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The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz
Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.
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Diamond Sports to offer per-game NBA, NHL prices
The nation's largest owner of regional sports networks, Diamond Sports Group, which owns 16 RSNs, announced Tuesday that it will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games on its direct-to-consumer streaming package starting Dec. 5.
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USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations
USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation because of a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
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CFP rankings release: See how the new top 25 affected the bracket
A first look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.
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Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead ‘Dept. of Government Efficiency’
The two wealthy entrepreneurs will lead what the president-elect called the Department of Government Efficiency, which he said would seek “drastic change.” But the announcement left a lot unanswered.
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Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary
Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.
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Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89
Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.
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Once They Were Neocons. Now Trump’s Foreign Policy Picks Are All ‘America First.’
President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering nominees who fit more comfortably within his often erratic worldview, in which deal-making reigns over ideology.
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Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks
Thompson, who won four rings alongside Curry and Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.
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U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza
The State Department said Israel needs to take more steps to improve the situation among Palestinians. The United States had given the country 30 days to meet aid criteria.
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Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season
The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.
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Dak's season over but 'prognosis is wonderful'
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that Dak Prescott will undergo surgery in New York on Wednesday on the partial avulsion of his hamstring.
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Bears fire embattled OC Waldron amid struggles
Shane Waldron has been fired as the Bears' offensive coordinator after less than 10 months on the job.
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Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years in Leaked Documents Case
The disclosures that Jack Teixeira shared on a social media platform raised questions over how a relatively low-ranking Air National Guardsman had access to some of the country’s most sensitive secrets.
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Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary
The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, is outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.
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Five bets to make on the red-hot Golden State Warriors
André Snellings explores whether the Warriors' early resurgence is for real and lists five ways to bet on them.
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Heisman Trophy odds watch: Hunter, Gabriel lead entering Week 12
Travis Hunter sits atop the Heisman odds leaders for Week 12 with Dillon Gabriel and Ashton Jeanty not far behind.
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Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief
Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term.
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NHL Awards Watch: Players the voters are backing after the first month of the season
Who are the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder and more? We polled a selection of voters for a snapshot of the races.
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Overheard at Hockey Hall of Fame weekend: Buzz on Class of 2025, expansion and more
As the hockey world gathered to celebrate a new group of legends, the conversations included other hot topics.
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