Two bets to make for the Australian Open men's semifinals

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open qualifying in front of packed-out crowd

16-year-old suffers 6-1, 6-4 loss to Basilashvili in qualifier Son of Lleyton shows glimpses of potential in AO debut A near-full court three at Melbourne Park was treated to a glimpse of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

College Football Playoff 2025: Jeremiah Smith vaults to top of 10 most impactful players ahead of semifinals

Having offensive playmakers against four quality defenses is key, and the Buckeyes have the top one

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Men's basketball AP poll: Tennessee holds strong as Florida, Oklahoma finally drop

Tennessee is the last remaining undefeated team in the nation.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Cruz Hewitt unfazed by hype and Kyrgios jokes before Australian Open

Cruz, 16, is the son of former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt and will play Nikoloz Basilashvili in a closely watched qualifier. The teenager long ago outgrew his legendary father, has been prominent at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 6

What to know about EFL Cup semifinals: Where to watch Arsenal vs. Newcastle and Spurs vs. Liverpool

We have the first legs of the EFL Cup final four on tap on Paramount+

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Would you drop Of Mice and Men from the exam syllabus? The answer isn’t black and white | Nels Abbey

The book will no longer be studied at GCSE in Wales because many find the racial slurs upsetting. That’s culture war fodder, but it shouldn’t be. In years to come, we might call it the Steinbeck ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in tears with apparent injury, 1 week before Australian Open

Osaka was leading Clara Tauson 6-4 before receiving attention from trainers for her abdomen.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

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 - Jan. 4

Welcoming 2025 With Two New Routes in the Alps

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Are mask mandates making a comeback?

Hospitalizations have spiked in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

The Guardian - 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

The 12-Team College Football Playoff Is Down to 4. How Do the Semifinals Look?

Penn State-Notre Dame and Ohio State-Texas could deliver two heavyweight fights with plenty of star power.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Christian Pulisic returns for AC Milan in Super Cup semifinal against Juventus; Weston McKennie also starts

The match will also be the debut for Sergio Conceicao

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Six stats that show the SEC's men's college basketball dominance

Just how good has the SEC been this season? These numbers tell the story.

ESPN - Jan. 3

CFP semifinals by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club

The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to get some new blood

ABC News - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open

The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The Years – a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

World Juniors 2025: Semifinals Set After Exciting Quarters With Canada Losing Again

The world juniors semifinals are set to feature the Sweden and Finland rivalry, while the USA will face a Czechia squad that eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Men: Who makes the top 25 as conference play heats up?

After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals

Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Notre Dame vs. Penn State odds: 2025 Orange Bowl spread, preview for College Football Playoff semifinal game

The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions will meet with a spot in the national championship game on the line

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame beats Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and advances to CFP semifinal against Penn State in the Orange Bowl

ABC News - Jan. 2

College Football Playoff odds, games, lines: Ohio State, Notre Dame open as favorites in semifinal bowls

Odds have been released for the first semifinal round of the 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame wins Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals

The Fighting Irish rolled past Georgia to end their 31-year major bowl losing skid, setting up a showdown vs. Penn State in next week's Orange Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Emma Raducanu delivers philosophical injury update ahead of Australian Open

Concerns about Emma Raducanu’s readiness for the Australian Open have been partly assuaged by social-media images of an intense training session in Melbourne.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day

The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.

The Hill - Jan. 2

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

Head to Peacock tonight for a Big Ten men's basketball doubleheader featuring Penn State at 7 PM ET and Rutgers vs Indiana at 8:30 PM.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2