Rodman Smith Swanson among Ballon Dor Noms

NFL contract incentives for Week 18: Mike Evans, Courtland Sutton among players chasing roster bonuses

Here's a look at some of the incentives various players will be trying to hit in Week 18

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson among 19 set to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden

The award is the highest honor that a civilian can receive from the United States

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list

The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is done

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Watch live: Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros among others

President Biden is hosting a ceremony Saturday to award 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Lionel Messi and Magic Johnson Among Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Marlon Brando fury at ‘feeling like a freak’ among revelations in new book of Hollywood secrets

Brando, Ava Gardner, Anita Ekberg and other A-listers are featured in a memoir about the glamour of the 1950s film industry . Marlon Brando was the original angry young man, winning an Oscar for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Rockets' Smith out 4-8 weeks with fractured hand

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing hand during shootaround Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack

The family of London man Edward Pettifer mourn a "wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend".

BBC News - Jan. 4

Fantasy Football Week 18 Sleepers: Geno Smith has several incentives to play well this week, and more

Plus, find out why Kenneth Gainwell is worthy of No. 2 RB status in all leagues

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

What is driving the board game renaissance among younger Americans?

Tabletop games have been around for millenniums and have since evolved into what we know fondly as board games. But its popularity is again on the rise, particularly among younger generations, ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Rockets F Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-6 weeks after breaking hand at shootaround

A Rockets shootaround went very wrong.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Fantasy Football Week 18 DFS lineups: Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be heavily relied upon vs. Rams

Smith-Njigba has potential to match his Week 9 performance against the Rams

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Thai PM declares luxury handbags, watches among $400 million in assets

Thailand's youngest-ever leader has more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, as well as property in London and Japan, her party said.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Mike Vrabel to the Jets? plus Baker Mayfield among Pro Bowl SNUBS & Eagles sitting Saquon vs. Giants | Inside Coverage

In this episode ofInside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive deep into the latest coaching rumors and news across the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

See it: Rare eagle among largest birds of prey in the world spotted thousands of miles from home

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

2024 NFL Young Player Awards: Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers among top emerging stars

Who takes home the made-up hardware for first- and second-year pros?

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Jimmy Butler trade destinations: Warriors, Rockets among teams that could offer Miami an intriguing package

Butler has officially requested a trade from the Heat, according to a recent report

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

An aspiring nurse, a dad of two and a college student are among the New Orleans victims

Loved ones are mourning the 14 people killed in the truck attack in New Orleans. CBS News has learned the identities of 10 of the victims, who range in age from 18 to 63 years old. "CBS Mornings" ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Rodri: Ronaldo shouldn't question my Ballon d'Or

Manchester City's Rodri has admitted he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Kohli & Smith in catch controversy

Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.

BBC News - Jan. 3

French red wine in sharp decline as tastes change among young drinkers

Domestic consumption falls as consumers switch to beer, spirits and alcohol-free options

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts

Annual report details gifts given to first family by foreign leaders, most of which are transferred to National Archives. Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Jalen Milroe declares for 2025 NFL Draft: Crimson Tide star ranks among QBs in class as possible first-rounder

Milroe is turning pro after a productive two-year run as the Crimson Tide's starter

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

BBC News - Jan. 2

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, LaMelo Ball among leading vote-getters

Fan voting runs through Jan. 20, and the first returns were released Thursday

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

NBA All-Star voting: Maxey with most votes among Sixers in 1st returns

In the NBA's first All-Star voting returns, Tyrese Maxey was seventh for Eastern Conference guards.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ranking the greatest CFP games: Where Texas-Arizona State Peach Bowl stacks up among all-time thrillers

Was the double-overtime Texas win the best CFP game ever?

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

NASCAR: Zane Smith joins Front Row Motorsports ahead of 2025 season

Front Row purchased a charter for a third car from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing before filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

2025 Pro Bowl: Lions' Kerby Joseph, Eagles' Jordan Mailata, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield among biggest snubs

The seven biggest snubs from the initial Pro Bowl roster

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among attack victims

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.

BBC News - Jan. 2

‘Safe zone’ among areas targeted as Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 in Gaza

Director general of Gaza police among 11 reportedly killed in al-Mawasi encampment, designated a civilian safe zone. . Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Prospective nurse, football star among victims of New Orleans terror attack

Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New Orleans New Year’s Day attack, but families and friends have begun sharing information about them online. New Orleans ...

The Hill - Jan. 2