Day: December 27, 2025

Tiny Pacific nation to take up to 75 deportees as Trump administration accelerates mass removals

4:22 am December 27, 2025

Palau has struck a deal with the U.S. to accept up to 75 deportees from the U.S. in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid. The agreement will allow “third-country nationals” who have never been charged with a crime to live and work in the Pacific nation, which has a population of about 18,000 people, […]

Lions fan involved in altercation with Steelers star denies using racial slurs

4:12 am December 27, 2025

The Detroit Lions fan involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf, Ryan Kennedy, held a news conference Friday and said he did not use any racial slurs toward Metcalf. Kennedy said he did not use any racial slurs or hate speech on Sunday, adding he has never done so in his […]

Ohio University hires coach to replace Brian Smith, who had controversial exit from school

4:09 am December 27, 2025

The Ohio Bobcats named interim head coach John Hauser as the team’s new head coach Friday. Hauser, who had been the interim head coach, replaces Brian Smith, who was fired for allegedly having alcohol in his office and having an alleged affair with an undergraduate student, according to multiple reports. Smith was placed on administrative […]

JJ Redick fumes after Lakers’ Christmas collapse, demands better effort

4:05 am December 27, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their second season under head coach JJ Redick and their first full season with star guard Luka Dončić, looking to improve after last year’s early playoff exit. With just over one-third of the NBA season already completed, the Lakers have experienced some ups and downs this year. After getting off […]

Michigan football finds Sherrone Moore’s successor weeks after controversy

4:01 am December 27, 2025

Kyle Whittingham is the next head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football program with a reported deal coming weeks after the university fired Sherrone Moore for what officials described as an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer. Moore was later arrested. Whittingham and Michigan agreed to a five-year contract, ESPN reported Friday. He will take over […]