Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving Every Year?

The short answer: tradition.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 minutes ago

Why the Cowboys and Lions always play on Thanksgiving Day: Every NFL team's record on the holiday

A look at the records and traditions in the NFL on Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 hours ago

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

NFL Week 13 early odds: Lions double-digit favorite on Thanksgiving; Cowboys favored over Giants

Here's a look at the lines for Week 13 as we continue through the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

NFL Thanksgiving Day games injury tracker: Latest updates on Cowboys and Lions stars, Tommy DeVito and others

A complete injury rundown for each 'Turkey Day' team

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

Brian Daboll: Giants QB Tommy DeVito 'not 100%' to play on Thanksgiving vs. Cowboys due to forearm soreness

The Giants are coming off a 30-7 loss to the Bucs in DeVito's first start since replacing Daniel Jones.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Giants QB Tommy DeVito considered a long shot to play Thanksgiving vs. Cowboys, per report

It may be Drew Lock under center on Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 hours ago

Do you have to register to vote every year? See a state-by-state breakdown of the rules

Each state's voter re-registration or voter registration update deadline can be found on their respective Board of Elections website.

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs laments missed chance to play big brother Stefon Diggs for second year in a row

The wait for Diggs vs. Diggs continues

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Numbers Do Lie: Baker Mayfield leads the league in TD passes ... for now

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don investigates some of the league's most deceiving stats heading into Week 9.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Shaboozey to headline Thanksgiving halftime show for Bears-Lions

Shaboozey has been announced as the halftime performer for the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

Don’t be fooled by sticker prices. After adjusting for inflation, holiday meal staples are at their cheapest level in 39 years, except for the pandemic-hit 2020.

Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – are voting this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy. More than 80 countries are heading to the polls in 2024 , ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Every Founder Needs a Sounding Board

Instead of chasing expert advice, find a sounding board to amplify your thoughts.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Why Every Founder Needs an Executive Coach for Success

Embracing support on the entrepreneurial journey.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Lions have lost seven straight Thanksgiving games, with three losses to the Bears

The Lions are 10-point favorites to beat the Bears on Thanksgiving.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 12 hours ago

Lions choose not to wear traditional uniform on Thanksgiving in favor of this controversial choice

The Lions will not wear their throwbacks on Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95

Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year

Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?

You'll have to wait until Black Friday to shop these stores.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

What to expect for Thanksgiving food prices this year

The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey found a difference between 2024 and 2023 Thanksgiving dinner prices. Business Insider senior personal finance reporter Jennifer Streaks discusses ...

The latest $5 meal? This year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

The average cost per person for a Thanksgiving meal is expected to fall this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Shoppers see some relief this year for Thanksgiving groceries

Shoppers buying Thanksgiving groceries are seeing some relief at the register for the first time in years. The price of staples like turkey, pumpkin and green beans are down compared to last year, ...

Fins' Hill 'doing everything possible' to play MNF

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "doing everything possible" to play Monday against the Rams after missing practice Friday with a wrist injury, coach Mike McDaniel said.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

NFL trade deadline winners, losers: 49ers make buzzer-beating deal

The 2024 NFL trade deadline has passed, with the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions on the opposite side of the spectrum with their moves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

1 thing we like about every NFC team's QB outlook: Bears' bold move

New York is receiving a bonus with its release of Daniel Jones, plus Dallas getting help for Dak Prescott, Chicago coming to QB Caleb Williams' aid and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

QB Room, Thanksgiving edition: 1 thing we like about every AFC team’s quarterback outlook

The Patriots didn't buy into late-stage draft nitpicking last spring. There's a tone change inside the Browns organization regarding their starting QB situation. And Broncos coach Sean Payton knew ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Week 10 lookahead: Lions-Texans deep dive, one thing to watch in EVERY game | Football 301

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald as they look ahead to Week 10 of the NFL season by deep diving on the biggest matchup of the weekend and giving one thing to watch in every single game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Questions off every Week 11 game: What’s next for the Steelers?

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

Two things Dallas shouldn't do as the Cowboys try to fix this mess

When they aren't winning, the Cowboys still inspire discussion. This week's QB Room looks at Dallas' looming overhaul, plus Aaron Rodgers courting trouble.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Why is the UN Secretary-General playing nice with Putin?

Shame on Antonio Guterres.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

2024 NFL trade deadline: Ranking every major deal, including Cowboys, Commanders, Ravens, Steelers moves

Assessing all the top deals to go down in recent weeks

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

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