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In Iowa's farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football's biggest game
In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays for his friends in elementary school, residents are planning a huge party for the Super BowlABC News - Feb. 9 -
Chicago Bears 2025 NFL offseason preview: Ben Johnson ready to turn Caleb Williams, franchise around
After a rough first season with Caleb Williams, the Bears have the money to turn things around quickly with their new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Green Bay Packers 2025 NFL offseason preview: Packers look to take next step around Jordan Love
The goal this offseason will be to improve around Love in an effort to move into title contention.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL offseason preview: Focus can become building around Bryce Young
It's hard to say Young established himself as a future star, but at least the Panthers go into this offseason knowing who their QB will be next season. That allows the Panthers to focus on other ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Batting Around: Which team will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. play for in 2026? Blue Jays star has free agency looming
The Blue Jays have been trying to extend Guerrero but no deal has come together yetCBS Sports - 5d -
Innovators up work on 'green' hydrogen plane with plans for 9-day trip around Earth
Swiss aviation pioneer Bertrand Piccard is developing a plane powered by liquid hydrogen after a much-hyped flight in 2015 that used sunlight to travel around the worldABC News - 5d -
CVS shares are up 45% this year — here's why it may be starting to turn its business around
Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS' ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.CNBC - 5d -
Rob Manfred thinks Dodgers' spending is 'a great thing' as payroll hovers around $400 million
The Dodgers are projected to pay a luxury tax bill of $142 million this season. That would be larger than the payrolls of 10 teams.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Martinez's 30 lead Utah State over Fresno State 89-81
The Utah State Aggies defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 89-81 led by Ian Martinez's 30 pointsABC News - Feb. 8 -
Oklahoma State hosts Arizona State following Mason's 20-point performance
Arizona State Sun Devils (12-10, 3-8 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-11, 3-8 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
James leads No. 14 NC State against No. 22 Florida State
No. 14 NC State visits the No. 22 Florida State Seminoles after Aziaha James scored 36 points in the Wolfpack's 89-83 win against the Duke Blue DevilsABC News - Feb. 9 -
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - 5d -
Emily Sweeney takes bronze at world luge championships
Emily Sweeney, a two-time Olympian, earned her second world championships medal.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
How Morocco Became the Meteorite Hunting Capital of the World
Since the “Saharan Gold Rush” in the 1990s, one researcher has been fighting for the North African country’s contributions to science to be recognized.Wired - Feb. 8 -
How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Johnson wins gold at Alpine worlds; Vonn 15th
American skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships Saturday.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Georgia and Romania qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Georgia and Romania have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semifinalsABC News - Feb. 8 -
Spain and Portugal qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Spain will appear in a men’s Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1999 after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semifinalsABC News - Feb. 9 -
The Travis Kelce the World Doesn’t Get to See
One of the league’s most accomplished players is also one of its most serious dudes.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
'Losing the Super Bowl is the worst feeling in the world' - Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says losing the Super Bowl is "the worst feeling in the world" after his side 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
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The assault on USAID is a wake-up call for the rest of the world
Even before the Trump administration’s slash and burn approach, international assistance was ripe for a rethinkFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Why Hampstead Heath is the sexiest park in the world
Bridget Jones isn’t the first person to find lust in London’s lushest wilderness. We trace its cultural historyFinancial Times - 6d -
Why UK avoids picking a side in multipolar world
Political calculation is trickier than policy as aligning with Trump camp too closely risks alienating Labour votersFinancial Times - 6d -
A guided tour of the visual world of 'The Wild Robot'
Director Chris Sanders takes us inside the images that make up the emotional touchstones of the film.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Saudi ambassador: No alcohol at 2034 World Cup
Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to drink alcohol, the country's ambassador to the UK said on Wednesday.ESPN - 5d -
People Won't Stop Buying Monster Hunter World
By the end of February, players will get their hands on Monster Hunter Wilds after sampling the open beta earlier this month. While anticipation for the sequel seems to be high, Wilds will have a ...GameSpot - 5d -
I’ve Seen the World Our Trash Makes, and It’s Terrifying
The world’s poorer nations have never stopped being receptacles for the West’s rubbish.The New York Times - 4d -
World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.BBC News - 3d -
World number one Sinner banned for three months
World number one Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs tests last year.BBC News - 3d -
Historic opera has world premiere in New Orleans
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, but it was once an opera town. That history was on full display last month when the city was home to the world premiere of a historic piece. The opera, by ...CBS News - 3d -
Catterall's world title dream upset by Barboza Jr
Jack Catterall suffered a split-decision points defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester, dealing a major blow to the British light-welterweight's world-title ambitions.BBC News - 3d -
British Couple on World Motorcycle Tour Is Detained in Iran
The couple last posted online from Iran in early January. Britain’s foreign office confirmed their detention after Iranian reports about British nationals accused of “security crimes.”The New York Times - 1d -
Esports World Cup Foundation teams with Tencent on esports
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports its strategic partner in China.VentureBeat - 1d -
How to Lead With Confidence in a Fast-Changing World
No matter what the headlines hold, your most powerful task as a leader is to keep a firm footing under you.Inc. - 1d -
Xi Is Making the World Pay for China’s Economic Blunders
Trump’s tariffs are bad enough, but Xi is fundamentally distorting world trade to dig China out of the hole its economic decisions have created.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States
President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier before assuming office on Jan. 20. “At the direction of @realDonaldTrump the ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Manning and Southern host Alabama State
Southern Jaguars (15-8, 10-0 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (9-14, 5-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern takes on Alabama State after Joe Manning scored 22 ...ABC News - Feb. 9
