Ex USWNT star Hope Solo set for return to pitch, will lead Solo FC at The Soccer Tournament

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as franchise's next head coach; former New England star returns home

Vrabel is succeeding Jerod Mayo, who was fired after one season

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

Pool 2: Bath 40-21 Clermont Auvergne Premiership leaders travel to Leinster next Saturday Bath are not yet certain of qualification for the knockout stages of this year’s Champions Cup but this ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

‘It will be jolly nice’: illustrator Helen Oxenbury, 86, on preparing for her first solo show – and a new book with Michael Rosen

Acclaimed for her work on children’s books, the artist is teaming up again with her collaborator on Bear Hunt . The imaginations of hosts of little children, many now parents themselves, have been ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Cade Cunningham continues to make All-Star case with huge triple-double to lead red-hot Pistons to another win

Cunningham took over in the fourth quarter as Detroit won for the ninth time in 11 games

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

When do the USWNT play next? USA soccer 2025 schedule, matchups, what to know about SheBelieves Cup

The USWNT will spend 2025 expanding and experimenting with the player pool as the long road to the 2027 Women's World Cup begins

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

The star player hoping to turn millions of TikTok followers into rugby fans

The US athlete and social media star helped attract record crowds as she made her English rugby debut.

BBC News - Jan. 12

USWNT camp moved to Florida due to L.A. fires

The United States women's national team's January training camp will now be held in Florida due to the Los Angeles wildfires, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Fraser succeeds Herdman as Toronto FC coach

Robin Fraser will take the reins as manager of Toronto FC, the MLS side said on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Milk, Murder and One of Soccer’s Biggest Clubs

A harrowing crime frames Liverpool’s game against Accrington Stanley.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Banchero stars with 34 in return but Magic fall

Paolo Banchero, back in Orlando's lineup for the first time in almost 2½ months while recovering from a torn oblique muscle, gave his team a chance on Friday night, but the Magic fell to the Bucks ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Powerful Santa Ana winds set to return as wildfires continue to rage

Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State

Leonard felt 'wobbly' after a big hit, but led the Irish comeback after clearing concussion protocol

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Ex-Titans star Wycheck had CTE at time of death

Former Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE at the time of his death just over a year ago.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Paolo Banchero injury update: Magic star to return from torn oblique Friday vs. Bucks, per report

Banchero has been out since Oct. 30 with a right oblique tear

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Stephen Curry passes injured Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads again

The second returns are in and Curry has made a leap

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Vandy star TE Stowers to return for 2025 season

First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers told ESPN that he plans to return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Injured Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero reportedly expected to return to court this week

Banchero has been sidelined with an oblique injury.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Is Artificial Intelligence About to Transform Soccer?

In coaching, scouting, tactics, injury prevention and more, A.I. may have the capacity to transform the sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The pitch that got Joe Wicks emotional on Dragons' Den

BBC News - Jan. 8

First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

'Triple Espresso' rested for USWNT's Jan. camp

Gotham FC defender Crystal Dunn and San Diego Wave center back Naomi Girma headline the 26-player roster named by U.S. women's national team manager Emma Hayes for a week-long training camp set to ...

ESPN - Jan. 8

West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25

Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasons

ABC News - Jan. 8

Rangers Blow Multi-Goal Lead In Crushing Loss To Stars

Here are some takeaways from the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond

The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player development

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Could FC Barcelona's transfers be negatively affected by Dani Olmo registration situation? One star thinks so

Brazilian star Raphinha questioned the future of the club's transfers due to the current situation

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Pelicans' Zion Williamson set for return vs. Timberwolves after two-month injury absence

Williamson has been sidelined since November due to a left hamstring strain

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Elon Musk would be interested in buying Liverpool FC, claims father

‘He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to’ Musk Sr says there is family connection to the city The father of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, claims his son would be interested ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Reliving the Terrifying Robbery That Left One Soccer Star ‘Lost’

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells all about a career marked with chaos, mistakes and glory.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

NDSU topples Montana St., wins 10th FCS crown

North Dakota State won its record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title by beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night.

ESPN - Jan. 7

NDSU’s Dominance in FCS Football Doesn’t Extend to Bison Spending

North Dakota State’s football team isn’t among the highest spenders in FCS—far from it in fact. But the school’s dominant 15-year run continued on the field Monday night, as the Bison upset ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection

The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracket

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Scottie Scheffler withdraws from 2025 American Express, hopes to return at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Scheffler suffering a hand wound will keep him out of his first two planned starts of the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NWSL 2025 schedule framework: Championship game set for Nov. 22, summer break for international tournaments

CBS is the home of the NWSL Championship

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Ex-husband of The Vivienne says ‘heart is shattered’ after Drag Race star’s death

David Ludford pays emotional tribute, while UK show’s host RuPaul says the performer was ‘a lovely human being’. The ex-husband of the drag artist known as The Vivienne has said his “heart is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

The Newest Lego Star Wars R2-D2 Set Is On Sale For The First Time

The Lego catalog is filled with awesome Star Wars sets (including the super popular Millennium Falcon ), but few are currently as enticing as the Lego Star Wars R2-D2 Set , as it’s seeing its ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6