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New Jersey Devils beat Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime. Jack Hughes scores with 2:13 left. Dawson Mercer also scored.

Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online, after she was ordered to pay him $250,000.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis blames Trump's administration for allowing Satanic Temple display at Iowa Capitol. Iowa Republican leaders divided over it.

The San Francisco Giants sign South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a $113 million, six-year contract, filling a huge need.

LeBron James receives MVP trophy in inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament and expresses interest in owning an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.

Tommy DeVito led the New York Giants to a win over the Green Bay Packers in an improbable fourth-quarter comeback.

Embiid scores 34, 76ers hit 20 3s in 146-101 win over Wizards. Sixers face Pistons in two games this week.

Zion Williamson scores 36 points as New Orleans Pelicans beat NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 121-107. The Pelicans bounce back after a tough loss.

LeBron James and family watched JuJu Watkins score 27 points as USC women's basketball team routed UC Riverside 85-53.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured his finger, putting his 62 consecutive starts streak in jeopardy, with a short week ahead.

Matthew Stafford leads the Rams to a playoff spot in the NFC, with a 3-game win streak and standout rookie Puka Nacua.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden continue Los Angeles-area fundraising blitz, with solemn visit to Norman Lear's shiva, amid protests.

Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt placed in concussion protocol after taking knee to the facemask; other NFL players also facing injuries.

Illinois' Marcus Domask has become a top scorer, leading the team to big wins. Illinois is a top defensive team.

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges in California, intensifying scrutiny as Joe Biden's son and 2024 election backdrop.

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in Dec. 2023, adding to his long list of legal troubles, including drug possession and battery.

Baltimore Orioles sign reliever Craig Kimbrel for $13 million, including bonuses and a club option for 2025, to replace Félix Bautista.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California announced his resignation, capping a stunning end to his political career. He will leave by year-end.

The origin of Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, is shrouded in legend, but his generosity and legend are timeless.

Virginia man dies in house explosion after police execute search warrant. He aired grievances on social media and filed dismissed lawsuits.

St Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was a generous Christian bishop from Turkey whose legend spread across Europe.

LeBron James scores 31 points, leading Lakers to In-Season Tournament semifinals; Giannis Antetokounmpo's 35 points help Bucks advance.

Bengals stun Jaguars in OT, Trevor Lawrence injured, Jake Browning impresses, Jags lose key players, Bengals win 1st MNF game since 1990

Texas football wins Big 12 Championship and is likely in the driver's seat for first College Football Playoff berth.

Arizona Cardinals' 24-10 win over Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed twice due to inclement weather, leading to an extended halftime and dance-off.

Miami Dolphins dominate the Washington Commanders 45-15, with Hill and Tagovailoa leading the way. Miami is 9-3 for the first time since 2001.

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Steelers 24-10. James Conner ran for 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell's unbeaten Seminoles may be left out of the College Football Playoff despite their ACC championship win.

Tulane and SMU will face off in the 2023 AAC championship game on December 2. Catch the game on ABC at 3 p.m. CT.

Kiss achieves music immortality with hologram bandmates for live gigs, marking the first time a band has become a permanent holographic version.

FSU's freshman quarterback Brock Glenn makes his first start in the ACC championship game against Louisville due to injuries.

Northwestern basketball pulls off a massive upset over Purdue, winning in overtime and creating an electric atmosphere at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Southern University was founded in New Orleans in 1880, but relocated to Baton Rouge in 1914. It is known for its Human Jukebox.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lost 3-0 to Al-Hilal. Ronaldo's impact in Saudi soccer is huge. He's also facing a $1 billion lawsuit.

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. The attacker said he wanted to kill him for killing George Floyd.

2023 Conference USA football championship game: Liberty University vs. New Mexico State, scheduled for Dec. 1, 2023, at Williams Stadium.

"Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 41-35 win over Seattle Seahawks, extending home winning streak to 14 games. #NFL #DallasCowboys"

The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate turned into name-calling and arguing, with the backdrop of the presidential campaign. Fox News.

Indiana Hoosiers hire Curt Cignetti as their new coach, resigning from James Madison. Cignetti's father is a College Football Hall of Famer.

The Arizona Cardinals released veteran tight end Zach Ertz, clearing the way for Trey McBride to take over as the starter.

The Pogues' singer Shane MacGowan died at 65. His iconic songs and slurred performances made him a beloved figure.

Deion Sanders and Colorado football struggled this season, with tough times ahead, as they missed the bowl game and finished last.

"Reed Sheppard leads Kentucky to a 95-73 blowout of No. 8 Miami with 21 points, as Wildcats dominate ACC/SEC Challenge."

Rosalynn Carter to be buried in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, after a life of global humanitarian work.

"Kings win NBA in-season tournament, advance with 124-123 victory over Warriors. Fox scores 29, Curry and Wiggins put up 29."

Kentucky basketball blew out No. 8-ranked Miami 95-73, led by Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Wildcats dominated with fastbreak points.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake to the family behind the Las Vegas Sands casino.

Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown has been hired as head coach of Syracuse, known for his recruiting skills.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is in talks to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to Las Vegas Sands.

Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell the Dallas Mavericks to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino.