1+ min ago (262+ words) Michigan State is expected to part ways with head football coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons. Michigan State has decided to wash its hands of coach Jonathan Smith after just two seasons leading the Spartans" football program. According to a report from ESPN"s Pete Thamel, Michigan State plans to fire Smith on Sunday, just one day after the Spartans earned their first Big Ten win of the season with a 38-28 victory over Maryland. He signed a seven-year contract to become Michigan State"s coach before the 2024 season after the Mel Tucker era came to a messy close. Per Thamel, Smith will be owed $33 million with the departure. The Spartans finished their season at 4-8. They snapped an eight-game losing streak Saturday after wins to open the regular season over Western Michigan, Boston College and Youngstown State. Smith"s team nearly…...

1+ min ago (69+ words) Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long denied charges of bribery, fraud and breaches of trust. Source: AAP / Abir Sultan / EPA 'Cigars and champagne': The Netanyahu corruption case at the centre of Trump's pardon plea Israeli forces kill Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering in West Bank raid Iran claims Australia 'complicit' with Israel as it shares 'disgust' at IRGC terror listing Published 1 December 2025 6:37am...

1+ min ago (265+ words) The mother of former footballer Gary Speed has unveiled a "talking bench" in his memory at Everton's new stadium. The club hopes the bench will give people a space to speak "openly" as part of efforts to tackle mental health challenges and loneliness. Carol Speed laid flowers by the bench before Saturday's game between her son's former clubs Everton and Newcastle United. The death of the former Wales boss, who took his life at the age of 42 in 2011, shocked the country and footballing world following his success as a player and manager. David Wycherley, from Everton Fans' Forum, said "his story teaches us a lesson that we can't ignore". "Hopefully [the bench] will remind people to slow down, to check in with each other and to talk and just ask that extra question about how people are getting on in…...

1+ min ago (491+ words) A granddad who "tried to drown his daughter-in-law lover" in a Florida swimming pool has returned to the UK. Mark Gibbon has returned to his job as an electrical engineer to the stars after he avoided jail time in the United States. Gibbon, a granddad from Beaconsfield,Buckinghamshire, allegedly tried to push his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, 33, under the water, according to the Polk County Sheriff"s Office. He was staying with Ms Wyld at the Solterra Resort in Florida when an argument is said to have broken out over a will. His nine-year-old granddaughter attempted to save her mum and jumped into the pool, but Gibbon pushed her away, police said. He reportedly paid $26,000 to be released under bail and pleaded guilty to battery, with second-degree murder and strangulation charges dropped. On his return to Buckinghamshire the Daily Mail reported…...

2+ min ago (274+ words) The Texans had a chance to pad their 10-6 lead on the final possession of the first half. Houston, though, looked as if it had no real plan for what it wanted to do after getting the ball back with 1:51 left and two timeouts. The Texans faced a fourth-and-2 at the Colts 47 on the final play, and C.J. Stroud's Hail Mary fell incomplete, woefully short of the end zone. Thus, Houston leads 10-6 at halftime. Stroud, who missed the past three games with a concussion, is 13-of-22 for 153 yards and a pick. His interception led to the Colts' only points. Stroud overthrew Xavier Hutchinson, and Colts safety Cam Bynum intercepted it at the Houston 42. The Colts reached the end zone in three plays, with Daniel Jones hitting Alec Pierce for a 19-yard touchdown. Michael Badgley missed the extra point off the upright. The…...

2+ min ago (551+ words) Piastri was fuming after a McLaren strategy error cost him the race win in Qatar on Sunday night Oscar Piastri missed the opportunity to close the gap even further to teammate Lando Norris in the race for the F1 world championship after a McLaren strategy blunder in Qatar. Pole-sitter Piastri looked comfortable in the lead in Lusail before an early crash triggered a safety car, with all but three cars diving into the pits on lap seven. Surprisingly, McLaren left out both Piastri and second-placed Norris. Losing the chance to make a "free" pit-stop, Piastri was then playing catch-up and although he closed in on eventual race winner Max Verstappen at the end, he could not catch the Red Bull driver and had to settle for second. On team radio immediately afterwards, the Australian said he was "speechless." While Piastri did…...

2+ min ago (426+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed an offensive spark late in the second quarter, and it came from the last person anyone expected. With 1 minute and 39 seconds remaining in the half, offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs slipped into the flat and caught a 2 yard touchdown pass to put Tampa Bay up 10 to 0 over the Arizona Cardinals. That was Wirfs first career reception and touchdown, giving the Bucs a much needed lift in a half filled with missed chances. Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans know Wirfs as their All-Pro franchise tackle, but on this play, he looked like a veteran tight end. Baker Mayfield rolled out and delivered a short pass that Wirfs secured before powering into the end zone for the surprising score. Before that play, Tampa Bay's offense had been productive but inconsistent. Mayfield finished the half 11 of 15 for 117 yards and a…...

2+ min ago (760+ words) Ladies and gentlemen, the victorious Justin Herbert. Give him a hand. (The Chargers wish you could.) Herbert, who has been knocked around all season but so far had avoided injury, saw that streak come to a disappointing end Sunday, even though the Chargers walked away with a 31-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It was the Chargers" most lopsided victory in the rivalry since 2008. Their spiral-slinging star quarterback sustained an injury to his non-throwing hand that required him to briefly leave for the locker room in the first quarter. Herbert only missed part of one series and would lead his team to an AFC West win, but he was limited. He had to operate out of shotgun, as opposed to being under center, wasn"t as sharp and accurate as he typically is, and protected a gloved left hand that…...

3+ min ago (176+ words) GEORGE TOWN: Pacific West Dragon Boat Club showcased their prowess at the Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta (PIDBR) 2025, winning two major categories to reinforce their status as one of the event's leading crews. The team won both the Malaysia Premier Open 400 and the International Premier Open 400, securing the TYT Challenge Trophy and the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF) Challenge Trophy, respectively. Penang Governor, Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, was present at the event to present the prizes to the winners. State tourist committee chairman Wong Hon Wai accompanied the governor during the prize-giving ceremony. Organised by the state government, PIDBR 2025 was held at Strait Quay from Nov 28 to 30. "We are proving that Penang is an international city, where heritage and modernity coexist, and where every visitor can feel our warmth, vibrancy, and professionalism," said Wong. The…...

3+ min ago (358+ words) A couple months ago, NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was campaigning on the promise of giving everyone free stuff if he won the election. Well now, he's done a complete 180-flip! Over the past few weeks, he's been begging his supporters for money to fund his "transition" into the mayorship. Somewhat surprisingly, he's got a lot of people to give him money, already having raised a whopping $2 million! But, apparently, that isn't enough because Mamdani just released a new video doubling down and asking his supporters to give him even more. Backup here, if needed: " Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 30, 2025 In case you're curious as to exactly how much money Mamdani is seeking to milk out of his supporters, it looks like he's only halfway to his goal. ABC 7 NY reported: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has now raised $2 million…...