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Is there already a College Football Playoff controversy? Potential bye wracking nerves with 2 weeks left — 'The data doesn’t lie'
It was presumed the four power conference champs would stand well above their competition and earn first-round byes in the 12-team playoff. With two weeks left before the first iteration of the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Georgia's controversial College Football Playoff ranking a reminder that this is supposed to be hard
The 12-team CFP naturally leads to increased scrutiny and more debates regarding deeply flawed teams. That's a feature, not a bug.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
NASCAR's controversy at Martinsville showed why its playoff system needs to be overhauled or ditched entirely
NASCAR is no longer competing with the NFL for eyeballs. It's time to reward a champion in a much fairer way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Does anyone like the MLS playoff format? Players, coaches weigh in on controversial best-of-3 structure
The MLS' best-of-three format in the first round has been unpopular with some fans, players and coaches.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
College football games, Week 13: Ohio State vs. Indiana showdown at forefront of playoff controversy
The Hoosiers emerging as an undefeated CFP contender in late-November has created a plethora of dramaSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly eyeing playoff contenders as potential next team
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers on Monday afternoon, and a handful of teams, including some playoff contenders, may be in the mix for the 27-year-old’s services.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy
The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory
With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?World - Financial Times - November 4 -
Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies
Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks
Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies
A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts
NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...Sports - ABC News - November 6 -
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland
More states are looking to ban phones during class.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views
President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy
The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Taylor edges out Serrano in controversial decision
In another fight of the year contender, Katie Taylor retained her title with a close decision over Amanda Serrano in their rematch at AT&T Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
The Memo: Trump spoils for a fight with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is spoiling for a fight as he chooses the members of his incoming administration. Provocative picks from Trump keep coming. The four most prominent so far are former Rep. ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Katie Taylor Wins Controversial Rematch with Amanda Serrano
The Irish boxer retained the super lightweight title, but the decision left more fans questioning the scorecards than praising her skills.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
Coca-Cola causes controversy with AI-generated ad
Coca-Cola is facing backlash online over an artificial intelligence-made Christmas promotional video that users are calling “soulless” and “devoid of any actual creativity.”Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
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Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.
"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Inexperience matters: The logic of Trump’s controversial nominations
Trump didn’t make these appointments by accident or whim.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Confirmation battles loom for Trump's controversial cabinet picks
With President-elect Trump filling out the final top positions in his administration, the focus now turns to the possible confirmation battles expected on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports ...Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
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Volkswagen to sell controversial factory in China’s Xinjiang
Volkswagen has faced major criticism from activists and investors over its interest in the Xinjiang factory which it first opened in 2013Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago -
Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears
Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Are Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?
Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Aces assistant Tyler Marsh their coach Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid
Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4
