What does a crossover show look like with ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?’

 

NEWS

The first of two Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover episodes aired on Wednesday night, leaving fans of the popular Philly-based sitcoms ecstatic. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/living/article298232428.html#storylink=cpy

Here are the best high-protein meals at McDonald’s https://www.mahoningmatters.com/living/article298346188.html

Where to find the Strawberry and Creme Pie at McDonald’s? https://www.mahoningmatters.com/living/article298259923.html

What’s coming in journalism in 2025 https://www.niemanlab.org/collection/predictions-2025/

The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to be prepared for inclement winter weather during the month ahead. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/state/article297890498.html#storylink=cpy

Six of our solar system’s planets are due to line up in our night sky in a strange phenomenon often called a “planetary parade” over the coming days, but one will temporarily disappear from view. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/nation-world/national/article298302973.html#storylink=cpy

Win your own ice rink (through January 12) https://viewfromthepugh.blogspot.com/2024/11/contest-win-your-own-ice-rink-through.html

Stive Live giveaway (through January 12) https://kingsumo.com/g/m4zxx91/the-january-2025-strive-life-giveaway/yvln0yy 

Win a photo frame (through January 13) https://wn.nr/qKPMgEP

Mattress giveaway (through January 13) https://wn.nr/nUXnT6T

$300 Amazon gift card (through January 14) https://sweepwidget.com/c/86147-odzwj43q/7ia37f-86147

New Year, Fresh Glow Sweepstakes (through January 14) https://www.avon.com/sweepstakes/new-year-fresh-glow-sweepstakes?rep=marydewolf 

SPORTS

In 2021, two Ohio State football players were assigned to room together-a quarterback named Quinn Ewers and a defensive end named Jack Sawyer. Three years later, their paths crossed in one of those twists of fate only sports can provide. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298359968.html#storylink=cpy

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day couldn’t contain himself after defensive end Jack Sawyer made an incredible play in the Cotton Bowl on Friday. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298365173.html#storylink=cpy

“I hit about the 30-(yard line) and I look back like, ‘I hope I have some blockers.’ I’m running out of steam here,” Jack Sawyer said. “But they were running with me side by side. That just speaks volumes of who this team is — we always have each other’s back. It was a special moment. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/college/article298362948.html#storylink=cpy

“You’ll be a Buckeye legend for life,” ESPN reporter Holly Rowe said. “I just want to win the national championship,” Jack Sawyer said in response after hugging teammate Caleb Downs and two Buckeyes supporters on the field. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298361033.html#storylink=cpy

While it’s been a successful year for the Buckeyes, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made it clear that the job’s not finished. “1 More,” Smith posted after the game. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298361818.html#storylink=cpy

Some fans believe the loss to Michigan helped spark a much-needed change in the Buckeyes. “Thank you Xichigan!!!!” said one fan. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298363568.html#storylink=cpy

“It’s probably not the time to start thinking about next year because I have so much respect for these seniors,” Arch Manning said in an interview with the Austin American-Statesman. “I’ve learned so much from them. They’re just great people, and I’m going to miss them, for sure.” https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298369753.html#storylink=cpy

Why didn’t Texas use Arch Manning during a key moment against Ohio State? https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298366748.html

What Jim Tressel said about Ryan Day after Ohio State’s win over Texas https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298371263.html

Joel Klatt didn’t mince words when analyzing Notre Dame’s road to a National Championship, which now runs through a title game showdown with Ohio State. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298366108.html#storylink=cpy

After a pair of thrilling semifinal games in the College Football Playoff, oddsmakers established Ohio State as a 9 1/2-point favorite to defeat Notre Dame in the title game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298361378.html#storylink=cpy

Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi has to do some painful self-evaluation and film study after performances in the Big Ten Championship and the Rose Bowl. https://www.mahoningmatters.com/sports/article298369343.html#storylink=cpy