Ap Fact Check: Sarah Palin didn’t criticize black Santa

In a Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 file photo, Sarah Palin, political commentator and former governor of Alaska, walks on the sideline before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams, in Seattle. A story claiming Palin called for boycotting the Mall of America in Minnesota over its black Santa Claus is false.

Obama Moves to Ban Drilling Indefinitely in Parts of Arctic, Atlantic Oceans

Plus- updates on seve… — Don’t waste time dreaming of a white Christmas — most of the country is expected to experience mild temperatures throughout the holiday weekend.Days after frigi… — Dozens of people were injured after an explosion at a fireworks market in Mexico Tuesday, officials said. The explosion was confirmed in a tweet by Luis Felip… WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a new investment of $32 million to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosyste… The Nebraska women’s basketball team closes its non-conference schedule by taking on unbeaten and No.

Gareth McAuley: No rush over new West Brom deal

The 37-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and he is yet to hold talks with the club about a fresh deal. Both the Baggies and McAuley are comfortable with the situation and he did not sign his current deal until April this year so is in no rush.

Red Sox trade pitcher Clay Buchholz to Phillies

There was David Price last offseason and Drew Pomeranz mid-year. By the time Chris Sale was acquired from the Chicago White Sox at the winter meetings this month, Boston had seven starters to choose from – most of them more consistent than Buchholz, and a few of them on better deals.

Top Players Eschew Bowl Games

I fear we be witnessing the genesis of an unfortunate new trend in college football. In the last few days both Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey announced they would not play in their teams’ upcoming bowl games in order to prepare for the upcoming NFL draft.

Penalty Harm: Did ya miss me?

Because of the time it took to pen my love letter to EJ Manuel , I didn’t get around to writing a penalty recap on the Steelers game. So… And what a pair of games to have this happen with.

New York City’s $8 Million Plan to Save Obamacare: Sign Up As Many People As Possible

Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed his plan today to prevent President-elect Donald Trump and rest of Republican-occupied Washington from scrapping President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act: deploying $8 million in city resources to enroll tens of thousands of New Yorkers through the program by the end of next month. The liberal Democratic mayor convened members of his own health team along with several interested groups at Gouverneur Health public hospital on the Lower East Side to announce his new #GetCoveredNYC initiative, a program explicitly aimed at getting so many people insured through Obamacare that Republicans become wary of trying to repeal it.

Boca Raton Bowl Preview: Picking The Spread

The Boca Raton Bowl will kick-off on Tuesday at 7:00PM and will feature the C-USA champions Western Kentucky Hilltoppers against the Memphis Tigers, who will be representing the strong AAC. The Hilltoppers will be a popular pick, after winning their conference for the second year in a row and touting an offense that averages the second most points per game in the country.

Basketball: Sager remembered at emotional memorial

Longtime TNT broadcaster Craig Sager was remembered for his love of family, sports and colorful attire on Wednesday at a memorial service that produced laughs and tears. Among those attending the service were San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and members of Sager’s Turner Sports TV family, including Ernie Johnson and Reggie Miller.

Southern Premier player-boss to stand down

MARK Jermyn tendered his resignation as Dorchester Town player-manager following Saturday’s 3-3 draw at King’s Lynn Town. Both Jermyn and assistant Nick Crittenden will be leaving the club following the Ridgeway derby against Weymouth at the Avenue Stadium on Boxing Day.

Spend an Evening With Eric Cantona

ONE of the most influential footballers of all time takes to the stage next year for a handful of selected UK dates including Bournemouth. Superstar Eric Cantona will play six dates only next February and will be at the Bournemouth International Centre on February 21. Eric Cantona is known not just for his skilful footwork and adept acting skills but also his timely comments.

Newton-led Panthers roll past Redskins

Cam Newton passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns, Jonathan Stewart rushed for 132 yards and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Washington Redskins 26-15 Monday night at FedEx Field. Newton completed 21 of 37 passes and tight end Greg Olsen had six catches for 85 yards for Carolina, which scored 10 points in the third quarter to go up by 14. Graham Gano kicked four field goals as the Panthers held on for its second straight win.

Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Dallas Stars

… a .943 SV% with a 1.81 GAA and has recorded wins in four of his last five starts on home ice. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Niemi ranks second among NHL goaltenders in SV% and third in GAA on home ice this season (minimum 10 games started). …

The Peter Pan Cup: London’s Coldest Race

Every Christmas Day, London’s hardiest swimmers take a dip in Hyde Park’s Serpentine, in a competition for the Peter Pan Cup . The 9am spectacle sees members of the Serpentine Swimming Club battle it out over a 100-yard handicap in the icy December waters to the south of the lake.