43+ min ago (515+ words) The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement extended deadline ends on November 30, and as of now, neither side has publicized their stance or if they will be opting out of the extension. While the WNBA's future continues to hang in the balance, Project B, the alleged Saudi-backed international women's basketball league, has continued to grow and add current WNBA big names to its roster. Project B's ascension is particularly interesting, as the league has been rumored to offer salaries over $2 million, at a time when the WNBA Players' Association is actively battling with the WNBA for higher salaries, revenue share in the league, and optimal facilities/resources. Project B is a plan to start a new version of a 5-on-5 men's and women's international basketball leagues. The organization has announced it is currently focused on building the women's league first. Project B…...

50+ min ago (959+ words) Tennis has no offseason. What used to be a time for rehab, home and holiday, has evolved into perpetual exhibitions. In late November, Carlos Alcaraz skipped the Davis Cup Final to recuperate from a hamstring injury. Jannik Sinner opted out of the Davis Cup Final too. Yet, in less than a week, Alcaraz will be in Newark, N.J. to play Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition match called A Racquet at The Rock. The next day, Alcaraz will play in the Miami Invitational against Joao Fonseca, in a baseball stadium. In January, Alcaraz and Sinner will play in an exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, mere weeks before the Australian Open. Although many top players complain that the season is too long, they keep adding unofficial matches to their schedule. The lure of guaranteed money, little pressure and a chance to spar against…...

57+ min ago (402+ words) With superstar Victor Wembanyama still sidelined, the San Antonio Spurs have leaned heavily on point guard De'Aaron Fox since his return 10 games ago. The former All-Star, who was acquired at last season's trade deadline, is playing high-quality basketball these days, and are keeping the Spurs afloat by leaning into some of his biggest strengths. The 6'3 lead-guard has always been known as an effective slasher, who holds an uncanny ability to finish plays around the basket. This has remained true this season, as he's converting on 81.3% of his attempts within three feet of the basket, which makes up over 18% of his offense. The rim pressure Fox puts on defenses is so effective, teams will often find themselves in the uncomfortable situation of having to choose to apply drop coverage, as an attempt to avoid shots at the rim, or meet him…...

57+ min ago (629+ words) It's that time of year when for golfers in the northern half of the country, outdoor golf begins to fade into the rearview mirror. The days get shorter, temperatures drop, and professional golf tours retreat south in search of sunshine and warmer weather. That can mean only one thing: winter is coming. For many of us, we are left dreaming of warmer temperatures. TV's show professional golfers enjoying warm weather, lush green fairways with bright white bunkers while palm trees sway in the background. Envy begins to creep in as thoughts of how to survive another winter start swirling. However, winter doesn't have to mean packing your clubs away until spring. Whether you're working to maintain your handicap, searching for ways to practice indoors, or planning a warm-weather golf trip, there are a number of ways to stay engaged with…...

1+ hour ago (754+ words) Here's where to dine (and dance!) in New York City this New Year's Eve. Where To Eat In New York City On New Year's Eve 2025 New Year's Eve in New York City is a scene. With the Times Square ball drop and surrounding festivities, plus bar, club, and restaurant parties, not to mention house parties and park gatherings across all five boroughs, picking what to do to ring in the new year can feel overwhelming. Book a dinner reservation to help you enjoy the last few bites of 2025 at restaurants offering specials and festive menus. Most restaurants offer early and late seatings, should you be headed to another event (or your couch), or want to countdown to 2026 in a trendy dining room. Here's where to dine (and dance!) in New York City this New Year's Eve. Celebrate the end of…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (196+ words) A winter storm in the Midwest is impacting air traffic as thousands of Americans try to travel after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, after breaking single-day snowfall records in Chicago. The National Weather service placed millions of Americans in the central Midwest under winter weather advisories, including the cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, Des Moines and Grand Rapids, Michigan. As of 4:30 p.m. EST, around 7,800 flights were delayed in the U.S. and another 670 canceled, according to online tracker FlightAware. Chicago O'Hare International Airport faced the heaviest impacts, with 642 delayed outbound flights delayed and 118 canceled. The National Weather Service in Chicago said the city could expect more snowfall of up to one inch, as well as 35 mph wind gusts, after a major storm dumped over eight inches on the city on Saturday. The storm could create "slippery road conditions" and reduced visibility due to blowing snow,…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (293+ words) The U.S. Olympic snowboarding team won't be finalized until January 2026, but athletes have been clinching their spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics since the qualification period began in July 2024. Ultimately, there are 238 quota spots for snowboarding at the Milano Cortina Games: Each nation can name a maximum of 13 men and 13 women to its Olympic snowboarding roster and is limited to a maximum of four athletes per event. Chloe Kim (women's halfpipe) and Red Gerard (men's slopestyle/big air) were the only two athletes to secure their Olympic spots via the early qualification pathway. December 1719, 2025: Copper (USA) World CupJanuary 710, 2026: Aspen (USA) World CupJanuary 1518, 2026: Laax (SUI) World Cup January 31Feb. 2, 2025: Aspen (USA) World Cup (Slopestyle)December 1113, 2025: Steamboat (USA) World Cup (Big Air)January 710, 2026: Aspen (USA) World Cup (Slopestyle)January 1518, 2026: Laax (SUI) World Cup (Slopestyle) April 5, 2025: Mt. St. Anne (CAN) World CupApril 6, 2025: Mt. St. Anne (CAN)…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (163+ words) Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin announced he would leave the school on Sunday, just before the College Football Playoff, after accepting the head coaching job at LSU'in what will likely be one of the richest deals in college football history. Sources told ESPN the seven-year contract comes with a $12 million salary, with potential for bonuses. However, anonymous sources indicated to both Fox Sports and The Athletic that the deal could be worth even more, with Kiffin planning to sign a seven-year deal worth close to $100 million to coach the Tigers. Either salary would make Kiffin one of the highest paid coaches in the NCAA'University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart's $13.3 million salary is currently the highest in college football. Kiffin, who coached his first season for the Rebels in 2020, was already making a reported $9 million a year after Ole…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (362+ words) When role players change teams, more often than not, they simply provide much of the same as they've always done, just in a different uniform. Occasionally, however, that pattern is broken, and the player finds himself with an expanded role, and more opportunities, in particular on the offensive side of the ball. Nickeil Alexander-Walker signed with the Hawks this past offseason, opting for a contract worth $62 million over four seasons. The veteran guard, who has always been far more defensively oriented than offensive, almost immediately saw more scoring opportunities when he joined Atlanta, resulting in the fact that he's now putting up 19.3 points per game, which is - by far - a career-high in his NBA career. Across the board, it's career-highs, in fact. He's taking more three-pointers than ever before (6.8 per night), getting to line (4.4 attempts), and generally doing far more…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (351+ words) Red Bull's Max Verstappen produced a flawless drive at the Qatar Grand Prix to secure a crucial victory and set up a three-way title showdown next weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Dutchman entered the race with a critical task on his shoulders, needing to finish ahead of championship leader Lando Norris to avoid being eliminated from the title contention. Having started the race in third behind Norris, the reigning champion made a clean start and got past the McLaren driver right at the first corner of the opening lap, clearing the way for himself to chase down race leader Oscar Piastri. The race turned on its head several laps later when Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly collided on lap 7, prompting a perfectly timed safety car period to allow teams to commit to the two mandated 25-lap tire stints. Everyone pitted…...