Derek Jeter watches Michigan win title alongside Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith in suite

Derek Jeter watches Michigan win title alongside Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith in suite

One suite at NRG Stadium in Houston had plenty of hot takes and high-fives. The CFP national championship game that saw Michigan beat Washington 34-13 on Monday brought out plenty of star power with the likes of Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter sharing a luxury box with rapper Travis Scott and ESPN’s…

WSJ News Exclusive | PepsiCo, Grocery Giant Bicker Over Who Dumped Whom

WSJ News Exclusive | PepsiCo, Grocery Giant Bicker Over Who Dumped Whom

Updated Jan. 9, 2024 12:00 am ET A breakup over grocery prices got messier Monday when PepsiCo said that it, not supermarket chain Carrefour, initiated the split.  PepsiCo said that it had decided to stop supplying the chain’s European stores because the two sides hadn’t reached an agreement on a new contract. Copyright ©2024 Dow…

OpenAI Says New York Times Lawsuit Against It Is ‘Without Merit’

OpenAI Says New York Times Lawsuit Against It Is ‘Without Merit’

OpenAI said on Monday that a New York Times lawsuit against it was “without merit” and that it supported and created opportunities for news organizations, as it waded further into a debate over the unauthorized use of published work to train artificial intelligence technologies. The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Dec. 27, accusing the…

Jimmy Kimmel challenges Aaron Rodgers to apologize in scathing monologue

Jimmy Kimmel challenges Aaron Rodgers to apologize in scathing monologue

Jimmy Kimmel went in on Aaron Rodgers in his first show of the new year following the Jets QB hinting Kimmel’s name would appear on documents related to Jeffrey Epstein last week on “The Pat McAfee Show.”   The comment caused a firestorm of controversy and the late-night host didn’t hold back in a roughly seven-minute…

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

HOUSTON – Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t complete the final chapter in his storybook season Monday night. The quarterback with two surgically repaired knees threw for 255 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, taking a pounding as No. 2 Washington fell to top-ranked Michigan 34-13 in the College Football Playoff championship game. Penix returned for…

Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies

Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies

HOUSTON – Michigan looked as if it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night. But the Wolverines mostly plodded along until they put together a 71-yard drive that put them up two touchdowns midway through the fourth quarter of a 34-13 victory. Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards and…

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

HOUSTON – Michigan’s climb back to the summit of college football ended with its 34-13 win over Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night. Next, the Wolverines and their fans wait and see if Jim Harbaugh stays or goes. Harbaugh, as he did during the lead-up to the championship, deflected all…

‘We’re legends’: Michigan caps undefeated season with national title triumph

‘We’re legends’: Michigan caps undefeated season with national title triumph

HOUSTON —  Fittingly, the last football game in the history of the Pac-12 Conference was played in the unmistakable style of the brawny Big Ten. Pretty does not often win in America’s oldest power conference. Gritty often does. For the 15th time this season, the Michigan Wolverines led their opponent into a war waged on their…

Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title. Corum scores 2 TDs, Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13

Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title. Corum scores 2 TDs, Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13

HOUSTON – Jim Harbaugh raised the championship trophy as gold and white confetti sprayed over his team and “We Are the Champions” blared. Nine years after he took over at Michigan, Harbaugh delivered on the lofty expectations he brought with him to his beloved alma mater. Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter…