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NUUK, Greenland — U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” in a text message released on Monday. Trump’s message to Jonas Gahr Støre appears to ratchet up a standoff between Washington and its closest allies over his threats to take over Greenland, a self-governing territory of NATO member Denmark. On Saturday, Trump announced a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight nations that have rallied around Denmark and Greenland, including Norway. Those countries issued a forceful rebuke. Many longtime allies of the U.S. remained resolute that Greenland was not for sale but encouraged Washington to discuss solutions. In a statement on social media, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc had “no interest to pick a fight” but would “hold our ground.” The White House has not ruled out taking control of the strategic Arctic island by force. Asked whether Trump could invade Greenland, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Monday that “you can’t leave anything out until the president himself has decided to leave anything out.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also sought to de-escalate tensions on Monday. “I think this can be resolved and should be resolved through calm discussion,” he said, adding that he did not believe military action would occur. Strong opposition in Greenland to U.S. threats In a sign of how tensions have increased in recent days, thousands of Greenlanders marched over the weekend in protest of any effort to take over their island. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a Facebook post Monday that the tariff threats would not change their stance. “We will not be pressured,” he wrote. Meanwhile, Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business, minerals, energy, justice and equality, said that she was moved by the quick response of allies to the tariff threat and said it showed that countries realize “this is about more than Greenland.” “I think a lot of countries are afraid that if they let Greenland go, what would be next?” Trump cites Nobel in text to Norwegian leader Trump’s Sunday message to Gahr Støre, released by the Norwegian government, read in part: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.” It concluded: “The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland.” The Norwegian leader said Trump’s message was a reply to an earlier missive sent on behalf of himself and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, in which they conveyed their opposition to the tariff announcement, pointed to a need to de-escalate, and proposed a telephone conversation among the three leaders. “Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter,” the Norwegian leader said in a statement. “As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to President Trump what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government.” The Norwegian Nobel Committee is an independent body whose five members are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the president’s approach in Greenland during a brief Q&A with reporters in Davos, Switzerland, which is hosting the World Economic Forum meeting this week. “I think it’s a complete canard that the president would be doing this because of the Nobel,” Bessent said, immediately after saying he did not “know anything about the president’s letter to Norway.” Trump has openly coveted the peace prize, which the committee awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado last year. Last…

The 2025 NFL season is over for the Green Bay Packers, but that didn’t stop some fans of the storied franchise from having a rooting interest during the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs this past weekend.On Sunday, the division rival Chicago Bears played host to the Los Angeles Rams, with superstar wide receiver Davante Adams getting another chance to stick to the team he used to love facing while with the Packers.Davante Adams: ‘Once a Packer, Always a Packer’ GettyWide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers During an appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams ahead of Sunday’s game in Chicago, Adams had some interesting things to say about the Packers. "Once a Packer, always a Packer… If [Packers fans] get something from it, I love that as well." 🧀 – Davante Adams on playing the Bears in the Divisional Round @tae15adams | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/Mi3I8OK0kn — Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) January 13, 2026 “I’ve got a little bit of that Green Bay still in my memory bank and built into my skin, so hopefully it’s not too big of a deal and go out there and hopefully handle business like we’re accustomed to doing,” Adams said ahead of the playoff showdown with the Bears in Chicago.It seems Packers fans were rooting for the Rams because of Adams, which led the superstar wideout to admit the following.“Once a Packer, always a Packer,” Adams said. “It’s one of those situations where obviously I have loyalty to them, but I’m doing this for the Rams. Unfortunately, this is not for the Packers people, but if they get something from it, I love that as well.”In the end, the Rams ended the Bears’ season with a three-point road win at Soldier Field, which almost certainly made the Packers faithful happy.Davante Adams Endorses Matthew Stafford for NFL MVP GettyMatthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams After getting the best of the Bears in Chicago on Sunday, Adams admitted the playoff clash with Caleb Williams and company felt like the “old Packers-Bears rivalry games,” as the game came down to the wire. No better player to talk to than Davante Adams in Chicago: “It felt like one of the old Packer-Bears rivalry games” On his QB Matthew Stafford being the MVP: “He certainly should be”… elaborates…@nflnetwork @NFLGameDay #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/h8NYK7wtJy — StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) January 19, 2026 “It felt like one of the old Packer-Bears rivalry games,” Adams said, via Stacey Dales of NFL Network. “I’m not on the Packers anymore, but it was a beautiful game. The weather and everything about it just felt like the playoffs, and we came out of the right side of it, so it’s even better.“To be honest, I’m not even trying to be … We kind of talked it up to be something crazier than what it is, and we’re out here playing football just like any other day, but it’s a little chilly…”Adams also endorsed his Rams teammate, star quarterback Matthew Stafford, for the NFL MVP award.“He certainly should be,” Adams said of Stafford potentially being named NFL MVP. “You see everything he does out there. The way he commands the huddle. Obviously, the numbers speak for themselves, but just the cool cat that he is, to come out here and lead this team the way he has all year, it is a beautiful thing.”At this point, it seems like Stafford has the edge in the two-man race for NFL MVP, with Drake Maye of the New England Patriots trailing the veteran quarterback, but it remains to be seen who’ll get the nod when it is announced ahead of the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Davante Adams Turns Heads With Packers-Bears Comments After Rams Win in Chicago appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kevin Byard was supposed to be a bridge signing for the Chicago Bears. Instead, he became the backbone of their defense. And now, with his contract expiring, he’s about to become one of the franchise’s toughest offseason decisions.Signed to a modest two year, $15 million contract before the 2024 season, Byard looked like a savvy veteran addition at the time. But what he turned into under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen was something far more valuable: the leader and playmaker behind the NFL’s most turnover-hungry defense.And that success is exactly what has created Chicago’s looming $24 million problem.Byard’s 2025 campaign was elite: League high six interceptions Defensive captain for a first place Bears team Third career Pro Bowl selection Key piece of a Chicago defense that led the NFL with 31 takeaways The projected price tag GettyBears Safety Kevin Byard Jacob Infante of Windy City Gridiron recently predicted Kevin Byard will command a two year, $24 million extension this offseason, $12M per year.For a 32 year old safety, that’s significant money. Not quite market-resetting, but well above what most veterans his age receive. Recent history shows teams are hesitant to commit big dollars to safeties over 30, even productive ones.The concern for Chicago isn’t whether Byard deserves the deal (he absolutely does based on performance). The issue is projection.This was Byard’s first multi-interception season since 2022. He hadn’t made a Pro Bowl since 2021 before this resurgence. Paying him now means betting that this wasn’t a late career spike but rather proof he’s a perfect fit in Allen’s system moving forward.That’s a risky wager for a front office that values sustainability. Yet letting him walk could ruin the identity of a defense built entirely around creating turnovers.The stakes get even higher when you zoom out cause fellow starting safety Jaquan Brisker is also entering free agency.That means the Chicago Bears could realistically head into 2026 without either starting safety from a defense that just led the league in takeaways. Byard’s price tag alone is difficult. Pair that with Brisker’s uncertain future, and suddenly the Bears are staring at a potential full reset on the back end.Byard wants to stay… But at what cost? GettyBears Safety Kevin Byard Byard has been clear about his mindset. He loves Chicago. Loves Allen’s scheme. Loves the locker room. But he’s also realistic that he’s year to year at this stage of his career.“For me personally, I would love to be here,” Byard said back in May. “I’ve loved being here over the last year and going forward. This thing is year-to-year and honestly, it’s probably going to be year-to-year for the rest of my career until I’m done playing.”So Chicago is stuck in between: Reward the veteran who helped transform their defense… Or risk losing him and Brisker and forcing a major secondary rebuild.Kevin Byard was a steal when the Chicago Bears signed him. Now he’s expensive because he outplayed that contract in every possible way.That’s the offseason problem looming over Halas Hall. And it’s one the Bears can’t afford to get wrong. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Bears Enter the Offseason With a $24 Million Problem Looming appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Chicago Bulls star guard Josh Giddey is getting ever closer to a return after being sidelined since December 29th with a hamstring injury, based on a new update. The Bulls recently assigned Giddey to their G-League affiliate, Windy City Bulls, before recalling him back to the first team just a few hours later. They likely made the move to have him practice with the team as a gauge for his injury progress as a potential return nears.While now officially listed as day-to-day on the Bulls injury report, the move comes after Giddey was upgraded from out to doubtful before their recent win against the Brooklyn Nets. He didn’t end up playing, but he has been out for more than three weeks, a return looks like it will come soon. Bulls Drop Huge Josh Giddey News Ahead of Nets Game On the season, Giddey is averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and nine assists on 46.6% shooting in 30 games. Josh Giddey Injury UpdateThough still no direct timeline or actual date on a return, all of the news on Giddey is good news for the Bulls. Recently, before all the availability changes and assignment and recalling, Chicago head coach Billy Donovan gave an update on the team’s star guard. “There is some hope, maybe on Sunday, that (Josh) can get into practice with those (G-League) guys and get at least some playing,” Donovan said on Giddey. “So far, with the ramp-up that’s started, there’s been no setbacks. I think he feels pretty good. But I’d like to see him get into one of those practices and see where he’s at. But he’s certainly progressing in a good way, and I feel good where he’s at.” The initial timeline given by the team was that Giddey would miss at least three weeks. That was then compounded by a later report on December 31st that he would be reevaluated in two weeks. According to Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com, Giddey ramped up his progress a few days ago on a potential return, and after the moves made and Donovan’s comments, it appears all that is left is for the 23-year-old to be officially cleared for play by team doctors.Bulls insider KC Johnson of CHSN reported on Saturday that fans should ‘look for him later this week,‘ which is good news for a franchise that has continuously struggled over the past two months after a hot start to begin the year. Bulls upgrade Josh Giddey from “out” to “doubtful.” He isn’t expected to play but, barring any setback, look for him later this week. Patrick Williams is questionable with his sprained right ankle https://t.co/KYwYuAl8FP — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 17, 2026 Giddey signed a four-year, $100 million extension as a restricted free agent with Chicago over the summer, now one of the best deals of the offseason. Insider Issues Blunt Verdict On Bulls’ $100M Josh Giddey Decision Bulls News, Trade Rumors, And Injury ReportRounding out other news surrounding the Windy City franchise, the team got revenge against the Nets on Sunday after losing to the team on Friday. In the past ten games, they’ve gone 5-5, but even without Giddey, they have shown some signs of improvement with Coby White, Matas Buzelis, and Nikola Vucevic.Along with Giddey, Chicago has Zach Collins, Patrick Williams, and rookie Noa Essengue listed on the injury report. Collins is dealing with a toe injury, and according to Donovan, the team doesn’t expect him back until after the NBA All-Star break. Williams missed the last Nets game with an ankle injury and is currently listed as day-to-day, while Essengue will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in early December.As for trade rumors, there have been two names that have stood out over the past few weeks as the February 5th deadline approaches: White and Vucevic. Like in years past, it is extremely hard to gauge the Bulls’ decision-makers’ interest in either being buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and that remains the case in 2026. White has been linked to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to their need for a playmaking guard, while Vucevic has been…

The Miami Heat are sitting at 22-20 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.In a season that’s had its ups and downs, Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra has a positive outlook on the rest of his team’s season.“I think we have an opportunity for this to really start to click,” Spoelstra told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “We’re all a little bit disappointed in where our standing and where our record is right now. But we have an opportunity with the second half of the season to make amends for that.”The Heat will start their second half of the season on the road against the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler on January 19.The game against the Warriors is the start of a five-game road stretch for the Heat. They will have an opportunity to take the lead over the Orlando Magic in the Southeast Division.For the Heat, finding success means putting together consecutive good performances. The Heat have some of the best wins in the NBA, including against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 17.However, they also have some of the worst losses, including a 24-point drubbing against the now 10-33 Indiana Pacers on January 10.“The thing about this team is we can beat anybody and we can lose to anybody,” Heat guard Norman Powell told Chiang. “It’s all about our mentality and our approach and being collective.”The Miami Heat Have Been Dealing With Injuries Throughout the Season GettyTyler Herro has been one of the Miami Heat players who has missed time due to injury this season. A large reason the Miami Heat have been unable to maintain consistency is that injuries have led to constant changes in the team’s rotation.Heat guard Tyler Herro has missed a majority of the team’s season with multiple injuries. He’s set to miss the Heat’s five-game road trip with a rib contusion.Heat center Bam Adebayo has also missed time with injuries this season. The Heat have used a multitude of starting lineups to offset the injuries.Despite the inconsistent lineups and time missed to injury, Erik Spoelstra believes this upcoming road trip is a time for the Heat to build momentum for the rest of the season.“As a coach, sometimes you have a gut feel for something,” Spoelstra told Anthony Chiang. “When we came back from that disappointing road trip, that’s when you felt a competitive will to commit to do whatever is necessary… It’s a great opportunity in front of us. We have a whole second half of the season to go. This should set up to be a lot of fun.”The Miami Heat Needs to Lean on its Defense in the Second Half of the SeasonThe Miami Heat leaned on their fast-paced offense at the start of the season, but as the season has progressed, defense has been the team’s key to winning games.The Heat are seventh in the NBA in defensive rating, led by defensive anchor Bam Adebayo.“He (Erik Spoelstra) cares about how we give effort on defense,” Adebayo told Anthony Chiang. “And when you buy in, you get gratifying wins like this. This is not because we played a certain game. It’s really because we bought into what he was preaching.”Spoelstra-led Heat teams have always been defensively minded during his time in Miami. Even with a unique offensive approach, defense should be the team’s No. 1 priority. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Sends Positive Message Amid Halfway Point appeared first on Heavy Sports.