Didn’t Play Tennis

Homeless figures rise in Germany but government plays down fears

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi

Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.

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

Many wise people have told me how to live a better life. Obviously I didn’t pay attention | Adrian Chiles

Grandad, Alan Sugar, a man I met in the pub: I’ve ignored them all. No wonder I don’t have any advice of my own to pass on. What’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had? It’s a common question to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian. Lionel Messi’s Florida sanctuary for former ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Irish RB Love on track to play vs. confident PSU

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Lawmakers play the market

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Eagles have 'faith' in QB Hurts if cleared to play

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he has a "lot of faith" in quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is still in concussion protocol, to get himself prepared in time for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet

Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.

CBS News - Jan. 7

WR Benson commits to play for Oregon in 2025

Wide receiver Malik Benson commits to Oregon.

ESPN - Jan. 7

The solicitor general climate change briefs that didn’t bark

This failure exposes the weakness of the Biden administration’s position supporting the climate change plaintiffs.

The Hill - Jan. 7

In a Season of Historic Quarterback Play, One Star Reigns Supreme

The big question heading into the season was if anybody could outdo Patrick Mahomes. Josh Allen did more than just that, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

The Face of Women’s Tennis Returns to a Country Where She Doesn’t Lose

Can anyone beat Aryna Sabalenka in Australia? She’s done little to give her opponents hope.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s AI agent play is here with new models, orchestration blueprints

Nvidia enters the AI agent space with a family of language models for agentic instruction and orchestrarion frameworks it calls Blueprints.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Messi, Miami to play Feb. 8 friendly in Honduras

Mayor of San Pedro Sula Roberto Contreras revealed Inter Miami will travel to Honduras to face C.D. Olimpia in a friendly on Feb. 8 at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano.

ESPN - Jan. 6

After Chile’s Coup, My Regret Was That I Didn’t Die

I believed my friend died because of me. Fifty years later, I learned the truth.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, are no longer in a relationship

ABC News - Jan. 6

Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown

The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

'Peace within pain' - England's Jones on playing through grief

England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.

BBC News - Jan. 6

'Epic moment!' - 355lb Pierce interception tops NFL best plays

Michael Pierce becomes the heaviest player to make an interception since 2000 and Mike Evans extends his 10-season record in the NFL Plays of the Week.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Kawhi has 12 in debut, calls playing 'easy part'

Kawhi Leonard made his long-awaited return to the court in a 131-105 win over the Hawks and said he's on "nobody's timetable" as he eases back into action.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Bucs' Whitehead in accident, won't play Sunday

Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in an automobile accident on his way to the team facility Saturday and will not play in Sunday's game against the Saints, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 4

PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays

Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Why Barcelona can't play Dani Olmo or Pau Víctor ... for now

Barcelona's summer signings, Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, face six months with no football due to the club's financial issues. What is going on?

ESPN - Jan. 4

Johnson ‘didn’t do any horse trading’ to win Speaker vote, says GOP congressman

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to give his behind-the-scenes account of the vote to re-elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker of the House, and discusses how a ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

McDaniel: Tua (hip) 'unlikely' to play vs. Jets

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Jets, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder.

The city was seeing glimmers of optimism for what the new year might bring before the horrendous attack on the French Quarter.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Can you be a Liverpool legend after playing for Man Utd?

Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen talks to BBC Sport's Dion Dublin about the rivalry between the two clubs and what it is like to have a foot in both camps.

BBC News - Jan. 3

'I learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke'

A man has been able to resume his music career after a stroke - by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Men: Who makes the top 25 as conference play heats up?

After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.

ESPN - Jan. 2

A Year Ago, Tennis Was Broken. The Dysfunction Has Gotten Worse.

As the new season begins, the players, the tours and the Grand Slams are on a collision course.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions

Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Bryce James, LeBron’s younger son, commits to play basketball at Arizona

Bryce James, 17, will play college basketball at Arizona Son of LeBron also had offers from Ohio State, Duquesne Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has committed to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1