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Heinz Kluetmeier, Inventive Sports Photographer, Dies at 82
His work for Sports Illustrated included the renowned cover photo of the United States men’s hockey team celebrating their upset win at the 1980 Winter Olympics.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Iranian court sentences pop star Tataloo to death for blasphemy
Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports. An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Commanders-Lions: Jayden Daniels, Washington pull off one of NFL's greatest playoff upsets in 45-31 shootout win over Detroit
Detroit, which needed to win just two home games to make the first Super Bowl in franchise history, is out. The Commanders are moving onto the NFC title game for the first time since the end of the ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
The 13 Greatest ‘S.N.L.’ Commercial Skits
To us, anyway. Over 50 seasons, “Saturday Night Live” has introduced crystal gravy, robot insurance and countless other demented goods and services. Share your favorites in the comments.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Guy Pearce: ‘My ex-wife was the greatest love of my life, but I’ve moved on now’
The actor on his fear of confrontation, his love of mixed martial arts, and what is getting in the way of his sex life. Born in Cambridgeshire, Guy Pearce, 57, grew up in Australia and was in ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports
In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
LIV Golf finalizes broadcast deal with Fox Sports
LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
‘In her own out-there world’: FKA twigs’ 20 greatest songs – ranked!
As she prepares to release her new album, Eusexua, we rate the best of an artist who orbits pop in a truly singular style. An unexpected diversion. From spy action movie The King’s Man, Measure of ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The greatest away series wins in cricket history
From England beating Australia in 1895 to New Zealand in India last year, here are the sport’s best away performances. By Phil Walker and John Stern for Wisden Cricket Monthly . The stars ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce
According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him since. Put yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
How college sports are navigating the challenges of the new pay-to-play era
Schools are tapping deep-pocketed alums and donors to pay millions to high-level athletes.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports
It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Steve Jobs Used the 2-Hour Rule to Come Up With Some of His Greatest Ideas. So Can You
Steve Jobs knew that constant busyness is the enemy of great ideas. Put his insight to use with the two-hour rule.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
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House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports
The House passed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans
Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Sifan Hassan rejects greatest-ever claim and confirms London Marathon entry
Distance runner won three medals at Paris Olympics Dutch athlete comments: ‘I don’t think I am the Goat’ Sifan Hassan has dismissed suggestions that she is the greatest female distance runner of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
LA fires a warning for major sports events, experts say
The devastating fires in Los Angeles come before the city hosts the Olympics and World Cup over the next few years.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets
A new English course at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts takes a look at Taylor Swift's lyrics and compares them with poetry that's hundreds of years old.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Disney’s streaming strategy gets more confusing as Venu Sports venture is axed
Analysts are split on whether Disney should move forward with plans to combine Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, following the cancellation of its sports joint venture with Fox and WBD.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service
Venu Sports, a joint venture among Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Disney, Warner Bros., Fox kill streamed sports joint venture
Three of the nation's largest broadcast media companies have scrapped plans to launch a joint direct-to-consumer streaming platform for live sports, the group announced Friday. Warner Bros. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Disney, Fox and Warner Won't Move Forward With Venu Sports
The companies called off what would have been a major bet days after Disney struck a deal with rival streamer Fubo.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Disney, partners pull the plug on Venu Sports streaming service
Venu was announced in 2024 as a slimmed-down streaming package carrying the channels that would have offered such channels as ESPN.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Sports quiz of the week: Novak Djokovic, FA Cup and Zoe Aldcroft
Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, cricket, motor racing, golf, tennis and rugby? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on
In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winners revealed – in pictures
The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography and are designed to recognise and celebrate incredible sports images and the photographers who take them. More ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025
The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Why General Manager Is the Hottest Job Title in College Sports
With players being paid and routinely changing schools, universities increasingly need someone besides a coach to put together a team.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Usman Nurmagomedov says uncle and father of Khabib, Abdulmanap, is 'the greatest fighter of all time'
The reigning Bellator lightweight champion believes the patriarch of the rise of Dagestani fighters deserves praiseCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan
Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Yahoo Sports AM: 5 days of football
In today's edition: Football heaven, Cavs beat Thunder, the best remaining MLB free agents, the NFL's cellar dwellers stunk it up, D-II basketball genius, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed
An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
How the tell-nothing sport documentary craze failed its viewers
Wayne Rooney’s exit was a reminder of how common the fly-on-the-wall club documentary has become. The age of perpetual content is upon us, and it is viciously uninteresting. Won’t someone think of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes
Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl
Despite bold scenes for mainstream American cinema, the sexy dom/sub age-gap film can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desire. Arguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl , A24’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Wooden Award Watchlist
In today's edition: Wooden Watchlist, NFL rewind, NBA power rankings, college football's next battlefield, Cavs-Thunder in a battle of first-place teams, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8
