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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan State, NBA and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 1/30/2026 3:36 PM

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

basketball

Nikola Jokić injury: Nuggets star (knee) reportedly set to return vs. Clippers, salvaging MVP eligibility

By CBS Interactive Inc | Cameron Salerno | 1/30/2026 3:24 PM

Jokić has been out since Dec. 29 with the injury ... Read full Story

basketball

Cooper Flagg showcases his incredible development, drops 49 in historic rookie duel vs. Kon Knueppel

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 1/30/2026 1:50 PM

At 19, Flagg is carrying a heavy load for the injury-riddled Mavericks ... Read full Story

basketball

The Lakers should sit out the 2026 NBA trade deadline and wait for a far more promising summer

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 1/30/2026 1:49 PM

The Lakers don't really feel like a title contender in 2026, but they can really start building one around Luka Dončić this summer ... Read full Story

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NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, January 30 include Derrick White

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/30/2026 1:06 PM

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Jan. 30 ... Read full Story

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NBA trade rumors: Warriors 'most aggressive' in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 'asking for the moon'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 1/30/2026 12:26 PM

With the Bucks now listening on Giannis offers, the Warriors may be the biggest threat to land him before the deadline ... Read full Story

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If the Knicks want Giannis Antetokounmpo, they're going to have to make some uncomfortable sacrifices

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 1/30/2026 9:54 AM

The Knicks don't have what the Bucks want, and they'll have to go far in order to get it ... Read full Story

basketball

Falcons hire Ian Cunningham as GM; NBA, MLB Power Rankings; Top 25 stories of 2025 NFL season

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 1/30/2026 9:48 AM

Plus Buffalo's Josh Allen has his recovery timeline after undergoing foot surgery ... Read full Story

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Pistons vs. Warriors odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, January 30 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/30/2026 8:59 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Detroit Pistons vs. Golden State Warriors picks for their Friday night matchup ... Read full Story

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Ranking Giannis Antetokounmpo trade packages: Who can make best deadline offer?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 1/30/2026 8:37 AM

The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Timberwolves all appear to be possible deadline destinations, so who has the most to offer? ... Read full Story

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Raptors vs. Magic odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, January 30 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/30/2026 5:42 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors picks for their Friday night matchup ... Read full Story

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Lakers vs. Wizards odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, Jan. 30 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Lewis | 1/30/2026 5:35 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA picks today ... Read full Story

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Aaron Gordon injury: Nuggets forward (hamstring) facing another extended absence in latest blow for Denver

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 1/29/2026 6:59 PM

Denver's battle with the injury bug continues ahead of the NBA trade deadline ... Read full Story

basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade explainer: How Bucks and their biggest star got here

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 1/29/2026 6:06 PM

The entire 2026 NBA trade deadline revolves around one name -- here's how we got to this point ... Read full Story

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NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants: Lakers' Jaxson Hayes, Spurs' Carter Bryant accept invitations, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 1/29/2026 4:50 PM

All-Star Saturday night will look different this season in Los Angeles ... Read full Story

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The NBA Trade Deadline Avoidables: Five players teams should probably stay away from before Feb. 5

By CBS Interactive Inc | John Gonzalez | 1/29/2026 4:36 PM

You could talk yourself into any player on this list... but you probably shouldn't ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rockets vs. Hawks, Capitals vs. Red Wings and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Scott Erskine | 1/29/2026 3:31 PM

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers finally making move, plus Knicks steady the ship

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 1/29/2026 3:10 PM

This is our final snapshot of the league's power structure before next Thursday's trade deadline ... Read full Story

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Timberwolves emerge as serious suitor -- can they land Bucks star?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 1/29/2026 2:40 PM

Giannis to Minnesota? The biggest name of the 2026 NBA trade deadline reportedly has interest in joining the Wolves ... Read full Story

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NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, January 29 include Matas Buzelis

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/29/2026 1:02 PM

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, Jan. 29 ... Read full Story

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Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jan 29 2026

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The Wolf and His King

by BookPage | Jan 30 2026

fashion

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

food

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

by THE MANUAL | Jan 30 2026

football

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

game

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

by GameSpot | Jan 30 2026

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Australian Open 2026 Tennis Livestream: How to Watch the Finals for Free

by CNET | Jan 30 2026

nation

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

odd_fun

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

politics

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

by Fox News | Jan 31 2026

retirement

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

science

New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 30 2026

travel

Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

by The Travel Magazine | Jan 30 2026

wellness

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

world

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan State, NBA and more

Nikola Jokić injury: Nuggets star (knee) reportedly set to return vs. Clippers, salvaging MVP eligibility

Cooper Flagg showcases his incredible development, drops 49 in historic rookie duel vs. Kon Knueppel

The Lakers should sit out the 2026 NBA trade deadline and wait for a far more promising summer

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, January 30 include Derrick White

NBA trade rumors: Warriors 'most aggressive' in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 'asking for the moon'

If the Knicks want Giannis Antetokounmpo, they're going to have to make some uncomfortable sacrifices

Falcons hire Ian Cunningham as GM; NBA, MLB Power Rankings; Top 25 stories of 2025 NFL season

Pistons vs. Warriors odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, January 30 from proven model

Ranking Giannis Antetokounmpo trade packages: Who can make best deadline offer?

Raptors vs. Magic odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, January 30 from proven model

Lakers vs. Wizards odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, Jan. 30 from proven model

Aaron Gordon injury: Nuggets forward (hamstring) facing another extended absence in latest blow for Denver

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade explainer: How Bucks and their biggest star got here

NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants: Lakers' Jaxson Hayes, Spurs' Carter Bryant accept invitations, per report

The NBA Trade Deadline Avoidables: Five players teams should probably stay away from before Feb. 5

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rockets vs. Hawks, Capitals vs. Red Wings and more

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers finally making move, plus Knicks steady the ship

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Timberwolves emerge as serious suitor -- can they land Bucks star?

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, January 29 include Matas Buzelis

Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

The Wolf and His King

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

Australian Open 2026 Tennis Livestream: How to Watch the Finals for Free

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds

Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

2.Ohio man's stocking stuffer delivers $100,000 lottery prize

3.11-year-old juggler breaks world record using a pindaloo

4.Watch: Raccoon stows away to Belarus in shipped car

5.Watch: Bighorn sheep rescued from frozen river in Colorado

6.Maryland man collects his second big lotter prize in under 2 years

7.Watch: Semi crash covers Wisconsin highway in beer kegs

8.Watch: Production error turns 'crying horse' toy into viral sensation

9.Look: Michigan State Police capture mini donkey named Dolly Parton

10.Look: Kangaroo found hopping loose down Texas road