New York Jets legend Nick Mangold dies at 41 after lengthy battle with kidney disease

Former New York Jets star Nick Mangold, one of the most respected centers of his generation, has died at age 41 following complications from kidney disease, the team announced. Mangold, who spent his entire 11-year NFL career
U.S. military carries out two more strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific, killing five

The U.S. carried out two more strikes on alleged drug vessels this week—this time on the Pacific side of Latin America—killing five people and marking a major expansion of the Trump administration’s anti-narcotics campaign. No U.S. personnel
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe

Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been charged in a
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe

Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been charged in a
Lionel Messi signs new contract extension to stay with Inter Miami through 2028

Inter Miami announced Thursday that Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract extension, securing the Argentine superstar’s place with the club through the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The club unveiled the news with a
Sen. Jeff Merkle delivers 22-hour marathon speech on Senate floor protesting Pres. Trump’s policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s remarks also came
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out for Monday Night Football game vs. Chiefs

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will sit out Monday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring strain. Head coach Dan Quinn had previously told reporters on Monday that an MRI confirmed Daniels avoided
NFL moves 2026 Pro Bowl game, festivities to Super Bowl week

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Wednesday during the league’s annual fall owners meeting in New York that they will be shifting the 2026 Pro Bowl Games — featuring its signature flag football showdown — to take place
White House says there are ‘no plans in the immediate future” for Trump-Putin meeting

Plans for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to be off the table for now, despite Trump’s recent claim that the two leaders would soon meet in Budapest to discuss