National Spelling Bee kicks off in DC amid odd White House UFC backdrop

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, but not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

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Wild Card weekend sets new NFL playoff record with tight finishes » Inside The Star

The wildcard round will wrap up tonight when the Houston Texans take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that should be very low scoring.

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It should have been us! (Rams v Panthers)

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Caleb Williams fired the Chicago Bears to a madcap win over their bitter foes Green Bay on Saturday, storming back from an 18-point deficit to eliminate the Packers 31-27 on the first day of the NFL playoffs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/11/more-sports/bears-stun-packers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #losangelesrams #carolinapanthers #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #calebwilliams #matthewstafford
Bears stun Packers as Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

Already renowned for their dramatic comebacks this season, the Bears managed 25 points in the fourth quarter alone.

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Stafford’s last-minute TD strike lifts Rams over Panthers in wildcard thriller

Matthew Stafford capped a dramatic finish with a late touchdown pass as the Rams edged the Panthers 34–31 in a tense NFC wildcard game in Charlotte

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Congratulations to a good season #CarolinaPanthers it was unexpected and they made it tough for most opponents. The team is trending in the right direction and I hope it only goes up #NFL #SportsSky #Football