2025 WNBA free agency tracker: Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas among star players to receive core designation

Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate

From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Star-studded transfer window on tap with free agency pending for Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, more

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, will Christian Pulisic return for Milan?

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

2024 NFL Young Player Awards: Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers among top emerging stars

Who takes home the made-up hardware for first- and second-year pros?

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags

Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission. Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared £324m in assets including a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Sports quiz of the week: Luke Littler, Gabriela Dabrowski and Thomas Tuchel

Have you been following the big stories in football, darts, cricket, tennis, chess, rugby, basketball and college football? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

2025 Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

Lamar Jackson is among nine players selected from the Ravens roster for the Pro Bowl. The Lions led the NFC with seven players selected.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Pillar spacings on bridge in SA not evidence of vandalism but features of original design

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians

Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star

Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Caitlin Clark is the WNBA’s biggest star — but basketball isn’t what her mom is most proud of

Clark recently appeared on the ‘New Heights’ podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California

In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts

Annual report details gifts given to first family by foreign leaders, most of which are transferred to National Archives. Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Jalen Milroe declares for 2025 NFL Draft: Crimson Tide star ranks among QBs in class as possible first-rounder

Milroe is turning pro after a productive two-year run as the Crimson Tide's starter

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, LaMelo Ball among leading vote-getters

Fan voting runs through Jan. 20, and the first returns were released Thursday

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

NBA All-Star voting: Maxey with most votes among Sixers in 1st returns

In the NBA's first All-Star voting returns, Tyrese Maxey was seventh for Eastern Conference guards.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle

German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

2025 Pro Bowl: Lions' Kerby Joseph, Eagles' Jordan Mailata, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield among biggest snubs

The seven biggest snubs from the initial Pro Bowl roster

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among attack victims

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Italian fashion designer and ‘colour genius’ Rosita Missoni dies aged 93

Founder of renowned knitwear brand was at forefront of bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market. Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Bill Self says five-star signee Darryn Peterson is best player he's recruited at Kansas -- is he right?

Self dropped sky-high praise for Peterson. Was it too much, too soon?

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

2025 NFL QB market: Top free agents, trade targets, cut candidates, projected landing spots, contracts, more

Playing matchmaker for big names and needy teams

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Predicting NBA's next five years: Champions, MVPs, breakout players, trades, expansion, more for 2025-2029

This is what the second half of the 2020s will look like in basketball... we think

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Prospective nurse, football star among victims of New Orleans terror attack

Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New Orleans New Year’s Day attack, but families and friends have begun sharing information about them online. New Orleans ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Best Fitness Trackers of 2025 for Peak Performance

Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

Wired - Jan. 2

'Like Salah' & 'new Ramos' - players to watch out for in Europe in 2025

European football experts Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein pick out some players to watch out for in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith sets Big Ten freshman receiving record in Rose Bowl win over Oregon

Smith added another memorable chapter to his historic freshman season during the Rose Bowl.

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Cam Skattebo NFL Draft 2025: How Arizona State star RB stacks up as pro prospect after doing it all vs. Texas

Taking a look at one of the more intriguing players in college football

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

New Orleans attack victims: Ex-Princeton football player Tiger Bech, 28, among those killed on Bourbon Street

Bech is the brother of TCU standout wide receiver Jack Bech

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech among those killed in New Orleans terror attack

The Sugar Bowl was postponed as a result of the attack in the French Quarter on Wednesday morning.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

College football 2025 transfer portal tracker

Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January 2025 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting January 7: Suicide Squad: Kill the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 1