Men's hoops Day 1 takeaways: Flagg, Kansas, court storming and more

A slow burn in Flagg's debut, other impressive freshmen and more from the 2024-25 season's opening night.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

Top-ranked Kansas blew a 20-point first-half lead, then had to rally itself in the closing minutes for a 92-89 victory over No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night

Sports - ABC News - November 8

With Days to Go, Trump Courts Apolitical Young Men

Also, the U.S. fears Ukraine has entered a grim phase. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Men's basketball AP poll: Kansas survives UNC to stay No. 1 as Houston, Baylor tumble

Auburn jumped to No. 5 after knocking off Houston following an incident on their team flight to Texas.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Coastal Carolina will refund season tickets if men's and women's hoops win 35

If the Chanticleers' men's and women's programs combine for 35 wins, fans who purchase season tickets by Nov. 3 will have those tickets paid for in full.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

2024 World Series media day takeaways & Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 predictions | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman share their biggest takeaways from the 2024 World Series media day and give their New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 1 predictions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Alabama, UConn, Gonzaga, Auburn next, St. John's back in rankings

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Kansas still No. 1 in men's AP Top 25 but top 10 gets an overhaul as Alabama, Duke, Arizona drop; Wisconsin joins poll

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?

After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Depth and Shooting Keep Kansas Men’s Basketball on Top

The top-ranked Jayhawks held off the North Carolina Tar Heels, 92-89.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

Peterson, nation's No. 1 SG recruit, picks Kansas

Darryn Peterson, who is ranked No. 3 overall in the ESPN 100 for 2025, picked Kansas over Ohio State, Kansas State and USC.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6

Kansas added five first-place votes in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, strengthening its grip on the No. 1 spot, while Purdue jumped seven spots to No. 6.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Meta faces day in court

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta to face trial in FTC antitrust suit Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Doechii, Vince Staples, Tyler, the Creator and more light up Day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw at Dodger Stadium

The best highlights of Camp Flog Gnaw Day 1 with Doechii, Vince Staples, Mase, Tyler, the Creator and more

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Trump Is Courting Apolitical Young Men. Will It Pay Off?

Gen Z men are increasingly turning away from the Democratic Party, swayed by the former president’s bravado and irreverence. But they also do not usually vote in high numbers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Tornadoes tear through Oklahoma with more storms on the way

Oklahoma was hit by a string of tornadoes and heavy rain, leveling several homes and business and leaving at least 11 people injured. More severe weather is in the forecast for the region, bringing ...

Cooper Flagg vs. the field at top of NBA Draft prospect rankings: Duke freshman's top challengers for No. 1

Flagg could be the first player who was No. 1 in the their recruiting class to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft since 2019

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point lead, edges UNC

No. 1 Kansas avoided its biggest blown-lead loss in school history, holding off No. 9 North Carolina 92-89 after the Tar Heels erased a 20-point first-half lead.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Tennessee, Kansas break into top half of class rankings; LSU stays No. 1

With commitments during the early signing window, Tennessee and Kansas broke into the top 10 of these expanded girls' high school basketball recruiting class rankings.

Sports - ESPN - 8 hours ago

What we learned: We answered the big questions

Can the 49ers make a run? Can Jameis Winston save the Browns? Reporters react to all the action.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day

With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. ...

Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways

As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Answering the big questions from each game

Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering lingering questions and detailing everything else you need to know for every team.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Questions off every Week 11 game: What’s next for the Steelers?

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

KU's precarious top spot, Flagg's costly turnovers, more from the Champions Classic

The Champions Classic had poor shooting, a major upset, questions about the No. 1 team and more.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

College basketball coach rankings: UConn's Dan Hurley bumps Kansas' Bill Self for No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 poll

With the 2024-25 season approaching, here's our Top 25 And 1 rankings of coaches

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

College Basketball Rankings: Kansas sits at No. 1 in Top 25 and 1 as 2024-25 season tips off Monday

The Jayhawks are in the top spot of CBS Sports' daily rankings on the opening day of the college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Harris to Nevada to court Latinos before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Latinos could help her campaign's efforts in the battleground state. The economy and immigration are important issues for ...

Typhoon batters storm-weary Philippines and displaces thousands more people as a new storm threatens

Typhoon Toraji has unleashed floods, knocked down trees and caused power outages in the northern Philippines before weakening into a tropical storm and blowing out to the South China Sea

World - ABC News - November 11

A teenage Mexican girl is racing against men and dreaming of reaching Formula 1

Ivanna Richards hopes to one day crack the Formula 1 boys club

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway

Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Explosions Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Leave 1 Dead

The authorities were treating the blasts in Brasília, the capital, as the work of a lone bomber, who was believed to have been the person killed.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

College basketball rankings: Kansas earns preseason No. 1 honors over Alabama, UConn in Coaches Poll

KU will enter the season as the preseason No. 1 team in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Polls

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Led by No. 1 Kansas, the Big 12 has five top-10 teams, but the bottom of the conference is what makes it great

With the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah to the Big 12, the nation's best conference gets even better

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

It Took Just 1 Sentence for Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes to Teach a Powerful Lesson in Leadership

The San Francisco 49ers’ Maliek Collins hit him in the throat. Here’s what happened next.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Bracketology: Alabama is top No. 1 seed over Kansas, Houston, UConn in 2025 NCAA Tournament as season begins

The Crimson Tide is the overall top seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket as the season begins

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

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