The best movies, music and TV of the year, according to our experts

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Superb Lookman strike helps Nigeria overcome Tanzania

Ademola Lookman's brilliant strike helps Nigeria begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Group C.

Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago

Ohio State and Miami are set to meet in the Cotton Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, on New Year's Eve.
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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has hairline fracture in right hand, won't play vs. Lions; Max Brosmer to start

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday that J.J. McCarthy suffered a small hairline fracture in his throwing hand ...

Arsenal beat Palace on penalties for place in EFL Cup semi-final

Kepa Arrizabalaga was the hero as he saved the decisive penalty from Maxence Lacroix to help Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in a ...

Vikings will start Brosmer at QB vs. Lions with hairline fracture found on McCarthy's throwing hand

J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand that will keep him out of Minnesota’s upcoming game against Detroit and make Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week. Vikings ...