Ovechkin uses Gretzky chase for cancer funding

Every goal scored by Alex Ovechkin for the rest of his career will raise funds toward pediatric cancer research.

ESPN - 15h

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin raising money for cancer research while pursuing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record

Ovechkin is only 11 goals away from becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader

CBS Sports - 15h

Yahoo Sports AM: Chasing Gretzky

In today's edition: Ovechkin inches closer, beards in the Bronx, San Diego FC wins opener, Shiffrin reaches 100, Baker's Dozen, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Ovechkin 'feeling it,' moves within 10 of Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career on Saturday to move 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - 4d

Ovechkin moves 9 behind Gretzky with 885th goal

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal Wednesday night in a game against the Rangers, putting him nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

ESPN - 2h

Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin's goals record chase

Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.

ESPN - 18h

Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd career hat trick to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record

With three goals against the Oilers on Sunday, Ovechkin is now 13 goals away from Gretzky's total of 894.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Alex Ovechkin sets another goal-scoring record on the march to breaking Wayne Gretzky's tally

Alex Ovechkin reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Alex Ovechkin scores 884th goal to move 10 back of Gretzky’s NHL record

Lightning beat Capitals 3-1 despite Ovechkin’s 884th goal Russian star now within 10 goals of tying Gretzky’s mark Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career late in the Washington ...

The Guardian - 4d

Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin is already the career leader in power-play goals in the NHL

ABC News - 18h

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin could surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

CBS Sports - 5h

US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan

Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in House. US politics live – latest updates The US Senate has passed a budget resolution that ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

NIH funding cuts imperil lifesaving drugs and US prosperity

Capping indirect funding will decimate biomedical research, which has been the engine of the U.S. economy and the envy of the world.

The Hill - Feb. 23

4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea

President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing ‘illegal protests’

President also claims he will imprison ‘agitators’ a day after administration called for review at Columbia University. Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to halt all federal funding for any ...

The Guardian - 1d

This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...

Wired - Feb. 21

EU and UK in talks about Europe-wide defence funding amid fear of US pullback

Donald Trump’s re-engagement with Russia has given new urgency to European discussions

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China

Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding ‘could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa’

USAid cuts to clinics dispensing antiretroviral drugs will be ‘death sentence for mothers and children’, expert warns. Sweeping notices of termination of funding have been received by organisations ...

The Guardian - 5d

Macron open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies as US reconsiders Ukraine funding – live

French president says he will debate offer at European summit to be attended by Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement ...

The Guardian - 12h

Auburn's Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery, the program announced.

ESPN - 4d

Skier chases Special Olympics gold

As the Special Olympics Winter World Games begin in Torino, Italy, CBS News Minnesota's Marielle Mohs shares the story of a skier who proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.

CBS News - 17h

Oilers Legend Wayne Gretzky Draws Criticism

EDMONTON -- "Keep politics out of sports."

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice

In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)

The New York Times - 1d

Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker

Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record

ESPN - 6h

Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Why are more younger adults getting cancer?

Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50s

BBC News - Feb. 26

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

BBC News - 6d

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait

Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

BBC News - 3d

Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase

Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Saturday Sessions: Cymande performs "Chasing An Empty Dream"

British band Cymande curated a cult following in the 1970s, but they cemented their legacy decades later, when hip-hop artists from De La Soul to the Wu-Tang Clan to the Fugees discovered and ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Trump: Wayne Gretzky supports independent Canada, should not be criticized

Wayne Gretzky, a longtime friend and supporter of President Trump, does not support Trump's vision of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, but the two remain on good terms.

The Hill - 6d

Psychologists Explain Why You Should Stop Chasing Happiness and Start Chasing Joy

Happiness depends on external circumstance. Joy is about being accepting, open, playful, and connected.

Inc. - 2d

Connor Hellebuyck, Alex Ovechkin and the biggest NHL betting storylines

Alex Ovechkin's record chase and Connor Hellebuyck's season have captured the attention of bettors. Here's where the NHL betting market stands.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Ovechkin nets 3, now 13 goals shy of NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to move 13 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

Ovechkin nets 30th, 12 shy of NHL all-time mark

Alex Ovechkin continued his torrid pace Tuesday night, reaching 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, and adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th, ...

ESPN - Feb. 26

Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with disease. Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Insurance companies denying some additional breast cancer screenings

Millions of American women are at high risk for breast cancer but many insurances don’t cover the costs of follow-up screenings needed to detect the disease. Typically, the companies cover one ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

They were told to get extra breast cancer screenings. Then they got stuck with the bill.

Increasing numbers of women are getting additional screenings to rule out breast cancer. But such screenings cost money, out of pocket, for most women.

NBC News - Feb. 25

When This Stanford Professor Got Cancer, He Decided to Teach a Class About It

Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

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