Ignition Point Holds

Nervy Sunderland hold off 10-man Portsmouth thanks to Isidor’s early goal

Before kick-off Portsmouth’s manager, John Mousinho, suggested all the pressure would be on Sunderland, leaving his players free to relax, improvise and unlock their inner creativity.. It did not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks

Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

ABC News - Jan. 5

US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings

Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113

Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in the latest testy matchup between the rivals

ABC News - Jan. 4

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 53 of Timberwolves' 105 points in lopsided loss to Pistons

The Timberwolves might have the most one-dimensional offense in the league.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite Company With 28th Point Of Season

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

ESPN - Jan. 4

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Do stock holdings reflect individual risk preferences or the growing use of target-date funds?

I suspected most financial assets were in 401(k) plans and most 401(k) holdings were directed by target-date funds, but the data told a somewhat different story.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over Atlanta on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

Monk scores 31 points in the Sacramento Kings 138-133 win over the Grizzlies

Malik Monk scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 29 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-130

ABC News - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks Jordan's record for 30-point games in Lakers' 119-102 win over Hawks

LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

ABC News - Jan. 4

Appropriately with a fadeaway jumper, LeBron passes Jordan for most 30+ point games ever

LeBron now has 563 30+ point games in his 22-year NBA career, including three of his last four games.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Zapala scores season-high 15 points as No. 18 Michigan State holds off Ohio State 69-62

Zapala fueled a 12-0 run to build a 14-point lead for the Spartans.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline

ABC News - Jan. 4

McCollum's 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards

ABC News - Jan. 3

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets

Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 3

Da Silva scores career-high 25 points, Magic overcome loss of Suggs to beat Raptors 106-97

Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame the loss of guard Jalen Suggs to back spasms to beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 106-97 on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 3

Tobias Harris scores 24 points and Pistons hold off Hornets 98-94

Tobias Harris had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 for their fifth win in six games

ABC News - Jan. 3

Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Johnson fights to stay Speaker

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Friday as the House holds its Speakership vote. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is fighting to keep his gavel as at least a dozen ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Cal women's basketball riding hot 3-point shooting to best start in nearly a decade

Chamin Smith's squad is motivated to make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

House holds vote to elect speaker

Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Israel confirms it is holding Gaza hospital chief Abu Safiya

The IDF had earlier told a local NGO it was unaware of his case, sparking concern.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Judge to decide whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to be at a court hearing in New York on Friday about whether he should be found in contempt of court, an appearance the longtime ally of ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

New Orleans attacker's past and House to hold speaker vote: Morning Rundown

Mike Johnson fights to maintain his role as House Speaker.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Stephen Curry accomplishes rare 3-point feat for first time in his career in Warriors' win over 76ers

Curry got 2025 off to a hot start after a freezing cold December

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers

The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Commanders' Kliff Kingsbury would like to be head coach again 'at some point,' shares what he'd do differently

The OC says he likes it in Washington, but won't comment on if he will interview for other open positions

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Why teams should go for two to win rather than kick extra point to tie more often

The Falcons and Broncos suffered costly overtime losses in Week 17 after opting to kick game-tying extra points

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds

Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration

President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Red Wings Prospect Can't Stop Putting Up Points

The Detroit Red Wings have an impressive prospect on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Secrets of an airline points millionaire

How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Louisville wins Sun Bowl 35-34 after Washington fails on 2-point conversion going for win

Washington narrowly missed a 2-point conversion and onside kick recovery in a thrilling Sun Bowl finish.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31

The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.

Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.

The New York Times - Dec. 30

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