Vini after The Best win: They tried to diminish me

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law

South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration

ABC News - Dec. 11

Leverkusen's touch of destiny remains after statement win over Inter in Champions League showdown

They may not be creating the buzz of last season, but underestimate them at your own risk

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Could Yankees have tried to match Mets' winning offer for Juan Soto? Bombers reportedly 'hit their limit'

Soto landed with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

College football rankings: Georgia moves to No. 2 in CBS Sports 134 after SEC championship win over Texas

The CBS Sports 134 is set as the sport prepares for the College Football Playoff and bowl season

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

WATCH: Cowboys make huge blunder after deflected punt, which leads to game-winning Bengals TD in final moments

This gaffe may be the final nail in Dallas' coffin

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

2025 NFL Draft order after Week 14: Raiders, Giants in driver's seat for No. 1 pick after Jaguars win

A look at the current draft order

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

C.J. Gardner-Johnson embodied Philadelphia when he didn't come off field after injury: 'You gotta kill me'

Gardner-Johnson was in obvious pain in fourth quarter, but kept playing

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

After N.R.A.’s Supreme Court Win, a Dispute Over Key Facts

The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the N.R.A. in May hinged on a secret meeting involving a New York regulator. The participants say it didn’t happen.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Gukesh Dommaraju in tears after Ding Liren resurrects world title defense with dramatic Game 12 win

Ding wins Game 12 as Gukesh resigns after 3hr 54min Best-of-14-games championship match level at 6-6 Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Harry Brook keeps feet on ground after Joe Root rates him ‘best in world’

England batter not getting carried away with impressive statistics after match-defining innings in Wellington. England got a bit of grief in India earlier this year when Ben Duckett suggested their ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

College Football Playoff: Who has the best odds to win the title?

The first 12-team College Football Playoff field has been revealed

ABC News - Dec. 8

$3.1M bet on Eagles wins after late dropped pass

An unidentified bettor in Kentucky won a net $442,857 as the Eagles survived the Panthers on Sunday.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Joel Embiid returns after 7-game absence with 31 points in 76ers' 108–100 win over Bulls

Embiid has only played five games for the Sixers so far this season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Saints QB Derek Carr leaves win over Giants early with hand injury after awkward fall

Derek Carr landed directly on his left wrist and arm while trying to scramble for a first down on Sunday afternoon.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending Emilia Pérez wins best film at European Film Awards

Musical also claims prizes for best director, screenplay, editing and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón. All-dancing, all-singing musical Emilia Pérez has twirled itself into contention for ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

L.A. Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final

Following their 1-0 victory of the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Final, the LA Galaxy locker room was full of tears and silence.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Jan. 6 rioter lashes out after sentencing: ‘Trump’s gonna pardon me anyways”

A man who ran for the congressional seat previously held by former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) taunted a federal judge's decision to immediately send him to prison for his role in the Jan. 6 ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Evan Mobley scores career-high 41 points, helping Cavs maintain NBA's best record with win over Hornets

Mobley outscored the Hornets by himself in the first quarter.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Juarno Augustus powers Northampton to win over Castres with brace of tries

Northampton 38-8 Castres Alex Mitchell makes first start after injury in pre-season There was never much doubt over the outcome, whatever the chaos in the air, whatever the vagaries of the home ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Romania tries to suppress a far-right surge

Călin Georgescu appeared set to win the presidential election until the nation’s high court annulled the first-round result

Financial Times - Dec. 7

After World Series win, Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes emotional return to Japan

Dodgers' Dave Roberts, who was born in Naha on Japan’s island of Okinawa, returned to his hometown to accept an honorary award from the city last week after his World Series win.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Dear CFP Selection Committee: Conference title games have never been more interesting, so don't diminish them

Conference championship weekend could be the biggest ever ... if the CFP Selection Committee lets it

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Aaron Jones' mother said her son needed to be benched after fumbling twice in Vikings' win vs. Cardinals

Even Jones' mom was sick of his fumbling

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win

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Financial Times - Dec. 6

Sports betting wins narrow approval in Missouri after high-dollar campaign

Fans in Missouri will be able to bet on sports next year under a ballot measure that narrowly won approval

ABC News - Dec. 5

Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover

Temperatures have risen far higher over the past two years than scientists expected. A study offers a possible reason why: Cloud cover has decreased.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Missouri's win, Baker's loss: Mayfield rocks 'Mizzou Grandma' sweatshirt after OU loss

Baker Mayfield honored a bet with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team reporter, sporting a "Mizzou Grandma" sweatshirt after Mayfield's Sooners fell to the Tigers on Nov. 9.

ESPN - Dec. 5

UConn gets much-needed win by beating ranked Baylor; Dan Hurley admits 'part of the problem has been me'

The shorthanded Huskies stepped up in what Hurley said was a win his team absolutely had to have

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me

Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Williams: Bears' turnover 'steppingstone' for me

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams portrayed a positive outlook on the effect that the team's coaching changes he has experienced as a rookie will have on his career.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Pete Hegseth tries to win Republican senators' support for his nomination amid controversies

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Oklahoma State fires offensive, defensive coordinators after posting worst winning percentage since 1991

The Cowboys are making major staff changes after stumbling to an 0-9 record in conference play

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFL seeding battles in stretch run for playoffs: Bills favored to win AFC top seed; Lions own best NFC odds

A look at where things stand entering Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party

Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the long-ruling party remains in power

ABC News - Dec. 4

An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive

The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Namibia will have its first female leader after Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins the presidential election.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Jaylen praises Celtics' ‘young stars' after win over Heat

Celtics star Jaylen Brown credited the team's role players after they stepped up in Monday's win over the Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Eagles teammate calls Jalen Carter 'best f---ing defensive lineman in the league' after latest dominant game

Carter dominated against the Ravens in what may have been best game of his young career

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

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