Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton to start season on IL after receiving PRP injections in elbows

'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here'

A familiar white-ball defeat for England in Karachi must mark the start of their rebuild, writes Matthew Henry.

BBC News - 2d

OPEC+ will start long-delayed oil production hike

A group of oil-producing countries known as OPEC+ will proceed with a long-delayed hike in oil production. Eight countries that have repeatedly delayed production increases will now move forward ...

The Hill - 2h

Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'

The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'

New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.

NBC News - Feb. 21

10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more

With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shave

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says

Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policy

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees throw out one of baseball's most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing players to grow "well-groomed beards."

CNBC - Feb. 21

With change to facial hair policy, Yankees and owner Hal Steinbrenner show willingness to adapt, recognition of reality

The Yankees can no longer rely on aura, tradition and bottomless caches of cash to nab the top free agents.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees update facial hair policy: What other teams have had unusual rules and restrictions?

Between the Cincinnati Reds' hair policy and the Chicago Bulls' headband ban, the Yankees aren't the only ones with a history of antiquated rules.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees' Devin Williams helped change team's facial hair policy by meeting with team owner Hal Steinbrenner

Williams was concerned enough about the Yankees' rules about beards that he approached Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he would sign with Yankees in free agency despite old comments: 'It's in the past'

Guerrero previously said he wouldn't sign with the Yankees even when he was 'dead'

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

MLB spring training: 10 positional battles ahead of Opening Day, including Braves starter, Yankees leadoff man

Players are fighting for a starting job (or a job in the majors at all) as spring training creeps along

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

MLB offseason grades: Mets, Dodgers ace the winter, but did Yankees do enough? Plus four teams who failed

Who did the most to improve their outlook for 2025? Who doesn't seem to have a plan?

CBS Sports - 6d

Yankees make SHOCKING announcements, MLB tries out the ABS in Spring Training | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees changing their tune when it comes to beards and their losses, MLB giving the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system a try and thirty things they ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Will Warren throws three perfect innings, Dominic Smith homers again as Yankees top Cardinals

The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon in Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Yankees Spring Training Notes: Austin Wells lobbies way into lineup; Will Warren the 'talk of camp'

Yankees catcher Austin Wells made his spring training debut Wednesday and he and Aaron Boone raved about Will Warren after his impressive start.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

MLB rumors: Nolan Arenado explains surprise trip to play Yankees as trade rumors swirl for Cardinals star

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Feb. 27

CBS Sports - 4d

Carlos Rodon touched up again, Anthony Volpe homers for Yankees against Phillies

Carlos Rodon got touched up again and Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera homered as the Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies played to a 7-7 tie Thursday afternoon in Grapefruit League action.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Néstor Cortés, who allowed Freddie Freeman grand slam, says Yankees, not Dodgers, were better World Series team

Ex-Yankees pitcher Néstor Cortés, who gave up Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, says the Dodgers were not 'the better team' in the Fall Classic.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Yankees Notes: Jazz Chisholm Jr. lauds tandem with Anthony Volpe; Jasson Dominguez has work to do in left

After the Yankees and Phillies played to a 7-7 tie on Thursday, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hyped up the defensive potential with Anthony Volpe.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Yankees free agency and trade buzz: NY has made 'some contact' with J.D. Martinez

The latest Yankees free agency and trade buzz during the MLB offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Yankees' Luis Gil shut down during bullpen session, will get MRI Saturday

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil was shut down from his bullpen session on Friday after experiencing tightness near his pitching shoulder and will get an MRI on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Gerrit Cole strong in spring debut, Cody Bellinger shows off power in Yankees' win over Blue Jays

Gerrit Cole was strong in his spring training debut and the Yankees used three home runs from their split-squad to get past the Blue Jays, 6-3, on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

MLB rumors: Phillies talking extension with Kyle Schwarber, Yankees reach out to J.D. Martinez

Here are Saturday's hot stove rumors

CBS Sports - 2d

Yankees' ROY pitcher Luis Gil shut down for at least 6 weeks with lat strain

The young Yankees star will be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season and possibly longer.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Will injuries doom Yankees? + Tiering teams based on spring training clichés | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman continue their spring training coverage in a very unique way on the latest pod. The duo asks what spring training cliché defines each of the 30 teams in MLB this ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

What did Eagles ultimately receive in Carson Wentz trade from 2021? Philly built Super Bowl champion from deal

The Eagles cleaned up in the Carson Wentz trade from four years ago

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

2025 NFL Draft: Titans receiving trade calls about No. 1 pick, expect 'big return' for coveted spot, GM says

The draft begins with Tennessee

CBS Sports - 6d

Chipotle Plans to Hire 20,000 Workers for ‘Burrito Season’

As spring approaches, people’s thoughts will turn toward green grass, sunny days, the start of baseball, and, according to the fast-food chain, a hankering for burritos that will require its ...

Inc. - Feb. 19

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Bonus season: how does yours measure up?

Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 2

The new Fortnite map is here, giving the island a GTA-like makeover with several tightly-packed city elements, Black Markets to shop at, and new vehicles driving around with lots of loot up for ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Brutal flu season puts strain on doctors, hospitals

This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season?

With Mohamed Salah top of the Premier League goal and assists charts this season, BBC Sport looks at how he compares to other great strikers and what records he could break.

BBC News - Feb. 24

The 25 M.L.B. Rookies Who Will Shape the 2025 Season

These prospects may be new to the big leagues, but they should still deliver plenty of value, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process

Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.

The Hill - 6d

Jeff Probst on the evolution of "Survivor" as it enters season 48

Jeff Probst discussed how "Survivor" has evolved over 48 seasons and what changes have kept the show fresh.

CBS News - 6d

Falcons unaware of Cousins' late-season injury

The Falcons were unaware that QB Kirk Cousins was dealing with an injury late last season beyond a single injury report. Cousins, who had hurt his right shoulder and right elbow in Week 10, is ...

ESPN - 6d

Timothée Chalamet’s Very Viral Oscars Season

The 29-year-old actor has hit the usual stops, but the defining moments of his awards campaign have been distinctly online.

The New York Times - 5d

Salah: Assists prove this is my best-ever season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah believes this season is his best-ever at Anfield as he continues to set the pace for goals and assists in the Premier League.

ESPN - 5d

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