Men's Bracketology: Houston making its case as top contender

A Way-Too-Early Look at Next Season’s College Football Title Contenders

A coach who has a reputation for losing big games will have no excuses in 2025, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Should you sell Apple’s stock? This analyst makes the case with 3 reasons.

Jefferies downgrades Apple’s stock, taking a cautious view on the next couple of quarters and on broader AI demand. Plus, Counterpoint Research notes sluggish China performance.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

AP men's poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Athletics top prospects 2025: Top-five pick Nick Kurtz could make MLB debut this year

The A's are starting fresh, but the farm system might not be ready for the spotlight just yet

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as it contends with a weakening yuan

Beijing contends with a weakening yuan while awaiting policy clues from the incoming Donald Trump's administration.

CNBC - Jan. 20

UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in rematches among top fights to make

UFC 311 sets the stage for a compelling year in the UFC

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Alabama makes statement with road win vs. Kentucky in top-10 showdown of nation's highest-scoring teams

The No. 4 Crimson Tide bounces back from loss to Ole Miss by handing the No. 8 Wildcats' their first loss at home

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Is SLB an AI play? Oil company’s CEO makes the case as power demand swells.

The stock of SLB, the oil-services company formerly known as Schlumberger Ltd., rose 3% early Friday after the company posted better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter, driven by ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

College basketball power rankings: Duke soars on strength of 11-game winning streak; Houston makes big jump

The Blue Devils climb to No. 3 in this week's power rankings

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Men: Which three teams have emerged at the top?

After another SEC shake-up, three squads have proven themselves in a dominant top tier.

ESPN - Jan. 17

How OKC stuck to its plan to get to the top of the NBA

The best team in the West gets a rematch against the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager makes his case to be DNC Chair

Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders, is the latest candidate to enter the race for Democratic National Committee chair. He joins "America Decide" to explain why he is ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

People whose homes were spared in L.A. wildfires contend with survivor's guilt

Before the wildfires tore through the Altadena community of Los Angeles County, there were 12 houses on Winrock Avenue.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds

Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Slot 'couldn't ask for more' vs. contenders Forest

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he "couldn't have asked for more" from his side against title contenders Nottingham Forest.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.

Wired - Jan. 13

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

Ranking the top contenders in Melbourne

Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.

ESPN - Jan. 11

The utterly plausible case that climate change makes London much colder

For some climate scientists, global warming threatens Britain with a more unexpected scenario

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Bracketology: Alabama jumps to a No. 1 seed, Tennessee falls off top line in 2025 NCAA Tournament projection

The Volunteers slip to a No. 2 seed in Jerry Palm's latest bracket after a 30-point loss at Florida this week

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Goldman’s top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises

Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump’s incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders

At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?

ESPN - Jan. 10

Eric Adams, Under Indictment, Makes His Case for a Second Term

In his fourth and potentially final State of the City speech, Mayor Eric Adams focused on making it easier to raise families in New York City.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Everton make David Moyes their top target after sacking Sean Dyche

Dyche had been in charge of club since January 2023 Baines and Coleman take team against Peterborough Everton’s new owners are expected to offer David Moyes the chance to return to Goodison Park ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Trump makes final stand in criminal cases as inauguration nears

President-elect Trump is making a final stand in his criminal cases as his White House return approaches, hoping to diminish what is left of his prosecutions before they are shelved. With less ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Fani Willis asks Georgia’s top court to review decision booting her from Trump case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has asked Georgia’s top court to review her disqualification from the election subversion case against President-elect Trump and several allies. In a ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Sources: Pumas in talks for Houston's Carrasquilla

Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Best boxing fights to make in 2025: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2, Teofimo Lopez vs. Ryan Garcia top list

There are plenty of intriguing and meaningful fights that could take place over the next 12 months

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders

The Kings are asserting themselves in the West

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns make draft-day trade for QB; team takes a chance on Jalen Milroe in top 10

Cleveland makes a statement about its quarterback position in 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Tomas Rosicky leads contenders for Arsenal sporting director role

Return would likely be put on hold until end of season Former midfielder is Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to become Arsenal’s sporting director, although ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Ralph Lauren Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The New York Times - Jan. 6