3 observations after Quentin Grimes' career high 44 points lead Sixers to skid snapping win

Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen

ABC News - Feb. 22

Crystal Palace through after Millwall keeper’s red for head-high tackle on Mateta

Crystal Palace progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at a sun-kissed, slightly distracted Selhust Park. A win against opponents who played with 10 men for 85 minutes was comfortable ...

The Guardian - 2d

Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose

A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw ...

ESPN - Feb. 23

Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...

The Hill - 5d

Canada defeats U.S. 3-2 to win 4 Nations Face-Off Championship

The North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.

CBS News - Feb. 20

Canada Beats U.S., 3-2, to Win 4 Nations Championship in Overtime Thriller

Connor McDavid scored the sudden death goal for the Canadians, adding another chapter to the hockey rivalry.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Ducks beat Bruins 3-2 in overtime for fourth straight win. Goalie Gibson leaves with injury

Leo Carlsson scored with 1:21 left in overtime to give Anaheim a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and extend the Ducks’ winning streak to four straight games

ABC News - Feb. 22

Florida vs. Georgia score: Bulldogs upset No. 3 Gators in huge win to boost NCAA Tournament hopes

UGA gave up a 26-point lead but rallied in crunch time to seal a huge victory

CBS Sports - 5d

Jahmai Mashack's buzzer-beating 3-pointer gives Tennessee 79-76 win over Alabama

Alabama squandered its chance at a game-winning shot after committing a 5-second violation.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lakers beat Clippers for 5th straight win behind 31 points from Luka Dončić, but Austin Reaves exits with calf soreness

Luka Dončić got to face the Clippers again.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sends pointed message after Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off

Trudeau was fired up after the Canadians' win on Thursday night in Boston

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes stroll past Newcastle

That red speck disappearing over the horizon is Liverpool. Arne Slot’s relentless side stretched their Premier League lead to 13 points with 10 games to play courtesy of an assured victory over ...

The Guardian - 4d

Post dishes hilarious dig at Steph after 56-point outburst vs. Magic

Warriors center Quinten Post dropped a sarcastic one-liner about teammate Steph Curry's 56-point performance in Golden State's win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Diana Taurasi, WNBA's all-time leading scorer, retires after 20 seasons

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, is retiring.

CBS News - 5d

A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke from Charley Hull after the first round

A Lim Kim has shot a 4-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship

ABC News - 4d

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke freshman returns after injury scare to lead Blue Devils over Florida State

After getting hit in the face in the first half, Flagg returned from the locker room after halftime

CBS Sports - 1d

"Harsh" Feedback Leads To Fantasy Life i Overhaul After Mega Man Creator's Departure

A new blog post from Level-5 has confirmed that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has seen a massive overhaul over the past several months, following "harsh" feedback and the departure ...

GameSpot - 5h

Arne Slot accepts Liverpool in ‘good position’ to win title after win at City

Salah and Szoboszlai on target in 2-0 victory Liverpool 11 points clear of Arsenal at top of table After Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 to take a crucial step towards the title, Arne ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Butler makes hilarious revelation after win in Warriors home debut

New Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler hasn't had a chance to get settled in the Bay Area.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

'New York, New York' to play only after Yanks win

The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

After Super Bowl win, Eagles say they will accept invitation to the White House

The Eagles were being asked questions about a White House visit right after their title.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Trump says Eagles will be invited to White House after winning Super Bowl

President Trump said that he will invite the Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House after winning the Super Bowl over the Chiefs.

CBS News - 5d

Marc Márquez wins MotoGP season-opener after Thailand tussle with brother

Six-time champion makes perfect start at factory Ducati Overtook brother, Alex, with three laps left in Thailand Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Márquez continued his perfect start to life with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fulham reach quarter-finals after shootout win over Man Utd

Goalkeeper Bernd Leno is Fulham's hero with two saves in the penalty shootout to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup in the fifth round.

BBC News - 1d

Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar

“Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade

ABC News - 8h

Neymar plays down injury fears after Santos win

Neymar attempted to reassure fans that he is fine despite asking to be substituted during Santos' 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday.

ESPN - 2h

Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project

As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.

The New York Times - 4d

Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes

Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.

CNBC - Feb. 22

At least 58 dead in Sudan after cholera outbreak over 3-day span

Officials blamed the outbreak mainly on contaminated drinking water after a paramilitary group's attack stopped the city's water plant.

CBS News - Feb. 22

At Least 3 Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Staten Island, Officials Say

Officials said one person was missing and two people were hospitalized after the boat, with six aboard, overturned on Sunday in the Ambrose Channel.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

2025 WNBA Mock Draft 3.0: A new look at the first round after Sky trade No. 3 to Mystics

The Mystics now have three of the top six overall picks

CBS Sports - 6d

Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to hit free agency after 5 starts in 4 years

Cowboys confirm they will let Lance walk.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history

ABC News - 5d

New details revealed after 3 Revere women found dead in Belize hotel

New details have been revealed in the deaths of three women from Revere at a hotel in Belize.

CBS News - 4d

Buccaneers to reinstate Jon Gruden in Ring of Honor, 3 years after removing him due to bigoted behavior

Gruden resigned as the coach of the Raiders after emails containing homophobic, misogynistic and racist language were made public.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Jake Knapp still holds on top, Rickie Fowler remains in hunt after Round 3

The 18- and 36-hole leader is still in front after 54 holes at PGA National in South Florida

CBS Sports - 1d

Mother asking judge to declare 3 sons dead nearly 15 years after they vanished

A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn't return them after Thanksgiving.

CBS News - 11h

Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

In Roob's Observations: A side of Jalen Hurts we've never seen before

In our latest installment of Roob's 10 Random Observations, we take a look at a side of Jalen Hurts never seen before, an Eagles position coach who can't go unnoticed, an outrageous snub and more.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Latest in 3 observations after Quentin Grimes' career high 44 points lead Sixers to skid snapping win

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