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Disney Teases Theme Park Integration With Disney X Fortnite Project

One year ago, Disney invested $1.5 billion into Epic Games to create a massive Disney x Fortnite experience that has yet to come to fruition. But at South by Southwest, one of Disney's Imagineers ...

GameSpot - 1d

Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region

Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...

The Guardian - 22h

Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year

Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.

CNBC - 9h

Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny

Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on UCLA basketball coaches Mick Cronin and Cori Close, the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sources: QB Allen, Bills reach record $330M deal

The Bills and Josh Allen have reached agreement on a record-setting six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 18h

Check Out These $50 Bean Bag Chairs Based On Superheroes, Disney Characters, And More

If you need a comfortable seating option for your kids while gaming, bean bag chairs are a great solution. Not only are they comfortable and versatile, but they’re also available in a wide range of ...

GameSpot - 5h

'He's got it': An oral history of the NBA's COVID-19 shutdown -- and how it changed sports forever

On the fifth anniversary of the night the NBA shut down, ESPN reveals how it happened, down to the minute -- told by the players, executives, politicians, doctors and journalists who were there.

ESPN - 14m

Draymond gleefully hopes Steph earns more techs after first of season

Warriors veteran Draymond Green was glad to see his teammate Steph Curry receive one after standing up for himself in Golden State's win on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - 4d

Minnesota High School Hockey Game Attracted More Fans Than Every NHL Game

ST. PAUL - This is becoming an annual article, it seems. It is why Minnesota is called the State of Hockey.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

BBC News - 2d

Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.

Group sports terms that share a common thread.

The New York Times - 4h

Saquon Barkley hopes new contract with Eagles paves the way for more running backs to 'get paid'

Barkley inked a two-year, $41 million extension with Philadelphia

CBS Sports - 5h

Sources: Bills bolster receiving corps with Palmer

The Bills have reached agreement with former Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer on a three-year, $36 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4h

How to Turn a Live Boston Bruins Hockey Broadcast Into a Cartoon

The NHL is using new technology to overlay animations on top of real live hockey action. It points to a future of fully personalized sports broadcasting in which fans control what’s on their screens.

Wired - 8h

Charles Barkley rips 'idiots' at ESPN, future home of 'Inside the NBA,' for saying 'Lakers saved the NBA'

Charles Barkley, who will be on 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN next season, called ESPN's on-air talent, in particular Kendrick Perkins, 'idiots' for saying the Lakers saved the NBA season.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Markets open down again, Trump announces more tariffs against Canada

Traders on Wall Street hoping to rally back after Monday's major selloff are starting Tuesday with another dip. Meanwhile, President Trump has announced additional tariffs for Canada. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 5h

'You lose all hope': Federal workers gripped by mental health distress amid Trump cuts

In interviews with NBC News, many federal workers shared stories of overwhelming stress, personal crises, rapid weight loss, panic attacks and more.

NBC News - 2d

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - 3h

Fernandes: Utd want to recreate Sporting success

Manchester United are still believing that coach Ruben Amorim will replicate the success he had at Sporting CP, club captain Bruno Fernandes said.

ESPN - 1h

Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.

CNBC - 3d

Best Mario Day Merch Deals - Super Mario Lego Sets, Hot Wheels, Plushies, And More

Today is Mario Day (MAR10), and if you’re a fan looking to join in on the festivities, there are plenty of incredible Mario-related discounts for you to enjoy. Everything from controllers and ...

GameSpot - 12h

Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around

Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.

MarketWatch - 16m

Sources: Panthers' Horn gets historic deal for DB

Jaycee Horn has reached a four-year deal that averages $25 million per season, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4h

PSV to compensate fans at Arsenal tie after 7-1

PSV have announced that they will compensate their fans attending the second leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie at Arsenal on Wednesday.

ESPN - 34m

Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash

California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."

ABC News - 2d

Squares is back! Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

BBC News - 12h

Syrian government agrees deal to integrate Kurdish forces

Agreement will bring a bigger swath of fractured nation under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration

Financial Times - 22h

UnionPay ties up with NITMX to integrate PromptPay

Yahoo News - 8h

Halt Disney! Flow’s director, and fellow upstart animators, on a new era for the artform

At the Academy Awards last weekend, a little Latvian film scooped the prize for best animation. Here its creator Gints Zilbalodis, and other Oscar nominees of micro-budget films, discuss ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ireland Grand Slam hopes ended by rampant France

France take control of the Six Nations title race as they score 34 unanswered points to beat Ireland in Dublin and end the home side's Grand Slam hopes.

BBC News - 3d

How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment | Jonathan Wilson

Supporters have marched in protest at a number of Premier League grounds. It’s not hard to see why they believe their game is being taken away. On Sunday, thousands of Manchester United fans ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - 5h

A cacti-smuggling case with a prickly end: the novel way courts are making poachers pay

Two Italian cacti smugglers have been fined for illegally trading plants from Chile – and for the cost of restoring the environment. Conservationists hope more cases will follow. Chile’s Atacama ...

The Guardian - 1d

NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?

The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.

ESPN - 4h

Andrea Berta set to join Arsenal as club’s new sporting director

53-year-old Italian left Atlético Madrid in January Berta has vast experience after 12 years in Madrid Andrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director. The club have ...

The Guardian - 1d

Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’

More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...

The Guardian - 2d