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Women's Bracketology: Big Ten, SEC combine for 22 teams in field with conferences off to record-setting pace
The record for the most teams from a single conference in the NCAA Tournament will likely be broken this yearCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with alost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Biden sets pardons and commutations record with new clemency for nonviolent drug offenders
The president said that with Friday's action he has "now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history."NBC News - Jan. 17 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Botafogo’s transformation sets bar for Brazilian football investment
Rio club’s successes highlight commercial changes under way in nation’s domestic gameFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Australian Open Day 4: Coco Gauff sails through, Novak Djokovic sets new record, Naomi Osaka continues comeback
The top American players just keep on winning.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records startedABC News - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Confirmations for Trump's controversial cabinet picks set to begin
President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks are set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, as preparations for Trump’s Jan.20 inauguration ramp up. Over the course of four days, ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring
Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
China corporate profits set for third year of declines
Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitabilityFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Musk sets sights on European politics
After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Coco Gauff starts her Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Sofia Kenin
Third-seeded Coco Gauff has opened her Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over 2020 champion Sofia KeninABC News - Jan. 12 -
Kings win seventh straight behind Christie's ‘contagious' energy
The Sacramento Kings won their seventh consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Mike Tomlin future: Steelers have no plans to fire longtime HC despite sixth straight playoff loss, per report
The longtime coach hasn't led a postseason win since 2016CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas 67-50 for 11th straight win
Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points, and No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 for its 11th straight win on Sunday in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000 at Colonial ...ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson compares Derrick Henry's record-setting performance vs. Steelers to Lightning McQueen
Jackson felt like he was a kid again, watching Henry zoom past Steelers defenders like McQueen did his competition in the movie 'Cars'CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss
Russell Wilson and the Steelers saw their season end in a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, the franchise's sixth straight playoff loss.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Is US inflation set to rise further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Sabalenka starts bid for third straight Australian Open title with win over Stephens
World No 1 beats Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in first round Sabalenka looking to match Hingis’s Melbourne hat-trick As Aryna Sabalenka strode down the tunnel inside Rod Laver Arena that leads ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Barzal's late goal leads Islanders to 3rd straight road win, 2-1 over Utah
Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey ClubABC News - Jan. 11 -
Blue Jackets win 4th straight for first time this season, beat Blues 2-1
Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger scored, and Jet Greaves narrowly missed his first career shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night for their fourth win in ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 5-3 for 6th straight victory
Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 10 -
Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Last year was hottest on record: NOAA
Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Ronaldo nets in 24th straight year as Al Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: The hottest year on record
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant otherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The Liverpool fan set to play at Anfield for Accrington
Lifelong Liverpool fan Josh Woods was at Anfield to watch them beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in November - now he's about to face them in the FA Cup.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Andersen Consulting brand set for resurrection
A 1990s name makes a comeback with help from George Shaheen, who led it for more than a decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn
Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Bellingham scores to set up Super Cup Clásico
Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday and set up a final showdown with Barcelona.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since JulyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza
Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Hamilton, Ferrari and the storylines set to define F1 in 2025
We're a week into 2025, and with preseason testing still seven weeks away, ESPN unpacks the storylines that will define Formula 1 this year.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
The Golden State Warriors are soul searching after another embarrassing defeat at home, this time to the Miami Heat two days after a 30-point pounding from the Sacramento KingsABC News - Jan. 8
