NY Giants clinch first playoff berth since 2016 with win over Colts
The New York Giants’ playoff drought is over. Big Blue are returning to the playoffs after defeating the Indianapolis Colts, 38-10, on Sunday. The Giants (9-6-1) needed only a win over the Colts to secure the sixth
President Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion government spending bill, averting a government shutdown. The bill includes more aid to Ukraine and funding for his domestic priorities. The White House said Thursday that the bill
Miami Marlins and infielder Jean Segura agree to 2-year, $17M deal
The Miami Marlins and veteran infielder Jean Segura have agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract. Segura spent the last four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, where the two-time All-Star hit 10 home runs and collected 33 RBIs
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at age 82
Brazilian soccer icon Pelé has died after battling cancer, his family announced Thursday on social media. He was 82. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the man widely known as Pelé died at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at age 82
Brazilian soccer icon Pelé has died after battling cancer, his family announced Thursday on social media. He was 82. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the man widely known as Pelé died at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Fashion designer and punk icon Vivienne Westwood dies at 81
Dame Vivienne Westwood, the fashion designer and activist who was considered an icon of Britain’s punk movement in the 1970s, has died at age 81. A message posted to Westwood’s Twitter read: “Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by
U.S. to require negative Covid test for travelers arriving from China
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will need to submit a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States, starting on Jan. 5. The new policy comes
Ringleader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison
47-year-old Barry Croft Jr., who was convicted of playing a key role in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison Wednesday. Croft and co-defendant Adam Fox, 39, were convicted
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to miss at least four weeks
The Phoenix Suns confirmed on Wednesday that All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least four weeks with a left groin strain. The Suns said that Booker will be reevaluated after the four weeks. The 26-year-old Booker has
Las Vegas Raiders to start Jarrett Stidham in place of QB Derek Carr against 49ers
The Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels announced Wednesday that they are benching Derek Carr, the team’s starting quarterback since 2014, for Jarrett Stidham, who was acquired in an offseason trade from the New England Patriots. Stidham will