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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson shines against Bukayo Saka, Tottenham squander another lead and woe at Old Trafford. There are numerous issues when taking over a team mid-season. One is that a new head ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Nikola Jokic scores 48 points as Nuggets rout Hawks 141-111
Nikola Jokic scored 48 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in their 141-111 win over the Atlanta HawksABC News - Dec. 8 -
Brayden Point's 4-point night leads the Lightning over the Canucks 4-2
Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on SundayABC News - Dec. 8 -
Arsenal ratings: Lackluster Gunners drop points
Their set-piece prowess saved a point at Fulham, but Arsenal could only move one point closer to Liverpool.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterwardABC News - 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 -
Saracens power to bonus-point Champions Cup win
Saracens start their quest for a fourth European Cup with an impressive bonus-point victory over Bulls in blustery conditions at StoneX Stadium.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point
Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Letters to Sports: USC fans reaching their breaking point with Lincoln Riley
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Lincoln Riley, UCLA football and the Lakers.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
The best books of 2024
A new Sally Rooney, the return of le Carré’s George Smiley, plus real-life revelations from Al Pacino and Salman Rushdie ... Guardian critics pick the year’s best fiction, memoir, children’s books ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
The best fiction of 2024
From Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo to Alan Hollinghurst’s Our Evenings, Percival Everett’s James and a host of inventive debuts – this year’s highlights in fiction. In a year of surprises – a ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Haliburton scores 23 points as the Pacers beat the Bulls 132-123
Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers stopped a four-game slide with a 132-123 victory over the Chicago BullsABC News - Dec. 6 -
Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November
The unemployment rate climbed sharply for Black women in November.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Best Video Games of 2024
It was supposed to be a sleepy year for the video game industry. Then came surprise hits like Balatro, Animal Well and Astro Bot.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November
The unemployment rate jumped significantly for Black women in November.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Migrant crossings at points of entry reach new levels
More immigrants entered the U.S.through points of entry than in between them in November for the first time in historyThe Hill - Dec. 6 -
The 20 best songs of 2024
Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 price an "enormous inflection point," says Coinbase executive
The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, surged above $100,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday night. Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer at Coinbase, the largest ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no
There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Ranking the best five fights this weekend
Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Mental health low points still affect me - Marler
Former England prop Joe Marler says the ups and downs of being a Test rugby player continued to affect his mental health right up until his retirement last month.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
USWNT-Netherlands talking points: Naeher shines in send-off
In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota
With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn't overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
A 29-point loss in Minnesota on MondayABC News - Dec. 5 -
Creighton stuns Hunter Dickinson, No. 1 Kansas in dominant 13-point win
Kansas trailed the entire way on Wednesday night en route to its first loss of the season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Scammer helped speeding drivers dodge penalty points
Khuram Yaqoob raked in thousands of pounds as he gave the authorities fictitious names.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin
Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A turning point for the dollar is coming
The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at oddsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
The best TV shows of 2024
In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
‘Harm to children was part of the point’: a harrowing film on US family separations
Errol Morris’s bleak documentary Separated has gained in relevance since it premiered with more ‘state-created orphans’ to come under a second Trump administration. He thought he was working in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'
The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
35 Best Cyber Monday Headphone Deals (2024)
Looking for a new pair of earbuds or over-ears? Some of our favorite models are on sale right now.Wired - Dec. 2 -
The 45 Best Cyber Monday Deals From Best Buy (2024)
Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals take up to 40 percent off—grab that iPad Mini or the TV you've been eyeing all year before time runs out.Wired - Dec. 2 -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - Dec. 2 -
One of the best MVP races in NFL history is unfolding
Three weeks ago, the MVP was Lamar Jackson's to lose. Then Saquon Barkley went superhero and now Josh Allen is making his push. Buckle up for an intense finish.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
