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Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Texans to reach seventh straight AFC title game
Chiefs see off Texans 23-14 to reach AFC title game Swift and Clark take to Arrowhead for playoff contest Washington shock Detroit to reach NFC title game Patrick Mahomes has never lost in ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Chiefs use signature late magic to pull away from Texans, advance to 7th straight AFC title game
Kansas City has proven all season it can win close games and ugly games. Saturday's divisional playoff victory over Houston was no exception.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Emma Raducanu exits Australian Open after defeat to ruthless Iga Swiatek
Brit outclassed in 6-1, 6-0 loss to second seed Swiatek eases into fourth round at Melbourne Park Over the past few years of professional tennis, the sight of Iga Swiatek annihilating another ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
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Oil prices score a 4th straight weekly gain on supply fears
Oil futures settled lower on Friday, but scored a fourth straight week of gains after wider sanctions against Russia’s energy industry tightened supply.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Draper wins five-set epic to set up Alcaraz clash
Watch as Jack Draper fights through his third successive five-setter, beating Australia's Aleksandar Vukic in the third round of the Australian Open.BBC News - 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 -
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 -
Amad Diallo hat-trick saves Manchester United from defeat by Southampton
Panicky, amateurish and dicing with defeat against Southampton, who are bottom and had failed to win away in the Premier League: Manchester United flirted with the crimson embarrassment of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
JJ Redick challenges Lakers' leadership, and they respond by defeating the Heat
After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
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 -
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Defeat Lu Bu
There's a saying that goes: "Among men, Lu Bu; among horses, Red Hare." And your mettle will certainly be tested once you meet both the general and his fierce steed on the battlefield. Lu Bu is ...GameSpot - 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 -
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 -
Women’s Ashes: England fall to ODI defeat as Australia draw first blood
First ODI: Australia, 206-6, beat England by four wickets Healy anchors run chase in multi-format series opener Alyssa Healy’s stated ambition on the eve of this Women’s Ashes was to “throw the ...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 -
Booker scores 34, Suns never trail in defeating Jazz 114-106
Devin Booker scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 114-106 victory over the Utah Jazz SaturdayABC News - Jan. 11 -
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC's defeat of No. 13 Illinois
The Trojans end the Illini's five-game winning streak with the help of Wesley Yates' 15 points and Rashaun Agee's 13 points and eight rebounds.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Federico Chiesa’s first Liverpool goal seals FA Cup defeat of Accrington
John Doolan was nearing the end of his post-match press conference when the enormity of Accrington Stanley’s Anfield adventure hit home. “Trent Alexander-Arnold put one in the top corner,” said the ...The Guardian - 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 -
'It's been a tough week' - Potter praises players despite defeat
New West Ham manager Graham Potter praises his players' attitude after a "tough week" despite a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Jordan, Hamlin Defeat NASCAR Motion, Suit Heads to Discovery
A federal district judge on Friday denied NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing, which is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports. The ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Ohio State defeats Texas to punch ticket to national championship
Texas vs. Ohio State face off in Cotton Bowl CFP semifinalNBC News - Jan. 10 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Coach who punched linesman in 8-0 defeat sentenced
The club cut ties with the coach after the game and apologised to the linesman and their opponents.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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 -
No. 6 Kentucky falls to Georgia on road for third straight time showing how grueling SEC will be this season
Georgia forced 14 turnovers and got to the free-throw line twice as much as UK in a 13-point home winCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
What we learned as Kings win fifth straight in double OT vs. Heat
Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' 123-118 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Harris readies to certify Trump’s election win – and her decisive defeat
Kamala Harris is readying on Monday to certify the 2024 election results, affirming President-elect Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for ...The Hill - Jan. 6
