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Trump's inauguration weekend features fireworks, MAGA rally, inaugural balls

President-elect Trump's inauguration weekend will start with a fireworks display outside his northern Virginia golf club and end with a trio of inaugural balls where he will speak, the committee ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Chelsea demand £20m-plus for Renato Veiga as Dortmund target loan deal

German club keen on loan with option to buy Veiga joined Chelsea for £12m last summer Chelsea are asking for more than £20m to sell Renato Veiga, who is wanted by Borussia Dortmund on loan with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

China corporate profits set for third year of declines

Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitability

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Can't-Miss Play: 35-yard deep ball! McLaurin is gold at end of Daniels' rainbow in Tampa

35-yard deep ball! Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is gold at end of quarterback Jayden Daniels' rainbow in Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Baltimore believes this year is different. A 250 lb. wrecking ball is why

The narrative surrounding Lamar Jackson and Baltimore in recent years is that they flop in the playoffs. Enter Derrick Henry and his unstoppable brand of football.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Rams regroup in Arizona, focus on 'playing ball'

Two days before the Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings in Glendale, Arizona, the club practiced at its temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix while keeping ...

ESPN - Jan. 12

'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch

Watch as a fan takes a sublime one-handed crowd catch off Amy Jones' six in the first Women's Ashes one-day international.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Fury fight has to happen this year - Joshua

Anthony Joshua calls for a long-awaited fight with British rival Tyson Fury to happen in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Ball State Cardinals vs. Bowling Green Falcons: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Ball State vs. Bowling Green basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

MLB bans fans who grabbed ball from player's glove

Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.

BBC News - Jan. 11

My year as a conscript in the Egyptian army

Smartphone photographs capture life as a soldier and the loneliness of night shifts

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Kraken Need To Be Sellers At This Year's Trade Deadline

The Seattle Kraken are closer to last place in the NHL than they are to a playoff spot and should be amongst the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Fighters of the year, best fights, KO and more

Oleksandr Usyk, Gabriela Fundora, Katie Taylor and others were part of the best boxing moments of 2024.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.

Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Last Year’s Hiring Announcements Lowest Since 2015

One firm said that the hiring announcement could be indicative of uncertain economic conditions.

Inc. - Jan. 9

LaMelo Ball an All-Star Game starter? Fans say yes with latest voting totals

Also: Could LeBron James' streak of 20 straight All-Star Game starts come to an end?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Can the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?

Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns

Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr.

To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner

ABC News - Jan. 9

A highly musical movie year

Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

EFL defend Cup ball after Arteta's complaint

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

EFL hits back at Arteta’s complaints: ‘All clubs play with the same ball’

Manager criticised Puma ball after Carabao Cup defeat Puma will manufacture Premier League ball next season The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball being used in this year’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

LiAngelo Ball, also known as 'G3,' to perform at Rolling Loud California

G3 released his hit single "Tweaker" on Friday and was announced as a Rolling Loud performer Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

ESPN - Jan. 8