - 23h

All I want for Christmas is ... these four additional PGA Tour changes

So much is changing on the PGA Tour, and yet there remains so much potential. Here's a wish list for what else I'd like to see the PGA Tour change.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.

BBC News - 1d

Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

College Football Playoff: What's next for Tennessee, Clemson, Indiana, SMU after first-round losses

A look at what each team that exited the CFP after the first round must do in the offseason

CBS Sports - 1d

AP women's college basketball poll reaction: Where does UConn land after loss to USC

The new AP Top 25 poll is out for women's college basketball. Here is what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

ESPN - 1d

Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself

A Monday night game at Lambeau Field against a playoff-bound Packers team would be a tough gig for most quarterbacks and it's an especially difficult one for a rookie quarterback leading an offense ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

I grew up Muslim in a Catholic community – and Mary represented common ground | Zeyneb Sayılgan

Despite some theological differences, both denominations look to her as an inspiration for cultivating compassion and hope. I had just finished teaching a class on “ the Muslim Mary ”. Many ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘I don’t want a fight’: the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism

Toninho Geraes has alleged in a lawsuit the British pop star plagiarised his track Mulheres in her Million Years Ago song. The British pop superstar Adele is not on tour in Brazil at the moment, ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house

Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.

MarketWatch - 1d

Warriors heed Kerr's plea even as Steph struggles in loss

The Golden State Warriors' roster heard Steve Kerr loud and clear, but Steph Curry didn't hold up his end of the bargain in Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel

I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...

The Guardian - 1d

I’m ashamed of what I said about Blake Lively. Her allegations should shock us all | Laura Snapes

A complaint filed by the actor against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni paints a disturbing picture – and suggests the public is far too easily fooled . “She’s really giving throwback ...

The Guardian - 1d

What we learned as Steph goes cold in Warriors' loss to Pacers

Jonathan Kuminga scored a game-high 26 points, but Steph Curry made just two field goals as the Golden State Warriors lost at home to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?

I plan to keep a property in the UK

Financial Times - 1d

The Christmas that went wrong: I had a massive abscess and spent my first ever night in hospital

The year already ranked among my very worst – then I wound up on a tinsel-draped drip, while my family texted fun photos from the pub. It hadn’t been a vintage year. I was in the middle of a ...

The Guardian - 1d

2025 NFL Draft order after Week 16: Giants control destiny for No. 1 pick after loss, Raiders' win vs. Jaguars

A look at the current draft order

CBS Sports - 1d

'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'

A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.

BBC News - 1d

Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull

Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgence. After four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this ...

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