PSU's Franklin: Saban should be commish of CFB

Penn State coach James Franklin says with the new landscape of NIL and the transfer portal, college football needs a commissioner and the man for that job is Nick Saban.

Sources: Lakers' Russell to Nets in 4-player trade

The Lakers have agreed to trade D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN.

Week 17 inactives: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

NFL playoff picture: What does Falcons-Commanders mean for NFC standings?

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The Falcons face the Commanders on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

Sunday’s slate of NFL action draws to a close with a thrilling NFC matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons.

In addition to featuring a matchup between a pair of rookie first-round quarterbacks in Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels, both the Commanders and the Falcons can clinch playoff spots on Sunday. While Washington can...

People Are Sharing Stories About The Embarrassing Typos They've Accidentally Sent, And I'm Glad We're All In This Together

"I accidentally wrote that nurses were doing training 'to keep their kills up' instead of 'skills.'"

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 29, 2024

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 29, 2024

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

College footballs unhinged Pop-Tarts Bowl inspired memes, religious imagery, and so much more

The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl featured stunning football: No. 18 ranked Iowa St. knocked off No. 13 Miami in a high-scoring, 42-41 victory. However, when it came to the Pop-Tarts Bowl, hardly anyone was talking about the actual football.

That's because it is one of the most wonderfully unhinged events you'll ever see. Last year, the game generated headlines after it "sacrificed" its strawberry mascot as a toasted trophy for the winning team. In 2024, the Pop-Tarts Bowl ramped things up. They had a...

NFL playoff picture: What does Jets-Bills mean for AFC standings

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The Jets face the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

The Buffalo Bills are in the thick of the AFC playoff race while the New York Jets are not. The Jets were eliminated weeks ago and are in a tailspin, losing five of six and ten of their last twelve since a somewhat promising 2-1 start.

Let’s take a look at how their Week 17 game is going to impact the AFC standings.

The...

NFL playoff picture: What does Buccaneers-Panthers mean for NFC standings

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The Panthers face the Bucs in Tampa Bay on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not control their own destiny to the postseason, but do control their own destiny to get to Week 18. Currently in a tie with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South, Tampa is playing for their season in Week 17.

Tampa has the red carpet rolled out with games against the Carolina Panthers and New...

NFL playoff picture: What does Cowboys-Eagles mean for NFC standings

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The Cowboys face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

Normally a late-season Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys game would be high intrigue, but this game was flexed out of the national window Sunday afternoon. The Egales have clinched a playoff spot and the Cowboys have been eliminated, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a least some intrigue.

The Eagles have...

How can the Eagles clinch the NFC East in Week 17?

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The Eagles are in the playoffs, but can they take the division? We break down how they can clinch the NFC East in Week 17

It’s been a successful season for the Philadelphia Eagles thus far and they’ve already punched their ticket into the playoffs. Unfortunately, they’re dealing with injuries, namely to quarterback Jalen Hurts, who remains in the concussion protocol and will not play when the Eagles face the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.

Kenny Pickett...

How can the Commanders clinch a playoff berth in Week 17?

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The Washington Commanders are close to the playoffs. We break down how they can clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.

The Washington Commanders are on the verge of a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season.

Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons could prove critical in that chase, but the Commanders may have at least clinched a playoff spot by the time that game kicks off.

Here is how the Commanders can reach...

How can the Falcons clinch a playoff berth in Week 17?

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The Atlanta Falcons have a pathway to the postseason. We break down how they can clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.

The Atlanta Falcons made the bold decision to bench Kirk Cousins in place of rookie Michael Penix Jr. last week.

The move paid off as Atlanta steamrolled the New York Giants by a final score of 34-17, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Now there is a potential scenario where the Falcons clinch a playoff spot here in...

It May Be Too Cold To Think, But Grabbing These 38 Helpful Products Is A No-Brainer

Even when you're all ????????????, this oh-so-satisfying "Dream Drop" squish fidget and new satin-lined Carhartt beanie will make you go ????.

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31 Travel Products You’ll Need If You’re Escaping Winter Weather For A Tropical Destination

Or, if you don't already have a trip planned, these might just tip the scale and get you to commit.

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Architecting one of the year’s most ambitious films

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Brady Corbet’s 3.5-hour saga is a tale of one man’s journey through architecture and assimilation — and one of the year’s best films. The director tells The Verge how he got away with it.

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35 Cozy Bedroom Finds That’ll Help You Sleep Better In 2025

Make it your New Year's resolution to create the ultimate sleep sanctuary.

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2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm

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With rumors of Nvidia entering the CPU market, 2025 might be an even bigger year for Microsoft’s Arm efforts.

Read the full story at The Verge.

Best Kindle Accessories (2024): Kindle Cases, Straps, Charms

Enhance your reading experience and protect your device with cases, sleeves, stands, and more.