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Eagles' Saquon Barkley is chasing a Super Bowl; he may set the NFL single-season rushing record in the process

Barkley has Eric Dickerson in his sights, but there are more important things

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

I’m a Biden appointee. But on AI, I’m hopeful for a Trump-Musk ‘moonshot’

President Trump is planning to appoint an "AI Czar" with input from Elon Musk to modernize government processes with new technologies, including AI, to make the government efficient, benefiting ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

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 - Dec. 9

Super Micro’s stock still faces accounting overhang despite delisting reprieve

Super Micro’s stock rallies after Nasdaq extends the deadline for financial filings, but the stock is still being weighed down by an accounting overhang.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Week 14 NFL overreactions: Jalen Hurts costing Eagles a Super Bowl? Sam Darnold top-10 QB this season?

The overreactions to the Sunday slate in Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

Giants' latest 'disappointing' loss keeps hope of landing No. 1 pick alive

Graham Gano’s miss sealed the Giants’ 14-11 loss to the lowly Saints. More importantly: It kept the possibility of the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft alive.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

'You can breathe': BBC hears of hope and worry on the streets of Damascus

The BBC spoke to people in the Syrian capital after the end of the Assad family's five decades in power.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Former Super Bowl champion after Falcons' loss to Vikings: 'Now is the time' for Atlanta to bench Kirk Cousins

Bryant McFadden says Atlanta needs a spark under center

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

'Reborn' Russell Wilson explains why Steelers can win franchise's seventh Super Bowl

Wilson explained why during a one-on-one interview with Bill Cowher

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Wrexham boost title hopes with 'Olimpico' goal

Wrexham moved level on points with Wycombe after Elliot Lee's goal direct from a corner kick earned the Welsh club a narrow win away at Burton Albion.

ESPN - Dec. 8

South Korea's emotional protesters watch impeachment hopes fade

A jubilant atmosphere quickly faded as protesters heard news that the impeachment vote against president Yoon Suk Yeol had failed.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Tommy John hopes his long-awaited call to Cooperstown finally will happen

Former Dodger Tommy John, who underwent a pioneering medical procedure that is now ubiquitous in MLB, hopes he and Steve Garvey make the Hall of Fame.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Ghana chooses new president amid hopes for economic revival

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Counting the cost of bowling alone

Malign neglect of social capital sowed the seeds of many of our largest problems

Financial Times - Dec. 7

Ripple CEO on why crypto super PAC Fairshake was started | 60 Minutes

Ripple and two other crypto companies launched Fairshake, the industry's major super PAC, in 2023. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Fairshake was a reaction to the SEC stance on cryptocurrencies.

CBS News - 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

How the SEC influenced the start of a crypto-backed super PAC

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of cryptocurrency company Ripple, says the major crypto-industry funded super PAC in the 2024 election was inspired by what he calls the SEC's "war on crypto."

CBS News - Dec. 6

Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn

The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend

ABC News - Dec. 6

North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick: Super Bowl-winning coach lends legitimacy to top Power Four job

Regardless if UNC hires Belichick -- or if he's even truly interested -- his interview shows this job will be coveted

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Fragile truce with Hezbollah gives few Israelis hope of lasting peace

JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah appeared on the verge of collapse this week — something that is not a surprise to many Israelis.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to nonsubscribers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - Dec. 4

'Test bowling is different to county cricket - here's why'

Steven Finn explains why fast bowling in Test cricket is different to county level and why England are looking beyond the numbers when making selections.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne recreates Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl announcement

The rapper's 2025 tour, which he announced Tuesday, will visit stadiums, including the Patriots' home.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Top House GOP super PAC taps new president

Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.

Politico - Dec. 4

Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry

Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future

"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Why streaking Eagles compare favorably with 1992 Super Bowl champion Cowboys

The Eagles are Super Bowl contenders thanks to Saquon Barkley and the most improved defense in the league

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Greece hopeful of deal on Parthenon Sculptures as Starmer meets Mitsotakis

Downing Street reiterates that UK prime minister will not stand in way of deal between Athens and British Museum

Financial Times - Dec. 3

2025 Super Bowl odds: Streaking Bills and Eagles surging entering Week 14, Lions remain favorite

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Broncos see off Browns to strengthen play-off hopes

Watch highlights as the Denver Broncos come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns despite Jameis Winston throwing a franchise record 497-yards and four touchdowns.

BBC News - Dec. 3