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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his left knee late in Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a defeat that officially knocked the Chiefs out of playoff contention and brought a decade-long postseason streak to an end.

Mahomes was hurt with less than two minutes remaining as Kansas City attempted a final drive to keep its season alive. Rolling out of the pocket near midfield, he was dragged down by Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand as he released a pass. Mahomes immediately clutched his left knee and stayed on the turf for several minutes while trainers examined him.  He eventually stood and made his way to the sideline, then briefly entered the medical tent before limping toward the locker room with a towel draped over his head, assisted by team staff. Mahomes finished the game 16 of 28 for 189 yards with one interception. He was sacked five times but did score on a short rushing touchdown.

Gardner Minshew replaced him for the final snaps, and while he briefly moved the Chiefs into position for a potential comeback, Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. intercepted a late pass intended for Travis Kelce, sealing the victory and completing a season sweep of Kansas City.  The Chargers improved to 10-4, while the Chiefs fell to 6-8.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after the game, “He will get an MRI tomorrow or this evening,” and when asked about the seriousness of the injury, Reid added, “I don’t know, but it doesn’t look good.”

Minshew added: “I hate the situation. I hate that I couldn’t deliver the win and keep our hopes alive. It’s very frustrating, man. It’s been hard to watch for Pat, a dude that puts so much into it.”

The loss, combined with wins by Jacksonville, Buffalo and Houston earlier in the day, eliminated the defending AFC champions from playoff contention and snapped the Chiefs’ 10-year postseason streak — the second-longest in NFL history — to ensure that Mahomes will miss the playoffs for the first time in his nine-year career.

With Kansas City now eliminated and three games remaining, Mahomes’ availability for the rest of the regular season remains uncertain as the team awaits MRI results.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza etched his name into college football history Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior capped a remarkable season by earning the sport’s highest individual honor after leading Indiana to an undefeated run, a Big Ten championship and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Mendoza is only the second Indiana player ever to be invited to New York as a Heisman finalist, joining running back Anthony Thompson, who finished second in the voting in 1989. This time, the trophy came home to Bloomington.

Mendoza transferred to Indiana from Cal after the 2024 season, joining a roster that already included his younger brother, Alberto, as a reserve quarterback. His move paid immediate dividends, as he became the fourth straight Heisman winner to have transferred during his college career and the second in that stretch to win the award in his first season at a new school.

Overcome with emotion during his acceptance speech, Mendoza thanked his faith, family, teammates and community for supporting him throughout his journey. “If you told me as a kid in Miami that I would be here on stage holding this prestigious trophy, I would have laughed or cried, just like I am now,” he said. He later added that he accepted the award with “humility and gratitude,” telling his teammates, “I love you more than you can know. Mendoza also used the moment to reflect on his path as an under-recruited prospect. “You don’t need the most stars, hype or ranking,” he said, emphasizing that football, family and faith have guided his life. His mother, seated in the audience, was visibly emotional as he thanked her for always believing in him.

On the field, Mendoza delivered one of the most efficient seasons in recent college football history. He completed 226 of 316 passes (71.5%) for 2,980 yards, threw an NCAA-record 33 touchdown passes and just six interceptions, and posted a passer rating of 181.4. He also contributed as a runner, adding 240 yards and six rushing touchdowns.

Behind Mendoza, Indiana finished 13–0, captured its first Big Ten title in 58 years and entered the College Football Playoff as the nation’s lone unbeaten team. Head coach Curt Cignetti praised Mendoza’s preparation and competitiveness, calling his fourth-quarter play “unbelievable” and adding, “I can’t think of a bigger compliment that you can pay a competitor than that.”

Indiana’s season included several defining moments, including a road win at Oregon and a gritty 13–10 victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Mendoza also engineered a late, game-winning drive at Penn State to preserve the Hoosiers’ perfect record. The Heisman victory is the latest milestone in a rapid turnaround under Cignetti, who has transformed Indiana into a national power. Over the past two seasons, the Hoosiers are 24–2 with two playoff appearances, a far cry from the program’s long-standing struggles.

In the final Heisman voting, Mendoza totaled 2,362 points and received 643 first-place votes. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second, followed by Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin.  While each finalist delivered standout performances, but Mendoza’s combination of efficiency, leadership and team success set him apart: Pavia guided Vanderbilt to a 10–2 season and a CFP Top 15 ranking, while Love rushed for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns for Notre Dame; and Sayin led Ohio State to a 12–1 record and a No. 2 playoff seed.

Now with the Heisman secured, Mendoza and Indiana will turn their focus to the Rose Bowl, where the Hoosiers will face the winner of Alabama and Oklahoma in the playoff quarterfinals on Jan. 1.

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Ice Spice has dropped her new single “Thootie” featuring Tokischa.

Thootie, produced by RiotUSA, also marks the first time Ice speaks Spanish on one of her songs. Alongside the single, Ice shared the official music video for the track, directed by Richard Cordones and featuring creative direction from Tokischa.

Ice shares: “This was a fun record for me. It’s the first time people are actually hearing me speak or rap in Spanish and it was fun to show another side of who I am, and it’s even more special that I got to do it with Toki. We went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video last month and it was a vibe. I definitely felt at home.”

Tokischa added: “I’m so happy we finally got to make a song. It’s been a while since we’ve wanted to. When she sent me ‘Thootie’ it was instant. I gotta give it to the producers, they did a great job with the beat, not everyone who didn’t grow up in the DR can make a dembow hot like that. I loved working with Ice, she’s a sweetheart and a genuinely fun girl. I’m so proud of the video, and her coming to the DR after so long was very special to honor and respect the ‘bajo mundo culture’”. 

Last month, Ice Spice dropped the song “Big Guy,” an original track featured in the animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, set for release only in theatres on December 19th. Ice will also be voicing one of the characters in the film.  She said in a statement that “being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine.”

Take a look at the video for Thootie – HERE.

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Ciara has teamed with Afropop artists MOLIY and Oxlade for her song “Nice n’ Sweet,” which they co-wrote alongside Courtlin Jabrae, Christopher Chan and Kwaku Etwi.

The track, produced by Shyne and Lucky Jones, appears on Ciara’s recent “CiCi (Deluxe)” album. Ciara shares of the song:  “I wanted to make something that feels like sunshine – something that connects us through movement and energy. Working with Moliy and Oxlade brought such a beautiful, authentic spirit to the record. It’s Nice… and Sweet- just like the feeling I hope people get when they hear it.”

Ciara’s eighth album CiCi dropped in August, and just days after its release, she dropped CiCi (Deluxe), which featured four bonus tracks – including “Low” with Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz, and “Ecstasy (Remix)” with Normani and Teyana Taylor.

See the official visualizer for “Nice n’ Sweet” featuring MOLIY and Oxlade – HERE.

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TIME mgazine on Thursday named the ‘Architects of Artificial Intelligence” as the 2025 Person of the Year, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back.

Time is highlighting the people whose work propelled artificial intelligence from a cutting-edge experiment into a defining force of modern life. The decision marks a moment the magazine describes as the year when AI’s potential “roared into view” and firmly embedded itself in everyday society.

The publication emphasized that the recognition is directed at the innovators behind the technology rather than the systems they built. The group includes the “individuals who imagined, designed, and built AI,” a choice that editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs said reflects the scale of their impact on global culture, politics, and industry. “This was the year when artificial intelligence’s full potential roared into view, and when it became clear that there will be no turning back or opting out,” Jacobs wrote, calling AI “the most consequential tool in great-power competition since the advent of nuclear weapons.”

The Person of the Year issue features two separate covers: one showing workers assembling the towering letters “AI,” and another paying homage to the 1932 “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photograph, with tech leaders perched on a steel beam above a city skyline. The artwork includes figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei and Fei-Fei Li. A second cover story explores the perspectives of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Baidu CEO Robin Li.

Analysts noted that 2025 marked a turning point: AI moved from an early-adopter technology to one embraced by a broad consumer base. According to research firm Forrester, a “critical mass of consumers” now sees AI as part of routine life. Prediction markets had also listed AI, along with prominent tech CEOs, Pope Leo XIV, President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, as leading contenders for the title.

Time’s long-running Person of the Year tradition dates back to 1927. The honor has sometimes gone to groups or concepts—not only individuals—such as “the endangered earth” in 1988, the personal computer in 1982, and “You” in 2006. In 2024, the magazine chose President Donald Trump after his return to the White House, following Taylor Swift’s selection in 2023.

Alongside its main announcement, Time also revealed several other annual honors: YouTube’s Neal Mohan was named CEO of the Year, Leonardo DiCaprio received Entertainer of the Year, A’ja Wilson was named Athlete of the Year, and KPop Demon Hunters earned Breakthrough of the Year.

The 2025 Person of the Year issue goes on sale Dec. 19.

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Updated 12/12/25: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention, his attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg told ABC News.

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A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported earlier this year and has since been held in immigration detention, finding that the Trump administration has held him for months without the legal authority required to continue his detention or remove him from the United States.

The ruling, issued Thursday by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland, granted Abrego Garcia’s habeas petition, concluding that federal authorities lacked the legal basis to continue holding him.  In her decision, Xinis determined that the government had no valid final order of removal allowing Abrego Garcia’s deportation, despite repeated attempts by the Trump administration to expel him: “Because respondents have no statutory authority to remove Abrego Garcia to a third country absent a removal order, his removal cannot be considered reasonably foreseeable, imminent, or consistent with due process,” Xinis wrote, adding, “Although respondents may eventually get it right, they have not as of today. Thus, Abrego Garcia’s detention for the stated purpose of third country removal cannot continue. Respondents’ conduct over the past months belie that his detention has been for the basic purpose of effectuating removal, lending further support that Abrego Garcia should be held no longer.”

The judge directed federal officials to release Abrego “immediately,” notify him in advance of the precise time and location of that release, and update the court by 5 p.m. Eastern. She also noted that the government’s conduct “belie[s] that his detention has been for the basic purpose of effectuating removal.” DHS spokespersons sharply attacked the decision after Thursday’s ruling, calling it “naked judicial activism by an Obama-appointed judge” and asserting that the order “lacks any valid legal basis.”

Abrego, a Salvadoran national, first entered the U.S. in 2012 and has long maintained that he fled “gang violence targeting his family.” Although an immigration judge granted him “withholding of removal” in 2019—barring his return to El Salvador due to credible threats—he was nevertheless deported in March to the CECOT megaprison after officials later claimed he was linked to MS-13, an accusation he denies and has never been convicted of. Government lawyers later conceded the deportation was an “administrative error,” prompting the Supreme Court in April to require his return.

Following months of resistance, the administration brought Abrego back in June, immediately charging him with human smuggling based on a 2022 traffic stop. He has pleaded not guilty. After briefly living with family in Maryland under pretrial conditions, he was taken into ICE custody again—despite the absence of a removal order—and held for third-country deportation.

Throughout the case, the administration has explored sending him to a series of countries with which he has no ties, including Uganda, Eswatini, Ghana, and Liberia. Xinis criticized those efforts, noting that officials ignored Costa Rica, which publicly confirmed it would accept Abrego as a refugee. “Respondents’ calculated effort to take Costa Rica ‘off the table’ backfired,” she wrote, citing repeated notifications to him of expulsion to African nations “that never agreed to take him.” The administration has continued to insist that Abrego is a gang member, though judges have questioned the evidence. Senior officials, including President Donald Trump and top homeland security leaders, have vowed that Abrego would “never walk America’s streets again.”

Xinis summarized the situation bluntly: “The history of Abrego Garcia’s case is as well known as it is extraordinary.” Now with the judge’s order in effect, Abrego will resume complying with pretrial conditions in his criminal case under the supervision of U.S. Pretrial Services.

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Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt was hospitalized Wednesday after experiencing lung-related discomfort at the team’s practice facility, leaving his availability for Monday night’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins in doubt.

The Steelers announced the situation in a statement from team spokesman Burt Lauten, saying: “T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital for further medical evaluation of his lung after experiencing discomfort at the practice facility on Wednesday. He will not be at practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night’s game vs. Miami is in question. Coach [Mike] Tomlin will provide more updates at the appropriate time.”

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Thursday: “I’m a little bit cautious about what I say, because I am not a medical expert. But to make a long story short, he was experiencing some discomfort when he was at the facility [Wednesday}. So, we took him to the docs and they’re going through some procedures. He stayed overnight in the hospital. He has a lung situation that’s being addressed. I think he has some testing and so forth ahead of him this afternoon, and that’s all I know at this juncture. He and I communicated last night, he was comfortable, and that’s all I have really at this point.”

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Watt reportedly sustained the injury while receiving treatment at the team’s facility and has been hospitalized since Wednesday.  Tomlin was he was unaware when or how Watt’s symptoms started, and he only learned of Watt’s situation when he was in the team’s cafeteria on Wednesday. He added that Watt was not dealing with an injury coming out of Week 14’s game: “Not to my knowledge at all, particularly in game or after the game, nothing.”

The 31-year-old Watt is in the middle of his ninth season with the Steelers, and has appeared in all 13 games. He’s registered 53 tackles and seven sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception for the Steelers, who are currently 7-6 and lead the Baltimore Ravens by one game in the AFC North standings. He signed a three-year, $123 million extension in July and has remained one of the league’s most consistent pass rushers.

Watt, selected by the Steelers as the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, is a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro. He won NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2021 after tying the league’s single-season record of 22.5 sacks. Watt, who has led the NFL in sacks on three separate occasions, is the Steelers’ career leader with 115 sacks. Earlier this season, he surpassed his brother and future Hall of Famer JJ Watt on the NFL’s career sack list.

If Watt is ruled out of Monday’s game vs. Miami, he will be replaced by Nick Herbig, who has made nine starts over the past two years. Herbig has recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks to go with three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception this season.

The Steelers’ wideout DK Metcalf’s was also hospitalized in Baltimore after experiencing stomach pains following Pittsburgh’s Week 14 win over the Ravens. Tomlin said earlier this week that Metcalf is “moving in the right direction.”   The team is also dealing with injuries to tight end Darnell Washington, offensive tackle Andrus Peat, linebacker Malik Harrison, cornerback James Pierre, defensive linemen Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon, and safety Kyle Dugger.

Washington, Peat, and Harrison are in the concussion protocol; while Pierre and Benton are dealing with calf and ankle injuries, respectively, that were sustained during last Sunday’s win over Baltimore. Dugger (hand) has a chance to play against the Dolphins after missing last Sunday’s game. Harmon’s status for Monday night is up on the air as he has missed Pittsburgh’s last two games with a knee injury.

Pittsburgh (7-6) hosts Miami on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium in a pivotal matchup with AFC playoff implications.

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Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody after being arrested Wednesday evening, which came just hours after the school announced he had been fired for “an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” Moore, 39, was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail around 8:30 p.m., according to Pittsfield Township police, who are investigating an alleged assault.

According to a report from ESPN’s Dan Wetzel: “Breaking: Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Mich. this evening and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges.”  Colleague Pete Thamel added that “Pittsfield Charter Township sent ESPN this press release, which does not name Sherrone Moore but references “investigating an alleged assault.” Statement: “A suspect in this case was taken into custody….”

The Pittsfield Charter Township (Michigan) Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday that Moore is expected to appear in court for arraignment on Friday. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office told ESPN that it does not expect a decision Thursday on whether to file criminal charges against Moore.

Per the Detroit News, authorities said officers responded at 4:10 p.m. to an address on Ann Arbor–Saline Road to investigate an alleged assault. Police emphasized the incident “does not appear to be random” and posed no ongoing threat to the public. While the Pittsfield Township Police Department did not identify the suspect in its statement, Saline police confirmed they had earlier “assisted in locating and detaining former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore,” before turning him over to Pittsfield Township for “investigation into potential charges.” No charges have yet been filed, and investigators say they cannot release additional details due to the nature of the allegations and the ongoing inquiry.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel had confirmed Moore’s firing in a statement on Wednesday which read: “U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately. Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.”  The university has named Biff Poggi, 66, as interim head coach

The university’s internal review earlier this fall did not initially uncover proof of misconduct, but new information that surfaced Wednesday prompted immediate action, according to sources familiar with the process. The school’s decision may void a buyout estimated at roughly $14 million.

Moore’s firing ended a tenure that began when he succeeded Jim Harbaugh after Michigan’s 2023 national championship season. He compiled a 17-8 overall record (11-6 in the Big Ten) across two years as head coach, having previously served as offensive coordinator and, before that, the team’s tight ends coach. His rapid rise within the program began in 2018 when Harbaugh added him to the staff.

Moore, married with three daughters, had signed a five-year contract worth at least $5.5 million annually before the 2024 season. His tenure was already marked by previous disciplinary issues, including suspensions related to a recruiting violation and the sign-stealing investigation tied to former staffer Connor Stalions.

Michigan, which finished the regular season 9-3, is slated to face Texas in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

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Clipse released their fourth studio album Let God Sort Em Out earlier this year, and now they’re dropping the official video for “F.I.C.O.” directed by Hannan Hussain

Let God Sort Em Out debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. The album, executive produced by Pharrell Williams, features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Tyler The Creator, Nas, John Legend, Ab-Liva, Stove God Cooks, and more.

In addition to being nominated for Best Rap Album at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the Virginia duo is also up for Album Of The Year, Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” with Kendrick Lamar, and Best Rap Song for “Birds Don’t Sing” with John Legend.

Watch Clipse’s “F.I.C.O.” video featuring Stove God Cooks – HERE.

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Diana Ross has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest.’ The night kicks off in New York and continues through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond.

Ross will perform a medley of her hits live in Times Square, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down” — which has seen a huge surge in popularity since being featured in Season 5 of Stranger Things. “Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” said Ross in a statement.

Seacrest co-hosts alongside Rita Ora from New York City at Times Square, with Chance the Rapper hosting from his native Chicago, and former NFL star Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough co-hosting from Las Vegas.

This year’s Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve features the most expansive lineup in the show’s more than 50-year history, with performers including Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris, as well as 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

Additional performers include: Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, New Kids on the Block, Jordan Davis, 6lack, The All-American Rejects, Rick Springfield and the voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”

The 2026 ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ will air live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. EST to 4 am EST on ABC, and stream the next day on Hulu.

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