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In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis, the intersection of the two religious holidays provides an auspicious occasion for interfaith engagement. “This can...
No. 15 Houston takes on Texas A&M-CC, aims for 4th straight home win
Texas A&M-CC Islanders (7-5, 1-1 Southland) at Houston Cougars (7-3) Houston; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -28.5; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Houston hosts Texas A&M-CC trying to extend its three-game home...
Texas Tech hosts Houston following Merchant's 30-point performance
Houston Cougars (4-7) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-2) Lubbock, Texas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits Texas Tech after Kierra Merchant scored 30 points in Houston's 98-40 win against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. The Red...
Dolphins and 49ers will both try to bounce back from disappointing losses when they meet Sunday
San Francisco (6-8) at Miami (6-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Dolphins by 2 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 5-9; Dolphins 5-9. Series record: Dolphins lead 8-6. Last meeting: 49ers beat Dolphins 33-17 in...
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You.” Yet, Netflix executive Brandon Riegg realizes it all amounts to a lump of coal if...
Chiefs love veteran backups for Patrick Mahomes. They may have their best yet in Carson Wentz
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Nick Foles still remembers when he was launching his new apparel company with retired punter Pat O'Donnell, and they decided to send some “Dad SZN” merch to some of their old pals in various locker rooms. The package he sent to...
Memphis QB Seth Henigan equals AAC record with 104th career TD pass close to home in Frisco Bowl
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan threw his 104th career touchdown pass, matching the American Athletic Conference record in the 25th-ranked Tigers' 42-37 win over West Virginia in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night. Henigan equaled the record with his second TD...
Malachi Smith delivers late as No. 22 Dayton tops UNLV 66-65
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Malachi Smith scored five of his 11 points in the final 37 seconds, including a decisive three-point play, and No. 22 Dayton beat UNLV 66-65 on Tuesday night. Nate Santos had 14 points for the Flyers (10-2), who moved into the AP Top 25 poll this week for the...
Coachella Valley Invitational will include 14 MLS and 6 NWSL clubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Coachella Valley Invitational will include nearly half of the teams in Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League as the preseason event continues to get bigger and bigger. The three-week event will take place from Feb. 1-22 at the Empire Polo...
Toledo takes on No. 15 Houston after Lewis' 21-point outing
Toledo Rockets (6-4) at Houston Cougars (6-3) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toledo visits No. 15 Houston after Sam Lewis scored 21 points in Toledo's 93-87 loss to the Youngstown State Penguins. The Cougars are 5-0 on their home court....
