Jersey retirement for former college star turns upside down: Terrence Shannon Jr. smiles off Illinois' mistake

Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue

Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 7h

USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down

Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump backs House budget plan, calls on Senate to stand down

Politico - 2d

Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry

Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.

VentureBeat - 2d

Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.

ABC News - 1d

Women: Notre Dame moves to No. 1, UCLA drops down

UCLA dropped in the rankings this week after its lone loss to USC, while Notre Dame takes the No. 1 spot.

ESPN - 11h

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case

An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.

NBC News - 11h

Risers and fallers: Brook Lopez to see increased usage down the stretch

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - 5h

Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker

The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.

CBS News - 3h

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Site Is Counting Down To An Announcement

Earlier this week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had an update that teased the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater . In a skate park map called The Grind, there is a banner with the THPS logo and the ...

GameSpot - 5h

Iowa State down top 2 scorers for Houston clash

No. 8 Iowa State will be without its two leading scorers -- Curtis Jones (illness) and Keshon Gilbert (muscle strain) -- for Saturday's top-10 showdown against No. 5 Houston.

ESPN - 1h

Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69

Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Inside MrBeast’s $100K, 100 Million View NBA All-Star Stunt

YouTube powerhouse MrBeast’s viral stunt in the middle of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Tournament has already earned the league more than 100 million views on its own social channels, in the latest ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

ABC News - 1d

A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now

Following its recent launch, the mobile Epic Games Store is continuing to roll out free games on Android worldwide and iOS in the European Union. Two new arrivals are particularly good ones worth ...

GameSpot - 1d

A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

Former paramedic Peter Carlson is still coming to grips with the shuddering jolt he and 79 others experienced when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over while landing at Toronto's Pearson ...

ABC News - 1d

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss remainder of NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, the team said.

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...

The Hill - 1d

Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show

Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...

The Hill - 1d

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants get hero's welcome, star status at CPAC

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Individuals pardoned by President Trump over their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot are off-stage stars at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this ...

The Hill - 16h

How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...

GameSpot - 12h

Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma’s Engagement Met With Star-Studded Congratulations

The couple’s happy news captured the hearts of celebrity friends and fans alike.

The New York Times - 12h

'Euphoria' star Hunter Schafer says she was issued a male passport

"Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer, who is one of the most prominent transgender woman in Hollywood, revealed Friday that her new passport was issued with a male gender marker against her will.

NBC News - 8h

Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.

Inc. - 9h

Saints hire former Chargers coach Brandon Staley to be their defensive coordinator

The Saints' new defensive coordinator is a familiar face to NFL fans.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Saints hiring former Eagles QBs coach Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator

Nussmeier joins his son down in Louisiana

CBS Sports - 7h

Has international hockey replaced the NHL All-Star Game for good?

The 4 Nations Face-Off was a game changer. What comes next for the NHL's midseason events?

ESPN - 9h

Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95

An operatic soprano, she had high-profile roles on film and stage in the 1950s. But after that, she mostly spent her career away from the limelight.

The New York Times - 8h

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested at the United States Capitol on Friday.

ABC News - 5h

Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games over drug policy violation

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Jr., will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA announced he violated the league's anti-drug policy.

NBC News - 1d

No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama in Boston & can Ohtani parallel park? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman react to Vladdy not signing an extension in Toronto, 3B drama in Boston, Manfred's latest appearance before the press and play a game of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla.

Yahoo Sports - 1d