Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes 52nd NBA player to reach 20K career points

Bayern crush Frankfurt to restore 8-point lead

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high pressing football on Sunday to restore their eight point lead in the Bundesliga ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Trump commitments

French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar Ukraine

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Bayern go 11 points clear with win at Stuttgart

Bayern Munich fought back from a goal down to maintain their place at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Friday.

ESPN - 5d

In a Battle of the N.B.A.’s Best, the Cavaliers Made a Point

After Cleveland’s largest comeback win in 11 years, it sure felt like a playoff atmosphere. It’s only a sign of what’s to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 5d

Harden dazzles in first 50-point game with Clips

James Harden recorded the 24th 50-point game of his career, and his first as a member of the Clippers, on Wednesday night in a 123-115 win over the Pistons.

ESPN - 6h

Is Eric Adams Running for Re-election? Signs Point to No.

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has taken few concrete steps to launch a serious re-election campaign, even as he faces a growing field of prominent challengers.

The New York Times - 24m

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - Feb. 21

Source: Morant is Grizz player in burglary string

Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed

An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning near his New Jersey home after being followed home from New York City, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

CBS News - Feb. 21

The H.B.C.U. Players N.F.L. Scouts Are Keeping an Eye On

No players from H.B.C.U. schools had their names called in last year’s N.F.L. Draft. Could the 2025 class change that trend?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Arteta blasts players' 'standards' in damaging loss

Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of lacking the standards needed to win the Premier League after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Zegras Earns Hearing with Player Safety for Hit on Rasmussen

Per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will soon face a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit Sunday afternoon on Detroit Red Wings ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Glenn: Split with Rodgers upset some players

Jets coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged that the decision to part ways with the future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason "upset" some players.

ESPN - Feb. 25

LaLiga fan convicted of racist abuse of player

A Granada fan who racially abused defender Carlos Akapo during a LaLiga game three years ago has been given a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Ten Hag: Modern players offended by criticism

Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Call Of Duty: Warzone Experimenting With 150-Player Matches

Raven Software has announced a major change for Call of Duty: Warzone, as the studio is experimenting with 150-player lobbies for standard battle royale playlists.. Not every match will be 150 ...

GameSpot - Feb. 27

QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurism

The arrests follow a report made to police about an incident in a nightclub in Kingston.

BBC News - 6d

N.F.L. Players Grade the Working Conditions of Their Teams

The Cardinals and Patriots received the two lowest grades in the annual report cards.

The New York Times - 4d

Amorim tells Utd players to expect summer exits

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has told his players to expect a number of departures at the end of the season as part of an overhaul of the squad.

ESPN - 4d

The Playbook, Inning 9: Mastering the 2025 player pool

How to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 9 gives you insight as to which players to grab and which ones to avoid in 2025.

ESPN - 3d

The Eight Best Under-the-Radar Players in the Champions League

As the competition returns, these are the prospects to keep a close eye on in the round of 16.

The New York Times - 2d

Patriots should avoid these five players in free agency

The Patriots should avoid these five players and look elsewhere for upgrades when NFL free agency begins March 12.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Belichick: Up to UNC players to buy into product

Though it's still too early into spring practice to know what he has, new UNC football coach Bill Belichick said it's up to the players to buy into the product.

ESPN - 17h

WTA announces paid maternity leave for players

Pregnant women's tennis players can now get 12 months of paid maternity leave and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay under a ...

ESPN - 4h

UNC hires longtime NBA agent Tanner as GM

Longtime NBA agent Jim Tanner has been hired at UNC as general manager for men's basketball, after coach Hubert Davis said the "old model for Carolina basketball just doesn't work."

ESPN - Feb. 25

Luka Dončić and a trade that could change NBA history

The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could define the next generation across the NBA.

ESPN - Feb. 27

NBA to settle Raptors-Knicks case at July hearing

The NBA will hold an arbitration hearing during the week of July 21 for commissioner Adam Silver to settle the long-running legal dispute between the Raptors and Knicks.

ESPN - 4d

4 Nations Face-Off: The NHL Finally Gave The Players What They Wanted, And The Players Delivered

Almost 15 years to the day from when Sidney Crosby scored the Golden Goal for Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics, Connor McDavid grabbed the torch and scored the decisive overtime goal to win the 4 ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II

ABC News - Feb. 20

PGA Tour, PIF, Tiger Woods meet with President Trump but do not reach a deal

Golf's reunification remains elusive even as the heads of two tours met with the president.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood

Fidji Simo rose from a village childhood to Meta executive, taking Instacart public as CEO, and OpenAI board post. She shares some key lessons for success.

CNBC - Feb. 21

MSG Networks reaches deal with Altice USA to bring back New York Knicks, Rangers games

Altice USA ends blackout with MSG Networks, restores New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils games.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Julianne Moore’s freckles? How Republican bans on ‘woke’ books have reached new level

Trump administration escalates movement forged by US states to censor literature in full-scale DEI crackdown. When the actor Julianne Moore learned her children’s book, Freckleface Strawberry , ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Utah fires Craig Smith: Fourth-year coach failed to reach NCAA Tournament as program fell behind rival BYU

The coaching carousel is already moving well before we get to March, with five openings now and more to come next month

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

College basketball rankings: Houston reaching new heights with another Big 12 regular-season title

The Cougars clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season championship with a win vs. Texas Tech

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Stars Reach Looks To Fill The Star Wars Galaxies-Sized Hole In The MMO Space

Stars Reach , a new sci-fi MMO seeking funding on Kickstarter , has blown past its initial funding goal of $200,000 in less than an hour of being live. No doubt the pedigree behind Stars Reach is ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

Report: Tom Brady reached out to Matthew Stafford's camp about Raiders trading for him

The Rams are allowing other teams to talk to Stafford's agent about a potential trade and new contract.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Empoli beats Juventus on penalties to reach Cup semifinals for 1st time despite Thuram stunner

Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties

ABC News - Feb. 26

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