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Moon Alert: Avoid shopping and important decisions from 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. EST today (3 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024: You’re charming and likable because you have excellent people skills. You’re also intelligent and perceptive.

Today is Sunday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2024. There are two days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U. S. troops sent to disarm them. Also on this date: In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. Related Articles Today in History: December 28, grand jury declines to indict police officers in Tamir Rice killing Today in History: December 27, Benazir Bhutto assassinated Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers devastating tsunami Today in History: December 25, George Washington crosses the Delaware Today in History: December 24, former defense secretary pardoned in Iran-Contra scandal In 1940, during World War II, Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as “The Second Great Fire of London.” In 1978, during the Gator Bowl, Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes punched Clemson player Charlie Bauman, who had intercepted an Ohio State pass.

Not much has been easy for the Nuggets this season, even when they win by double figures. Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points during a 6-for-9 third quarter, giving Denver a 25-point lead that was just enough to survive Detroit’s late push in a 134-121 win on Saturday night at Ball Arena. “I should never have had to put my starters back in, and that’s a shame.

While Bob Dylan was known in the national folk scene, mostly for his protest songs, The Byrds were the ones who soared to the top of the charts with their cover of "Mr. Tambourine Man". Their version was released in April 1965 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.

CINCINNATI — Riley Moss didn’t hide from his mistakes Saturday afternoon at Paycor Stadium. He owned up to them. In Denver’s 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals — Moss’ first game since Week 12 — he was at a complete disadvantage against Tee Higgins. The veteran wide receiver had seven catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning reception against Moss, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats. “Sometimes you eat a (explicit) sandwich and you have to own it,” the second-year defensive back said. Throughout the game, quarterback Joe Burrow rarely let Moss rest, especially on the Bengals’ final scoring drive of the game. Facing second-and-10 from Denver’s 34-yard line, Burrow found Higgins for a 31-yard pass along the sideline.

Colorado State arrived at the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl with a prime opportunity to howl and put a holiday bow on its season. Instead, dogged by mistakes, four turnovers, penalties and poor execution, the Rams were dominated by Miami of Ohio on Saturday afternoon in sunny Tucson, Ariz. The final score: RedHawks 43, Rams 17. Woof. “(Miami) played a very similar game that they have played all year,” coach Jay Norvell told reporters in Tucson.