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US oil group under pressure to exit Russia after Biden widens sanctions

Lawmakers tell SLB, better known as Schlumberger, to quit country or risk penalty

Financial Times - 1d

Ash-smeared holy men lead India bathing spectacle

Millions are taking a dip in the sacred Ganges river on the first major bathing day of Kumbh Mela festival.

BBC News - 1d

The familiar failings putting Arsenal’s trophy hopes in real danger | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team have had a painful start to 2025 and are now facing challenges in three competitions. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here For Arsenal, the pattern was all too ...

The Guardian - 1d

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona takeaways: Hansi Flicks wins first trophy, Real Madrid show wide range of worries

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 on Sunday

CBS Sports - 2d

Russell-inspired Bath cruise past 14-man Clermont

Bath breathe life into their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive bonus-point victory over 14-man Clermont Auvergne at the Rec.

BBC News - 2d

Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

Pool 2: Bath 40-21 Clermont Auvergne Premiership leaders travel to Leinster next Saturday Bath are not yet certain of qualification for the knockout stages of this year’s Champions Cup but this ...

The Guardian - 2d

Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

BBC News - 2d

Notes on a sandal: why I’m a Birkenstock afficionado | Teo van den Broeke

As the brand sues rivals, arguing its designs are artefacts that transcend footwear, a devotee hails the 250-year-old, once humble corkbed shoes. Birkenstock is suing several competitors for ...

The Guardian - 3d

A Trump playbook for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

At this late hour, the United States cannot afford more diplomacy on Tehran’s terms.

The Hill - 4d

Bath's Lawrence denies cheating to get Mitchell sin-binned

Bath centre Ollie Lawrence denies cheating or diving to get England team-mate Alex Mitchell sin-binned during Sunday's 35-34 defeat by Northampton in the Premiership.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

BBC News - 5d

Van Dijk bristles at ref's decision in Spurs loss

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has questioned the referee's decision to not hand Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card before the 18-year-old scored the winning goal in the ...

ESPN - 6d

Micah Parsons predicts Cowboys will be 'holding the trophy' next year 'point-blank, period'

Parsons has high hopes for his team in 2025

CBS Sports - 6d

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State to enter NFL draft

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty has announced he is leaving Boise State to enter the NFL draft

ABC News - 6d

Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy race

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

McCoy & Van Noy: Ravens’ AFC North Win, Mike Evans’ NFL Record, & Bold Wild Card Predictions

6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy break down the Ravens' AFC North clinch, highlighted by Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber season and Derrick Henry’s record-breaking ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Never Fear, the Mighty Mitsubishi Rally Support Kei Van Is Here

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Salah posts cryptic snap with TAA, Van Dijk

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has sparked further speculation over his future, sharing a cryptic photo from his team's 2-2 draw with Manchester United on social media.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Van Dijk: Utd 'disrespected' before Liverpool draw

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes Manchester United were "disrespected" ahead of Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.

ESPN - Jan. 6

ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians

More than 160 sign letter condemning ‘sex apartheid’ Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month’s Champions ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

First Derby della Madonnina on tap for Monday as Inter face AC Milan with Supercoppa Italiana trophy at stake

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the first leg of the League Cup semifinals gets underway

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary

A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Talk of future did not impact Alexander-Arnold - Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold's poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future.

BBC News - Jan. 6

PSG denied Monaco a trophy but Adi Hütter is making them a force | Eric Devin

Monaco’s hearts were broken by Ousmane Dembélé’s last-minute winner but they are going places under Hütter. By Eric Devin for Get French Football News . Heartbreak, again, for Monaco. Despite ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Tulip Siddiq under rising pressure to resign over property scandal

Anti-corruption minister received accommodation from a developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Let’s champion our mentors as well as sport’s trophy-winners in 2025 | Cath Bishop

Away from the spotlight sportsmen and women are helping tackle disadvantage and inequality and can have a huge impact . As we anticipate what sport will bring us in 2025, we might be tempted to ...

The Guardian - 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

Flavor Flav plays Duke's Mayo Bowl mascot, helps give Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck mayo bath after win

Flavor Flav was revealed as the celebrity playing 'Tubby' the Duke's Mayonnaise mascot in postgame

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship final – live

Briton becomes youngest darts world champion at 17 Today in Focus podcast: how Britain fell in love with darts Read Jonathan Liew on semi-final night . Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor, Raymond van ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Luke Littler thrashes Michael van Gerwen to claim historic world title

17-year-old Englishman beats his Dutch rival 7-3 Littler becomes youngest ever PDC world champion Tonight the Palace; tomorrow the planet. Whatever Luke Littler goes on to achieve in the fields ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

I'm not touching trophy unless I've won it - Littler

Teenager Luke Littler speaks to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks on the eve of his "massive" PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen.

BBC News - Jan. 3

DHS agents in Utah allegedly sold illicit "bath salt" drugs from evidence

Nicholas Kindle, a special agent in Utah tasked with investigating illegal narcotics trafficking, was arrested three weeks after special agent David Cole.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Barça's De Jong: Lack of trophies disappointing

Frenkie de Jong says he is disappointed at how few trophies he has won with Barcelona and that he will only stay at the club if he feels he can still contribute on the pitch.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final

Teenager Luke Littler thrashes Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Luke Littler sails into blockbuster world darts final with Michael van Gerwen

MvG thrashes Dobey 6-1; Littler demolishes Bunting 6-1 Teenager finishes with 105 average in brutal display Today in Focus podcast: how Britain fell in love with darts Deep down, we all knew ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2