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Knicks, Bucks among field in NBA Cup quarters
With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York ...ESPN - 5d -
Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer
Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release. Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for ...The Guardian - 5d -
Inside Mohammad Rasoulof's harrowing escape from Iran for 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'
The filmmaker knew he would likely be sentenced to prison again. So he fled to Europe in time for the Cannes premiere of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' shot covertly in Iran.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...The Hill - 5d -
Sinkholes around the world – in pictures
After a sizeable sinkhole appeared on a sleepy street in south Wales , here are some of the more incredible views of the phenomenon from Greenwich to Guatemala Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'
Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.BBC News - 5d -
Thunder beat Jazz 133-106 and advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Jalen Williams scored 28 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 133-106 on Tuesday night en route to the ...ABC News - 5d -
The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - 5d -
Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks
The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Jensen Huang Wants to Make AI the New World Infrastructure
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a plan to bring AI infrastructure to countries around the world, and he’s pitching it in person.Wired - 6d -
Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second timeABC News - 6d -
AC Milan and Bologna reach Italian Cup quarterfinals with convincing wins
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Bologna advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals with convincing victories on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world
Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.MarketWatch - 6d -
Vazquez, 3-time boxing world champ, dies at 46
Israel Vazquez, Mexico's three-time junior featherweight world champion, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 46.ESPN - 6d -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - 6d -
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the OlympicsABC News - 6d -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - 6d -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - 6d -
The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all
Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - 6d -
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.CBS News - 6d -
FIFA Club World Cup: Format, draw, teams, schedule and why Messi is playing
We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new FIFA Club World Cup, detailing who has qualified and when the competition is being played.ESPN - 6d -
Ashley Young eyes 'dream' FA Cup tie against son
Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays.ESPN - 6d -
Man United visit Arsenal in FA Cup 3rd round
Holders Manchester United will travel to record 14-times winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round in January.ESPN - 6d -
Joveljic, Reyes stand out as Galaxy, Red Bulls head to MLS Cup
We now have our MLS Cup matchup set and we take a look at how both the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls got there.ESPN - 6d -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms
Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.NBC News - 6d -
The Breakdown | Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition
Competition must regain thrill of the past as it copes with declining TV deals, rising costs and tweaked formats . Let’s hear it for the 30th edition of the old Heineken Cup, the cross-border club ...The Guardian - 6d -
Iran releases rapper famous for lyrics about 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini
Iranian media say authorities have released a government critic and popular hip-hop artist who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa AminiABC News - 6d -
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truceNBC News - 6d -
World champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi
Daniel Dubois will defend his world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February on a card featuring the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch.BBC News - 6d -
Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.BBC News - 6d -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Dec. 2 -
Dundee derby & Celtic v Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup
Celtic host Kilmarnock, Rangers meet Fraserburgh and there will be a Dundee derby at Dens Park after the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Arsenal host holders Man Utd in FA Cup third round
Holders Manchester United are drawn away to record 14-time winners Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan
Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...The Guardian - Dec. 2