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ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table
ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Do cheerleaders need to wear helmets? Ball hits Cowboys cheerleader in head, knocks her down
Cowboys cheerleader Michelle Siemienowski says she's OK after the UC Santa Barbara graduate got hit in the head with a football when a kickoff went out of bounds.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
'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 - 6d -
'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 - 6d -
Carville: Democrats have to focus on issues ‘Republicans can’t beef on’
Democratic strategist James Carville said in a new interview that Democrats need to focus on issues that Republicans “can’t beef on.” Carville joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday to discuss what the ...The Hill - 6d -
‘We can’t just have one superstar’: Ilona Maher wants greater focus on others to grow rugby
Maher’s Bristol Bears debut attracts record 9,240 crowd USA international: ‘I would love to bring teammates up’ Bristol Bears’ new high-profile recruit Ilona Maher says while she loves being a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Davis and Zalatoris pay price of wrong ball mix-up
Cameron Davis and Will Zalatoris miss out on thousands of pounds in prize money after a mix-up at The Sentry tournament in Hawaii.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NFL play-offs schedule, kick-off times and BBC coverage
The full schedule for the NFL play-offs as 14 teams battle it out to reach Super Bowl 59 on 9 February.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
TD of the year? Broncos' Devaughn Vele makes ridiculous catch on ball tipped 3 times
The Broncos took a 21-0 lead on a very unlikely touchdown.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 -
‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words
After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...The Guardian - 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 -
Travis Kelce fined for dunking ball over goal post in homage to Tony Gonzalez
Travis Kelce's touchdown catch on Christmas was the 77th of his career, moving him ahead of Tony Gonzalez on the Chiefs' all-time list.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
New Orleans attack puts focus on Trump’s counter-ISIS strategy
The deadly New Orleans attack on New Year’s Day, which authorities say was carried out by a man radicalized by ISIS, is spurring fears of more attacks and raising questions about how ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
UK minister knocks Musk: 'Focus on issues on the other side of the Atlantic'
British public health minister Andrew Gwynne urged Elon Musk to stay out of foreign politics after the tech giant repeatedly criticized the United Kingdom’s governing party in a series of posts on ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs
Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes aliveCBS 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 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - 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 -
Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation
Indian captain Jaspit Bumrah dismisses Usman Khawaja with the final ball of the day following an altercation with 19-year-old Austalian batter Sam Konstas on day one of the fifth Test at the Sydney ...BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Timeline of New Orleans attack: Suspect's marital, financial woes come into focus
As a portrait begins to emerge of the suspect behind the deadly New Orleans attack, federal investigators have laid out a timeline of events.ABC 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 -
Former GOP lawmaker: DOGE should focus on fixing Congress
Former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) penned a Thursday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal urging Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to initially focus their push to cut government spending on Congress if ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, LaMelo Ball among leading vote-getters
Fan voting runs through Jan. 20, and the first returns were released ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety
After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Falcons' Kyle Pitts admits why he launched Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown ball into stands
The Falcons were fortunately able to retrieve the ballCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
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 -
The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment
Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025
Archer in cotton wool, Root innovates again and South Africa claim the urn – some predictions for the year ahead. January The final game between Australia and India at the SCG, the Aussies’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history
LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.BBC News - Jan. 1
