Six big questions on the Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer pick ... and a grade for the hire

Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, questioned at Senate confirmation hearing

Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick for Homeland Security Secretary, said she would bring bring back some of Trump's border policies, including the "remain in Mexico" policy that keeps ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

Report: 49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined Jets interview

The Jets have cast a wide net in their search for a new head coach, but one of their intended candidates for the job was not interested in the opportunity to speak to them.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Six Of The NHL's Newest Stars Emerge

The Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Utah Hockey Club are some NHL squads seeing promising players have breakout campaigns. And how about Dylan Holloway?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

The Big Question: why are people having fewer babies?

With fertility rates falling and populations of some countries shrinking, multiple causes could be behind the trend

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Scott Turner, Trump’s Housing Pick, Will Face Questions From Senators

Scott Turner, an official during the first Trump administration, said that the country was not building enough homes and that the housing department was “failing at its most basic mission.”

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Nick Richards trade: Suns grab big man from Hornets as Josh Okogie, picks head to Charlotte

Richards is averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 21 minutes per game

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi faces questions over DOJ independence

Senators will on Wednesday begin their public deliberations over Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department, former Florida state Attorney General Pam Bondi.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau

Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns

Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Hiring Mike Vrabel was the easy part for Patriots ownership. Now the heavy lifting begins with 3 hard questions

The players who can’t get with the program when it comes to being a pro — knowing the scheme and playbook, practicing hard, being on time, showing up in the offseason — will not make it.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

C.J. Stroud's TD pass to Nico Collins, Eric Murray's pick-six have Texans soaring

Houston scored on a 13-yard pass from Stroud to Collins in the wild-card playoff matchup.

ESPN - Jan. 11

2025 NFL playoffs QB confidence meter: Patrick Mahomes in tier of his own, rookies offer big questions

Here's a look at how much faith we have in each playoff quarterback

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?

Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hard

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Private-sector hiring slows: ADP

Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, dies at 37

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick and popular teammate during his eight seasons in big league ball, died at the age of 37, the club said Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Baltimore Orioles announce death of ‘cherished teammate’ Brian Matusz at age of 37

Pitcher also played for Chicago Cubs during MLB career Left-hander was No 4 overall pick in 2008 draft The Baltimore Orioles have confirmed the death of their former pitcher, Brian Matusz, at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration

Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts. • Business live – latest updates . The six biggest banks in the US have all ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Brian Matusz dies at 37: Former Orioles pitcher, No. 4 pick in 2008 MLB draft, was 'cherished teammate'

Matusz spent parts of eight seasons with the Orioles, last appearing in the majors in 2016

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

NFL Power Rankings: Super Bowl picks still intact, but big misses on preseason top 10, Vikings and Broncos

Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 1 of the 2025 playoffs and mocks himself for some preseason misses

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2024-25 firings and hirings

A running list of every job, who's in and who's out and grades for each hire

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing

The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Grading the Giants' 2024 season: Players, coaches, and the front office

Here are the grades for the New York Giants' 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Cowboys vs. Commanders prediction, odds, spread, time: 2025 NFL picks, Week 18 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025

The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

North Texas QB wows in 1st start since 9th grade

In his first start since his freshman year of high school, North Texas walk-on Drew Mestemaker racked up 448 total yards in the First Responder Bowl. "I wouldn't be surprised if in 15 years, Drew ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

College basketball rankings: Michigan State picks up 'ugly win' vs. Ohio State, is off to hot start in Big Ten

The 12-2 Spartans are No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Grading Every N.H.L. Team as the Season Nears the Halfway Mark

By now, we generally know what each team is and isn’t. What better time to break out our red pens and hand out some report cards?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Hiring Is Broken. And Not in the Way You Think

As hiring ramps up in 2025, managers and job seekers alike face a hopeless clusterf***k.

Inc. - Jan. 3

What happened when Philomena Cunk met Brian Cox

When Philomena Cunk met Prof Brian Cox

BBC News - Jan. 2

Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025

Dalton Johnson grades the Golden State Warriors' offense, defense and other components this season as the calendar flips over to 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Brian Hoyer's three-step plan to fix the Patriots offense

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer joined Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast to share his three-step plan to fix New England's offense in the offseason.