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Wetzel: House settlement officially ends college amateurism, and good riddance
Amateurism has collapsed like the house of cards it always was. It shouldn't have lasted this long.ESPN - 2d -
'The Amateur,' starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can't execute the mission
As spy thrillers go, this one is suspense-free and generic, wasting a decent cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Trump authorizes US military to take control of land at US-Mexico border
Order allows armed forces to take ‘direct role’ in securing southern border, which Trump memo says ‘is under attack’. Donald Trump has authorized the military to take control of land at the ...The Guardian - 3d -
A New Book About Baking Bread Is Only Sort of About Bread
“Existential Bread,” a book by the poet and amateur baker Jim Franks, is only sort of about bread.The New York Times - 5d -
Forget boardroom bonuses, RFU must wake up to amateur rugby’s money drain
On August 26 this year rugby union will mark its 30th year of professionalism. Many of the predictions that were made as to the consequences of that decision were mere guesswork in 1995. With the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The battle for the Senate takes shape, with both parties waiting on governors to boost their chances
The fight for the Senate in 2026 is beginning to take shape, with more candidates launching campaigns in recent days and additional announcements expected in the coming weeks.NBC News - 2d -
Live updates: Trump tariff whiplash to take center stage on Sunday shows
The whiplash from President Trump's fresh tariff agenda has lasted into the weekend as Trump's approval rating takes a dip as Republicans on Capitol Hill work to carry out his domestic agenda. ...The Hill - 1d -
No. 4 Clemson rallies to take down Stanford, notches another ACC series win
Clemson digs deep and takes down Stanford to add another ACC series win to their strong 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The scrupulously realistic 'Warfare' takes aim at the combat movie
Filmmaker Alex Garland follows up "Civil War" with a second apolitical thriller, this one co-directed by a military veteran, Ray Mendoza, who lived it.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
7-woods take a starring role at the 2025 Masters
More and more elite golfers are relying on a modern piece of golf equipment to handle the challenges of Augusta National.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why did the government take control of British Steel?
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.BBC News - 2d -
Cal Poly’s pitching stymies Rainbows to take series
Cal Poly’s Ethan Marmie and Jake Torres combined on a five-hitter in Sunday’s 5-2 baseball victory over Hawaii at Baggett Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Marmie and Hawaii’s Cooper Walls were in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."CBS News - 2d -
British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."CBS News - 2d -
How BU, Western Michigan got to title game and what it will take to win it
The Terriers and Broncos play for the national championship in men's hockey. Here's a look at each team.ESPN - 2d -
Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea take another major step in their quadruple pursuit
As music blared out of the home team’s dressing room at Kingsmeadow after Chelsea had just come from behind to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and book their eighth FA Cup final appearance in 13 years, Sonia ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ancelotti no longer in Brazil plans with Al Hilal manager set to take over
In a surprising twist, the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) has officially dropped its long-standing pursuit of Carlo Ancelotti, according to a report from SPORT. The Real Madrid manager, who ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 mock draft: Rams take controversial WR with No. 26 pick
The Rams could add offensive firepower with their first-round selection.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
FRCC takes down FVA in first-ever basketball all-star game
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – It was the first-ever rendition of the FRCC-FVA all-star game, featuring the best boys basketball athletes in those two conferences, as the FRCC took down the boys from the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond
Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pondABC News - 5d -
There’s a place for audience participation, but ‘chicken jockey’ chaos takes it too far | Kate Maltby
Barrages of popcorn and even live poultry are featuring at screenings of A Minecraft Movie. ‘Chicken jockey!” If you know what this phrase means, you’re either a preteen boy or have accompanied one ...The Guardian - 2d -
Roki Sasaki takes another step forward, but the Dodgers' offense regresses in ugly loss
Roki Sasaki gave up only one run in five sturdy innings, but the Cubs blew the game open with a five-run seventh to hand the Dodgers an 16-0 loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him
Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a gift. Last week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department, posted a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Oscar Piastri can take charge of the Formula 1 title race from pole position in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri can seize the initiative in the Formula 1 title race as he starts on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday with his teammate Lando Norris and champion Max Verstappen both ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oscar Piastri can take charge of the Formula 1 title race from pole position in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri can seize the initiative in the Formula 1 title race as he starts on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday with his teammate Lando Norris and champion Max Verstappen both ...ABC News - 2d -
Athletics’ stadium golf cart embarrassingly ran out of gas while taking an injured Jose Siri to the clubhouse
The Athletics continue to embarrass themselves.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jets 7-round mock draft: New York supports Justin Fields, takes TE Tyler Warren
The Jets signed Justin Fields to replace Aaron Rodgers. They may spend the 2025 NFL draft building around the 26-year-old quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Enzo Maresca takes aim at Stamford Bridge crowd as Chelsea’s Champions League hopes suffer
Enzo Maresca claimed his players conceded a goal in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Ipswich because they listened to crowd complaints instead of sticking to his instructions.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Victor Wembanyama 'feeling good' in recovery from deep vein thrombosis: 'We're taking our time'
'I'm neither late or early, but it's a process'.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs Western Conference set: James Harden takes over OT, sends Warriors to play-in
The red-hot Clippers will face the Nuggets in a banger of a first-round series.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Crow-Armstrong homers twice and Cubs take series with 4-2 victory over Dodgers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, Michael Busch homered against his former team again and the Chicago Cubs beat ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lazio’s Luca Pellegrini unsatisfied with derby result: “We didn’t take advantage of the opportunities.”
Lazio defender and former Roma man Luca Pellegrini did not sound too happy with the 1-1 draw in the Derby della Capitale.After the match, Pellegrini spoke to the media.“I’m happy for the assist,��...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Savannah Christian pitcher Harding Dennis came back after taking a line drive to the face
When Savannah Christian pitcher Harding Dennis took a sizzling line drive to the face in February, some thought his season was over. But he had other plans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ex-Wachusett runner Colin Bennie takes Marathon, data for Miami Marlins all in stride
Former Wachusett Regional running star Colin Bennie straddles Boston Marathon with data analytics for the Miami Marlins.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Blue Origin Flight Will Take 6 Women, Including Gayle King and Katy Perry, to Space
The women were set to travel on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, as part of the first all-female space crew in more than 60 years.The New York Times - 1d -
Game #80: Ducks vs. Avalanche Gameday Preview
In their final home game of the 2024-25 season, the Ducks will take on the Colorado Avalanche.Yahoo Sports - 1d
