just now (184+ words) Michigan State fired head football coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday, according to multiple reports, ending his tenure after a 4-8 campaign in Year 2 in East Lansing. Smith finished 4-15 overall (9-15 without counting vacated wins from the Mel Tucker era) with the Spartans, failing to deliver the program reset the administration sought. Smith arrived from his alma mater, Oregon State, where he went 34-35 in six seasons. The Beavers broke through late in his Corvallis run, reaching the LA Bowl at 7-6 in 2021 before surging to 10-3 in 2022, capped by a Las Vegas Bowl win and a No. 17 final national ranking. An 8-4 mark in 2023 fueled Michigan State's pursuit, but momentum never translated to the Big Ten. After a 5-7 debut season prior to vacated wins, the Spartans slid further in 2025, finishing 1-8 in conference play. The Spartans have struggled to compete under Smith, who was on a hot…...

just now (521+ words) A report on a proposal to rename Herzog Park in Dublin is set to be withdrawn from the agenda of a council meeting on Monday. Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said the chief executive of Dublin City Council Richard Shakespeare had indicated to him he intends to withdraw the report, stating that legislation pertaining to renaming of place names had not been "fully commenced. The council proposal had been criticised by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris. The Office of the President of Israel had also expressed concern over the proposed renaming of the park in south Dublin. It is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin. He was the sixth president of Israel between 1983 and 1993. Dublin city councillors had been expected to vote on a motion to rename the park at their…...

just now (48+ words) Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports the latest on the deadly mass shooting in Stockton, California, that left four victims dead and 11 injured. Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports the latest on the deadly mass shooting in Stockton, California, that left four victims dead and 11 injured....

just now (124+ words) Two Hall of Famers in one family in the AHL is extremely rare, and well deserved among the Bourques. Bourque Joins AHL Elites as Member of 2026 Hall of Fame Class Soon, two members of the Bourque family will have been inducted into Hockey Halls of Fame. "I found out in early September," Chris Bourque said of his American Hockey League (AHL) Hall of Fame selection. He said AHL President Scott Howson "called me with the exciting news." Major Decisions on Mets Horizon Have Management Circling Bases Schaeffer Has Rocky Road Ahead as Colorado's Full-Time Manager in 2026 MVP Goalie Hellebuyck Sidelined After Knee Surgery; Winnipeg Jets' Struggles Continue American Hockey League Celebrates 90th Season; Remains Top Player Development Source for NHL...

just now (124+ words) Two Hall of Famers in one family in the AHL is extremely rare, and well deserved among the Bourques. Bourque Joins AHL Elites as Member of 2026 Hall of Fame Class Soon, two members of the Bourque family will have been inducted into Hockey Halls of Fame. "I found out in early September," Chris Bourque said of his American Hockey League (AHL) Hall of Fame selection. He said AHL President Scott Howson "called me with the exciting news." Major Decisions on Mets Horizon Have Management Circling Bases Schaeffer Has Rocky Road Ahead as Colorado's Full-Time Manager in 2026 MVP Goalie Hellebuyck Sidelined After Knee Surgery; Winnipeg Jets' Struggles Continue American Hockey League Celebrates 90th Season; Remains Top Player Development Source for NHL...

just now (325+ words) The post Michigan State football rumors: Pat Fitzgerald a top candidate to replace fired Jonathan Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Michigan State Spartans football program ended the 2025-26 season with a 4-8 record after defeating the Maryland Terrapins 38-28 in Week 14. However, it sounds like the program is making a change at head coach, and rumors are top candidate is already emerging. Michigan State announced that it is firing Jonathan Smith as head coach, according to Matt Zenitz, Corey Robinson, Justin Thind, and Richard Johnson of CBS Sports. His time with the Spartans comes to an end after just two seasons. "Michigan State is firing head coach Jonathan Smith, sources tell me, Corey Robinson, Justin Thind, and Richard Johnson for CBS Sports." Rumors are already speculating that Pat Fitzgerald, who was let go by the Northwestern Wildcats in 2022, is one of the…...

1+ min ago (435+ words) This year's World Aids Day theme " Overcoming disruption, transforming the Aids response " captures the urgency of this moment. The disruption we face is real and immediate, and the foundations of our progress are being shaken. In 2025, abrupt reductions in international HIV/Aids funding hit our region with devastating force. Countries moved quickly to protect access to treatment, but HIV/Aids prevention and community-led services, services that reduce risk, empower women and girls and support key populations, were greatly affected. Young women, like the ones I described at the start, were hit hardest. In a recent Athena Network survey, nearly half of the 440 young women interviewed said they could no longer access sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/Aids prevention or even treatment. Clinics had closed, health workers were unavailable and vital programmes had been scaled back or shut down. Across the…...

1+ min ago (208+ words) In a heartfelt announcement, Andre Russell, the Caribbean powerhouse of cricket, has confirmed his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). This significant development comes ahead of the IPL Auction 2026, where Russell was anticipated to be a major draw. Instead, he will transition into a coaching role with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marking a new phase in his illustrious career. Andre Russell's Legacy in the IPL Russell's contributions were pivotal in KKR's success, helping the team secure two IPL titles under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir. His emotional farewell video on Instagram highlighted his deep connection to the franchise, as he expressed the difficulty of imagining himself in any other colors than KKR's purple and gold. Russell's transition mirrors that of other former players, such as Kieron Pollard, who took on a coaching role with the Mumbai Indians. This…...

1+ min ago (279+ words) Published - December 01, 2025 01:16 am IST - Islamabad Pakistan on Sunday (November 30, 2025) rejected UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk's concern about the 27th constitutional amendment as "ungrounded and misplaced apprehensions". In a statement issued in Geneva on Friday (November 28, 2025), the human rights chief said the latest constitutional amendment, like the 26th amendment last year, had been adopted without broad consultation and debate with the legal community and wider civil society. The Foreign Office in a press release said that "like all parliamentary democracies, all legislation as well as any amendment to the constitution remain the exclusive domain of the elected representatives of the people of Pakistan. "While Pakistan gives due importance to the work of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, it is regrettable that Pakistan's views and ground realities were not reflected in the statement issued, it said. It said Pakistan remains…...

2+ min ago (68+ words) ELDERSBURG, Md. " An Eldersburg home garage went up in flames Saturday afternoon, destroying two cars. It happened around 1pm in the 1400 block of Woodridge Lane. Several fire crews from Carroll, Howard and Baltimore Counties responded to help contain the scene. Making things even more difficult was a nearby water main break that impacted area fire hydrants. Fortunately the fire was extinguished by 3pm, with no reported injuries....