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Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
LONDON (AP) — Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving…
From Broadway understudy to star: John Skelley’s magical journey with Harry Potter comes full circle
NEW YORK (AP) — John Skelley can’t escape the pull of Harry Potter. It’s as…
Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA…
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
Dictionaries define things. It’s their job. So when dictionary.com pronounced “6-7” as their 2025 word…
The stats say it all. Topping the Premier League at Christmas is no guarantee of the title
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal is top of the Premier League at Christmas, but the…
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians…
The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great
NEW YORK (AP) — Flashback to February. It’s the 2025 Grammys, and Beyoncé has made…
U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël…
Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Vatican cardinals on Monday to put their ambitions…
Louisville, Toledo bring stout defenses into matchup at the Boca Raton Bowl
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — At the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the winning coach gets doused…
No. 3 Ohio State and Miami (FL) meet for the Cotton Bowl
Miami (FL) (11-2) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (12-1), Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. EST.…
Oregon and No. 4 Texas Tech square off in the Orange Bowl
No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1) vs. Oregon (12-1), Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. EST. BetMGM…
No. 2 Georgia and Ole Miss match up in the Sugar Bowl
Ole Miss (12-1) vs. No. 2 Georgia (12-1), Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. EST. BetMGM…
No. 1 Indiana and Alabama meet in the Rose Bowl
Alabama (11-3) vs. No. 1 Indiana (13-0), Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. EST. BetMGM College…
Federica Brignone motivated by flag bearer role in bid to be fit for Olympics
ROME (AP) — The mere fact Federica Brignone accepted being named as one of Italy’s…