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Commanders exult in 1st NFC title game since '91

The Commanders were in a celebratory mood after reaching their first NFC title game in 33 years following Saturday's 45-31 upset win over the Lions.

ESPN - Jan. 19

4 Surprising Red Wings Stats From Embarrassing Loss

Here are a few interesting statistics from the Detroit Red Wings loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

The Lions and Commanders put on a slugfest for the ages. Here are the wildest highlights.

In one of the wildest playoff games in years, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Detroit Lions to move onto the NFC Championship.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Commanders lead Lions 45-31 in fourth quarter of NFL divisional game

Will Houston QB C.J. Stroud be able to pull the massive upset off against Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending champions?

NBC News - Jan. 18

The N.H.L. Team That Is Surprising Everyone This Season

Now beyond the season’s midpoint, these are the updated picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment and more.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births

The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Gen Z’s surprising 2025 strategy aims to rewrite the playbook for young investors

A survey found that Gen Z intends to invest in cash assets and bonds more than older generations.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Pence urges Trump to stay committed to Taiwan during surprise visit to Taipei

The incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former Vice President Mike Pence said.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report: Biggest surprises — and will they keep it up?

Dan Titus reveals his six biggest pleasant surprises and if they have staying power for fantasy basketball managers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

The Lions and Commanders have one thing in common — and it could decide who advances

oing to be a game that’s going to go all the way down to the end.”

NBC News - Jan. 16

How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as a surprise prospect for Vance's old Senate seat

Vivek Ramaswamy is in discussions about filling Vice President-elect JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio, two people briefed on the process told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Daniels, Commanders continue late-game magic in win over Bucs

Washington proved one thing this season: It's ahead of schedule. It also knows how to win close games.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime

When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Predicting the 5 N.F.L. Head Coach Openings, Including a Surprise

Pete Carroll is 73, but he’s the candidate best suited to turn Chicago into a winner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

FG gives Commanders first playoff win since '06

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal that clanged off the upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders edged the ...

ESPN - Jan. 13

Commanders beat Bucs thanks to last-gasp field goal

Zane Gonzalez kicks a game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to send the Washington Commanders to the divisional round.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Commanders and Eagles win while Bills set up Ravens showdown

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles win in the NFL play-offs while the Buffalo Bills set up a mouth-watering match-up in week two.

BBC News - Jan. 13

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters

As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Why Draymond was not surprised by Butler's fallout with Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared why he wasn't surprised by Jimmy Butler's fallout with the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Ed Sheeran stuns pupils with surprise appearance

Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Buccaneers-Commanders preview: These two teams could put on a show

The Commanders and Buccaneers were among the NFL's best offenses.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - Jan. 8

SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Maria review – Angelina Jolie’s Callas commands the screen as a great diva in decline

Pablo Larraín’s strange and mordant drama portrays Callas’s haughty struggle as her voice begins to fail but her stardom remains undimmed. Angelina Jolie declaims an imperious performance as opera ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Italy's Meloni makes surprise Mar-a-Lago visit to meet with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump on Saturday. They were joined by a number of Trump’s expected nominees for his ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Cowboys start Trey Lance at QB for Week 18 finale vs. Commanders

The Cowboys traded for Lance, the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, before the 2023 season but hadn't yet started him in a game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5