Ty Simpson served as the starting quarterback of the Alabama Crimson Tide this season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-get-ready-sell-insurance-he-s-bust-cfb-fans-rip-ty-simpson-alabama-qb-s-horrible-performance-vs-indiana-rose-bowl

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the No. 5 Tigers’ women’s basketball game on…

https://wtop.com/ncaa-basketball/2026/01/lsu-football-coach-kiffin-attends-tigers-womens-hoop-game-as-ole-miss-faces-georgia-at-sugar-bowl/

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Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau are close. From filming for YouTube to openly praising each other, their bond has never gone unnoticed. Despite this, Lefty didn’t find a place in the 2x US Open winner’s list of golfers symbolizing lasting significance and greatness. “…Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and the last one’s just so […]The post Bryson DeChambeau Gives Reality Check to Phil Mickelson When Asked to Select His Mount Rushmore for Golf appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-bryson-dechambeau-gives-reality-check-to-phil-mickelson-when-asked-to-select-his-mount-rushmore-for-golf/

The hockey gods bestowed upon the Sunshine State two days with sub-70 temperatures just in time for this year’s Winter Classic. 

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/sports/banged-up-rangers-ready-to-take-on-panthers-in-winter-classic/

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza literally jumped for joy when the Heisman Trophy winner learned he was not the…

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LeBron James and the LA Lakers lost 128-106 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. James struggled, making 6 of 17 shots, for 17 points and dished four assists but committed five turnovers.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-eddie-a-johnson-checks-lebron-james-apparent-jab-luka-doncic-lakers-pick-6-s-turnovers

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With the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the season’s most important showdown, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is ready with backup plans. The setback of tight end Darnell Washington’s season-ending injury weighs heavily. As they fight the Baltimore Ravens one last time for the AFC North crown, Smith’s comments suggest his team may tweak its power packages. […]The post Arthur Smith Reveals Steelers’ Plans Against Ravens After Losing Darnell Washington to Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-arthur-smith-reveals-steelers-plans-against-ravens-after-losing-darnell-washington-to-injury/

Sen. Bernie Sanders administered the oath for a second time, hours after Mamdani was sworn in at a decommissioned subway station below City Hall.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-swearing-in-bernie-sanders-aoc/

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President Trump put the brakes on looming tariff hikes just hours before they were set to hit as voter frustration over high prices continues to simmer.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/business/trump-pushes-back-tariff-hike-on-furniture-kitchen-cabinets-by-a-year/

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"In terms of Justin and what he’s had to deal with this year, I think it’s a career-defining type of year,” Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/01/chargers-quarterback-justin-herbert-gets-an-mvp-endorsement/

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Another busy year for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority ended with a busy night as crews responded to both a significant car crash and a reported structure fire at nearly the same time on New Year's Eve.

https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/01/01/driver-extricated-after-car-crashes-into-ukiah-building-late-wednesday/

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A hit-and-run driver barreled into two pedestrians in Queens, leaving one dead and a 24-year-old man clinging to life on New Year's Day, according to police. 

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/us-news/hit-and-run-driver-kills-pedestrian-leaves-another-one-clinging-to-life-in-nyc-new-years-carnage/

The 1980s were a time of experiments for Dale Earnhardt. Signing with Richard Childress Racing was the strongest move of his career. But the story could have been quite different if now-veteran team owner Rick Hendrick had managed to convince Earnhardt to drive for his team. Hendrick Motorsports emerged in the early 1980s, around the […]The post When Rick Hendrick Tried to Poach Dale Earnhardt Right Under Richard Childress’ Nose appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-when-rick-hendrick-tried-to-poach-dale-earnhardt-right-under-richard-childress-nose-hendrick-motorsports/

Miami cruised past Ohio State to book its spot in the semi-final of the CFP. While the Hurricanes dominated the trenches with an impressive display from their offensive and defensive lines, Carson Beck played his part with effective game management. The performance from the former Georgia QB even got words of praise from a Bulldogs’ […]The post Georgia Hall of Famer Sends Strong Carson Beck Verdict After Miami’s Cotton Bowl Win appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-georgia-hall-of-famer-sends-strong-carson-beck-verdict-after-miamis-cotton-bowl-win-david-pollack/

Lil Wayne has long been vocal about his love for the Packers. He didn’t hold back after news broke that Trevon Diggs was headed to Green Bay following his release from the Dallas Cowboys.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-packers-fan-lil-wayne-makes-feelings-known-trevon-diggs-move-green-bay-cowboys-release

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Img Wa The legally installed Chief of Omanjor-Dwenewoho in the Ga North Municipality, Nii Ayitey Tackie I, has extended heartfelt New Year 2026 greetings to residents of the community, while expressing deep concern over what he describes as the slow pace of police action in arresting and prosecuting perpetrators involved in the deadly violence that […]The post New Year 2026 Message: Nii Ayitey Tackie I Laments Police Delay in Arresting Perpetrators Of Omanjor Deadly Homowo Violence appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

https://www.ghanamma.com/2026/01/01/new-year-2026-message-nii-ayitey-tackie-i-laments-police-delay-in-arresting-perpetrators-of-omanjor-deadly-homowo-violence/

Luke Littler receives a positive response from the Alexandra Palace crowd during his PDC World Championship quarter-final win over Krzysztof Ratajski.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c4g45vznpyro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Now that Tony has replaced Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson on 'CBS Evening News,' who will take his place on 'CBS Mornings'?

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-will-replace-tony-dokoupil-on-cbs-mornings-5496332/

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February is an interesting month for the NBA. Mid-season trades, a shift in rosters, and a whole lot of drama. Last year, Anthony Davis made headlines when the LA Lakers traded him to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Interestingly enough, this year too, AD’s name is seemingly charting the trade list. However, LeBron James’ […]The post LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ Agent Issues Clear Message Amid Warriors Trade Rumors appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-lebron-james-anthony-davis-agent-rich-paul-issues-clear-message-amid-golden-state-warriors-trade-rumors/

New York City's first lady Rama Duwaji appeared to wear a $630 “artisan” leather boots made by the edgy designer Miista to her democratic socialist husband  Zohran Mamdani's swearing in ceremony — a luxury look that flies in the face of the politician's “everyman” image, critics slammed.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/us-news/democratic-socialist-zohran-mamdanis-wife-rama-duwaji-wears-luxury-630-miista-boots-to-swearing-in-ceremony/

And the New Year starts with some good news for Houston fans. While all the other teams were fighting over Tatsuya Imai, the Houston Astros have played the role of a silent assassin and have taken the gold at the end. And the Yankees, who have been “watching” him, have now lost out on another […]The post Yankees Owner Blasted for Sabotaging Dad George Steinbrenner’s Yankees as Tatsuya Imai Makes Surprise MLB Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-yankees-owner-blasted-for-sabotaging-dad-george-steinbrenners-yankees-as-tatsuya-imai-makes-surprise-mlb-decision/

Smart glasses are finally at the point where they don’t scream “tech gadget,” and that’s why a discount like this is worth noticing. The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer with clear lenses is down to $224.25 (was $299.00), saving you $74.75. If you’ve been curious about hands-free photos, quick videos, and audio you can hear without wearing […]The post Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer price drop: get them for $224 and save $75 appeared first on Digital Trends.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/ray-ban-meta-wayfarer-deal/

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Two men suffered facial injuries when they were attacked in a Cradley Heath street resulting in a police appeal.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2026/01/01/probe-after-two-men-suffer-facial-injuries-in-cradley-heath-street-attack

Star wide receiver Chris Olave will miss the Saints’ Week 18 game against the Falcons after a blot clot was reportedly discovered in his lung.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/sports/saints-chris-olave-to-miss-week-18-with-blood-clot-in-lung/

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Before becoming NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani grew up with parents Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani. Learn more about them.

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/mira-nair-mahmood-mamdani-zohran-mamdani-parents-5424489/

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The Office of Personnel Management defined the positions and scope for a higher 3.8% federal pay raise for certain law enforcement personnel in 2026.The post Here are the law enforcement positions set for a 3.8% federal pay raise first appeared on Federal News Network.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2026/01/here-are-the-law-enforcement-positions-set-for-a-3-8-federal-pay-raise/

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Grace Kelly's granddaughter, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, shared a "super special" look back at her grandmother's career as she and her brother, Alexandre, retraced her Hollywood footsteps

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/875718/grace-kelly-grandchildren-special-tribute/

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Olympiacos will host OFI Crete at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Saturday in the final of the 2025 Greek Super Cup campaign.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/olympiacos-vs-ofi-crete-prediction-betting-tips-january-3rd-2026

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The AEW World Championship is the most pretigious title in the Tony Khan-led company.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-two-time-aew-champion-reveals-biggest-regret-world-title-reign-i-get-chance

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J.J. McCarthy did not make a big deal about his receiver's potential milestone.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-j-j-mccarthy-downplays-justin-jefferson-s-53-yard-chase-1-000-entering-week-18

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Streamer Matthew "Mizkif" recently made a switch from Twitch to Kick, following public drama with members of his former content creation organization, One True King (OTK), including allegations of sex

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-mizkif-seemingly-kicked-otk-allegedly-assaulting-organization-s-co-owner

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The Alfa Romeo 4C was a unique car, but its sales were never particularly strong. Can you get one for a steal, 5 years after it was discontinued?

https://www.jalopnik.com/2065107/alfa-romeo-4c-5-year-depreciation/

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Will Nicholl and Jesse Nurmi returned to the London Knights lineup on New Year's Eve for the final game of 2025.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11595614/london-knights-close-out-2025-home-ice-loss-sarnia-sting/

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The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested one Stephen Kwakye for allegedly conspiring to rob a gold miner at Manso Abrense in the Ashanti Region.   A police press release copied to the Ghana News Agency said the arrest, which occurred on December 30, 2025, followed intelligence that the suspect and other accomplices were planning to […]The post Police arrest suspect in gold robbery    appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

https://www.ghanamma.com/2026/01/01/police-arrest-suspect-in-gold-robbery/

TII expresses shock over the significant duty hike announced on December 31, 2025, contradicting previous claims of revenue neutrality by the Government.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/in-other-news/tobacco-institute-of-india-on-increase-in-duty-1927733

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A 16-year-old was arrested in Valley Center, California for allegedly carjacking an Uber driver at gunpoint and possessing an unserialized firearm.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego/valley-center-uber-carjacking/

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Biff Poggi announced on Wednesday that he was leaving Michigan after briefly serving as the team's interim head coach in the 2025 season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-biff-poggi-pens-heartfelt-message-michigan-fans-ad-warde-manuel-kyle-whittingham-announcing-departure-program

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Controversial streamer Clavicular, also known as "KingClavicular" online, allegedly ran over an armed individual who appeared to be intrusive and was seen blocking the streamer's Tesla Cybertruck.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-is-clavicular-facing-criminal-charges-following-tesla-cybertruck-incident-reports-explored

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The defending world champion aims to book his place in the final four when he returns to the oche tonight

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/world-darts-championship-luke-littler-luke-humphries-quarter-final-b2893159.html

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SF firefighters put out a fire overnight in Potrero Hill; the suspect in Monday's animal cruelty case has been charged; and there was a major fire tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar during NYE celebrations.

https://sfist.com/2026/01/01/new-years-day-headlines-fire-extinguished-potrero/

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