Trinidad Chambliss makes big plays, throws for 362 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2026/01/01/sugar-bowl-ole-miss-ousts-georgia-to-advance-to-semifinal/

#whittierdailynews

Minus the ability to score, the Islanders have been asking for near perfection from every other part of their game.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/02/sports/islanders-lack-of-scoring-is-real-problem-they-need-to-fix-fast/

#Post

Palm Beach Gardens police identified the suspect as Antonio R. Moore, 40, and said he is accused of killing 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich inside the popular bookstore on the evening of Dec. 22.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/02/us-news/homeless-drifter-antonio-moore-accused-of-killing-barnes-amp-noble-christmas-shopper-rita-loncharich-blamed-fight-or-flight-outburst-report/

Chelsea legend John Terry has said that he is shocked by the club's decision to part ways with manager Enzo Maresca. The Englishman is wondering what went wrong behind the scenes in the last month.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-m-completely-shocked-chelsea-legend-john-terry-gives-take-club-s-decision-part-ways-enzo-maresca

#Sportskeeda

Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis credited one of MS Dhoni's iconic run-outs for the franchise's thrilling super over win against the Durban's Super Giants at the Wanderers on January 1.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-ms-dhoni-standing-behind-stumps-india-faf-du-plessis-reveals-stunning-plan-jsk-s-super-over-win-sa20-2025-26

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Almost a century ago, Éamon de Valera quit as president of Sinn Féin after he lost a vote over whether his party should take their seats in the Free State Dáil.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fianna-fail-politicians-arrived-in-leinster-house-with-guns-a-look-back-at-100-years-of-the-party-founded-by-eamon-de-valera/a1671529659.html

While the Decade of Centenaries is well and truly in the rear-view mirror, 2026 offers some of the most significant historical anniversaries since that period of national reflection.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/donal-fallon-the-year-ahead-brings-significant-historical-anniversaries-in-ireland-and-abroad/a443052355.html

Members of An Garda Síochána have been busy in recent weeks, making sure that the rest of us could enjoy more peace and goodwill than crime and disorder.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/paul-williams-justin-kelly-gets-an-a-for-his-first-term-as-garda-commissioner-but-he-must-keep-up-the-good-work/a547293851.html

Nader Gholizadeh was working away as normal, getting the Blue Orchid in Dublin’s Blackrock ready to welcome customers.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-team-were-so-good-new-virtual-wards-allow-patients-to-be-treated-from-the-comfort-of-home/a1808388203.html

We are told failure in itself is not fatal, but failure to change might be. It is a truth that should be reflected on as the Road Safety Authority tells us the highest number of annual traffic deaths in more than a decade happened last year – 190 people lost their lives on Irish roads.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/the-irish-independents-view-fix-roads-cut-speed-ban-drink-drivers-and-lets-halt-avoidable-road-deaths/a1979351477.html

The average price of a house in 2025 was approximately 7.4pc higher than the previous year, as a lack of supply fuelled price hikes.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-the-steepest-house-price-rises-and-supply-gaps-around-ireland-as-average-price-up-74pc/a824605453.html

The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern about the high rate of dangerously defective cars on Irish roads, with official figures showing nearly 133,000 vehicles submitted for an NCT last year were classified as “fail dangerous”.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/record-level-of-defective-cars-as-figures-reveal-areas-with-worst-nct-pass-rates/a678773054.html

The cost of petrol and diesel is rising as we enter the new year.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/motorists-are-paying-19-more-for-a-tank-of-fuel-compared-to-five-years-ago-after-latest-hikes/a710074441.html

The “price of sin” due to bad habits is generating a healthy tax take for the Exchequer.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/price-of-sin-taxes-on-smoking-sugar-alcohol-and-other-bad-habits-are-bringing-in-23bn/a1244442810.html

The number of students reported to Tusla for poor school attendance has significantly increased, with more than 9,000 referrals made in the last academic year.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/big-jump-in-reports-of-school-absences-following-probe-into-kyran-durnin-disappearance/a1430829739.html

It’s that weird, "what day is it?" window where the selection boxes are looking a bit depleted and the New Year’s Eve glitter is still turning up in unexpected places.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/leeds-gigs-this-weekend-5457404

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An inspiring Leeds athlete has completed another milestone after marking his 400th parkrun on New Years Day.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/inspiring-leeds-athlete-aims-for-more-records-5460173

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Mendoza studied his teammates before he even arrived on campus, and on New Year's day, he celebrated with them.

https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2026/01/01/fernando-mendoza-aced-indianas-rose-bowl-test/

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After a strong 2025 season, Alex Bregman opted out of the remainder of his contract to try his luck at securing an improved offer in free agency.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-mlb-insider-offers-insight-alex-bregman-s-suitors-ft-diamondbacks-red-sox-blue-jays-cubs

#Sportskeeda

AEW star Dustin Rhodes recently shared an NSFW picture of WWE star Cody Rhodes on social media during a major occasion.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-dustin-rhodes-suddenly-drops-nsfw-post-featuring-cody-rhodes

#Sportskeeda

George Pickens has been the Dallas Cowboys' aerial weapon in the 2025 season, setting career-highs in every category (92 catches for 1,420 yards and ten touchdowns).

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-dak-prescott-sends-blunt-message-george-pickens-contract-negotiations-jerry-jones-cowboys-wr-eyes-free-agency

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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…

https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2026/01/unbeaten-indiana-and-underdog-alabama-are-ready-to-roll-in-a-rain-soaked-rose-bowl/

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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/

#mercurynews

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

#BBC

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/

#hollywoodlife

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/