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Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open
Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.The New York Times - 1d -
Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona
The Rams recommended for the game to be played elsewhereCBS Sports - 16h -
Traitors’ Jack explains why he got off the train
Traitors’ Jack explains why he got off the trainBBC News - 17h -
How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules
The NFL's overtime rules undergo a slight change once the playoffs startCBS Sports - 20h -
2025 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times of games as NFL playoff picture begins with Wild Card Weekend
Here's the full slate of games for the 2025 NFL playoffs with the Wild Card Weekend schedule setCBS Sports - 21h -
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona
The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.ESPN - 1d -
Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter
Middleton is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.2% shooting as a starter this seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk
We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Travis Kelce denies Chiefs lost to eliminate Bengals from NFL playoffs
Chiefs lost crucial game to allow Denver into postseason Kansas City have struggled against Cincinnati in playoffs Travis Kelce has rebutted claims that the Kansas City Chiefs rested starters in ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Lamar doesn't have to be Superman': Will the Ravens QB overcome ghosts of playoffs past?
When Baltimore hosts the Steelers in Saturday's AFC wild-card game, it'll find out if the two-time MVP can use his past postseason experience to push toward his ultimate goal.ESPN - 2d -
New neutron science could explain our cosmic leftover status
The world’s most powerful source of electrically neutral particles may help us understand why the universe existsFinancial Times - 3d -
GeForce RTX 50-Series GPUs - Nvidia's New Graphics Cards, Explained
Nvidia revealed its next generation of graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 50-series, at CES this week. There are four new GPUs in the lineup: the Geforce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti. The ...GameSpot - 3d -
Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.ESPN - 3d -
The best sign yet for Jalen Hurts' availability heading into Eagles playoffs
The Eagles on Tuesday waived quarterback Ian Book, which is a good sign for Jalen Hurts' availability on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...ESPN - 3d -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team from First to Worst as the Playoffs Approach
There’s a new No. 1 team at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - 3d -
Ranking the 14 NFL quarterbacks in this year's playoffs
Who is the best quarterback in this year's NFL playoffs? From Patrick Mahomes to Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts, let's rank the 14 signal callers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Uber’s beaten-down stock is now riding higher, and these two factors explain why
Uber will buy back stock in an accelerated deal, while Wedbush has added it to its “Best Ideas List.”MarketWatch - 4d -
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs
There's no news on Jalen Hurts.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs
The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.ESPN - 4d -
The VAR Review: Why Brighton's penalty against Arsenal stood; explaining Matthijs de Ligt's handball
Should Brighton & Hove Albion's penalty have stood against Arsenal? And why did Matthijs de Ligt concede a penalty at Liverpool?ESPN - 4d -
NFL playoff bracket explained: How postseason seeding, matchups are decided in race to 2025 Super Bowl
Everything you need to know about the NFL's playoff structureCBS Sports - 4d -
The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving
The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winnersYahoo Sports - 5d -
The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving
The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners. The injustice of the NFL’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?
A narrative surrounding each playoff teamCBS Sports - 5d -
Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot
Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions
Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importanceCBS Sports - 5d -
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight
Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.ESPN - 5d -
Dani Olmo's Barcelona situation explained: Why can't he play in La Liga and why wasn't he registered?
The talented Euro 2024 winner's future with the team is now in question after this latest developmentCBS Sports - 6d -
Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs
The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.ESPN - 6d -
What Explains the Resurgence of the N.F.L. Running Back?
It’s not a miracle, but it seems like one.The New York Times - 6d -
Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?
On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.The New York Times - 6d -
How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff
Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs
Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes aliveCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return
The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
How a German Proverb Explains a Golf Star’s Long-Awaited Breakthrough
From the onset of Xander Schauffele’s relationship with golf, motivational allegories and philosophical adages were fed into his psyche.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out
Two words: Rico DowdleCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.
The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 1
