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Shane Steichen favors the Tush Push, so why don't the Colts use the play?
Steichen does not agree with the groundswell effort in the league to ban the play, even though the Colts haven't used it since midway through 2023.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former GOP lawmakers, officials oppose Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials is opposing President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The group of conservatives, along with the State Democracy ...The Hill - 3d -
Jack Nicklaus wins New York lawsuit, can use own name, image and likeness in business
In a battle with banker and former partner Howard Milstein, the golf legend prevails in a New York courtroom and can use his own name in business.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pentagon launches investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app after sensitive information leak
Defense chief and others discussed US military operations on messaging app that included journalist. The inspector general of the Department of Defense (DoD) is launching an investigation into ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over use of Signal app
The use of the Signal messaging app by top Trump officials came to light after The Atlantic's editor was added to a group chat about planned Houthi strikes.CNBC - 1d -
Ja Morant again uses finger-gun gesture despite earlier warning from NBA
On the same day Grizzlies star Ja Morant was warned by the NBA against using finger-gun gestures, he broke out the same celebration against the Heat.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
JR Motorsports will use stylized No. 8 made famous by Dale Earnhardt Jr. after patent dispute
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson challenged a trademark application by Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the No. 8 style that had been used by JR Motorsports since 2019.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Alabama gymnastics uses near season best floor score to secure advancing in NCAA Tournament
Alabama gymnastics uses big floor rotation to secure advancing in NCAA Tournament, after a slow start and consistent performance through three rotations.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Ashton Hall’s Unconventional Morning Routine Has Drawn Nearly a Billion Views
Ashton Hall’s unconventional morning routine has drawn close to a billion views, and scores of copycat videos.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players.VentureBeat - Mar. 28 -
The Game That Showed How Hollywood Cash Has Super-Charged Wrexham
The Welsh club has a $34.5 million turnover under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, which dwarfs that of the team they beat on Saturday.The New York Times - 5d -
Colts free agent QB has 'multiple offers,' signs with AFC team
Indianapolis Colts' free agent QB reportedly has multiple offers but is signing with Denver Broncos.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A lake on the edge of Cologne, Minnesota has been invaded by bald eagles
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.CBS News - 4d -
The N.B.A. Has Never Been Better, so Why Is the Sport Filled With Negativity?
The commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged that his league may have to look at rule changes.The New York Times - 3d -
PF Xavier Booker has made the decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal
The third Spartan of the day has entered the NCAA transfer portal, with forward Xavier Booker making the decision to enter the transfer portalYahoo Sports - 3d -
Trey Hendrickson frustrated with Bengals contract talks: 'Communication has been poor'
Trey Hendrickson has been patient waiting for a contract extension. Now the frustration is building with the Bengals lack of communication.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A former Lakers player has been elected into the Hall of Fame
One former Lakers player has reportedly earned the top honor a basketball player can receive.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
This mid-Hudson Valley bike ride has taken the national spotlight
Discover Hudson Valley Ride has been named among the best in the nation in USA Today's 10Best Readers Choice Awards.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas A&M forward has entered the transfer portal after three seasons
Texas A&M junior forward Solomon Washington, the program's best defender, has enterd the transfer portal after three seasons.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Doc Rivers has positive words for Sixers' Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers has glowing words for Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Washburn basketball has first player hit the transfer portal
The first player from Washburn basketball's Final Four team has hit the transfer portal this week.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England
The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.BBC News - 5d -
Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest
Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central governmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Fiscal tweaks won’t solve Britain’s growth problem
The government must embark on a much more radical programme of structural reformsFinancial Times - 4d -
How Much Does America Spend?
We explore what federal government spends its money on.The New York Times - 4d -
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislationFinancial Times - 4d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 4d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 2d -
Need more joined up thinking on the north
Also in this week’s newsletter, regional disparities in the government’s ‘growth spending’Financial Times - 1d -
Tory bid to boost NHS dental appointments led to fewer patients, MPs say
Scheme introduced by Conservative government ‘comprehensively failed’, report findsFinancial Times - 1d -
Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade
The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes.BBC News - 2h -
247Sports has one Notre Dame player in its top-10 of 2026
247Sports Brad Crawford has named Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love as one of his top-10 returning players of 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Job Market Has Been Resilient. The Trade War Could Be Its Undoing.
The U.S. economy has largely withstood inflation and high interest rates. But tariffs could bring new price increases and put a damper on hiring.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump Has Tuned Out a Key Justice Dept. Legal Office
The Office of Legal Counsel issues opinions that are supposed to bind the executive branch. The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims in tension with several of them.The New York Times - 13h -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 5d -
Packers get speedy Texas WR Matthew Golden in new NFL.com mock draft
The latest mock draft from Eric Edholm of NFL.com sent a blazing fast wide receiver to the Green Bay Packers in the first round.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 4d -
Burst gas pipe sparks column of flame in Malaysia, injuring more than 100 people
A fire caused by a burst gas pipe spread to several homes and sent a fireball into the sky outside Malaysia’s largest city, injuring more than 100 people.NBC News - 3d -
Trump official admits "administrative error" in deporting man to El Salvador
Top ICE official calls removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on deportation flight that sent him to a supermax prison in El Salvador an "administrative error."CBS News - 3d
