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Ravens Suspend Wide Receiver for Refusing to Take the Field
Diontae Johnson declined numerous requests to play in Baltimore’s Week 13 loss, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What Will It Take to Sign Juan Soto? At Least $600 Million.
The 26-year-old M.L.B. superstar is on the verge of a landmark contract.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold to enter transfer portal: Former five-star prospect started nine games in 2024
Arnold was the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Texas in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to 247SportsCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
DealBook Summit Live Updates: Google C.E.O. Sundar Pichai Takes the Stage
Prince Harry reflected on the information environment, Jerome Powell defended the Fed’s independence, and Bill Clinton offered his take on President Biden’s pardon of his son. Jeff Bezos is still ...The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Michigan's surge continues with five-star Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng's pledge
Michigan adds a third five-star recruit over the last two weeksYahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Five things we learned from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Na'eem Offord commits to Oregon: Five-star CB flips from Ohio State on 2024 National Signing Day
The Ducks now hold commitments from three of the top eight cornerbacks in the Class of 2025CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
China Takes Harder Trade Stance as Trump Prepares for Office
Faltering U.S. industrial leadership has allowed China to take a harder trade stance as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses
Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest marketFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination
Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
College Football Playoff Rankings: Oregon holds on top, Georgia rejoins top five, Alabama in projected field
The fifth top 25 rankings of the 2024 season have arrived from the CFP Selection CommitteeCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman to enter transfer portal: Former five-star expected to draw plenty of suitors
Weigman should be one of the top quarterbacks in the portalCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'
Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
UFC 310 fight card -- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura: Five biggest storylines to watch in final PPV of 2024
The flyweights get the spotlight in Las Vegas this week to close out the year on PPVCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Watch: Protesters take to the streets outside parliament
South Korea’s opposition party members gather at South Korea's parliamentBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Meet Jahkeem Stewart, the coveted five-star and a multimillion-dollar gamble
He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings: Eagles soaring since bye; Vikings crack top five; Ravens drop after tough loss
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 14 of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Georgia jumps back into top five, Boise State cracks top 10
Jerry Palm takes a crack at how the CFP Rankings will look after the penultimate release on Tuesday nightCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
NFL Week 13: Five things we liked and didn't like, including Russell Wilson taking what's given to him
Wilson threw for 414 yards but didn't rely on deep shotsCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office
Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President
Protecting land and appointing judges could go a long way toward bolstering Biden’s legacy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Five things you probably didn't know about Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral has some surprising stories to tell before it reopens this weekend after five years of restorationABC News - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Men: How did Feast Week impact the top five?
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?
Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 13: My Cause My Cleats, wild Josh Allen TD and more
A look at the top moments from around the leagueCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Premier League panic meter: Manchester City's five-alarm fire isn't the only cause for alarm in England
From Tottenham's struggles to West Ham's terrible form, here's what's going wrong across England's top flightCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
College basketball rankings: UConn remains in AP Top 25 poll; Kentucky, Tennessee move into top five
The Huskies fell from No. 2 to No. 25 in this week's AP Top 25 rankingsCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway: Entry list, live stream, more for prestigious short track event in 2024
When every short track season begins in the United States, the one event most competitors prioritize takes place at the end of the year: the prestigious Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Brad Keselowski takes 'natural next step' with RFK Racing expansion for 2025
The NASCAR Cup Series’ return to the race track sits exactly two months away, when the season-opening Clash exhibition marks the unofficial kickoff of the 2025 campaign. For RFK Racing team ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Who takes charge when Thames Water has no shareholders?
Not literally, but effectivelyFinancial Times - Nov. 26
