Monday, January 1, 2024

NFL winners, losers: Eagles could be in crisis mode

NFL Week 17 provided several teams the opportunity to solidify their playoff standing, but not everyone took advantage.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after being sacked by the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Philadelphia.

NFL Week 17 provided several teams the opportunity to solidify their playoff standing, but not everyone took advantage.

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Nick Saban speaks at the Rose Bowl coaches press conference on Dec. 31, 2023.
 

Nick Saban refuses to suffer the fate of dinosaurs

Nick Saban says adapting to change has been key in a career that includes seven national titles and a matchup against Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to a referee regarding offensive tackle Taylor Decker's 2-point conversion catch against the Cowboys being called illegal touching during the second half of the Lions' 20-19 loss at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.
 

Report: Lions-Cowboys controversy likely to keep refs out of playoffs

ESPN reports Brad Allen's crew will be "downgraded" in wake of controversy over Lions' late-game 2-point attempt, likely costing them playoff spots.

Heisman Trophy winner and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels warms up before a game against Georgia State at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Nov. 18, 2023.
 

Why Jayden Daniels isn't playing in ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Wisconsin

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels is skipping LSU's ReliaQuest Bowl matchup against Wisconsin as he prepares for the 2024 NFL draft.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban, left, and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands at the Rose Bowl coaches news conference at the Sheraton Grand in Los Angeles on Dec. 31, 2023.
 

College football's uncertain future can wait as playoff arrives

When this dream set of semifinals ends, college football is never going to be the same.

Texas defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93), center, huddles with teammates during the game against Kansas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Austin.
 

10 best NFL draft prospects in College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff will be full of NFL draft prospects when the semifinals are played Jan. 1. Our list of the 10 best to watch Monday.

Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
 

32 things we learned in NFL Week 17: A revealing look at 2024

As the calendar flips to 2024, NFL Week 17 provided some important insight into the final week of the regular season as well as the playoffs.

The Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones celebrates after his team's win against the Minnesota Vikings.
 

Packers' Aaron Jones punched in face in postgame kerfuffle

Aaron Jones took a shot to the face as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings had a postgame fight.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) before a snap against the Miami Dolphins during the first half in a NFL wild card game at Highmark Stadium.
 

NFL reveals schedule for final week of regular season

The NFL Week 18 schedule has been set, as the league revealed game times for the final Saturday and Sunday of the 2023 regular season.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs against Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
 

NFL MVP debate finally settled after this star dazzles again

The NFL MVP race seemingly had a new front-runner every week. On Sunday, Lamar Jackson seemingly put an end to the conversation.

 

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Biden's coalition fraying, new poll finds

In a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, Biden's failure to consolidate his victorious 2020 support has left him narrowly trailing Trump.

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US President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Christiansted, Saint Croix, on the US Virgin Islands, on December 27, 2023.

In a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, Biden's failure to consolidate his victorious 2020 support has left him narrowly trailing Trump.

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Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, following an earthquake. Japan issued tsunami alerts Monday after a series of strong quakes in the Sea of Japan. (Kyodo News via AP) ORG XMIT: tkmy801
 

Japan issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake hits western coast

 

Tsunami warning issued for western coast after series of quakes off Ishikawa, one with preliminary magnitude of 7.6.

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It's over: 2023 was Earth's hottest year, experts say.

 

The only question remaining is how much warmer 2023 will wind up when the world's agencies complete their final analyses over the next two weeks.

Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
 

32 things we learned in NFL Week 17: A revealing look at 2024

 

As the calendar flips to 2024, NFL Week 17 provided some important insight into the final week of the regular season as well as the playoffs.

Before helping your child take out loans make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks.
 

Simplified FAFSA soft launches. Why you need to complete it ASAP.

 

The new, simplified FAFSA finally launches after a three-month delay. But now, there's no time to spare in getting it done. What you need to know.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (L) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during the fourth Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
 

Trump's top GOP rivals say they would pardon him. Here's why.

 

The former president's top 2024 rivals say, if elected, they would pardon Trump, who faces dozens of charges in four criminal trials.

The low-carb keto diet is one of the most popular in recent years.
 

New Year's diet? Pros and cons of keto, Atkins, paleo and other diets

 

Thinking about starting a new diet to lose weight in 2024? Don't let Keto, fasting, Mediterranean and other popular diets throw you into a cycle.

Palestinians visit the graves of people killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and buried inside the Shifa Hospital grounds in Gaza City, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
 

War in Gaza will go on for 'many more months,' Netanyahu says

 

At least 35 people were killed in central Gaza one day after Israelis launched a large demonstration again Netanyahu.

A Customs and Border Protection officer checks for the names of the Hernandez family at the Paso Del Norte International Bridge as they present themselves after receiving an appointment via the CPB One on Dec. 14, 2023.
 

Migrants want to work. Now those who cross legally using CBP One can.

 

The Biden administration is holding a carrot out for legal immigration: faster temporary work permits.

Sally Snowman, America's last lighthouse keeper, sits on rocks in front of Boston Light.
 

'We'll leave the light on for you': America's last lighthouse keeper is leaving her post

 

Boston Light, the last manned light house in the United States, is losing its keeper on New Year's Eve. Here's her story.

 

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