Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball

Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey

Throughout Gunnar Esiason's journey with cystic fibrosis, the sport of hockey has always been huge part of his family. See their story on E60 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).

ESPN - 5h

Seahawks vs. Bears: Thursday Night Football fantasy football breakdown

It's the last "Thursday Night Football" matchup of the year — what's in store for fantasy football managers? Mo Castillo goes to the tale of the tape for Seahawks-Bears.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

The Basketball Prodigy at the Center of a College Bidding War

The B.Y.U. commit AJ Dybantsa isn’t just the best player in high school basketball. He is the face of a revolution.

The New York Times - 17h

Are young people's attention spans really shrinking? It's more complex than you might think | Marion Thain

Distractions long predated today’s fast-moving online world. Understanding this age-old problem could help us regain control. Marion Thain is professor of culture and technology at King’s College ...

The Guardian - 1d

WATCH: ‘Trickshot Queen’ performs the wildest basketball trick shots you’ll see

Amanda Badertscherr, aka Trickshot Queen, showed off her outstanding skills by taking basketball trick shots up a few notches.

ABC News - 1d

How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move

"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.

CNBC - 2d

Pete Carroll wants to mentor Caleb Williams, coach Bears and teach at USC? He's a young 73

Pete Carroll has reportedly expressed interest in coaching the Bears and Caleb Williams a day before his former team, the Seahawks, visits Chicago for a Thursday game.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Longtime Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga steps down

Larrañaga, 75, is in his 14th season at Miami.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

College basketball rankings: Tennessee remains No. 1 after surviving scare vs. Middle Tennessee

The Volunteers needed a late comeback vs. the Blue Raiders to stay undefeated

CBS Sports - 17h

Loss of Antarctic Sea Ice Giving Rise to More Frequent Storms

Yahoo News - 23h

A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion

Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.

The New York Times - 1d

Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.

The New York Times - 1d

They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?

Rising temperatures are pushing these Arctic mammals ever farther into Greenland’s north. But eventually there will be nowhere left for them to go. . Built like a small bison, weighing as much as a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball

High costs and scandals undermine appeal of the country’s national sport

Financial Times - 1d

Young boy among 6 hurt when taxi hits pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square

Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.

CBS News - 1d

Canadian researchers trial nature trick to boost mood in winter

Volunteers asked to go about normal routine while paying more attention to natural world. The start of a new year: a time for optimism, ambitious plans to improve the world, and the grim suspicion ...

The Guardian - 1d

After a Family Tragedy, an N.B.A. Star Is Learning to Love Basketball Again

Andrew Wiggins felt helpless watching his father suffer, but he has rediscovered his spirit and found reconnection in his memory.

The New York Times - 1d

How to watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon State Beavers: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time

How to watch Nebraska vs. Oregon State basketball game

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How to watch Hawaii Warriors vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Hawaii vs. Oakland basketball game

CBS Sports - 1d

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for 2024 Christmas Day include Stephen Curry

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal Christmas Day NBA DFS lineup advice

CBS Sports - 1d

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 - 2d

Ranking best freshmen in college basketball: Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears earns Freshman of the Week honors

A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 season

CBS Sports - 2d

Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire: Bryce Young looks to have another stellar outing vs. Bucs

Here's who you should be targeting heading into Week 17

CBS Sports - 2d

This College Football Season Was Full of Young Stars. These Shined the Brightest.

These are the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.

The New York Times - 2d

White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected

Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.

ABC News - 2d

Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'

Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 2d

Skiing, wool baubles, ice-cream: how Antarctic scientists celebrate Christmas

From the Flask glacier to King George Island, intrepid researchers expect good cheer, snow and penguins. Many of us will not get a white Christmas this year, but a group of scientists are ...

The Guardian - 3d

Previewing college football's quarterfinal contests

Just eight teams remain in the first "expanded" college football playoff. Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State were all able to take care of business on their home fields during the ...

CBS News - 3d

Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals

Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.

NBC News - 3d