Fireworks, Parades, 62 Hot Dogs: Us Celebrates 4th

The future remains up in the air for Aaron Rodgers. The Jets quarterback acknowledged as much Monday when he expressed a willingness to take a pay cut and to mentor a young quarterback next season but stressed there are still decisions to be made before then. “I haven’t decided whether or not I want to play moving forward,” Rodgers said on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” “They haven’t decided — or maybe they have, but haven’t told me — what their plans are moving forward.

If you’re dreaming of a steamy Christmas this year, these festive flicks will deck your halls with holiday cheer. From PG-rated films that throw in some holiday innuendo and all-in-good-fun frolicking to R-rated films that’ll land you straight on the naughty list, we’ve compiled a list of (subjectively) sexy Christmas movies that are worth a watch.

ORLANDO – Depending on the perspective, this either is a cruel twist of fate or destiny providing a second chance. And, so, five nights after one of the most distressing losses in the Miami Heat’s 37 seasons, Erik Spoelstra’s team finds itself back at Kia Center on Thursday night for a rematch against the Orlando Magic. As in the shorthanded Orlando Magic who stormed back from a 22-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to a 121-114 victory over the Heat on their homecourt Saturday night. If the Heat goal had been to move on from misery, the schedule had something else in mind. “I mean, walking in, we’re definitely going to remember that moment of hearing that buzzer go off and we lose the game after being up 20-plus,” said center Bam Adebayo, with the Heat outscored 37-8 in that fourth quarter.

By Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The condiment shelf in my refrigerator is a chaotic place. I am no Marie Kondo, but I could argue that each jar, squeeze bottle and tube sparks real joy. My bottle of Kewpie shares real estate with a 64-ounce jar of Best Foods.

The future is cloudy for the Jets after a disappointing 2024 season. After owner Woody Johnson fired both Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas during the season, there’s a lot of uncertainty within the organization. That also includes Aaron Rodgers and the quarterback position. Following this season, Rodgers’s contract has no guaranteed money remaining.

By KATHERINE ROTH, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout. So here’s a reminder about how to banish your inner perfectionist and truly enjoy the holiday season: “It really helps to let go of some of the ‘shoulds’,” says Lynn F.