Chiefs to franchise tag guard Smith, source says

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN - 5h

2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Chiefs set to tag Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith ahead of free agency

Keeping tabs on all the players to be tagged this offseason

CBS Sports - 12h

Chiefs reportedly plan to franchise tag guard Trey Smith with 1-year deal worth $23 million

Kansas City is keeping the Pro Bowl guard for another year, making him the highest paid guard in the league in the process.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Chiefs plan to use franchise tag on Trey Smith, prevent top pending free agent OL from hitting open market

Smith will make $23.4 million on a fully guaranteed, one-year contract

CBS Sports - 14h

Franchise tag tracker: Chiefs are the only team to use the tag so far

Teams are allowed to apply franchise tags to players from Feb. 18 through March 4.

ESPN - 15h

Trey Smith free agency: Chiefs GM Brett Veach says team is 'pretty optimistic' it can retain Pro Bowl guard

Smith is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason regardless of position

CBS Sports - 2d

Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say

Kash Patel would replace Marvin Richardson, the ATF's current acting director.

CBS News - 5d

Sources: Cowboys All-Pro guard Martin retiring

Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history, informed the team he plans to retire.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Duke's Lucas focus of Miami search, sources say

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has emerged as the focus of the Miami men's basketball search, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

Stanford AD Muir expected to resign, sources say

Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir is expected to resign from his position, sources told ESPN, after 13 years at the school.

ESPN - 2d

NFL free agency: Top 25 overall free agents, including Sam Darnold and Chiefs reportedly planning to tag key OL

There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - Feb. 21

Body handed over by Hamas is that of Shiri Bibas, Israeli sources say

Yahoo News - 6d

New Trump memo will direct agencies to prepare for more firings, source says

The Trump administration will issue a new memo directing federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale firings, a source tells CBS News. Natalie Brand has more.

CBS News - 1d

FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say

Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.

ABC News - 15h

Pokemon Boss Says Franchise Could "Go Downhill" If Company Loses Its Focus

The Pokemon series has been around for decades, and it remains incredibly popular. The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, who has led the company since 1998, said in an interview that he sees ...

GameSpot - 14h

Marcus Smith can be better at full-back, says England coach Kevin Sinfield

Harlequins playmaker has been switched from fly-half Fin Smith has become first choice in No 10 role Marcus Smith can become a better full-back than fly-half according to the England assistant ...

The Guardian - 16h

Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends 'dangerous message' to the military

Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends a ‘dangerous message’ to the military on political loyalty.

NBC News - 4d

UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the world

ABC News - 4d

Travis Kelce expected to return next season, Chiefs GM says

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that he anticipates star tight end Travis Kelce will return for the final season of his contract in 2025.

NBC News - 2d

EU to keep climate goals but loosen rules for companies, says green chief

Bloc has to balance protection of the planet and economic growth, Teresa Ribera argues

Financial Times - 16h

More large-scale federal firings expected, sources say, creating concern among workers

Sources tell CBS News that the Trump administration plans to issue a new memo in the coming days directing agencies to prepare for large-scale firings. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will be at President ...

CBS News - 1d

New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source says

Four New Orleans players who’ve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said

ABC News - 1d

Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live

Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 12h

Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says

"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.

CBS News - Feb. 20

Russia is relying so heavily on North Korea that it's getting 50% of its ammo from Pyongyang, Ukraine's spy chief says

Yahoo News - 3d

Stefanik’s Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority

The congresswoman from New York is in line to be confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. But first, her colleagues need her vote to pass their embattled budget plan.

The New York Times - 3d

Travis Kelce retirement rumors: Chiefs GM expects star TE back next season, says he's 'fired up' about playing

Kelce, 35, mulled retirement following Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - 2d

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - Feb. 20

The top 10 games in the Madden NFL franchise

Not every Madden game is created equally. Here's a ranking of the best entries in the venerable franchise.

ESPN - 6d

Devils Stars Make Franchise History In Blowout Win

The New Jersey Devils played the Nashville Predators on Feb. 23, and it could not have gone better. The Devils defeated Nashville by a 5-0 final score and are now tied with the Carolina Hurricanes ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Police officer removed criminal's tag so they could meet up for sex

Natasha Conneely's team was responsible for managing criminals in the community to deter reoffending.

BBC News - 6d

Smith 'not worried' by absence of pace trio against England

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith says he is "not worried" about the absence of his three key fast bowlers for their Champions Trophy opener against England.

BBC News - 6d

Sources: Popovich not expected back this season

Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN - 4d

Source: Garrett not open to Browns extension

Myles Garrett is not open to a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN - 4h

10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks

Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.

ABC News - Feb. 20