Across college football, there’s a growing belief that the system isn’t being held back by the committee or the teams but by television. With networks like ESPN pouring massive money ($3 M investment) into rights deals, the weekly CFP rankings show has become less of a competitive necessity and more of a made-for-TV fixture that […]The post $3 Billion ESPN Deal Stands in Way of Fixing College Football Playoffs Rankings Debate appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-three-billion-espn-deal-stands-in-way-of-fixing-college-football-playoffs-rankings-debate/

When John Calipari faced Cameron Boozer earlier this season, he called him a “beast.” He earned that praise. And the standout player continued his scoring form into the Florida Gators clash. After losing the matchup by just a point, head coach Todd Golden knew it was a tough pill to swallow, but he had a list […]The post Todd Golden Admits Florida Had No Answer for Cameron Boozer Despite Late Adjustments appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-todd-golden-admits-florida-had-no-answer-for-cameron-boozer-despite-late-adjustments/

When asked about his favorite player, Draymond Green once said, “Shai.” He praised the Thunder star’s ability to score at will and turn foul-drawing into an art form. “If you’re a dumb defender and you foul, that’s your fault,” he added. But fast-forward to today’s game, and Green himself was the defender. This time, he […]The post Draymond Green Confronts NBA Refs With 3-Word Message After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls Ruin Warriors Comeback appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-draymond-green-confronts-nba-refs-with-three-word-message-after-shai-gilgeous-alexander-calls-ruin-warriors-comeback/

The billion-dollar fraud scheme based out of the Somali diaspora community has implications beyond dollars and cents.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/minnesotas-massive-welfare-fraud-scandal/

#nationalreview

Everything is going right for the Dallas Cowboys. They have the right pieces on the roster, and it has boosted their defense, which has allowed just 21.6 points per game in their last three wins. Their offense has also been explosive with wide receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. Now, the defense is set to […]The post Brian Schottenheimer Makes Decision on Trevon Diggs After Sharing Cowboys’ Injury Update appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-cowboys-brian-schottenheimer-makes-decision-on-trevon-diggs-after-sharing-cowboys-injury-update/

A crane will remove the final span of the temporary footbridge in Otley.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/full-disruption-details-temporary-otley-footbridge-removed-5427377

#beestontoday

The FCC Foodbank donation drive is an annual event in the school calendar, which gets bigger and better each year! At the beginning of November, FCC Year 7 and 8 Student Council Representatives went to visit Bognor Foodbank, to see their new premises and find out how they operate.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/education/felpham-community-college-students-take-part-in-foodbank-donation-drive-5427873

#littlehamptongazette

Poznati NBA košarkaš, nekadašnji šampion ovog takmičenja Elden Kembel preminuo je u 58. godini, javljaju inostrani mediji. On je osvojio prsten 2004.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/4225917-tuga-umro-cuveni-nba-igrac-poznat-po-igrama-s-divcem-osvojio-i-prsten-sa-darkom-milicicem

#Telegraf

Steve Smith remains coy on Aussie XI for the day-night Test in Brisbane.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/steve-smith-coy-on-final-aussie-xi-for-day-night-test-20251203-p5nklh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Everybody who is anybody in the hackerama has a driver – the head hack’s time is much too valuable to have to be worrying about little-people problems like stop lights, finding a parking space, etc.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/12/03/howie-carr-hello-comish-this-aint-driving-miss-daisey/

#bostonherald

The Rock once had a non-PG segment nine years ago in an episode of RAW in Miami, Florida.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-female-ex-wwe-star-non-pg-segment-the-rock-9-years-ago-opens-working

#Sportskeeda

Team India ace batter Virat Kohli has overtaken ODI skipper Shubman Gill to claim the fourth spot in the latest update of ICC Rankings for Batters ahead of the second match against South Africa in Rai

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-virat-kohli-overtakes-shubman-gill-rohit-sharma-remains-top-icc-rankings-ahead-ind-vs-sa-2025-2nd-odi

#Sportskeeda

Grad Beograd je započeo četvrtu godinu zaredom podelu novogodišnjih vaučera za svu decu koja pohađaju beogradske vrtiće, osnovne i srednje škole, kao i za sve.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/beograd/4225921-pocinje-podela-vaucera-za-svu-beogradsku-decu-i-zaposlene-u-obrazovnom-sistemu

#Telegraf

Ako volite praktičan doručak za poneti ili dezert poput bonžite, ali želite nešto hranljivije, ove ovsene pločice su pun pogodak.

https://plantbased.telegraf.rs/pb-kuhinja/recepti/4225912-ljubitelji-bonzite-isprobajte-ovaj-fini-recept-kod-kuce-domace-ovsene-plocice-prave-se-u-jednoj-ciniji

#Telegraf

Ben Elias weighs in on the future of the Wests Tigers amid internal problems.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/elias-fears-for-the-wests-tigers-future-20251203-p5nknl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

#watoday

We test Bluetti’s Pioneer Na, the first mainstream sodium-ion portable power station, to see whether this next-gen battery tech lives up to the hype

https://www.chad.co.uk/recommended/bluetti-review-sodium-ion-pioneer-na-power-5426902

#eastwoodadvertiser

Wynn, a two-time first-team All-County selection, is expected to undergo surgery this week.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/03/mater-dei-basketball-standout-kaeli-wynn-to-miss-season-due-to-knee-injury/

#ocregister

The EA FC 26 Claudia Pina POTM SBC has been leaked on social media, with X/FUTSheriff hinting at the Spanish attacker winning the Liga F Player of the Month vote for her performances over the course o

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/ea-fc-26-claudia-pina-potm-sbc-leaked-expected-stats-cost

#Sportskeeda

Martyna Dominczak of Poland understands she will enter as a big underdog at ONE Fight Night 38 on Prime Video.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-i-want-shock-fans-martyna-dominczak-score-big-upset-fan-favorite-phetjeeja-one-fight-night-38

#Sportskeeda

James Ruse was outperformed by two girls’ schools on a single metric, Year 7 NAPLAN results for the state’s selective schools reveal.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/everyone-knows-the-hierarchy-the-selective-school-that-attracts-the-most-top-performing-students-20251203-p5nkhv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#brisbanetimes

After leaving practice early on Monday to be evaluated for a lower-body injury, Adam Edstrom did not suit up Tuesday night against the Stars.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/03/sports/adam-edstrom-injury-sees-conor-sheary-slot-back-into-rangers-lineup-over-top-prospect/

#Post

Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal over findings that he probably raped his colleague in parliament.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/bruce-lehrmann-loses-appeal-20251203-p5nkk2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The federal arts funding agency sent officials overseas “on average once every eight days”, at a time when arts organisations are struggling.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/doesn-t-pass-the-pub-test-creative-australia-approves-100-overseas-trips-in-two-years-20251203-p5nki9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Op Demande vum Paul Galles a vum Franz Fayot war an der Chamber eng Aktualitéitsstonn, an där et ëm den Opwand ronderëm d'COP30 goung.

https://www.rtl.lu/news/national/oppositioun-werft-regierung-inkoherenz-vir-serge-wilmes-weist-reprochen-zreck-1695019148

#RTL

The blueprint for lucrative crossover fights, perfected by Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson, may have found its next blockbuster chapter, as rumors link UFC icon Ronda Rousey to a boxing match against Undisputed Champion Katie Taylor. Reports suggest that the rumored bout between Ronda Rousey and Taylor could take place in Las Vegas next year. […]The post Ronda Rousey’s Rumored Opponent Aims to Follow the Mike Tyson–Floyd Mayweather Blueprint appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-boxing-news-ronda-rouseys-rumored-opponent-aims-to-follow-the-mike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-blueprin/

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India on December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Talks will focus on defence upgrades, long-term energy deals, and strategic cooperation, as India balances its ties with Russia against US pressure and global diplomatic challenges.

https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-putin-s-india-visit-2025-russian-leader-signals-boost-to-bilateral-ties-day-before-visit-here-s-what-we-know-so-far-3191613

#dnaindia

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cited "the fog of war" in justifying a military strike that killed two survivors of an alleged drug boat.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/12/03/hegseth-strike-survivor/3271764727437/

#upi

A judge has castigated some of the nation’s largest tunnelling companies for failing to protect workers, accusing them of “egregious breaches of duty”. 

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/tunnel-worker-awarded-2-4-million-after-deadly-silicosis-diagnosis-20251203-p5nkhg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Just one in 12 people say they would choose to live in a nursing home when they are older, and a majority want to stay in their own houses, a new poll shows today.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/majority-would-find-it-emotionally-difficult-to-live-in-nursing-home-poll-finds/a559834425.html

A taxi passenger was having a dispute with the driver over the route when she pulled the handbrake, sending the vehicle out of control and crashing into a central median.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/taxi-passenger-pulled-brake-and-caused-crash-in-dispute-over-route-court-told/a1186146139.html

A security worker has withdrawn a personal injuries claim against Supermac’s after nine years following a review of CCTV footage of the incident.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/security-worker-withdraws-injury-claim-against-supermacs-after-cctv-shows-he-put-up-wet-floor-sign-himself-before-he-slipped-and-fell/a229987781.html

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country is “closer to peace than ever before” as he thanked Ireland for its “steadfast support” and “never losing faith” in his country’s cause.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/our-community-of-nations-makes-peace-truly-lasting-volodymyr-zelensky-appeals-for-unity-among-allies-as-he-addresses-dail/a1854512898.html

More than 60pc of young people come across extremist views online, according to a new survey.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/almost-two-thirds-of-young-people-in-ireland-come-across-extremist-views-online-compared-to-just-6pc-in-real-life/a1133968938.html

Broadcaster, podcaster and Gaeilgeoir Síomha Ní Ruairc has described how she realised that something had to give when she was working seven days a week while pregnant.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-was-working-seven-days-a-week-siomha-ni-ruairc-on-leaving-ireland-am-and-launching-new-podcast-while-pregnant/a1130120661.html

Walk around any part of Dublin city and remnants of the British empire remain in the names of the streets.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-should-be-reclaiming-the-city-calls-to-decolonise-dublin-to-remove-street-names-with-british-empire-origins/a1972742722.html

The United Kingdom has banned wet wipes containing plastic, increasing the likelihood that Ireland could follow suit.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/will-ireland-follow-uks-lead-and-ban-plastic-containing-wet-wipes/a50661859.html

As he stepped out of his car and onto the red carpet at Áras an Uachtaráin, Volodymyr Zelensky unclenched his phone from his palm and handed it over to one of his team, before proceeding to shake hands with President Catherine Connolly.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mary-regan-volodymyr-zelensky-says-ireland-understands-the-price-of-freedom-as-he-uses-visit-to-deliver-call-to-end-the-war/a1483452474.html

A retired solicitor who was bankrupted over tax debts of €300,000 has alleged he is owed €800,000 in legal aid fees.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/bankrupt-solicitor-claims-he-is-owed-800000-in-legal-aid-fees/a595240997.html

A young man caught “red-handed “ with more than €3,700 of ketamine at his parents’ home has been jailed for seven months.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/jail-for-man-caught-red-handed-with-3700-of-ketamine-in-parents-home/a1160795021.html

Jailed teacher Enoch Burke will resist paying hundreds of thousands of euro in legal costs he owes and has indicated he intends to bring his dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School all the way to the Supreme Court.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/enoch-burke-to-resist-paying-schools-600000-legal-bill/a1886013189.html

There was a strong case for paying energy credits in Budget 2026 because electricity and gas prices were rising for the first time in years, officials in the Department of Energy argued.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/government-scrapped-energy-credits-despite-officials-warning-of-spike-in-arrears-as-bills-soared/a92143417.html

Meta will start booting under-16s from Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, while YouTube finally “begrudgingly” confirms compliance.

https://www.smh.com.au/technology/australia-s-social-media-lockout-begins-as-teens-face-digital-exile-20251203-p5nkjv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology

Not only hosting the CMA Country Christmas special, Lauren Daigle also took the stage for a dazzling holiday medley.The post CMA Country Christmas Sparkles as Lauren Daigle & Preservation Hall Jazz Band Perform a Medley of Holiday Classics appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/cma-country-christmas-sparkles-as-lauren-daigle-preservation-hall-jazz-band-perform-a-medley-of-holiday-classics/

#americansongwriter

Firing James Franklin turns out to be the biggest mistake in Penn State’s history. The Nittany Lions, who once ranked 13th in the recruitment drive with 28 commits, now face a severe recruiting crunch without Franklin. With the early signing day approaching in less than 24 hours, insider reports suggest the biggest downfall in Penn […]The post Penn State Hits Rock Bottom in James Franklin’s Absence appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-penn-state-hits-rock-bottom-in-james-franklins-absence/

Sweeney's latest high-fashion moment comes amid an escalating romance with Scooter Braun.

https://pagesix.com/2025/12/02/style/sydney-sweeney-channels-old-hollywood-glam-for-nyc-housemaid-screening/

#Post

Brooklyn influencer Pei Chung evicted from luxury apartment by landlord Eliot Spitzer after owing thousands in rent while reportedly facing dine-and-dash charges.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-alleged-dine-and-dash-influencer-pei-chung-evicted-luxury-apartment-sits-jail

Australian grappling icon Lachlan Giles is getting ready to face the toughest opponent of his career when he takes on Brazilian legend Marcelo Garcia at ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-he-s-crafty-lachlan-giles-preparing-face-marcelo-garcia-s-tricky-grappling-style

#Sportskeeda