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Sisters Alyssa Thompson and Gisele Thompson sign Angel City FC contract extensions through 2028 season

The two potential future superstars are 20 and 19 years old, respectively

CBS Sports - 15h

'I feel like Kobe': Rockets' Thompson silences C's

Amen Thompson hit a winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Celtics.

ESPN - 1d

Are we at a turning point in world history? | David Motadel

Political leaders increasingly caution that we are facing a historical ‘inflection point’. Are we?. In 1919, at the height of a global crisis that resulted from the turmoil of the Russian ...

The Guardian - 2d

Rockets' Amen Thompson hits game-winner, Dillon Brooks sinks 10 3-pointers in comeback victory over Celtics

Houston's January surge continued as they overcame a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to sink the Celtics in Boston

CBS Sports - 2d

Rockets sink Celtics in Boston with buzzer-beater, career-high from red-hot Amen Thompson: 'I feel like Kobe'

Amen Thompson and the Rockets have been on a heater since Thompson moved into the starting lineup.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Celtics trade targets, Amen Thompson's ascent and Wolves deep dive | Kevin O'Connor Show

KOC is joined by 3x NBA champion Danny Green & Minnesota Timberwolves insider Dane Moore to answer fan questions on this Mailbag Monday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win

Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 72 points in the defeat, losing three in a row for the first time this season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131

Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on ...

ABC News - 4d

Texas Tech hosts Oklahoma State after Thompson's 21-point showing

Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-8, 2-5 Big 12) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-4, 5-2 Big 12) Lubbock, Texas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State visits Texas Tech after Bryce Thompson scored ...

ABC News - 4d

Tim Noel Named C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare After Killing of Brian Thompson

The health insurer named Tim Noel, a longtime employee of its parent company, for the job. The previous chief executive, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan.

The New York Times - 5d

UnitedHealthcare taps company veteran Tim Noel as new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

Noel was the head of Medicare and retirement at UnitedHealthcare, the largest private health insurer in the U.S. and the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group.

CNBC - 6d

UnitedHealthcare taps company veteran Tim Noel as new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare on Thursday tapped company veteran Tim Noel as its new CEO following the targeted killing of its former top executive, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan in December.

NBC News - 6d

Capitals' Logan Thompson incensed after nachos thrown onto ice by fan leads to Oilers goal

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery joked about bringing the nachos into the locker room after the game

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

The Major Talking Points From the Premier League Weekend

Tottenham has a myriad of problems; what can Manchester United learn from Brighton?

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Bueckers fastest in UConn history to 2K points

UConn star Paige Bueckers became the fastest player in program history to reach 2,000 career points.

ESPN - Jan. 20

GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference

This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Thompson, Avery lead Oklahoma State's balanced attack in 83-73 win over Colorado

Bryce Thompson and reserve Marchelus Avery each scored 15 points, Abou Ousmane scored 14 points and Oklahoma State beat Colorado 83-73

ABC News - Jan. 18

McDavid 2nd on Oilers points list behind Gretzky

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.

ESPN - Jan. 16

No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire

It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points

What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history

Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers

ABC News - Jan. 11

Houston Texans return blocked extra point for two points after miracle touchdown

The Houston Texans scored an unusual two points after a breathtaking series of events in their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Updated H2H points league rankings

Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?

Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookie

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads

'He's in the 1% of the NBA population,' JJ Redick said while complimenting Thompson's athleticism

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Guardiola warns Grealish over Savinho, Southampton hit new low and is Arsenal’s negativity holding them back? . So much about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s display on Sunday was puzzling. Real Madrid’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite Company With 28th Point Of Season

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 13: Ausar Thompson is poised to take on a larger role with Jaden Ivey out

Players you need to pick up for Week 13

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Trump rips Biden for honoring Cheney, Thompson with ‘Fake Medals’

President-elect Trump on Friday blasted President Biden for awarding former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the Presidential Citizens Medal, saying he gave them “fake ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers

The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Former Rep. Cheney, Rep. Thompson receive Presidential Citizens medal from Biden

President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House. The medal is the ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Lexi Thompson rings in new year with engagement announcement

Thompson revealed on Instagram that she was newly engaged.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Bailey Zappe to start in Browns Week 18 matchup vs. Ravens, Dorian-Thompson Robinson may also see time

Zappe is 4-4 in his career as a starter

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson

Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.

CBS News - Jan. 2