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Texas investigation fails to identify, punish fans who threw debris onto field during Georgia game

The University of Texas was fined $250,000 after the incident

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Toronto goes with Tempo for WNBA team's name

The WNBA's newest team, to begin play in 2026, will be called the Toronto Tempo, with the franchise pointing to the city's "feel" and "energy" as inspiration.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Thanks to conference realignment, the Alamo Bowl will be a matchup of two Big 12 teams

The bowl said that it'll choose from Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Too much? Not enough? No, the 12-team CFP is just right

On its face, expansion just makes sense — but at some point, more is not better.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown

Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump team plans to deport some migrants to countries other than their own

The incoming Trump administration is preparing a list of countries to which it may deport migrants when their home countries refuse to accept them.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Ukraine Opens Talks With Trump Team on Halting War With Russia

A top Zelensky aide has arrived in Washington in the midst of uncertainty over the president-elect’s intentions.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy delegation meets with Trump team – report

Top Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak involved, sources tell Reuters; Sullivan calls on Trump to maintain defence production ramp-up. What we know on day 1,016 Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Did the Right Team Overtake Miami in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?

The committee made the correct call by demoting Miami, but one team deserves the nod more than Alabama, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

A College Football Team Has Explored Luring Lincoln Riley From U.S.C.

A move would likely cost tens of millions of dollars for either the Trojans or the school looking to hire him away, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Club World Cup 2025: Schedule, teams, stadiums, controversies and more, explained

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a 32-team soccer extravaganza featuring the top professional teams from around the world.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Rankings rancor has insults flying as teams make their CFP pitch

College football has never been a safe harbor for sanity, but the 12-team playoff seems to have pushed everyone who's clinging to a spot in the field over the edge.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

GB's Pidcock to leave Ineos Grenadiers team

Great Britain's Tom Pidcock is to leave the Ineos Grendiers team at the end of the season despite having three years left on his five-year contract.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Sun hire coach Meziane of Belgian national team

Rachid Meziane, who has long coached professionally in France and led the Belgian women's national team, is the new coach of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.

ESPN - Dec. 4

South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid

Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vessels

Financial Times - Dec. 4

The teams that have impressed (TCU!) and disappointed (USC) one month into the season

From JuJu Watkins and USC to Paige Bueckers and UConn, we break down what's happened so far.

ESPN - Dec. 4

FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order

Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cut

Financial Times - Dec. 4

British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California

A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Pope stays as wicketkeeper in unchanged England team

Ollie Pope will again keep wicket for England after the tourists named an unchanged team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as team's new president

Clouse is the CEO of The Campbell's Company

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees

Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business

ABC News - Dec. 3

Measure to ban trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from women's bathroom fails

A measure to bar Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state capitol failed to pass the House rules committee Tuesday, with ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees

President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour

Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president

The Washington Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new team president

ABC News - Dec. 3

WATCH: Crowd reacts to hilarious Christmas tree lighting fail at Dublin's Trinity College

After an enthusiastic countdown, the crowd looked around in confusion as the tree remained unlit.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump transition team dismisses Hegseth allegations

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is dismissing misconduct concerns surrounding Pete Hegseth's past. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down how the former president's team is reacting to ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump team outlines inauguration benefits for donors

President-elect Trump’s team outlined the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee benefits for donors over the Jan. 20 weekend, which include a reception with Cabinet picks, a Sunday service and the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

British band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour

The band had just arrived in California when their tour van was looted by an unidentified gunman.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Senate Democrats reelect Schumer leadership team, promote Klobuchar

Senate Democrats on Tuesday reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to serve another two years as the Senate Democratic leader and promoted Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to the third-ranking leadership ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos

A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Vietnamese tycoon must find $9bn to avoid death penalty after appeal fails

She is now in a race for her life - if she can pay back 75% of what she took, she could be spared.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel

Matías Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic on Jan. 1, after six years heading the Philadelphia Orchestra

ABC News - Dec. 2

2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight

Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.

CBS News - Dec. 2

11 teams are probably locked into the CFP. How will the 12th spot be decided?

Eleven of the 12 spots in the College Football Playoff are pretty much decided, but at least seven teams have a case for the last spot. Get ready for some arguments.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Which College Football Teams Are on the Playoff Bubble?

Alabama is in danger of missing out on a 12-team playoff in its first season since Nick Saban’s retirement.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?

Winnipeg got off to a record-setting start to the season. But balancing corporate demands and human passion is a tough task . “From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

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