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Hegseth plays nice

The Defense Department pick backtracked on past positions and gave a broad denial of the sexual assault allegations against him.

Politico - 19h

Rams play inspired football in wake of wildfires, rout Vikings in wild-card round

With their home playoff game moved to Arizona due to deadly wildfires in L.A., the Rams sacked Sam Darnold nine times and put an end to Minnesota's season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Coco Gauff breaks down Marvel-inspired outfit after Australian Open win

The 20-year-old said she is a Marvel fanatic and wanted to bring a touch of superhero to the 2025 Grand Slam.

ESPN - 1d

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - 1d

ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday.

The New York Times - 2d

LOOK: Eagles' A.J. Brown addresses reading inspirational book on sidelines during wild-card game vs. Packers

The star wide receiver had a quiet day on the field

CBS Sports - 2d

Russell-inspired Bath cruise past 14-man Clermont

Bath breathe life into their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive bonus-point victory over 14-man Clermont Auvergne at the Rec.

BBC News - 2d

Texans force 4 INTs, play 'our brand of football'

The Texans dominated the Chargers, forcing Justin Herbert into four interceptions en route to a 32-12 win in Saturday's wild-card game.

ESPN - 2d

Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

The New York Times - 3d

Chief Justice Roberts is playing the ostrich

Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed concern about the Supreme Court's declining public trust, but has failed to acknowledge the self-inflicted wounds that have contributed to the crisis, such ...

The Hill - 4d

How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense

Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.

ESPN - 4d

Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship

Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl

CBS Sports - 5d

Ohio State vs. Texas history is limited, but College Football Playoff foes have played for high stakes before

Both Ohio State and Texas have been ranked in the top 10 for every meeting between the programs

CBS Sports - 5d

Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital

According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.

BBC News - 6d

Amazon Books editorial director shares top reads to inspire New Year's reset

Amazon Books' editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" with recommendations to help reset your life in January and become the best version of yourself in 2025.

CBS News - 6d

Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave

With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Lawmakers play the market

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Eagles have 'faith' in QB Hurts if cleared to play

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he has a "lot of faith" in quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is still in concussion protocol, to get himself prepared in time for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

WR Benson commits to play for Oregon in 2025

Wide receiver Malik Benson commits to Oregon.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the same

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

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 - Jan. 6

Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win four years after he inspired a riot

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, exactly four years after he stirred up a mob that attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Hyperkin Announces New DualSense-Inspired Controller For Xbox Consoles And PC

CES 2025 has kicked off, and amidst all of the new tech reveals, Hyperkin has unveiled a new Xbox and PC controller that appears to borrow heavily from the design of the PlayStation DualSense ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Supporters of impeached South Korean president find inspiration in Trump

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have adopted some of the symbols and slogans associated with President-elect Donald Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 6

NHL Debut Of Ozzy Wiesblatt An Inspiration For Deaf Community And Wonderful Parenting

Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt made his NHL debut on Friday. And Wiseblatt's connection to the deaf community makes him a terrific role model.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Mayorkas and McCaul warn of ISIS-inspired threats after New Orleans attack

In an interview on ABC's "This Week," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned of a "very difficult threat landscape" after the New Orleans truck attack.

ABC News - 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

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Fantasy Football Week 18 Sleepers: Geno Smith has several incentives to play well this week, and more

Plus, find out why Kenneth Gainwell is worthy of No. 2 RB status in all leagues

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

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

Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success

As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appeal

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Driver in New Orleans terrorist attack acted alone and was ‘100% inspired by ISIS,’ FBI says

The driver behind the deadly New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans posted videos online proclaiming his support for the Islamic State terrorist group before he rammed his truck into a crowd of ...

NBC News - Jan. 2