69 h. ago Lamar Jackson dazzles on return from injury as Ravens dominate Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens 28-6 Miami DolphinsRavens QB throws four TDS after month on sidelinesLamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday night.Jackson completed 18 of 23 passes in his first start since Week 4 against Kansas City, and the Ravens won their second straight as they attempt to make a run in the wide-open AFC North. The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) top the division ahead of the Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, who have 3-5 records. The Ravens have a favorable schedule going forward, and will face only one time currently over .500 – the Steelers – in their next six games. They hope to become only the fifth team in NFL history to make the playoffs after losing five of their first six games. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Photo emerges of Travis Kelce winning his high school Halloween costume contest 20 years ago

After a conversation about Halloween on his podcast, a recently unearthed photo showed Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce winning a costume contest.

Culture

3 d. ago More than half of UK businesses changing DEI approach due to Trump’s criticism

Leading UK organisations reacting to pushback against diversity initiatives in the US by reviewing or even scrapping policiesMore than half of UK businesses are changing the way they approach ethical policies and practices because of the Trump administration’s criticism of the “woke” agenda, research suggests.Interviews with 250 general counsels and chief legal officers at leading UK organisations found that they are reacting to the pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US by reviewing – and in some cases scrapping – policies. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mahomes overcomes early interceptions to lead Chiefs to victory over Commanders

Washington Commanders 7–28 Kansas City ChiefsTravis Kelce ties Chiefs’ touchdown recordPatrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Kansas City Chiefs recorded a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.Mahomes was nearly perfect after throwing two early interceptions, one of which was hardly his fault. His touchdown pass to Travis Kelce was the 83rd of the tight end’s career, tying him with Priest Holmes for the Chiefs record. Another went to Rashee Rice, who caught nine passes for 93 yards in his second game back from a six-game NFL suspension. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Hulking trans weightlifter mocks women who says it's unfair to let her compete, as Minnesota Supreme Court rules in her favor

Transgender athlete JayCee Cooper spoke out against critics as her court case about USA powerlifting rejecting her for a competition was underway.

Events

7 d. ago Dodgers hit back as Yamamoto hurls first World Series complete game since 2015

LA beat Toronto 5-1 in Game 2 of Fall ClassicFirst World Series complete game since 2015Dodgers even matchup 1-1 heading back to LAYoshinobu Yamamoto threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.Coming off a three-hitter against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series – the first postseason complete game in eight years – Yamamoto retired his final 20 batters. The previous pitcher to go the distance in the Fall Classic was Kansas City’s Johnny Cueto against the New York Mets in Game 2 a decade ago. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Taylor Swift has put Kansas City on the map – but there’s so much more to Missouri

From live blues performances in St Louis and kayaking on the Lake of the Ozarks, to driving Route 66 through Pulaski County, Annabel Grossman delves into the best of Missouri

Politics

1 week ago Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes

Misty Copeland is taking one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye

Politics

1 week ago During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

A recent study of schoolchildren finds that the youngest students harbor the most germs

Politics

2 w. ago Appeals court backs Michigan school in banning 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan school district in a dispute over free speech and “Let’s Go Brandon” shirts

Events

2 w. ago Detroit Lions coach issues apology after player sparks bloody brawl with Kansas City Chiefs after Sunday night loss

The win moved the Chiefs to 3-3 on the season, while the Lions fell to 4-2

Sport

2 w. ago Patrick Mahomes hit by rival in NFL brawl as clash descends into chaos with punches thrown

A mass brawl broke out between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions after the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium was wrapped up and punches were thrown

Events

2 w. ago Violent brawl erupts at end of Chiefs vs Lions with Brian Branch giving Kansas City star a bloody nose

It was sparked by Lions defender Brian Branch, who swung for Juju Smith-Schuster after ignoring Patrick Mahomes when he reached out to shake his hand.

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3 w. ago Charli XCX fans are all saying the same thing about 'shady' SNL performance

Fans have been left convinced Charli XCX made a veiled attack on Taylor Swift during her Saturday Night Live performance stepping out in a Kansas City T-shirt

Politics

3 w. ago NFL refs disproportionately ruled in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs in recent years, researchers find

The findings come as the Chiefs are 2-3 this season

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3 w. ago Researchers say NFL refs disproportionately ruled in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs in recent years

The findings come as the Chiefs are 2-3 this season

Politics

3 w. ago The superintendent arrested by ICE had a consulting gig. His districts repeatedly hired the firm

Since his arrest last month by immigration agents, the public has grappled with how Ian Roberts became a public schools leader despite lacking authorization to work in the U.S., a history of criminal charges and falsified credentials

Events

3 w. ago Police chief apologises after researcher bungled Clare's Law applications leaving women at risk of violence and abuse

Former police researcher Gavin Hudson has been barred from policing after he failed to examine Clare's Law applications on people suspected of domestic violence - placing women at risk.

Events

3 w. ago Travis Kelce's shy reaction to Taylor Swift's 'generous' song about his 'manhood'

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was questioned by his brother about Taylor Swift's raunchy song about his 'manhood' from her new album, The Life of a Showgirl

Politics

3 w. ago Abortion providers say Missouri's attorney general is trying to get patient records

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions

Science