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Lead Philip Rivers, one of 26 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, is scheduled to work out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Rivers last played in 2020, making this his first year of Hall eligibility, but a return to an active NFL roster would change that timeline. A … Read more
Lead: On December 8, 2025, Paramount made a public hostile offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), proposing $30 in cash per share and moving days after Netflix disclosed an $83 billion agreement tied to WBD. Paramount says its $30 cash bid — greater than Netflix’s $27.75-per-share proposal — includes HBO Max, Warner Bros. studios … Read more
Dec. 8, 2025 — In New Orleans, the San Antonio Spurs rallied in a frantic finish to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 135-132. Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 24 points while rookie Dylan Harper finished with 22 and hit the go-ahead floater with 9 seconds left. Pelicans rookie Derik Queen erupted for 33 points … Read more
On Dec. 8, 2025 in Inglewood, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime when safety Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts to end a late drive. The game featured an unusually dominant Chargers defense that forced five turnovers from Hurts, while Chargers QB Justin Herbert—coming off hand surgery a week earlier—rushed for … Read more
Lead: On December 8, 2025, the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Los Angeles hosted the premiere of ‘Marty Supreme’. The event attracted a cross-section of film talent, musicians, influencers and producers, led by Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, who arrived in coordinated orange outfits. Director Josh Safdie introduced the cast onstage, and the night generated a … Read more
Lead: Monday night, Dec. 8, 2025, the Powerball drawing produced an $880 million jackpot (annuity) with a cash option of $404 million before taxes. The winning white-ball sequence announced for the Monday drawing was 8, 32, 52, 56, 64 with a red Powerball 23 and Power Play x2. The grand-prize status was not yet confirmed … Read more
The Heisman Trust announced the 2025 finalists during ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown on Monday, with the full list posted on the Heisman website and social channels. Four players — three quarterbacks and one running back — will head to New York for the trophy ceremony on December 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC. The … Read more
U.S. stock futures opened little changed Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump approved limited shipments of Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips to China under a deal that would route 25% of proceeds to the U.S. government. Futures tied to the Dow hovered just above flat while S&P and Nasdaq 100 futures each rose by less … Read more
Lead: The Heisman Trophy Trust announced four finalists Monday night: Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. All four players have been invited to New York for the award presentation on Saturday night. The selection highlights standout seasons across programs — Love’s … Read more
Lead On Dec. 8, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order declaring the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR) a foreign terrorist organization, echoing a similar move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in November 2025. The order names CAIR and references ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and to groups the U.S. government already designates … Read more
At the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, Kylie Jenner, 28, and Timothée Chalamet, 29, made a coordinated red carpet appearance in matching custom Chrome Hearts bright orange ensembles. The pair arrived together at the event for Chalamet’s new film, which opens in theaters on Dec. 25, 2025, drawing attention … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts are weighing an emergency option at quarterback as they prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday. Starter Daniel Jones suffered a season-changing Achilles injury, and rookie Riley Leonard left Sunday’s 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with a knee problem. The Colts have invited 44-year-old Philip Rivers — … Read more
Lead: Monday Night Football on Dec. 8, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood features the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles in a high-stakes matchup kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET. The first half was chaotic: the teams combined for multiple turnovers and the Chargers led 10-6 at intermission before the game swung back … Read more
Lead: On Monday, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua publicly criticized the Atlantic Coast Conference after the College Football Playoff committee left the Fighting Irish out of the 12-team field, saying the conference had caused “permanent damage” while advocating for Miami. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips issued a measured response the same day, affirming Notre Dame’s … Read more
Lead: Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was announced Monday as one of four finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy and will travel to New York City for the Dec. 13 ceremony. The redshirt freshman started every game for the Buckeyes, guiding them to a 12-0 regular season and a No. 1 ranking before a loss … Read more
