NEW YORK — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. 18 UCLA on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison …
No. 18 UCLA blows 16-point lead in loss to North Carolina Read MoreAfter the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Houston Texans in Week 16, head coach Andy Reid shared updates on several injured players. Reid announced that linebacker Jack Cochrane suffered a fractured ankle, defensive tackle Chris Jones suffered a strained …
Chiefs HC Andy Reid Announces Season-Ending Injury for 3rd-Year Veteran Read MoreBy Nicole Winfield | Associated Press ROME — The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for having abdicated for a day rather than approve legislation to legalize abortion. …
Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium’s king who abdicated rather than approve abortion Read MoreIt’s nearly too much to bear. It’s one thing for Oakland to lose its last big-league team this year. The reality of that situation hasn’t fully hit yet, but sadly, it’s hardly a new experience for the East Bay city. …
Kurtenbach: ‘The Greatest’ — Rickey Henderson’s death is the true end of baseball in Oakland Read MoreEditor’s note: This story originally published on Dec. 24, 2008. Rickey Henderson died this weekend at 65. He would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. The signs have to be there. As baseball’s all-time greatest leadoff hitter shuffles out of …
From the archives: Even at 50, Rickey Henderson was filled with energy Read More<p id=”par-1_83″>In 1971, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/cbs/?swcfpc=1″>CBS</a> aired a made-for-TV movie about a family in rural Virginia <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/christmas-episode-the-waltons-ranked.html/”>celebrating Christmas in the midst of the Great Depression</a>. <em>The Homecoming: A Christmas Story </em>was based on a book by Earl Hamner Jr. and …
‘The Waltons’ Creator on Why People Loved the Show’s Original Christmas Special, ‘The Homecoming’ Read MoreAround the AFC Allen on top: As great as Josh Allen has been over seven seasons in Buffalo, he’s almost always been in the shadow of at least one other quarterback in the league. In his one All-Pro season, it …
NFL picks: Woody Johnson and the Jets deliver laughs and another win for the Los Angeles Rams Read MoreThe Bears put guard/center Ryan Bates on injured reserve with a concussion Saturday and promoted running back Darrynton Evans to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Lions at Soldier Field. The Bears also listed center/guard/fullback Doug Kramer as …
Bears put OL Ryan Bates on IR; promote RB Darrynton Evans Read MoreThe White Sox acquired left-handed reliever Cam Booser from the Red Sox in a trade Saturday, a source confirmed to the Sun-Times. The Sox are sending a minor league player yet to be identified, according to a source, for the …
White Sox trade for Red Sox lefty reliever Cam Booser Read MoreBy Nicole Winfield | Associated Press ROME — The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for having abdicated for a day rather than approve legislation to legalize abortion. …
Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium’s king who abdicated rather than approve abortion Read MoreIt’s nearly too much to bear. It’s one thing for Oakland to lose its last big-league team this year. The reality of that situation hasn’t fully hit yet, but sadly, it’s hardly a new experience for the East Bay city. …
Kurtenbach: ‘The Greatest’ — Rickey Henderson’s death is the true end of baseball in Oakland Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime to help the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Saturday. Aided by Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov momentarily losing his stick, Blankenburg converted the rebound of a …
Kings rally in 3rd period, fall to Nashville in OT Read MoreKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown while running for a score on his ailing ankle, and the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC …
Chiefs take care of Texans to close in on AFC’s No. 1 seed Read MoreRAMS (8-6) at NEW YORK JETS (4-10) When: 10 a.m. PT Sunday Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. TV/Radio: CBS Ch. 2/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 385, 230 Line: Rams by 3.5 Notable injury designations Rams: None. Jets: OUT: CB Michael Carter …
Rams at New York Jets: Who has the edge? Read MoreRecent comments from QB Brock Purdy about losing some of the chip on his shoulder has San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan confused. The 2024 season has, in many ways, been a dud for the Niners. Part of their issues …
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Shuts Down Recent Brock Purdy Comments Read MoreThe New York Yankees remain hard at work retooling what was a World Series roster last season. New York’s latest move was the signing of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, the National League MVP with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022, …
Yankees Clear Path to Trade for $260 Million Star With Latest Move Read MoreBy WILL GRAVES STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Dec. 21 in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. The …
Penn State opens the College Football Playoff by steamrolling mistake-prone SMU in 38-10 rout Read MoreSAN JOSE — It wasn’t a typical game day question, but Jared Bednar needed nanoseconds to offer his answer. Does the coach of the Colorado Avalanche ever have time to sit back and appreciate the guys this organization selected near …
Avalanche Journal: As New York Rangers crumble, an appreciation for Colorado’s core Read MoreEmployees of Denver’s unionized Starbucks stores went on strike Saturday to protest what they say is the coffee company’s refusal to negotiate over pay and address unfair labor practice complaints. The strike organized by Starbucks Workers United started at Starbucks’ …
Denver’s unionized Starbucks baristas join escalating national strike Read MoreWhile the much-anticipated debut of a new student-run food pantry on the Southeast Side was delayed, that didn’t stop the celebration Saturday at St. Francis de Sales’ inaugural Christmas Extravaganza. Hundreds of Southeast Side families gathered at the community event …
St. Francis de Sales High School welcomes hundreds of families for holiday food distribution Read MoreThe family of a Chicago woman who died from complications of plastic surgery she received at a West Lawn clinic was awarded $66 million Friday following a lawsuit against the surgeon who performed it. The jury delivered a $56 million …
Family of Chicago woman who died from plastic surgery complications awarded $66 million in lawsuit Read MoreBy WILL GRAVES STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Dec. 21 in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. The …
Penn State steamrolls mistake-prone SMU in College Football Playoff opener Read MoreSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. The sixth-seeded Nittany Lions (12-2) …
Penn State blasts SMU to advance in College Football Playoff Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers are positioning themselves to acquire not only one but two veterans from the Washington Wizards. Their interest in Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas has been well-documented since the offseason when he was on LeBron James’ shortlist of then-free agents he …
Lakers Eye Former ROY, 6MOY Amid Trade Interest in $30M Center Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders are on track to end the season with the No. 1 pick if they don’t win any more games, per Tankathon. Many expect the team to target Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. He’s been flirting with the …
New Mock Draft Has Raiders Take $2 Million Star Over Shedeur Sanders Read MoreThe New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal for the 2025 MLB season, but they already have their eyes on another first baseman for 2026. The Yankees were linked to Goldschmidt, Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, and Carlos …
Insider: Yankees’ Will Pursue Rival Slugger to Replace Goldschmidt in 2026 Read MoreAs the New York Giants head into the offseason, one major question will be who the team brings on for a franchise quarterback next season. Now that former quarterback Daniel Jones is with the Minnesota Vikings, it’s time for New …
Giants’ Malik Nabers Has Surprising Response to Quarterback Question Read MoreToronto Maple Leafs star forward John Tavares has made it clear he wants to re-sign with the team. Tavares is in the final year of his seven-year $77 million deal and his future with the team is up in the …
Maple Leafs Star $77 Million Forward Continues to Campaign to be Re-Signed Read MoreThe Packers are fortunate to enter their Week 16 matchup on “Monday Night Football” with a mere five players on the injured list. Of course, it does not help that some of the players are among the most important on …
Matt LaFleur Leaves Door Open for Packers Star’s Injury Return in Week 16 Read MoreEDMONTON, Alberta – San Jose Sharks defenseman Cody Ceci might not be getting a video tribute upon his return to Rogers Place on Saturday. He was only with the Edmonton Oilers for three seasons, and his style does not necessarily …
Sharks defenseman, and ex-Oiler, figures to be sought after at trade deadline Read MoreBy Rebecca Santana and Travis Loller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid designed to address extensive damage caused by disasters after this week’s scramble to find consensus on a government spending …
Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill Read More<p id=”par-1_52″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/madonna/”>Madonna</a>‘s “Holiday” is a great song about taking a holiday. There’s no reason to think that the holiday in question is <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-beatles-best-christmas-songs-band-former-members.html/”>supposed to be Christmas</a>. Some modern radio programmers are ignoring the tune’s context and are trying …
No, Madonna’s ‘Holiday’ Is Not a Christmas Song Read MoreBy LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just …
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval Read MoreOAKLAND — Rickey Henderson, the Oakland kid who became the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history and his hometown A’s biggest star, has died. Henderson would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. After a frenzy of social media speculation overnight, …
Rickey Henderson, the greatest Oakland A’s player of all time, has died at age 65 Read MoreIn his last months of college wrestling, Andrew Alirez is more focused on performing well than worrying about results. If he wrestles to the best of his ability, without getting all hung up on the score or the match, he …
‘Smelling the flowers a little bit’: Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez trains for 2nd NCAA title in final collegiate season Read MoreEDMONTON, Alberta – San Jose Sharks defenseman Cody Ceci might not be getting a video tribute upon his return to Rogers Place on Saturday. He was only with the Edmonton Oilers for three seasons, and his style does not necessarily …
Sharks defenseman, and ex-Oiler, figures to be sought after at trade deadline Read MoreBy Rebecca Santana and Travis Loller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid designed to address extensive damage caused by disasters after this week’s scramble to find consensus on a government spending …
Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill Read MoreOAKLAND — Rickey Henderson, the Oakland kid who became the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history and his hometown A’s biggest star, has died. Henderson would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. After a frenzy of social media speculation overnight, …
Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, dies at age 65 Read MoreSouthern California will have a bright Christmas – mostly sunny skies and high surf beginning on Saturday, Dec. 21, forecasters say. In Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties, temperatures will remain in the low to mid-70s with partly cloudy skies …
Southern California to have a bright Christmas – mostly sunny skies, with high surf Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline and one trade pitch has them adding a gritty defenseman. The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would …
Trade Proposal Sees Maple Leafs Acquiring Gritty $12 Million Defenseman Read More