Hodgkinson 'pretty close' to breaking 800m world record

Keely Hodgkinson says she has the 800m world record in her sights after the Olympic champion was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

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Holiday travel expected to break records

The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.
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Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack

Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a ...
ABC News - 6d
Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.
CBS News - Dec. 11
Sony Shares Top Record Closing High

The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10
Mets win Juan Soto sweepstakes with record-breaking $765M deal

Move over Shohei Ohtani. Juan Soto has the new biggest contract in the history of sports after reportedly agreeing to a 15-year deal.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9
Can Saquon Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?

Saquon Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards through 13 games.
ESPN - Dec. 8
'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs

Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8
Dorothy’s Wizard of Oz ruby slippers sell for record-breaking $28m at auction

Shoes worn by Judy Garland were estimated to fetch $3m, but bidding far outpaced that amount within seconds. A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz and ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records

Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-century
MarketWatch - Dec. 5