The Lions quarterback actually played through a broken back, according to Mike O’Hara, who currently writes for the team’s official website. NFL Network later confirmed the report, describing the injury as “tiny fractures” in Stafford’s back. “He had a broken back last year," O’Hara reported during a recent episode of his weekly podcast with WJR’s Ken Brown. “Broken bones in his back.” All that had previously been reported during the season was that Stafford suffered a back injury after he was tackled 11 times against the Rams in Week 13, and then he was limited in practice for the next three weeks....

Tucker made six field goals, including a franchise-record 61-yarder with 38 seconds left that lifted the Baltimore Ravens to an 18-16 win over the Detroit Lions in a Monday night matchup with major postseason implications. MORE: Playoff picture | Tucker on Romo’s struggles | Dez apologizes Ravens coach John Harbaugh chose to let Tucker try the longest kick of his career — by 5 yards — instead of going for it on fourth-and-8 from the Detroit 43....

Notwithstanding advancements in diabetes technology and medications, this still poses an issue because the accumulation of insulin in a particular area can result in glucose variability, including high and low blood sugars. This variability can increase insulin requirements (often unnecessarily), which implicates cost and potentially quality of life. The good news is that avoiding the site can treat the issue, and proper site rotation and hygiene can often prevent it from occurring....

The law aims to eliminate the sale of equipment that uses small off-road engines (SORE) by January 1, 2024, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is now charged with putting in place a plan to implement the ban. A wide variety of everyday items will be affected, some referenced specifically in the bill as written by the state legislature, and ordinary Californians may have to make changes as the law is brought into force....

“Burrow” is the closing track of “Entergalatic”, the latest album release by Cleveland-based rapper Kid Cudi. It features pop music standouts Don Toliver and Steve Aoki and is produced by longtime collaborator Dot da Genius. Filled with the hypnotic hymns and hums that Cudi has come to be known for over the course of his lengthy career, the song is dreary, melodic and compelling. Burrow seemingly gave Cudi a co-sign on the record, as well, tweeting a teaser of the track, which was featured in a Bose commercial that starred the two Ohio natives....

It was easy for Bogle senior to teach his kids about money–it’s his business. But most parents don’t know how much of an allowance to give their kids, much less how to guide them into the stock market. If you think kids don’t need to know about money, look at the toll of financial illiteracy today. Bankruptcies have more than doubled, to 837,797, since 1984. The national savings rate has fallen to less than 4 percent in recent years, down from more than 7 percent in the 1970s....

North Korean state media outlet KCNA reported the leader’s ambitions, coming after a “test firing of a new kind” of ICBM called the Hwasong-17 on November 18 that is reportedly capable of reaching the United States. The New York Times reported that about 88 ballistic and cruise missiles have been launched as part of 34 North Korean weapons tests this year, including one missile earlier this month that hit water approximately 35 miles off South Korea’s east coast....

“I know, I’m surprised to see me here, too,” she began her monologue. “I mean, I haven’t had a movie premiere in a really long time.” She went on: “I’m so excited to to be here tonight to show you guys that I’m so much more than just a pretty face… and good hair, and great makeup, and amazing boobs, and a perfect butt. Basically, I’m just so much more than that reference photo my sisters showed their plastic surgeons....

The reality star’s husband Kanye West announced the news in a congratulatory post on Twitter on Tuesday morning. It was reported this week that Kardashian West, 39, is due to reach billionaire status following the sale of a $200 million stake in her beauty brand KKW to French cosmetics giant Coty. The BBC reports that Coty will take a 20 percent stake in KKW and take “overall responsibility” for increasing sales of its cosmetics....

Reportedly at tonight’s White House event, Kardashian-West and Trump will be joined by three former prisoners: Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz, and Judith Negron. Trump has reduced their sentences and allowed them to be released from prison. On the condition of remaining anonymous, two officials revealed to USA Today that the socialite would be visiting the White House, but the event had not been made public. Over on her Twitter feed, Kardashian-West shared the news of the three women in question....

Two days into the Malaysia U22 training camp ahead of the 2017 SEA Games, matters of fitness and recovery are foremost on Young Tigers head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee’s mind. Most of his men have joined the camp from their clubs; having undergone as many as 11 matches in a period of 36 days and Ong told the press on Tuesday that his main concern at the moment is their fatigue....

Guilfoyle had traveled to South Dakota for President Donald Trump’s high-profile speech at Mt. Rushmore on Friday, although she did not attend when she got the positive result, The New York Times reported. A source told the paper she did not travel on Air Force One and was the only person in her traveling group who tested positive for the virus, for which she displayed no symptoms. Those who are in proximity to the president are routinely screened for the disease....

The penalty put the Philadelphia Flyers two men down against the Nashville Predators, and David Legwand scored on the power play to put Nashville up 2-1 after the first period. The natives were restless. Maybe they're still mad about Shea Weber. (UPDATE: The Flyers gave them reason to stay mad by losing, 4-3.) NHL SUSPENSIONS: See all of them from this season

Browne is expected to be reelected next year and has the intent to introduce a republic referendum if he embarks on a new term in office, ITV News reported Sunday. The prime minister of the Caribbean islands signed a proclamation confirming the status of Charles III as the new king after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II passed away this week at the age of 96, The Guardian reported Saturday....

Released from Buckingham Palace following the official announcement of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch’s death, Charles said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world....

Behind-the-scenes footage of the king’s speech was recorded in Buckingham Palace’s blue drawing room and shows the 73-year-old monarch asking technicians “was that alright” after delivering an emotional tribute to the late queen. The footage has gone viral on Twitter with broadcaster James Briggs writing: “This behind the scenes video has been released by the Royal Family Channel and it’s clear to see the emotion in Prince Charles after recording his speech....

Given the sport’s ongoing struggles to diversify its talent — as well as the noted difficulties its few Black players have experienced — the milestone carried symbolic meaning that wasn’t lost on the 18-year-old center. “That’s something special,” Byfield told reporters. “Being in the record books for anything is definitely super special, but that especially. My dad and mom didn’t play hockey or didn’t have too much knowledge about that....

As Russian President Vladimir Putin began his invasion of Ukraine, Trump described the strongman leader as a “genius” and said his decision was “savvy.” He also described Putin as “very smart,” after years of speaking favorably about the Russian leader. But Trump has also insisted that Putin would not have launched the invasion if he was still president. Haley, who served as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018 and as the GOP governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, argued Sunday that Trump’s administration would have prevented the invasion of Ukraine....

The Vikings got the ball back from the Cowboys on their own 15-yard line with 37 seconds left in the half and one timeout. The team was able to move the ball to the 34-yard line with their first two plays and looked like they would have a shot to get into field goal range — or at least line up a chance at a Hail Mary. There was just one problem....