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Hamilton ends Mercedes career with gritty P4

Lewis Hamilton finished his Mercedes career with an impressive comeback, clinching fourth place after starting 16th at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Lashlee: 'Criminal' if SMU left out of playoff mix

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game.

ESPN - Dec. 8

A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty

Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nation

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Scholz welcomes end of al-Assad's rule in Syria

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

Assad’s Rule Ends

We explain the latest developments in Syria.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus

Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees country

NBC News - Dec. 8

Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner

Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.

BBC News - Dec. 8

End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power

The end of the Assad family's five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.

BBC News - Dec. 8

NFL ends inquiry into Watson sexual assault claim

The NFL ends its investigation into the latest sexual assault allegation made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

NFL ends probe of Watson in latest assault case

The NFL has ended its review of sexual assault allegations levied against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in September, a league spokesperson told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Taylor Swift ends history-making Eras Tour

This weekend is the curtain call for Taylor Swift, as the superstar wraps up her blockbuster world tour in Vancouver, Canada. Nancy Chen spoke with loyal Swifties who took part in the historic run.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" officially coming to an end

It's the end of an era for Taylor Swift's record-breaking "Eras Tour" this weekend in Canada after 20 months and nearly 150 shows spanning five continents. Meanwhile, the upcoming Dolly Parton ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

The End of an Era in Formula 1

After 12 years and six world championships, this weekend will be Lewis Hamilton’s last time racing with Mercedes: “It’s a really beautiful journey.”

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Rangers end Trouba tenure with trade to Ducks

The Rangers have traded team captain Jacob Trouba to the Ducks for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick.

ESPN - Dec. 6

College Football Bowl and Playoff Schedule for This Season

College football has been wildly upended over the last few years by conference realignment, NIL and players transfers. Despite the changes, one of its oldest traditions endures: bowl games. These ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Lions clinch playoff berth, plus bold predictions for Week 14 and biggest needs for NFL playoff contenders

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Fantasy Football: Advice for a successful playoff run

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski outlines his approach to a successful playoff run.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Van Dijk tight-lipped on Liverpool contract status

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has refused to be drawn on his future at Anfield following reports that he has rejected the club's opening offer for a new contract.

ESPN - Dec. 6

The College Football Playoff Underdogs No Team Wants to Face

If Alabama makes the playoff, watch out for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements

The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Brock Bowers even better, and more valuable, than expected

Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leagues

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!

ESPN - Dec. 5

Rodgers: Nothing to prove as Jets' season ends

Despite his struggles this season, Aaron Rodgers said he has nothing to prove over the Jets' final five games, inferring that his career accomplishments should supersede his performance down the ...

ESPN - Dec. 5

The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended

A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid unspent

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Fantasy Football: 5 RBs to stash ahead of the playoffs with league-winning upside

Prepare for the fantasy football playoffs with these potential league-winning stashes at RB!

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid

After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Miami’s Athletic Director Rips College Football Playoff Committee for Rankings

The A.C.C. commissioner Jim Phillips added that the conference was “shocked and disappointed that Miami dropped six spots to No. 12.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff conundrum: What if Clemson wins ACC championship?

The ACC championship game will have major playoff implications, all of which will determine if Alabama is in or out.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

'A bittersweet ending but the achievements remain indelible'

Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes for the final time on Sunday as driver and team part after "12 incredible years".

BBC News - Dec. 4

Championship Weekend College Football Playoff Reaction & how to address flag planting

Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - Dec. 3

College Football Playoff rankings: 3-loss Alabama has inside track at playoff berth ahead of 2-loss Miami

The Crimson Tide moved ahead of the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Naeher stands tall, ends USWNT career with win

Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in The Hague on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 3

US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...

The Hill - Dec. 3