Sources: Luka to Lakers, AD to Mavs in stunner

When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price

After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Thunder sit SGA vs. Mavs due to sprained wrist

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sitting out Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a sprained right wrist.

ESPN - Jan. 17

State Farm cancels Super Bowl ad over California wildfires

Insurance giant State Farm has canceled a Super Bowl ad that was set to air during the big game in February — in part, it said, over the raging wildfires in California. “Our focus is firmly on ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Pokemon TCG Pocket Is Finally Adding A Trading System

Pokemon TCG Pocket is gearing up to add a much-anticipated feature to the mobile game. Players will soon be able to trade their Pokemon cards, but there will be a few limitations with the trading ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Trump floats adding Los Angeles aid to reconciliation bill

President-elect Trump floated the idea Thursday of including federal aid to Los Angeles in the wake of deadly fires as part of a massive reconciliation package, suggesting that doing so would win ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ad Plans As L.A. Fires Rage

California’s largest insurer said it won’t run a commercial during the Super Bowl, saying it must help its customers first. The optics matter too, since many homeowner policies were canceled before ...

Inc. - Jan. 16

Pakistani airline is criticized over ad accused of evoking 9/11 attacks

The prime minister of Pakistan has ordered an investigation over an ad by the country’s flag carrier that was criticized as resembling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time

Potential looting and commercial trips pose risk to artefacts left by lunar landings, says World Monuments Fund. The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites, owing to fears of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Mavs say non-call on apparent goaltend cost them

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the refs "clearly" missed a goaltending call on Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82

Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism. Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer renowned ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.

After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alerts says it added new safeguards

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

CBS News - Jan. 11

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Stephen Curry passes injured Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads again

The second returns are in and Curry has made a leap

CBS Sports - 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

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Source: City eye deal for £50m-rated Marmoush

Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign striker Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN, but accept that it will be difficult to prise him away from Eintracht Frankfurt.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Adding Some New Parkour Moves

Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Sources: Bears ask to talk to Cowboys' McCarthy

The Bears have requested permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer on Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Kyrie Irving injury update: Mavericks star reportedly out 1-2 weeks, joins Luka Doncic on sideline

Irving will miss at least a few games due to a bulging disc in his back

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Source: City in talks to sign Lens CB Khusanov

Manchester City are in talks with RC Lens over a January deal for centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Source: Georgia QB Rashada entering portal again

Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada plans to enter the transfer portal once again after not appearing in a game for the Bulldogs this season, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Source: Bracket setup eyed at Tour Championship

Adjusting the format to the Tour Championship is among a handful of potential changes under consideration by the PGA Tour, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return

Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Source: Chiefs open return window for CB Watson

The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Oregon's season ended in Rose Bowl stunner, but Ducks made instant mark on Big Ten with bright future ahead

Coach Dan Lanning has all the tools at his disposal to keep Oregon at the top of the college football heap

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

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