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Embiid fined by NBA for ‘obscene gestures' during Christmas win

The NBA on Friday night announced a $75,000 fine for Joel Embiid.

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This space stock registered its longest winning streak in five months

Small-cap stock Redwire ended Thursday’s session up 13.4%, registering its biggest one-day percentage gain since Nov. 11, 2024, when it rose 15.1%.

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Ashton Jeanty Didn’t Win the Heisman Trophy, but He’s Still Chasing History

The Boise State running back is 131 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders’s record at Oklahoma State.

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Seahawks stay in playoff mix with ugly win at still-skidding Bears

Neither team found the end zone, but the Seahawks did enough to prevail as the Bears' misery continues.

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Geno Smith: It's not always sunshine and rainbows, wins always feel good

Thursday night's 6-3 Seahawks win was ugly, but it beat the hell out of the alternative.

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How Higher Education Can Win America Back

Jefferson believed in the egalitarian potential of education, and we should, too.

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NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview

Green Bay and Minnesota have been flexed into the late-afternoon slot over Dallas-Philadelphia in what could be a preview of the NFC Championship Game

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Ireland’s vineyards win global recognition

Warming climate and hybrid grapes make country better known for whiskey an unlikely source of award-winning wines

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3 NFL games on Saturday have massive playoff implications

The packed lineup today kicks off with Chargers-Patriots, followed by Broncos-Bengals and Cardinals-Rams — and the postseason implications are huge.

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Seahawks one win closer to playoffs with victory over Bears

The last Thursday Night Football of the season wasn't pretty. Seattle walks away with playoff hopes still alive after Bears' go-ahead attempt was halted by a pick.

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'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea.

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Chiefs and Ravens take home wins in Christmas Day NFL games

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC's top seed for the playoffs on Christmas Day as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer for The Athletic, joined CBS News to ...

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NFL playoff picture: Rams closer to NFC West crown, Bengals stay alive

There is plenty of maneuvering in the standings to come in the final two weeks of the 2024 NFL regular season, with all four NFC division titles still in play.

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JERA-led consortium wins 615MW offshore wind project in Japan

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Embiid: Win over C's shows Sixers' 'high ceiling'

Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers' season and renewed their championship aspirations.

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Is Trump right that our military has forgotten how to win?

There is some kernel of truth behind Trump’s claim. In big wars since 1945, America basically has a record of 1-2-2.

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Beyoncé, Netflix win big with Christmas Day NFL games

Netflix successfully made its NFL debut on Christmas Day, airing a live double header and featuring superstar Beyoncé as the halftime show performer. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.

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James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win

LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

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Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds

YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries. Readiness to support Ukraine “until it wins” has fallen sharply across western Europe at a ...

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Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

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Chiefs lock up top seed in the AFC with dominating win over Steelers

Follow live as two of the NFL's top teams go head-to-head from Pittsburgh.

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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza

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2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Packers clinch playoff berth, Cowboys push Buccaneers out of first place

A look at the playoff standings after Week 16

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South Florida rings in Christmas with 5OT win in Hawaii Bowl

While children were sleeping with dreams of Santa, South Florida was winning a wild one.

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24 biggest soccer moments of 2024: USWNT win gold, Mauricio Pochettino to USMNT, Lionel Messi playoff flop

Christian Pulisic dominated in 2024, Champions League debuted a new format and the rest of the year's big moments

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Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.

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Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?

Here's what to know about the clinching scenarios for Week 17.

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76ers win after livid Embiid ejected in chaotic half

Philadelphia's Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by coaches in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw ...

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NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.

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Putting the College Football Playoff Blowouts Into Perspective

There’s a frankly impossible expectation that the committee holds the ability to ensure the games are entertaining, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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The Falcons Replaced Kirk Cousins and Renewed Their Playoff Dreams

Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start for Atlanta was “nearly flawless,” Coach Raheem Morris said.

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Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

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49ers extend odd streak to 22 seasons after playoff elimination

The San Francisco 49ers extended one of the oddest streaks in NFL history on Sunday with their elimination from playoff contention.

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Win vs. UConn propels USC women to 4th in poll

After beating UConn, USC has jumped three spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame staying 1-3.

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Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's

The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie set

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"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.

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