Upsets Swiatek Reach

Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality

The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Güler leads Madrid Copa rout to reach round of 16

Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with an emphatic 5-0 win over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday, with striker Arda Guler scoring a superb double.

ESPN - Jan. 6

‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Resident Evil 4 Remake Reaches Big New Sales Milestone

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake is a huge hit. The publisher has confirmed the 2023 game has sold 9 million copies, with some estimates stating this makes it the fastest-selling Resident Evil game ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges

A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

2025 NFL playoffs: Former NFL WR thinks the Lions might be unbeatable, believes one team is on upset alert

'NFL Today' star Nate Burleson looks ahead to the postseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 6

'I'm Still Here' star Fernanda Torres pulls off Golden Globes' biggest upset

Brazilian performer Fernanda Torres won for female lead actor in a motion picture, drama, besting stars such as Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Bucs clinch South, help Evans reach 1K yards late

Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title, and Mike Evans used a late catch to hit 1,000 yards receiving for an 11th straight season, ...

ESPN - Jan. 5

Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek to Help U.S. Win United Cup

Gauff moved her head-to-head with Iga Swiatek one small step in the right direction with a 6-4, 6-4 win in Sydney.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle

Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker seat. The fight underscores long-standing friction between the rump of ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Northampton upset leaders Bath with last kick of epic game

Defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints beat current leaders Bath 35-34 in a scintillating match at Franklin's Gardens, with Fin Smith settling the outcome with the last kick.

BBC News - Jan. 5

USA win United Cup as Coco Gauff lays down marker against Iga Swiatek

Gauff defeats world No 2 Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in Sydney Fritz clinches title with 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 victory over Hurkacz In her short time as a professional tennis player, even as her career flourished ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Crimea officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Fuel oil spilled out of two storm-hit tankers three weeks ago in Kerch Strait.

ABC News - Jan. 4

Swiatek and Boulter showcase new lease of life for mixed doubles format

United Cup attracted a healthy field of top players and this dynamic and intense event appears to be thriving. Towards the end of the frantic, tension-filled mixed doubles tussle between Poland and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

US housing supply reaches highest total since 2019: Redfin

Per Redfin, active listings have been rising 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.

The Hill - Jan. 4

'Strewth!' - Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach 50

India's Rishabh Pant hits Mitchell Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach his half-century from only 29 balls against Australia in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail

The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals

Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Notre Dame wins Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals

The Fighting Irish rolled past Georgia to end their 31-year major bowl losing skid, setting up a showdown vs. Penn State in next week's Orange Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit

Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing

The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?

Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

BBC News - Jan. 2

The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe

Experts’ group employs new technologies and techniques to help relatives of those missing in the migration crisis . Four years ago, the remains of a toddler encased in a lifejacket and a navy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Anatomy of a comeback: How Cam Skattebo nearly led Arizona State to historic upset against Texas in Peach Bowl

The Longhorns prevailed in double-overtime after blowing a 24-8 lead

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Texas reaches semis after 2OT classic vs. ASU

On the verge of defeat, Texas delivered big plays to escape with a 39-31 double-overtime win over two-TD underdog Arizona State to advance to the CFP semifinals.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in Peach Bowl

Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an ...

ABC News - Jan. 1