Skills competitions replace Huskers' spring game

Nebraska's spring football game, which dates to the 1920s and has been played annually since 1950, will be replaced with skills competitions and 7-on-7 games at Memorial Stadium on April 26, the ...

ESPN - 6h

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

The 4 Nations Face-Off was a game-changer. How will the NHL capitalize on it -- and what comes next for its midseason events?

ESPN - Feb. 24

Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Colts plan to add QB competition for Anthony Richardson: It 'will help up everybody's game,' GM says

Richardson's career has gotten off to a disadvantageous start

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Rain in Florida leads Tigers to cancel first spring home game since 2016, other games altered

The Detroit Tigers have canceled their first home spring training game since 2016 because of rain forecast to continue throughout the day

ABC News - Feb. 24

Fanatical Spring Game Sale - Get Capcom, Sega, And More AAA Games For Cheap

The Fanatical Spring Sale 2025 is now live, offering thousands of PC games for steeply reduced prices. The vast majority of these are offered as Steam keys, and you'll get a Spring Bonus Drop for ...

GameSpot - 2d

Sources: Patriots exec Stewart to be Huskers' GM

Patrick Stewart, the Patriots' director of pro personnel for the past two seasons, will be hired as general manager of Nebraska's football program, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 27

Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in head by 106 mph line drive in spring training game vs. Cubs

After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Miller, who walked off under his own power, will enter concussion protocol.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Texas to eliminate spring game, joining growing list of college football teams opting for NFL-style OTAs

Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest coach to do away with the traditional format

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Dodgers vs. Cubs: 6 takeaways from the first games of spring training 2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto flashed his cutter, Gage Workman smashed a home run and more from Arizona.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

As spring games disappear, teams are losing opportunities to connect with 'regular' fans -- and make new ones

Spring games have long provided an affordable way for whole families to enjoy college football together

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Yankees Third Base Battle: Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera get head starts in first week of spring games

The biggest hole the Yankees need to fill this spring is at third base. With four potential candidates, here is how each potential third baseman is doing in spring training...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

These major college football teams are eschewing spring games as part of the sport's changing offseason

Here's a rundown of every major college football program that's switching up or eliminating its spring game

CBS Sports - 3d

Boston’s Rafael Devers says he is not ready for games, pushes back spring training debut

Alex Cora did not say when the three-time All-Star will play.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canadiens Held Annual Skills Contest

The skills competition was the one thing that never got old in the All-Star weekend, at least for me. Since the event was scrapped this season to make way for the 4 Nations Face-Off, seeing the ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

New apartment construction hit a record high last year, but all that new supply is apparently not enough to cool the competition in the market.

NBC News - 1d

These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Even with a record amount of new supply, demand for rental apartments is soaring. That has the competition heating up.

CNBC - 1d

Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition

The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopolies

Financial Times - Feb. 24

GM: Colts plan to 'create real competition' at QB

The Colts intend to have an "open" competition at quarterback between Anthony Richardson and a yet-to-be-determined offseason acquisition, general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday.

ESPN - Feb. 26

NFL and its competition committee reviewing overtime rules

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss

ABC News - Feb. 26

Incident prompts evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition

The Dallas Police Department said on Saturday that an incident at a national cheerleading competition prompted a mass evacuation, but confirmed there was no active shooter threat. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - 5d

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."

BBC News - 1d

The ‘Generational’ Soccer Competition With a $1 Billion Prize Pool

It will take place in the United States from June 14 and will feature 32 teams.

The New York Times - 10h

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

EU nations compete to keep skilled young workers - but will they win the battle?

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

BBC News - Feb. 25

Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business

At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others

Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?

Jo Living says the skills required at a poker table can help employees in any business close deals and land promotions, and she's betting big on it.

CBS News - 2d

Nick Offerman uses woodworking skills to help young people

Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people ...

CBS News - 1d

Udacity: Helping professionals develop AI skills and land high-demand jobs

Udacity is the leader in helping professionals learn practical AI skills; hear from Udacity learners and executives as they share how people who harness the power of AI will be poised to shape a ...

CBS News - 16h

Cutting FE college funding is not how you tackle the skills shortage

Also in this week’s newsletter, a glimmer of hope for the higher education sector

Financial Times - 9h

This Spring, Try Monochromatic Dressing

With floor-sweeping hems and bold colors, this season’s fashion isn’t messing around.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Ahmed replaces Carse in England's Champions Trophy squad

England bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of the remainder of the Champions Trophy and will be replaced by leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Testosterone replacement therapy is rising in popularity. What is it?

Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT, has surged in popularity, but there are potential risks. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Replacing Buttler as captain the sensible thing to do - Agnew

Replacing Jos Buttler as captain could rejuvenate him as a player and is the sensible thing for England to do after Champions Trophy exit, says Jonathan Agnew.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Nonprofit replaces foster kids' trash bags with luggage

Comfort Cases has provided more than 250,000 packs to children across the U.S.

CBS News - Feb. 27

220 requests to replace Paris 2024 Olympic medals

A total of 220 requests have been made to replace medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Mint has said.

BBC News - 6d

How the 49ers will replace Samuel after trade to Commanders

Who will need to step up for the 49ers? Or will they look to replace him in free agency or at the NFL draft?

ESPN - 4d

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