Reform Serious Contender

Texans laid strong foundation for C.J. Stroud to make them contenders

The 2023 No. 2 pick has been at the center of a rebuild that has the Texans closing on another AFC South title.

ESPN - 1h

Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics

Could Reform UK really win the next election?

BBC News - 7h

'He can do everything': How Mikhail Sergachev has made Utah a serious playoff contender

The draft-weekend trade showed Utah is ready to make a playoff push, and has a bona fide No. 1 defenseman.

ESPN - 1h

Can Farage turn Reform into a serious contender for government?

Support for the rightwing populist party is growing fast but its path to power remains rocky

Financial Times - 7h

Germany's Steinmeier praises Nigerian economic reforms in Abuja talks

Yahoo News - 19h

Yankees have serious interest in trading for Kyle Tucker: report

After losing Juan Soto to the Mets, the Yankees are "among the teams most seriously pursuing" a trade for Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics

Yahoo News - 1d

Dawn Fraser ‘not out of the woods’ after serious injuries from fall, daughter says

Daughter confirms swimming great broke four ribs and required a hip replacement after accident last week. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , ...

The Guardian - 1d

Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown could miss all of 2025 season after suffering knee injury vs. Bengals

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy says it's "very realistic" Overshown misses all of next season

CBS Sports - 1d

Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer

Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.

BBC News - 1d

Prem referee Coote sacked after 'serious breach'

Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked, PGMOL announced on Monday, citing a "serious breach" of his contract.

ESPN - 1d

Steelers WR George Pickens has 'outside chance' of playing in Week 15; injury more serious than team thought

Pittsburgh will err on the side of caution with Pickens

CBS Sports - 1d

Good luck reforming the Department of Defense

Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.

The Hill - 1d

Property magnate Nick Candy joins Reform UK in latest Tory defection

Former Conservative donor promises to raise ‘tens of millions’ as he takes on role of party treasurer

Financial Times - 1d

NFL playoffs: The strengths and flaws that could define each Super Bowl contender

With four weeks remaining in the regular season, we take stock of the top contenders in each conference and what could propel them through the playoffs, or hold them back.

NBC News - 1d

Premier League referee David Coote fired for 'serious breach' after investigation into his conduct

Coote became the subject of an internal investigation after a video emerged of him making foul-mouthed comments about Liverpool and then-boss Jurgen Klopp

CBS Sports - 2d

The N.F.L. Has 4 Top Super Bowl Contenders. These Are Their Fatal Flaws.

Kansas City, Detroit, Buffalo and Philadelphia can all win a title. A columnist for The Athletic gives a reason each of those teams won’t.

The New York Times - 2d

Civil service reform must tackle pay and promotion

Frozen public sector wages and tax thresholds create unhelpful incentives, leading to recruitment woes on Whitehall

Financial Times - 3d

Sports Personality contender Littler's year in photos

BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Luke Littler's year in five photos.

BBC News - 3d

Sports Personality contender Hodgkinson's year in photos

BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Keely Hodgkinson's year in five photos.

BBC News - 3d

Sports Personality contender Bellingham's year in photos

BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Jude Bellingham's year in five photos.

BBC News - 3d

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 - 4d

Pope creates 21 cardinals to carry out his reform plans

Pope Francis has installed 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda

ABC News - 4d

West Ham’s Michail Antonio in stable condition after serious car crash

Premier League club issue update to confirm player conscious after road traffic accident in Essex. West Ham United have asked for privacy for Michail Antonio and his family after confirming that ...

The Guardian - 4d

Scotland’s ‘sport of kings’ hit by extreme weather and land reform

Grouse shooting industry says it sustains rural life but opponents argue it is time for transition

Financial Times - 5d

Baby's inquest finds serious hospital failures after family's £250k battle

The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital.

BBC News - 5d

Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's battling serious health concern, steps away from ESPN to fight issue

The former star wide receiver shared the news Sunday, and now the announcement of his leave was released Friday

CBS Sports - 5d

The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform

Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.

BBC News - 6d

Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no

There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.

NBC News - 6d

Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list

Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Lee Child and Malorie Blackman urge English literature syllabus reform

More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculum

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender

Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.

The Hill - Dec. 4

Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform

Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the Senedd

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

The New York Times - Dec. 3