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- The Canadian Press
Cavaliers lose Evan Mobley to ankle sprain in Miami, rule him out for 2nd half
MIAMI (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers lost forward Evan Mobley in the first half of Sunday's game at Miami with a left ankle sprain.
- The Canadian Press
Lauren Betts has 23 points in No. 1 UCLA's 73-62 win over Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Lauren Betts had 23 point and top-ranked UCLA survived a late challenge with a 73-62 victory over Washington in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
- Yahoo Sports
NFL scores, live updates: 49ers are desperate for a win vs. Bears as Chicago enters post-Matt Eberflus era
The 49ers are clinging to a shred of hope with Christian McCaffrey likely done for the year.
- Reuters
Asia stocks weighed by South Korea; busy week for central banks
Asian shares were dragged by a slide in South Korea on Monday ahead of a packed week of central bank meetings that should see borrowing costs take a step lower, while U.S. inflation data are the last hurdle to a further policy easing there. Political tumult in France and South Korea was joined by the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, which complicated an already fraught situation in the Middle East. Still, the mood was generally upbeat after U.S. November payrolls showed enough of a recovery to assuage concerns of a slowdown, but not so much as to forestall a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.
- Yahoo Sports
Kyler Murray interceptions, Zach Charbonnet doom Cardinals in key NFC West clash with Seahawks
Two early Murray mistakes allowed the Seahawks to build a lead that the Cardinals couldn't overcome.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Nasdaq Near 20,000 But Risks Mount; Nvidia, Meta In Buy Zones
The Nasdaq is closing in on the 20,000 level but is starting to get extended. Four tech titans are flashing buy signals.
- BBC
Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves
Labour has ruled out rejoining the European Union but wants to "break down barriers to trade".
- The Canadian Press
Raiders QB O'Connell leaves game against Bucs with knee injury
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was carted off the field with a knee injury after being shoved to the ground after throwing a pass during the second half of Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- HuffPost
Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh
The pontiff declared "Enough wars, enough violence!" while presenting a scene by two Palestinian artists near the Vatican on Saturday.
- The Canadian Press
49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown's coaching debut
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers bounced back from two blowout losses to beat Chicago 38-13 on Sunday and spoil interim coach Thomas Brown's debut for the Bears.
- The Canadian Press
Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people joined an 11th straight day of protests in Georgia on Sunday after the governing party suspended negotiations on joining the European Union, while a separate demonstration decried violence against Georgian journalists covering the rallies.
- The Canadian Press
Jets' postseason drought extends to NFL-high 14 straight seasons with a loss to Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The ugly pattern that has defined the New York Jets’ disappointing season showed up again Sunday.
- Yahoo Sports
Week 14 Booms and Busts: Sam Darnold starting to look like a fantasy league winner
Scott Pianowski examines Week 14's fantasy winners and losers, highlighted by multiple Vikings coming through.
- The Daily Beast
Jay-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old at Post-VMAs Diddy Party
Jay-Z, the legendary rapper whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl over two decades ago at a party hosted by the disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The suit was one of a number brought by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of victims of Diddy, who is also facing federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering. “The pleading speaks for itself,” Buzbee said in a statement to the Daily Beast. “This is a very serious matter that will be l
- USA TODAY
Wisdom, the world's oldest known bird, lays egg at 74 years old: Watch the video
The world's oldest known bird, Wisdom, laid an egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at 74 years old. Watch the video.
- USA TODAY Sports
Giants fans beg John Mara to 'fix this dumpster fire' with airplane message
The New York Giants have had just one winning season in the last eight years. Their fans want John Mara to do something about it.
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
Ocean Beach's Crystal Pier undergoes restoration
The Crystal Pier in Ocean Beach, which has been closed since last year, is currently undergoing the second phase of repairs.
- USA TODAY Sports
NFL playoff picture, clinching scenarios: Eagles secure berth, Buccaneers now atop NFC South
The NFL playoff picture got an shake-up in Week 14, as the Buccaneers overtook the Falcons for the NFC South lead and the Eagles secured a spot.
- The Independent
Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus
Assad, who has not spoken in public since the lightning rebel advance, has fled Damascus, reportedly to Moscow
- Yahoo Sports
49ers snap 3-game losing streak as Bears fail to recover from disastrous first half
Chicago's first game after firing head coach Matt Eberflus did not go great.