Former national selector Salil Ankola opened up on Shubman Gill being made India captain. Gill was named Test skipper ahead of the England tour in 2025.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-had-thought-right-2023-former-national-selector-s-huge-revelation-shubman-gill-appointed-team-india-captain

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A former Quinton doctor has been charged with multiple alleged sexual offences against victims who were patients in his care, including at Russells Hall Hospital

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/12/05/former-doctor-will-be-prosecuted-over-alleged-sexual-offences-including-at-russells-hall-hospital

Virginia Democrats aim to redraw maps to help party win Congress seats and fight ‘bully’ Trump

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/virginia-democrats-redraw-maps-trump-video-b2878893.html

#independent

Democrats will likely find their way out of the political wilderness and back to power, in the House at least.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2025/12/05/how-rough-will-2026-be-for-republicans/

#Press-Telegram

Norris, Verstappen oder Piastri? An der leschter Course kämpfen nach dräi Piloten ëm de WM-Titel. Esou eng spannend Finall gouf et fir d’lescht 2010.

https://www.rtl.lu/sport/f1/news/formel-1-grousse-prais-vun-abu-dhabi-914079781

#RTL

One of the NBA’s most legendary figures in recent times, James Harden, has announced a partnership with sweepstakes platform MyPrize.… Continue reading NBA Star James Harden Teams Up with MyPrize Amid Sports Betting ControversiesThe post NBA Star James Harden Teams Up with MyPrize Amid Sports Betting Controversies appeared first on ReadWrite.

https://readwrite.com/nba-star-james-harden-teams-up-with-myprize-amid-sports-betting-controversies/

#readwriteweb

The beloved actor appeared in 150 roles across movies, TV and video gamesThe post Mortal Kombat’s Shang Tsung, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Has Died Aged 75 appeared first on Kotaku.

https://kotaku.com/mortal-kombat-shang-tsung-cary-hiroyuki-tagawa-died-2000650880

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The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to submit their injury report for Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but seeing how this is the second night of a back-to-back, there likely won’t be many chang

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-philadelphia-76ers-injury-report-paul-george-joel-embiid-s-final-status-vs-bucks-dec-5

#Sportskeeda

Rada Manojlović uvek ne isticala koliko puta joj se našao Saša Popović kada joj je bilo potrebno, od samog početka njene karijere.

https://www.telegraf.rs/jetset/vesti-jetset/4227391-jedna-soba-druga-gde-mi-idemo-rada-opisala-prvi-ulazak-u-kucu-lepe-brene-ovo-joj-nikad-nece-zaboraviti

#Telegraf

Joe Biden's FBI was guilty of "sheer incompetence or complete intentional negligence" in allowing the DC pipe bomb case to languish for nearly five years before the arrest of a suspect Thursday morning, FBI Director Kash Patel has charged.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/05/us-news/biden-admin-sat-on-evidence-in-dc-pipe-bomb-probe-before-trump-admin-arrested-brian-cole-jr/

African penguins need sardines to fatten up before a three-week moulting period on land

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/african-penguins-starving-sardines-climate-b2878630.html

#Independent

Košarkaši Partizana upisali su bitan trijumf u Evroligi, pošto su u okviru 14. kola elitnog takmičenja savladali Bajern iz Minhena sa 92:85.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/evroliga-kosarka/veciti/4227402-cuveni-aco-petrovic-se-javio-zbog-partizana-objavio-sliku-zoca-a-uz-to-ostavio-zagonetnu-poruku

#Telegraf

Paul Scholes has criticised Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's handling of Kobbie Mainoo, with the England midfielder yet to start a Premier League game this season

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scholes-mainoo-man-united-amorim-33006370

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 contestant Jodie Ounsley was supported by fans and friends after sharing the devastating news that her dad has passed away

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-star-36356595

The San Antonio Spurs will be on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in another round of NBA games. It is one of the 12 games scheduled for Friday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-preview-prediction-dec-5-2025-26-nba-season

#Sportskeeda

Days after signing a six-year, $44.7 million contract at Florida, head coach Jon Sumrall continued operating. Except that, the former Tulane HC’s schedule over the last week reflected that his title might have changed, but his grip on the Green Wave’s 2026 recruiting class remained intact. He’s now running from late-night walkthroughs to rapid-fire flights […]The post Jon Sumrall Still Pulling Strings in Tulane’s Major 2026 Decision Despite Taking Florida Job appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-jon-sumrall-still-pulling-strings-in-tulanes-major-twenty-twenty-six-decision-despite-taking-florida-job/

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move was anticipated to lead to a major first defense, and Team Khabib immediately mentioned Kamaru Usman as the “dream” contender. At first glance, it looked like a fight for the ages: current champion vs. former champion, lightweight GOAT vs. a welterweight GOAT contender. The fact that the two fighters share the […]The post Kamaru Usman Hit With Islam Makhachev Setback as Reality Behind UFC Welterweight Title Shot Emerges appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-kamaru-usman-hit-with-islam-makhachev-setback-as-reality-behind-ufc-welterweight-title-shot-emerges/

Garden enthusiast Heather Hacking loves when you share what’s growing on. Reach out at sowtheregardencolumn@gmail.com, and snail mail, P.O. Box 5166, Chico CA 95927.

https://www.orovillemr.com/2025/12/05/bones-meat-and-juice-sow-there/

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Shortly before the season began, LeBron James took a strong stance on AI-generated content of him. So he clearly doesn’t like things made up about him. But that was unfortunately what happened again when his 18-year record of the longest 10+ point game streak ended. James had eight points in tonight’s clutch 123-120 win over […]The post Did LeBron James Announce Retirement After Ending Double-Digit Scoring Record? Fact-Checking Viral Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-did-lebron-james-announce-retirement-after-ending-double-digit-scoring-record-fact-checking-viral-claim/

If well-funded environmentalists are losing the information war, maybe it’s time for them to look inward.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/green-energys-problems-are-just-not-a-messaging-issue/

#nationalreview

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and nutrition and physical activity programs.

https://www.orovillemr.com/2025/12/05/houseplants-for-the-winter-months-the-real-dirt-2/

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Micah Parsons isn’t someone who hands out compliments just to be polite. It simply does not go with his personality, especially when it comes to other pass rushers. But even he can’t ignore the season Myles Garrett is putting together in Cleveland. In classic Parsons fashion, the Green Bay Packers’ LB found a…roundabout way to […]The post “You Suck”: Micah Parsons Gives Up on DPOY in Strong Message to Myles Garrett appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-packers-you-suck-micah-parsons-gives-up-on-dpoy-in-strong-message-to-myles-garrett/

Devin Williams didn’t exactly have a memorable run with the Yankees, and in typical fashion, their fans haven’t let him forget it, especially now that he’s signed with the Mets. Reportedly, the Mets gave him a three-year, $51 million deal, which clearly ruffled some feathers in the Bronx. And Williams fired back on Instagram, posting, […]The post “You Lost Us the Division”- NY Radio Host Goes After $51M Mets’ Devin Williams After Trolling Yankees Online appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-you-lost-us-the-division-ny-radio-host-goes-after-five-one-m-mets-devin-williams-after-trolling-yankees-online/

The LPGA has been flirting with a global makeover for a few years now. With a struggle in viewership, Craig Kessler has been scrambling to rope in resources. Amidst those complications, a seismic announcement dropped in early November. The Tour will now collaborate with the Saudi Arabia-backed PIF for the 2026 Aramco Championship. Even after […]The post LPGA Commissioner Backs Controversial PIF Partnership Following Criticism appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-lpga-commissioner-backs-controversial-pif-partnership-following-criticism/

Jack Nicholson looked thrilled as he spent Thanksgiving surrounded by family, in a rare photo posted by his daughter, Lorraine.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jack-nicholson-health-age-family-films-b2878606.html

#Independent

AEW President and CEO Tony Khan has brought many former WWE superstars to his promotion. Another name recently appeared on their television programming, and now Khan has addressed her current status.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-tony-khan-addresses-released-wwe-star-s-status-debuts-promotion

#Sportskeeda

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 ended in chaos when a mystery man suddenly infiltrated the cage.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-wwe-drops-blockbuster-tease-survivor-series-mystery-attacker

#Sportskeeda

On Friday, December 5, the South Korean actor Choi Jin-woong's agency, Saram Entertainment, released a response statement to the ongoing allegations of juvenile robbery, detention, s*xual assault, and

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-is-choi-jin-woong-married-family-need-know-amid-dispatch-s-juvenile-detention-robbery-assault-allegations

#Sportskeeda

The diagnosis time for endometriosis, one of the most common diseases among women, could be cut from years to weeks with a revolutionary new test.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/this-simple-urine-test-could-change-the-lives-of-thousands-of-women-like-marnie-20251201-p5njuf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#theage

Medicare wastes huge amounts of money and the public pays inflated premiums – the system needs reforming.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-xanax-mistake-that-is-still-costing-medicare-millions-20251204-p5nkxj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Respected and feared among the boxing fraternity, Jai Opetaia is Australian sport’s best-kept secret. That might be about to change.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/boxing/no-one-wanted-to-fight-australia-s-best-boxer-until-now-20251205-p5nl3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Jannik Sinner was recently spotted with girlfriend Laila Hasanovic as the lovebirds attended an iconic dinner event in Dubai. Sinner and Hasanovic began dating earlier this year.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-watch-jannik-sinner-shares-rarely-seen-side-girlfriend-laila-hasanovic-duo-enjoy-iconic-dinner-date

#Sportskeeda

HYBE confirmed on December 5 that it is reviewing the dating rumors involving BTS’ Jungkook and aespa’s Winter, My Daily reported. The company gave a brief reply, saying, "We are checking.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-trying-cover-scandal-another-fans-react-hybe-s-statement-jungkook-winter-s-dating-rumors-alleged-matching-dog-tattoos

#Sportskeeda

'The Queen' Phetjeeja credits her undefeated promotional run to more than just natural talent, it's the systematic approach her team brings to every fight camp.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-it-gives-confidence-phetjeeja-raves-successful-training-camp-mehdi-zatout-venum

#Sportskeeda

Fabricio Andrade wants to join elite company and one day become a ONE Championship Hall of Famer.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-set-career-high-end-fabricio-andrade-wants-go-legend-one-day-enter-one-championship-hall-fame

#Sportskeeda

While taking the stand during Thursday’s antitrust lawsuit trial, NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell revealed how much the sport had lost as it brought the Cup Series to new tracks like the Chicago Stre

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-day-4-nascar-trial-steve-o-donnell-reveals-huge-financial-race-losses-61m-courtroom-testimony

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Temperatures have soared in Sydney as a heatwave stretches up the NSW coast and bushfires break out across the state.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-seeks-escape-from-heatwave-as-fires-threaten-20251205-p5nl84.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

Another remarkable chapter in LeBron James’ storied career closed tonight against the Raptors. The Lakers pulled off a 123-120 win, but LeBron couldn’t carry his own streak. One person can carry so much weight, and he has, from being the first NBA player to enter his 23rd season, breaking his own record of never missing […]The post Who Can Break LeBron James’ 1297-Game 10-Point Streak? Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic & Others Eye History appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-who-can-break-lebron-james-twelve-ninety-seven-game-ten-point-streak-kevin-durant-luka-doncic-others-eye-history/

A row between the state’s top prosecutor and the judiciary has intensified after a District Court judge made extraordinary allegations to an inquiry.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/personal-grievance-nsw-s-top-prosecutor-at-war-with-district-court-judge-20251205-p5nl4n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The foreign secretary has warned in the wake of the report that the Russian president represents ‘an active threat’ to British citizens

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/salisbury-novichok-poisonings-russia-putin-dawn-sturgess-b2878553.html

#Independent

Rahul Gandhi said it is ordinary Indians who pay the price in delays, cancellations and helplessness

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigo-fiasco-is-cost-of-govts-monopoly-model-rahul/article70360612.ece