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Rick Barnes almost became the UCLA coach. He's still with Tennessee: 'I thank God'
Rick Barnes was a leading candidate to be the UCLA coach during the Bruins' 2019 coaching search. He remained with Tennessee basketball.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth
Guillem Balague takes a look at the rise of Raphinha and how he became the main man at Barcelona.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
It's an almost unthinkable reality: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest in the team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
WATCH: Dog finds home after 1,739 days in shelter
Brittany Bunnell adopted Jones, a 13-year-old dog that spent almost five years in a shelter and became a staff favorite.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
CB Charvarius Ward 'almost' signed with NFC team before joining Colts
The Indianapolis Colts signed CB Charvarius Ward, but he "almost" ended up with an NFC team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?
For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?The Hill - Mar. 9 -
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
We simulated all seven rounds of the draft. These players became Green Bay Packers
We simulated all seven rounds and these players became the newest members of the Packers.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Yahoo Sports AM: The women's Sweet 16 is (almost) as chalky as it gets
In today's edition: The women's Sweet 16 is (almost) all chalk, JuJu's season is over, the curse of NHL 1-seeds, Grant Holloway never loses, Capture the Flagg, and more.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Cowboys gain almost $9 million in cap space Wednesday because they were so bad in 2024
Well, there's a silver lining to almost everything if one looks hard enough. The Cowboys just got extra 2025 cap space for being so bad in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Pro Bowl cornerback Charvarius Ward thought he'd be a Saint: 'The deal was almost done'
Pro Bowl cornerback Charvarius Ward thought he'd be a Saint, until the Colts stepped in with an offer he couldn't refuse: 'The deal was almost done'Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Premier League almost certain to have five teams in 2025-26 Champions League
Italy are closest rivals for a fifth slot England could even have a record seven clubs The Premier League is almost certain to have a fifth team in the Champions League next season, with the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
'Civil war was awful - I was a kid but it became normal'
Michael King shares his story of selling water bottles as an eight-year-old in war-torn DR Congo to the boxing in the UK.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Hooters Became a Refuge for Young Gay Men
Many fathers and grandfathers take their gay sons to the bar. It’s become a place of refuge — and how that happened is a curious story.The New York Times - 1d -
A Story About Salmon That Almost Had a Happy Ending
How tribal leaders, commercial fisherman and a few small environmental groups won an uphill campaign against dams.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Serie A Endure Almost Lethal Blow in UEFA Ranking
The chances of Serie A having a fifth Champions League representative next season through the UEFA ranking took a big hit in the playoffs due to the elimination of Juventus, Milan, and Atalanta. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.BBC News - 6d -
Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum
This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.BBC News - 6d -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Almost nothing is guaranteed in life.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
The Rise of the SEC: How a league known for the gridiron became became kings of college basketball
The SEC was the best conference in basketball all season, landing a record 14 teams in the 68-team NCAA TournamentABC News - Mar. 18 -
Stanley Tucci’s Negroni Broke the Internet
It became the cocktail of the pandemic.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins nearing Bengals extensions
The big news drop is almost here...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least.The Hill - 4d -
How the SEC became the most dominant conference in college basketball
Dwarfed by football no more, the SEC's rise as a men's basketball powerhouse didn't happen overnight.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
How Best-Selling Sportswriter John Feinstein Became Larger Than Life
“He was loved at the highest level and hated at the highest level. He knew that, too, and he was OK with it,” Mike Krzyzewski said.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
How Joel Kaplan became Mark Zuckerberg’s most trusted political fixer
Meta’s newly promoted head of global affairs has masterminded social media giant’s pivot towards Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Why North Carolina became the NCAA Tournament's most controversial team
North Carolina was among the "last four" into the NCAA Tournament despite going 1-12 vs. the top competition on their schedule.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
How a tiny village in a deserted part of Spain became a centre for gay weddings
A couple of hours’ drive from Madrid, Campillo de Ranas has played a huge role in promoting same-sex marriage – and revived the fortunes of the ‘black villages’ of Guadalajara. Driving north-east ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
How Picasso became the ultimate prize for China’s new collectors
In recent years, major works have gone to private buyers in Asia — a new exhibition puts the artist’s relationship with the region in the spotlightFinancial Times - 6d -
How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.CBS News - 5d -
George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76
"A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” his family wrote.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How a Penn State Wrestler Became a 5-Time National Champion
Carter Starocci had already been one of only seven wrestlers to have navigated the grueling three-day gantlet of a tournament to win four N.C.A.A. titles.The New York Times - 2d -
Murphy, Eagle Who Became a Foster Dad, Found Dead After Storm
The beloved bald eagle was found dead in his enclosure at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri after severe weather pounded the region on March 14, sanctuary officials said.The New York Times - 1d -
How Robbie Williams became a 'therapist' to indie band Lottery Winners
Robbie asked the group to join his stadium tour, after he discovered their music on BBC Radio 2.BBC News - 15h -
SOFTBALL: How Inola alum Walker became Baylor’s leader in the circle
STILLWATER — Before Lillie Walker ever donned Baylor green, coach Glenn Moore knew there was something different about the Inola native. It was a high-pressure moment — full count, bases loaded — ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
GdS: How Milan became comeback specialists and the worries it provokes
AC Milan have developed a knack of coming from behind to win games under Sergio Conceicao, and they are hoping for a top four spot as the ultimate comeback.As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
An Accident Ended His Basketball Career. He Still Became a Star.
After a motorcycle crash left Jay Williams with severe injuries, he found a new path that kept him involved with the sport.The New York Times - 3h
