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Penn State hires Cyclones' Campbell as new coach
Penn State named Iowa State coach Matt Campbell as the school's head football coach, the school announced Friday.
'No heart': Ex-star Cousins rips UK after ugly loss
Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins didn't hold back on his opinion on the Wildcats after their 35-point loss to No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday night, saying the team "has no heart."
On Wilt's heels, Durant 8th ever to hit 31K points
Rockets star Kevin Durant, who entered Friday as the NBA's No. 8 all-time leading scorer, reached the 31,000-point milestone in the first quarter against the Suns.
Poch: USMNT can't be complacent after WC draw
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and "show full respect" for its World Cup group stage opponents.
Cool it! JMU AD scolds fans for throwing snowballs
James Madison athletic director Matt Roan used the public-address microphone to implore Dukes fans to stop throwing snowballs onto the field during the Sun Belt Conference championship game.
Schottenheimer: Will talk to Pickens about post
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will have a conversation with George Pickens about the wide receiver's social media post, which he has since deleted, in response to criticism he received fr
Kansas star Peterson on track to play vs. Mizzou
Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, coach Bill Self said Friday.
Someone had to 'challenge NASCAR,' Jordan says
Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.
↔️ Olney and Passan: MLB free agency intel
Here's our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
Japan’s Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind
A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November’s lows.
Your tax refund could be $1,000 bigger next year — and even more if you make these money moves in time
These larger tax refunds would come at a time when many Americans are feeling cost-conscious and priced-out.

Strive calls on MSCI to rethink its ‘unworkable’ Bitcoin blacklist
Strive CEO Matt Cole has urged the MSCI to “let the market decide” whether they want to include Bitcoin-holding companies in their passive investments.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 14
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid, as well as projected scores.
Judge finalizes remedies in Google antitrust case
A U.S. judge on Friday finalized his decision for the consequences Google will face for its search monopoly ruling, adding new details to the decided remedies.
MetaMask moves into prediction markets with Polymarket integration
Founded in 2020, Polymarket is now reportedly courting a valuation of up to $15 billion amid a breakout year.

Strategy raised $1.44B to dispel ‘FUD’ amid a Bitcoin down cycle: CEO
Strategy CEO Phong Le said his firm raised 21 months of dividend runway in just eight days to head off investor unease.
Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
‘She’s young enough to be his granddaughter’: My dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. What can I do?
“He is of sound mind, but he might succumb to someone who offers him companionship.”
SpaceX aims for $800 billion valuation in secondary share sale, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly launching an insider share sale that could value the company as high as $800 billion.
‘I am increasingly resentful’: My husband of 10 years has $1 million and cars worth $200K. Why won’t he give me money?
“I maintain the household, walk the dogs and cook regular meals for us both.”
Carvana gets a spot in the S&P 500 ahead of these tech stocks
Carvana and two other companies will join the S&P 500 in about two weeks, S&P Dow Jones Indices said late Friday — dashing the hopes of those investors who expected bigger tech names or a crypto giant
Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
SpaceX may be worth more than half of Tesla — with a sixth of the revenue
The rocket-launch company is also reportedly eyeing a public debut.
The Fed is running into a wall of its own making ahead of next week’s interest-rate vote
Charlie Garcia responds to readers concerned about their money and interest rates.
Here’s how the best investors protect their money from market bubbles and FOMO
Managing risk and avoiding ‘volatility drag’ is absolutely critical to achieving long-term financial goals.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Three Binance Bitcoin charts point to the direction of BTC’s next big move
Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move.

New 'Postal' Game Canceled One Day After Reveal, Following Generative AI Allegations
Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.

Tether solvency fears are ‘misplaced’ as company sits on large surplus: CoinShares
James Butterfill counters claims about Tether’s solvency, pointing to a multibillion-dollar surplus despite new criticism from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global.

Bitcoin’s end-of-year run to $100K heavily depends on Fed pivot outcomes
Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $100,000 before New Year’s Eve depends on investors’ reaction to the Fed policy pivot, and the market’s response to soaring BigTech and AI company debt.
Sir Keir Starmer says he is a 'big believer in devolution'
The prime minister was in Cardiff to launch the UK government's child poverty strategy.
Reform revokes council leader's party membership
It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.
Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments
It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.
Call for 'Covid-style' help amid water disruption
Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin calls for an £18.5m recovery package for Kent and Sussex businesses.
PM told budget was 'missed opportunity' for NI by Stormont leaders
Sir Keir Starmer heard the criticism when he attended the latest meeting of the British Irish Council (BIC) in Cardiff.
Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks
The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises.
Government pledges to end children living in B&Bs
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
Immigration detention centre officially reopens
The first detainees arrived at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre on Wednesday and Thursday.
60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown
The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.