Final: Wisconsin 92, Illinois 90

"The Battle of the Trident" By: Mike S. Miller

A Knight of the Seven Kingdom's 4th Episode 4 earns a strong 4/5. Plot and acting were excellent, the highlight was the deep exploration of true knighthood. The focus on the duty to protect the innocent added significant emotional weight to the journey, capturing the core of the series perfectly.

The Milano Cortina Games officially opened yesterday! Day 1 action saw Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen win the first gold (Men's Downhill) and Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida take the 3000m speed skating title. Team USA Women's Hockey is off to a 2-0 start. The Games run through Feb 22.

NJPW faces a crisis in early 2026 with the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi and the departures of Hiromu Takahashi, EVIL, and SANADA. With veterans like Naito also out, the company’s future now depends entirely on the "Reiwa Three Musketeers" (Tsuji, Umino, Uemura) stepping up to lead a new era.

Heading into Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks are 4.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots. The moneyline is set at Seattle -230 and New England +190, while oddsmakers have established the over/under for total points at 45.5.

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NJPW "Road to the New Beginning" results (1/23): Vetter's review of Yoshi-Hashi vs. Ryohei Oiwa, Zack Sabre vs. Robbie Eagles vs. Hirooki Goto and Yoh, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuya Murashima - Pro Wr... By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor...

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1.24.25 Stocks ended mostly higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting its first record close since December 6. Gains were modest, supported by calls for lower oil prices and interest rates during the World Economic Forum in Davos. #stocks #SP500 #NYSE

Oscars 2025: Full list of nominations Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday.

The 2025 Oscar nominees were announced this morning—discover who made the cut and who got snubbed! #OSCARS #GMA www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...

1.23.25 - The crypto market saw a sharp selloff as global sentiment soured, with the market cap falling 3% to $3.52 trillion and trading volumes dropping 25% in 24 hours. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum faced significant declines, driven by a bearish trend. #crypto #ETH #BTC

More than 50 Reddit communities ban X links to protest Musk The cascade of link bans came after Musk made a hand gesture at a Monday rally that many compared to a Nazi salute, which many cited in their protests, among other things.

After Elon Musk made a gesture resembling a Nazi salute at a rally, over 50 Reddit communities, with 40M+ members, banned links from X (formerly Twitter). www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...

The SEC launched a Crypto Task Force led by Comm. Hester Peirce, to develop clear regulations for crypto assets. Aiming to reduce uncertainty and foster innovation, it will define registration paths, improve disclosures, and coordinate with Congress, agencies, and the public for better oversight.

U.S. markets rose Wednesday, led by tech. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, Nasdaq 1.3%, and Oracle surged 7% on a $500B AI investment plan with ChatGPT and SoftBank. Netflix jumped 10% on strong earnings. Asian markets were mixed, U.S. tariffs loom, and bond yields rose to 4.6%.

Marvel Rivals impresses with its stunning design, sharp aesthetics, and smooth player controls. While some balancing is needed, the gameplay is engaging and full of potential. A very good game overall—well worth recommending to fans of action-packed, competitive experiences. 4/5

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Syrians celebrated in Damascus as a rebel advance ended the Assad family’s 50-year rule. Crowds waved revolutionary flags and looted the presidential palace after Bashar Assad fled. Russia confirmed his departure and plans for a peaceful transfer of power, leaving Syria's future uncertain.

The Return is a thoughtful yet flawed retelling of The Odyssey. While Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche deliver strong performances, the film's realistic approach strips away the epic's mythical power, leaving a solemn but ultimately underwhelming adaptation. 2.5/5 #TheReturn