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Baker. Mayfield. Is. Sick. Also: He's sick. What will his ability to perform mean for Oklahoma vs. Georgia? Big Game Hunting hits all the NYD games.

The crash of a small aircraft in a mountainous area near Costa Rica's northwestern Guanacaste province left 12 people killed, including 10 foreign nationals, local media reported on Sunday.

The Cleveland Browns have completed the second 0-16 season in NFL history. Corey Coleman dropped a potential first-down completion on fourth-and-2 in the final 2 minutes against Pittsburgh inside the Steelers’ 20-yard line. Pittsburgh ran out the clock to complete a 28-24 victory. The Browns joined the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams to...

Dave Chappelle expresses regret for telling jokes about trans people, saying in his new stand-up special, “…those types of choices do not disqualify you from a life with dignity and happiness and safety.” In the special called “Equanimity,” which premieres Sunday on Netflix, the comic describes receiving a letter from a fan voicing disappointment over a transphobic joke Chappelle made during one of his performances. And though he stopped short of apologizing for the joke (in fact, he says that he... Читать дальше...

NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams is inactive for Sunday's home regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Gurley will finish the regular season with 1,305 yards rushing. Also resting for the playoffs are center John Sullivan, left tackle Andrew Whitworth and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. The Rams clinched the NFC West title last weekend and first-year coach Sean McVay is opting to rest several of his stars. Quarterback Jared Goff is expected to get the day off but is active as the backup to Sean Mannion... Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump is often accused of living in his own personal fantasy world where white supremacists are "very fine people" and New Jersey muslims celebrated the 9/11 attack. So it is perhaps fitting that his New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Largo has, according to The Washington Post, a "modern fantasy garden” theme.

Increase in deaths reignites conversation at Statehouse in Montpelier about toughening enforcement of seat belt laws.

Jana Kramer and her husband are going into 2018 stronger than ever!

On Sunday, the country singer and actress revealed that she and her husband Mike Caussin renewed their vows in Hawaii earlier this month after working together to mend their relationship.

“2017……..you broke my heart, you broke me down, you made me question everything, but damn did you make me strong. You taught me patience, you taught me family was everything. You made me believe not only in myself but the power of forgiveness. Читать дальше...

Two teens are in the hospital – one with critical injuries – after a car they were in exited the Staten Island Expressway around midnight Sunday at high speed, spun out of control and smashed into two parked vehicles, police said. Their vehicle, a blue 2002 Ford Focus, was in the westbound lane and cops say...

Castres beat defending champions Clermont 31-27 in a tense final Top 14 match of the year on Sunday to stay firmly in the race in France.

AMMAN — Social media users in Jordan on Thursday slammed the quick endorsement of the 2018 state budget in one day, expecting 2018 to be a tough year with the endorsed decisions that included ending bread subsidies.

(Spoiler alert: You may not want to read until you’ve watched the “Black Mirror” season 4 episode “Black Museum” — and perhaps other episodes from this and past seasons.)  The Black Musem was a fun place to visit at the end of season 4 of “Black Mirror,” perhaps because it was basically a house of references to previous episodes from the season. While the exhibits in the museum are probably just meta-jokes rather than evidence of a shared universe, it’s still fun to look at what’s inside. This... Читать дальше...

(Some spoilers ahead for the “Black Mirror” season 4 episode “Black Museum” — as well as several other episodes in season 4 and episodes from past seasons.) The Black museum was a fun place to visit at the end of season 4, because it was basically a house of references to other “Black Mirror” episodes. While the items in the museum are probably just meta-jokes rather than evidence of a shared universe between episodes, it’s still fun to look at what’s inside. So let’s do that. This puppy we know... Читать дальше...

After a two-week holiday recess, U.S. lawmakers get back to work this week with a long to-do list and deadlines looming at the start of 2018. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington.

The Argentine vessel Islas Malvinas is examining new objects as part of search for San Juan submarine, the country's Navy said in a statement on Sunday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Even when Tom Brady is not at his best, the Patriots can dominate the Jets. Brady struggled on an a freezing day at Gillette Stadium but it did not matter because the Jets offense was abysmal, and the Patriots walked away with a 26-6 win to end the regular season. The Jets...

Atlantic League (1998-2006) Can-Am League (2007-2008) Born: 1998 – Atlantic League founding franchise Folded: March 30, 2009 Stadium: The Sandcastle Major League Affiliation: Independent Owners: 1998-2005: Frank Boulton 2006: Mark Schuster, et al. (Leased from Frank Boulton) 2006-2008: Mark Schuster, et al. Atlantic League Champions: 1998 Can-Am League Championships: None   The Atlantic City Surf were one of the six original […]

London (AFP) – Paul Pogba has called on Manchester United to “wake up” after a third straight draw over the Christmas period saw them slip behind Chelsea in the Premier League table. Draws against Leicester and Burnley either side of Christmas severely undermined United’s status as challengers to Manchester City and Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate at home to Southampton means they are now third in the standings, 15 points adrift of City. The problems are mounting for manager Jose Mourinho, with Zlatan... Читать дальше...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Kat Tudor hit seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, both career highs, Marie Gulich and Mikayla Pivec had double-doubles and No. 17 Oregon State pulled away for its eighth-straight win, 71-53 over Washington State on Sunday. Gulich had 22 points and a season-high 14 rebounds and Pivec 10 and 10 for the Beavers (11-2, 2-0 Pac-12), who outscored the Cougars 22-10 in the third quarter after trailing 31-29 at the half. Gulich had seven points and Pivec four in an 11-0 run that... Читать дальше...

Dozens of people displaced by the city’s deadliest blaze in recent history returned to their burnt-out Bronx building Sunday morning in the hopes of finding some belongings they could salvage. Fernando Batiz, 56, went back to look for a Christmas present his sister Maria had bought for their mother. “She had it all wrapped,” he...

Sunday afternoon games will determine field's final matchups.

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• "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is officially the highest grossing film of 2017 in the US.
• $52.4 million this weekend brings its domestic total to $517.1 million.
• It made over $1 billion globally.
• "Jumanji" came in second this weekend with $50.6 million.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the last day of the calendar year, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has surpassed "Beauty and the Beast" as the top grossing film in North America in 2017. It also... Читать дальше...

Iwobi had gone close with a curler which only just cleared the angle a few minutes earlier and Alexandre Lacazette was unlucky to see a fiercely struck drive bounce out for a corner after striking Chris Brunt. WEST BROM (4-5-2): Foster 7; Dawson 7, Hegazi 7, Evans 7, Gibbs 7; Phillips 7 McClean 72), Livermore 6, Barry 7, Brunt 7 (Krychowiak 72); Rodriguez 7, Robson-Kanu 6 (Nyom 76). Subs: Myhill, Yacob, Burke, McAuley. Up next: West Ham (a), Premier League. ARSENAL (3-4-2-1): Cech 7; Chambers 6, Koscielny 6 (Mertesacker 72)... Читать дальше...