Down early, Jets surpass Blackhawks for second straight win — Dec 8th, 2024

Mark Scheifele scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Kyle Connor had two assists to boost the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....

Arkansas stops No. 14 Michigan's 7-game winning streak — Dec 11th, 2024

Boogie Fland recorded 20 points and seven assists and Arkansas overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to notch an 89-87 victory over No. 14 Michigan on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic in New York....

US seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups after Assad ouster — Dec 10th, 2024

The Biden administration is seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups who ousted President Bashar al-Assad and is reaching out to partners in the region such as Turkey to help kick start informal diplomacy....

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 Maryland rallies past Purdue — Dec 8th, 2024

Saylor Poffenbarger and Christina Dalce both had double-doubles as No. 7 Maryland overcame a 16-point deficit to beat host Purdue 78-69 in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind....

Pope Francis appeals for US to commute death row sentences — Dec 8th, 2024

Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for U.S. authorities to commute the sentences of death row prisoners, in an unusual request during his weekly Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square....

Down early, Jets surpass Blackhawks for second straight win — Dec 8th, 2024

Mark Scheifele scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Kyle Connor had two assists to boost the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....

Australia 337 all out against India — Dec 7th, 2024

Australia were all out for 337, a lead of 157, in reply to India's first innings total of 180 on day two of the day-night second test in Adelaide on Saturday....

Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on Day One — Dec 8th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, further building expectations for a broad granting of clemency....

US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says — Dec 8th, 2024

The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and manage the risk, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday after rebel fighters overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....

Reports: Juan Soto lands record 15-year, $765M deal with Mets — Dec 9th, 2024

Superstar Juan Soto made professional sports history on Sunday night, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million contract -- the largest deal in professional sports history -- with the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports....

BRICS have no interest in weakening USD, Indian foreign minister says — Dec 7th, 2024

BRICS countries have no interest in weakening the U.S. dollar at all, India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at an event in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday....

US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says — Dec 8th, 2024

The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and manage the risk, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday after rebel fighters overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....

Providence rallies for OT win; DePaul's conference skid at 33 — Dec 11th, 2024

Bensley Joseph scored 20 points and Bryce Hopkins notched a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double as visiting Providence defeated DePaul 70-63 in overtime on Tuesday in Chicago in the Big East opener for both schools....

Iran's power undiminished after Assad's fall in Syria, Revolutionary Guards commander says — Dec 10th, 2024

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic had not been weakened following the fall of its ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Iranian media reported....

Three Italian brothers score five goals in two Sunday games — Dec 8th, 2024

The Esposito family enjoyed a successful Sunday afternoon in Italian football, with the three brothers scoring five goals in two games in the country's top two tiers....

Spurs host hapless Pelicans, look to snap losing streak — Dec 8th, 2024

The San Antonio Spurs will try to get back on the winning track when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in a Western Conference clash....

Bewildered, elated prisoners pour out as Assad's jails flung open — Dec 8th, 2024

Bewildered and elated prisoners poured out of Syrian jails on Sunday, shouting with joy as they emerged from one of the world's most notorious detention systems and walked to freedom following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government....

Down early, Jets surpass Blackhawks for second straight win — Dec 8th, 2024

Mark Scheifele scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Kyle Connor had two assists to boost the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....

Mbappe says he is still committed to France despite recent absences — Dec 8th, 2024

Kylian Mbappe said he remained committed to the French national team despite not being called up for recent games, and that he respected the decisions made by coach Didier Deschamps....

Australia central bank leaves door open to February rate cut — Dec 10th, 2024

Australia's top central banker on Tuesday left open the door to a cut in interest rates as early as February, but emphasised the flow of economic data would have to give the bank more confidence that inflation was slowing as desired....

India 175 all out, Australia need 19 to win in Adelaide — Dec 8th, 2024

India were all out for 175 in their second innings on Sunday, setting Australia a victory target of 19 runs in the day-night second test at Adelaide Oval....

Mbappe says he is still committed to France despite recent absences — Dec 8th, 2024

Kylian Mbappe said he remained committed to the French national team despite not being called up for recent games, and that he respected the decisions made by coach Didier Deschamps....

US seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups after Assad ouster — Dec 10th, 2024

The Biden administration is seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups who ousted President Bashar al-Assad and is reaching out to partners in the region such as Turkey to help kick start informal diplomacy....

UK's Starmer to push for stronger ties with UAE, Saudi Arabia in first Gulf visit — Dec 7th, 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin a multi-day visit to the Gulf on Sunday, his first trip to the region since taking office, seeking stronger economic and defence ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia....

Jamiya Neal's monster game leads Creighton past UNLV — Dec 7th, 2024

Jamiya Neal finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four blocks to lead host Creighton over UNLV 83-65 on Saturday in Omaha, Neb....

Three Italian brothers score five goals in two Sunday games — Dec 8th, 2024

The Esposito family enjoyed a successful Sunday afternoon in Italian football, with the three brothers scoring five goals in two games in the country's top two tiers....

Denmark's Nykredit in $3.5 bln deal to buy Spar Nord Bank — Dec 10th, 2024

Danish lender Nykredit has agreed to offer 24.7 billion Danish crowns ($3.50 billion) in an all-cash bid to buy domestic rival Spar Nord Bank , the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday....

Trump says he aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally — Dec 8th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the U.S. illegally over his four-year term but also wants a deal later to protect so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News' “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.”...

Jamiya Neal's monster game leads Creighton past UNLV — Dec 7th, 2024

Jamiya Neal finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four blocks to lead host Creighton over UNLV 83-65 on Saturday in Omaha, Neb....

US importers set to accelerate shipments to record levels on tariff, strike threats — Dec 9th, 2024

The United States' busy ports kicked activity up a notch in November and December, when inbound cargo traffic is set to reach new records, the National Retail Federation industry group said on Monday....

Phillies signing RHP Jordan Romano — Dec 9th, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies signed two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano to a one-year contract on Monday....

Australia 337 all out against India — Dec 7th, 2024

Australia were all out for 337, a lead of 157, in reply to India's first innings total of 180 on day two of the day-night second test in Adelaide on Saturday....

All-Star slugger Rocky Colavito dies at 91 — Dec 11th, 2024

Rocky Colavito, an All-Star slugger for three teams in the 1950s and 1960s, died Tuesday at age 91....

Pope Francis appeals for US to commute death row sentences — Dec 8th, 2024

Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for U.S. authorities to commute the sentences of death row prisoners, in an unusual request during his weekly Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square....

Reports: Juan Soto lands record 15-year, $765M deal with Mets — Dec 9th, 2024

Superstar Juan Soto made professional sports history on Sunday night, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million contract -- the largest deal in professional sports history -- with the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports....

US importers set to accelerate shipments to record levels on tariff, strike threats — Dec 9th, 2024

The United States' busy ports kicked activity up a notch in November and December, when inbound cargo traffic is set to reach new records, the National Retail Federation industry group said on Monday....

UK's Ashtead proposes move to US listing; warns on profit — Dec 10th, 2024

British equipment rental firm Ashtead is proposing to move its primary listing to New York from London, it said on Tuesday, as it also warned of lower annual profit due to a weak commercial construction market in the United States....

Down early, Jets surpass Blackhawks for second straight win — Dec 8th, 2024

Mark Scheifele scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Kyle Connor had two assists to boost the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....

India 175 all out, Australia need 19 to win in Adelaide — Dec 8th, 2024

India were all out for 175 in their second innings on Sunday, setting Australia a victory target of 19 runs in the day-night second test at Adelaide Oval....

Bewildered, elated prisoners pour out as Assad's jails flung open — Dec 8th, 2024

Bewildered and elated prisoners poured out of Syrian jails on Sunday, shouting with joy as they emerged from one of the world's most notorious detention systems and walked to freedom following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government....

Spurs host hapless Pelicans, look to snap losing streak — Dec 8th, 2024

The San Antonio Spurs will try to get back on the winning track when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in a Western Conference clash....

BRICS have no interest in weakening USD, Indian foreign minister says — Dec 7th, 2024

BRICS countries have no interest in weakening the U.S. dollar at all, India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at an event in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday....

Trump says he aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally — Dec 8th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the U.S. illegally over his four-year term but also wants a deal later to protect so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News' “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.”...

Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist — Dec 11th, 2024

Sudan - for the second year in a row - topped a 2025 watchlist of global humanitarian crises released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization on Wednesday, followed by Gaza and the West Bank, Myanmar, Syria and South Sudan....

Illinois gets best of No. 20 Wisconsin thanks to second-half run — Dec 11th, 2024

Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis posted a career-high 24 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists and Tre White added a season-high 23 points as Illinois earned an 86-80 victory over No. 20 Wisconsin on Tuesday night in Champaign, Ill....

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 Maryland rallies past Purdue — Dec 8th, 2024

Saylor Poffenbarger and Christina Dalce both had double-doubles as No. 7 Maryland overcame a 16-point deficit to beat host Purdue 78-69 in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind....

Phillies signing RHP Jordan Romano — Dec 9th, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies signed two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano to a one-year contract on Monday....

Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on Day One — Dec 8th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, further building expectations for a broad granting of clemency....

Australia 337 all out against India — Dec 7th, 2024

Australia were all out for 337, a lead of 157, in reply to India's first innings total of 180 on day two of the day-night second test in Adelaide on Saturday....

BRICS have no interest in weakening USD, Indian foreign minister says — Dec 7th, 2024

BRICS countries have no interest in weakening the U.S. dollar at all, India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at an event in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday....