just now (334+ words) LOS ANGELES "The Ghost Notes Gameday is a piece that brings notes and observations from the sideline point of view. Today, we get into USC's 29-10 win over UCLA in the Crosstown battle. - I wish I had a better beginning point for today's Ghost Notes, but it's simple staring out of Tunnel 14 at the Coliseum. The weather is perfect for fighting your rival. Sometimes the best start is the simplest start. - I head out to the tailgates and the area around the Peristyle is lively. There are pockets of Bruin fans all around. - I see the Captain Morgan promotional boat in the distance. That should make you weary as USC is 0-2 at games where the boat is present. I explain this to a fan, who responds by telling me they were going to "burn the boat" anyway, so it all works…...

just now (139+ words) It became known what the United States demanded from Ukraine. The Kremlin is waiting for important guestsThe delegations of the United States and Ukraine met to discuss the peace process, the WSJ writes. Trump's special envoy Steve... It became known what the United States demanded from Ukraine. The Kremlin is waiting for important guests The delegations of the United States and Ukraine met to discuss the peace process, the WSJ writes. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner took part in the talks. The meeting took place at Whitkoff's private golf resort, Shell Bay. U.S. representatives demanded that Ukraine approve the election schedule and make a decision on the issue of territories. On Monday, U.S. representatives will travel to Russia to continue negotiations with the Kremlin....

just now (538+ words) Jonathan Smith's short time as'Michigan State football'coach is over. New Michigan State athletic director J Batt fired Smith on Sunday, Nov. 30. The decision comes a day after MSU (4-8, 1-8 Big Ten) ended an eight-game losing streak'with a 38-28 win over Maryland in Detroit. The school announced the decision to fire Smith in a press release. "The 2025 football season has not lived up to our shared standards for Michigan State Football," Batt wrote in the statement. "While that does not fall solely on Jonathan Smith, it's become necessary to make a coaching change in order to chart a new direction for the program. "We are appreciative of Coach Smith and the manner in which he represented Michigan State with class. Throughout a difficult season, the team continued to compete. While their efforts ultimately didn't result in enough on-field success, they do speak highly…...

just now (132+ words) Top News Today" Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have hit enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, fuel depots, flight preparation and launch sites of... Top News Today" Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have hit enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, fuel depots, flight preparation and launch sites of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 143 areas." Assault units of the 49th Combined Arms Army (Dnepr Group of Forces) undergo team drillat a training ground (Kherson region)." The Russian Defence Ministry shows footage of a Mi-28NM helicopter, an engineer brigade, an artillery unit...

just now (671+ words) Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge. Despite Caicedo's dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed Chelsea into a second half lead, but Merino's leveller ensured Arsenal emerged unscathed from a bruising encounter between the title rivals. Arsenal are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who beat Newcastle on Saturday, and sit six points above third-placed Chelsea. When the dust had settled on a contest of relentless intensity, Arsenal were left to rue a missed opportunity to extend their lead over Chelsea in the title race, while the Blues were relieved to avoid a damaging defeat. "I think we showed we are heading in the…...

just now (181+ words) Kazakhstan has condemned the recent attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, which reportedly involved unmanned boats and severely damaged an offshore mooring device. The pipeline transports oil from Kazakhstan's... Kazakhstan denounces attack on Caspian pipeline, warns of global energy risksKazakhstan has condemned the recent attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, which reportedly involved unmanned boats and severely damaged an offshore mooring device The pipeline transports oil from Kazakhstan's major fields'Karachaganak, Kashagan, and Tengiz'with a significant share destined for foreign energy firms.The Kazakh Energy Ministry labeled the strike as an attack on critical civilian infrastructure, warning that any disruption to the CPC poses direct risks to global energy security In response, Kazakhstan has activated a contingency plan to redirect export flows and maintain production, keeping the situation under close government oversight.Framing…...

just now (250+ words) Despite a regular-season loss to Ohio State, Michigan's recruiting class isn't taking any losses. In fact, after a big recruiting weekend, the Wolverines have already had success from Saturday's visits. On Sunday, Michigan flipped Baylor commit Jamarion Vincent. Vincent had committed to Baylor back in January, but the Waco (TX) prospect had been in close communication with Michigan defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan and he was up in Ann Arbor yet again this past weekend. According to the Composite, Vincent is ranked as the No. 168 prospect and the No. 20 CB in the nation. With the addition of Vincent, Michigan now has the No. 11 class in the 2026 cycle. Ever since Dorian Barney flipped to Ole Miss -- which now could be in question with Lane Kiffin likely leaving for LSU -- Michigan has been searching for another CB to add to the class....

just now (126+ words) No. 6 Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies: Nov. 29, 2025 Oregon moved up in the polls after beating Washington. The Ducks are No. 4 with 1,396 points in the AP poll and No. 4 with 1,353 points in the coaches poll following their 26-14 win over the Huskies. That's up from last week, when UO was No. 5 with 1,326 points and No. 5 with 1,291 points, respectively. Oregon, which was No. 6 in last week's College Football Playoff rankings, effectively clinched its spot in the 12-team postseason field and will likely host a first round game on Dec. 19 or 20. A new CFP top 25 comes out Tuesday night, with the final bracket announced Dec. 7....

just now (156+ words) BROOKLYN PARK " Josiah Reier posted a goal and two assists for the Northern Lakes Lightning, who suffered a 5-3 "hard-fought loss" to Class 2A's Totino-Grace Saturday, Nov. 29. Parker Fulton put the Lightning on the board first with a goal assisted by Reier and Derek Berg. Berg added another assist on Reier's goal to end the second period with Northern Lakes trailing 3-2. Huck Balmer also assisted on Reier's goal and then he opened the third period with a goal at 0:42, assisted by Fulton and Reier. Sam Suja finished with 40 saves in what Lightning head coach Thomas Klein called an unbelievable performance. COLERAINE " Cole Sundby prevented the shutout as he scored in the second period for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in a 4-1 loss to Greenway Saturday, Nov. 29. Hudson Hathaway assisted on Sundby's goal. WDC's Grayson Meyer finished with 46 saves....

just now (556+ 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…...