First ever 12 team playoff rankings revealed: what did we learn

First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital

After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against.

Health - The New York Times - October 21

Referee Tra Blake on facemask: We did not see it, so we couldn't call it

After the game, Blake said none of the officials on the field had a view of Rams LB Byron Young pulling QB Sam Darnold's facemask.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism

A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 14

What we've learned at the midpoint of the 2024 college football season

Nicole Auerbach analyzes the surprises and disappointments from the season so far, plus how the new expanded College Football Playoff is already helping the sport.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Trump says he's the 'father of IVF' — and that he just recently learned what it is

Trump declared he was "the father of IVF" during a Fox News town hall, while also saying he just recently discovered what the decades-old procedure actually is.

What can England learn from Scotland’s community land buyouts?

Locals north of the border are taking over the estates of private landowners. A new book argues that this approach could restore the UK’s damaged biodiversity

World - Financial Times - October 20

Fear, Loathing, and Excitement: What a Slack Researcher Learned About AI at Work

Christina Janzer, Slack’s senior vice president of research and analytics, learned some interesting things in a study of how people view AI at work, which about half the respondents use in some form.

Business - Inc. - October 22

What I Learned After Breaking Down About Hurricane Milton on TV

My viral moment revealed a shared experience of climate anxiety across generations. It’s time that we channel it into action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

I worked for Kamala Harris. Here’s what I learned about her.

If you value information-driven decision making and mental toughness, take it from someone who saw Harris work up close: She is the right choice for your vote.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

What we've learned from the consistent poll numbers shaping the 2024 election

The polls can't tell us who will win. But they do tell some clear stories about the forces shaping the election and propelling Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Politics - NBC News - 23 hours ago

MLB All-October team: The stars who ruled the 2024 playoffs

From wild-card sensations to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason spotlight.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team

BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.

Deebo, Kittle honestly reveal which NFC team is best right now

San Francisco 49ers stars Deebo Samuel and George Kittle shared an honest response while evaluating which team is the best in the NFC right now.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Weekly quiz: What nice thing did Donald say about Kamala?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Football Daily | What Andy Carroll did next: Bordeaux’s unlikely trebuchet

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . It seems pretty likely that history will look back on the career of Andy Carroll (if at all) with a certain amount of puzzlement and ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Democrats Finally Did What Sherrod Brown Asked For. It Might Be Too Late.

Why Democrats in the Midwest are losing ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

‘It’s the damnedest thing I’ve ever seen’: 10 film flops that became classics – ranked!

Hindsight can be a wonderful thing – as much-loved movies including Citizen Kane, The Shawshank Redemption and Blade Runner have proved. Budget: £19.3m. Worldwide gross: £22m Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

College Football Power Rankings: Georgia jumps to No. 2, Alabama drops 12 spots

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 8.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks

Jeremiyah Love ran for 102 yards, scored two touchdowns and extended his streak of rushing for a TD to eight games in leading No. 12 Notre Dame to a 51-14 victory over No. 24 Navy, knocking the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Big 12 QB rankings: Colorado's Shedeur Sanders stays strong, Kansas' Jalon Daniels plummets

The Big 12 quarterback tiers have shifted dramatically during the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice

Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris

Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes' 26-player roster for the United States women's national team's first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer in August.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Washington to retire Plum's jersey in team first

Kelsey Plum, who played at Washington from 2013 to 2017, will become the first Huskies women's basketball player to have her jersey retired.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Ranking 134 College Football Teams After a Shakeup in the Top 10

Georgia’s win over Texas changed the outlook for the country’s top teams.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

College basketball rankings: Rotation questions for the Top 25 and 1 teams

The best teams in America have to sort some things out quickly with the season opener rapidly approaching.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

NHL Power Rankings: Time To Show The New No. 1 Team Some Respect

The NHL power rankings have another new No. 1, as some dark horses rise the ranks, and the Bruins and Oilers continue to slide. Here's the latest on all 32 teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Ranking 134 College Football Teams, as a Shocking Contender Surges

Indiana is no longer just a fun story. The dream season is real, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

NBA Power Rankings: Vibe check on all 30 teams

As we look at the teams who are setting the tone early in the season, it's clear that the Celtics and Thunder are a cut above their peers. Plus, the Bucks are a bummer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

The 30 newcomers setting each team's tone

Our insiders break down where all 30 teams stack up and which newcomers are already making waves.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Ranking 134 College Football Teams After a Week Full of Surprising Losses

Texas A&M, Iowa State and Clemson were among the top 25 teams to fall to unranked opponents.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

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