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Federal judge halts Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution
A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.CBS News - 6d -
Ex-Eagles CB Slay joins Steelers on 1-year deal
Darius Slay Jr. has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million deal with the Steelers, the veteran CB's agents told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
Royals' Witt avoids forearm fracture after HBP
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a bruise when he was struck on the left forearm by a 95 mph fastball and left Wednesday's spring training game.ESPN - 5d -
Cards' Harrison, Fanatics settle yearlong dispute
Now that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Fanatics have come to an agreement, his No. 18 Cardinals jerseys are expected to go on sale "pretty soon," a source told ESPN.ESPN - 4d -
Watch these 5 top Yankees prospects play in MLB Spring Breakout game 2025
Top Yankees prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, who began spring training in big league camp, headline a group of a youngsters to watch.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cowboys bolster roster with a familiar face returning to the Dallas defensive line
After a one-year stint with the Washington Commanders, Dante Fowler Jr. is returning to the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal following breakout year.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Commanders select offensive tackle in latest mock draft
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso released his latest mock draft and predicts the Washington Commanders will select offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Was Michigan State basketball vs Wisconsin no-call at the buzzer correct? You decide
Wisconsin's John Tonje reached in and swiped at ball as Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. attempted to shoot tying 3-pointer in Big Ten tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former Bears draft pick gets another shot at the NFL with Saints
Velus Jones Jr. did his best work with the Bears on special teams. He'll try his hand on punts and kickoffs with the Saints in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semis
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and Alijah Martin and Will Richard each added 16 for the Gators (29-4) in their fifth consecutive win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What we learned about Yankees' top prospects in MLB Spring Breakout game
Yankees' top prospects George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones and Roderick Arias participated in Saturday night's game against Baltimore Orioles' prospects.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
No. 4 Florida Gators win 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 after beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Marlon Humphrey jokes about Kyle Hamilton assuming even more responsibility when he makes $40M a year
Marlon Humphrey can’t wait for Ravens teammate Kyle Hamilton to get $40M per year after Derek Stingley Jr.’s record dealYahoo Sports - 1d -
A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT
James Dent Jr. scored 36 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies defeated the Central ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
UCLA dominates rival USC to lock up double bye in Big Ten tournament
Eric Dailey Jr. finishes with 25 points and Skyy Clark scores 17 as UCLA blows out rival USC 90-63 to head into the Big Ten tournament on a dominant note.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Lampkin near-perfect shooting night sends Syracuse hurtling past Virginia 84-70
Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 14 of his 25 points before halftime, was 11-for-12 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds and Syracuse beat Virginia 84-70 to end the ACC regular seasonABC News - Mar. 8 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
All employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., received unsigned emails Friday night offering them a “voluntary separation incentive ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - 6d -
Cowboys get Titans' Murray, Bills' Elam via trades
The Cowboys pulled off a pair of trades Wednesday to bolster their defense, acquiring former first-round picks LB Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Titans and CB Kaiir Elam from the Bills.ESPN - 5d -
White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.The New York Times - 5d -
Official: Real Madrid gem called up to replace legendary figure in Brazil national team
The first international break of 2025 is just around the corner and players have already begun receiving call-ups to their respective national teams.Brazil NT coach Dorival Jr. also announced his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
VIDEO: Russell, Rhodes talk spring practice
Video of the press conference with Arkansas running back Braylen Russell and defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. after spring practice No. 4 at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.The Razorbacks have 11 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Takeaways from UConn men’s basketball’s loss to Creighton in Big East Tournament semifinal
NEW YORK –- There were six and a half minutes left on the game clock at Madison Square Garden Friday night when Tarris Reed Jr. used one dribble in the post to clear Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami, Heat's 7th straight loss
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies led from start to finish in a 125-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday, beating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers 86-77. Will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch: Real Madrid forward ridiculed in Valencia at Las Fallas festival
One of the most talked-about images from the opening days of Las Fallas 2025 has taken social media by storm. The figure of Vinicius Jr., displayed at the ninot exhibition and named ‘Cagalló d’O...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brilliant in spurts, overshadowed in impact – Real Madrid’s best play vs Villarreal came without their star
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory against Villarreal, but one of the biggest talking points was Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to leave Vinicius Jr. on the bench. After an exhausting 115-minute...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Beef tallow is the latest skin care and health craze on TikTok. Experts aren't sure why.
Beef tallow has been embraced by wellness influencers and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here's what health experts think about the creamy saturated fat.NBC News - 1d -
Texans' Stingley agrees to deal to make him highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, AP source says
Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, a person familiar with the deal ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
5 takeaways from Syracuse football's 2025 Pro Day
Justin Barron after Syracuse's 2025 Pro Day Aidan Tseng/The Juice Online-Rivals Syracuse hosted its annual football pro day on Monday. Here are five takeaways from the afternoon. LeQuint Allen ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Administration Pushes Back Against Judge’s Orders on Deportations
The attacks on the judge, James E. Boasberg, elicited a rare public rebuke by Chief Justice John J. Roberts Jr., who essentially told critics to knock it off.The New York Times - 7m -
Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season
Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method
Jessie Hoffman Jr, who would become first person state killed this way, says his religious rights would be violated. A man scheduled to become the first person executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Senate Dems demand Kennedy disclose details of Mar-a-Lago meetings with drug execs
Three Democratic senators want answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his private meetings with drugmakers alongside President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him
A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...The Hill - 5d -
All-Three Rivers Conference boys basketball team named
Mar. 13—Caledonia: Mason King, sr.; Garrett Konz, sr.; Reid Klug, sr.; Ethan Stendel, sr. Chatfield: Carson Harstad, so. Winona Cotter: Mateo Lopez-Amor, jr. Dover-Eyota: Mat Matejka, so. Fillmore ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
North Carolina Central upsets Delaware State 79-77 in MEAC Tournament quarterfinal
Perry Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Isaac Parson flipped in the game-winner on a reverse layup with one second left as North Carolina Central pulled off the upset with a 79-77 victory over ...ABC News - 4d -
Minutes down for Heat’s Jaquez, but he insists confidence in self, team remains high
MIAMI – A year ago, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was a given in the Miami Heat rotation, averaging 28.2 minutes per game on the way to first-team All-Rookie selection. This season, however, there has been a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
