As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large

The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Men's college basketball in 2024: 68 bold predictions

Who will make the Final Four? And will UConn three-peat?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

The Men’s College Basketball Coaches Who Are on the Hot Seat

Several coaches are feeling the pressure ahead of the season’s start.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

College athletes push for voter turnout while largely avoiding controversy as election nears

University of Montana track athlete Lily Meskers drew attention when she rejected a NIL deal to support Democrat Jon Tester in his Senate re-election bid because she doesn't agree with his votes on ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large

The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump's reelection looming large over G20 summit

President Biden is in Brazil for the final G20 summit of his presidency. While much of the summit is focused on fighting hunger and addressing global conflicts, Donald Trump's second presidency is ...

Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?

After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Takeaways from Oui-Play Paris women's basketball tipoff: USC has a new freshman star on its hands

Here’s what we learned about each team from the two best matchups of opening day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

Tech - Wired - November 11

‘It’s really an honour’: people of oil-rich Azerbaijan welcome climate summit

Cop29 is taking place in a country whose economy has long been dependent on its oil reserves. Oil runs deep in Azerbaijan, the host country of this year’s UN climate summit. Just 30 minutes ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

Men's college basketball opening night winners and losers: Gonzaga makes early statement

While Gonzaga and UCF shined and Cooper Flagg got off to a strong start, the SEC stumbled out of the starting blocks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Washington vs. UC Davis odds, line: 2024 college basketball picks, November 5 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's UC Davis Aggies vs. Washington Huskies matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Evansville vs. North Texas odds, line, prediction: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 5 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for Evansville Aces vs. North Texas Mean Green

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Rutgers vs. Wagner prediction, odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball Nov. 6 picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CBB picks and predictions for Wagner Seahawks vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Wednesday as Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper make their debut

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Robert Morris vs. Delaware prediction, odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CBB picks and predictions for Robert Morris Colonials vs. Delaware Blue Hens on Thursday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Long Island vs. Air Force prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 11 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Monday's Air Force Falcons vs. LIU Sharks matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 12 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Villanova Wildcats vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks matchup 10,000 times as they square off in the 2024 Philadelphia Big 5 Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Louisiana Tech vs. UMass prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 13 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Wednesday's Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - CNBC - November 11

The ‘mistake’ that is Fifa’s Club World Cup looms large. But will it even happen? | Philippe Auclair

Sponsors and broadcasters are biding their time while the players’ union has filed a lawsuit over plans for 2025 event. This is the one thing the former Fifa president Sepp Blatter admits he should ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Kentucky vs. Wright State prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 4 bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Monday's Wright State Raiders vs. Kentucky Wildcats matchup 10,000 times as head coach Mark Pope debuts for Kentucky

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

FIU vs. Rice prediction, odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 5 bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Rice Owls vs. Florida International Panthers matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Arizona State vs. Idaho State odds, line: 2024 college basketball picks, November 5 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Idaho State Bengals vs. Arizona State Sun Devils on Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Duke vs. Kentucky prediction, odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 12 bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Kentucky Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils matchup in the 2024 Champions Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings as the Final Stretch Looms

With just two weeks left in the regular season, losses by Tennessee and B.Y.U. are expected to shake up the official rankings.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Depth and Shooting Keep Kansas Men’s Basketball on Top

The top-ranked Jayhawks held off the North Carolina Tar Heels, 92-89.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

Mark Pope Is Kentucky’s New Basketball Coach. That’s Not the Full Story.

After Pope was offered the job of his dreams, he had a phone call to make and a question to ask.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

Abdur-Rahim died of complications from a medical procedure in a battle with an aggressive illness.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died

Sports - ABC News - October 25

USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died, the school announced Thursday.

Duke, UConn, KU top men's basketball title odds

Duke, UConn and Kansas are favored by sportsbooks as men's college basketball title favorites entering the 2024-25 season.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players

Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.

Kentucky Men’s Basketball Was the Envy of the Sport. Now It Is Likable Too.

Mark Pope has made it hard to root against the Wildcats in his first year as their head coach, with the energy of a chemistry teacher wrapped in a 6-foot-10 package.

Sports - The New York Times - November 15

The College Basketball Stars Coming for Caitlin Clark’s Throne

Now that Clark’s iconic career at Iowa is over, these 10 players have a chance to dominate the sport this season.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

College basketball player collapses and dies after workout

Kaiden Francis was a freshman basketball player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and had recently passed multiple health screenings.

College football winners, losers in Week 10: Ole Miss sizzles in win, Nebraska still can't break through

The Rebels' offense finally hit high gear against an SEC foe in a 63-21 demolition of Arkansas

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

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