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Who is Alex Ovechkin? Vladimir Putin congratulates Russian for breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Ovechkin passed the total set by the ‘Great One’ to become the leading goal scorer in NHL historyYahoo Sports - 17h -
Is the world heading into recession?
The US president has rattled stock markets but that doesn't automatically lead to an economic downturn.BBC News - 15h -
What’s Behind the Rise in Interim CEOs?
High turnover in the C-suite and the changing needs of business are leading to more “temps” in the top job.Inc. - 17h -
Tennessee Titans schedule a Top 30 visit with UCLA pass rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo
The Tennessee Titans scheduled a Top 30 visit with UCLA pass rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo leading up to the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Spurs' Stephon Castle gives definitive answer on Rookie of the Year race
Stephon Castle leads the rookie class in scoring and is one of four first-year players with multiple 30-point games.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Monmouth basketball star Abdi Bashir Jr. transferring to Kansas State
After leading the nation in 3-pointers last season, Monmouth's Abdi Bashir Jr. will transfer to Kansas State next season.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Florida’s national championship win proved 2025 was the bracket of college basketball collapse
Florida's composure in a year defined by blown leads and late lapses is the reason the Gators are national champions.Yahoo Sports - 10m -
A Reagan-era Oakland of punks, basketball and rap battles comes to life in 'Freaky Tales'
The new indie from co-writer-directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden keenly evokes a Bay Area of the 1980s, a settling that undergirds a quartet of comic vignettes.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
VOTE: Florida Times-Union High School Athlete of the Week, April 7
Episcopal softball's Amelia Oreair is the Times-Union Athlete of the Week in Jacksonville-area high school sports for March 24-29, 2025.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
FHSAA Lacrosse: District tournaments set with Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Catholic on top
Boys and girls lacrosse begin their district tournaments this coming week in both Class 1A and 2A. All four district tournament's top seeds are area teams.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
You decide: Vote for the Eagle-Gazette preseason Baseball Player of the Year
There are a ton of talented players in the area. It's your chance to vote on who you think is the best. Vote for the E-G Baseball Player of the Year.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
FEMA cuts more than $300 million in disaster aid to New York.
Much of the money was to go toward flood mitigation in vulnerable areas of New York City that were struck hard by Hurricane Sandy and the remnants of Hurricane Ida.The New York Times - 5h -
Amid fears of immigration raids, Latino churches rethink how to conduct services
Even in areas where congregations supported President Donald Trump in last year’s election, churches are "tremendously alarmed," the head of a network of Latino pastors said.NBC News - 7h -
Duke's push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
Duke's push for its sixth national championship ended abruptly and in unlikely fashion with the Blue Devils squandering a double-digit second-half leadABC News - 1d -
European soccer review: Barcelona miss chance to push Real Madrid further in title race
Barcelona missed a big chance to pad a lead over Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. That and more from around Europe in ESPN's Weekend Review.ESPN - 1d -
Senior season provided family memories for girls soccer player of the year Addie Lemmond
Addie Lemmond played girls soccer and track for her father Jamie Lemmond and capped her career by leading Victory to its best season in girls soccer.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
90 years later, Sarazen's double eagle at Masters remains 'Shot Heard 'Round The World'
In 1935, Gene Sarazen trailed by three shots with four holes to play in the second Masters Tournament. Minutes later, he was tied for the lead and changed the tournament's trajectory.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Borussia Dortmund star expresses confidence ahead of Barcelona clash
A leading member of the attacking ranks at Borussia Dortmund has confirmed his confidence in the ability of he and his teammates to secure a positive result against Barcelona.Barca and Dortmund are ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Tariffs aren’t enough: America needs a semiconductor revolution
If America wants to lead again, it must go beyond trade wars and build a real manufacturing ecosystem — starting with semiconductors, the linchpin of modern industry.The Hill - 12h -
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie steps down
Ted Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, is stepping down from his role leading the embattled carrier, which just emerged from bankruptcy protection.CNBC - 12h -
How did Kelvin Sampson end up at Houston? Cougars' head coach career, revisited
How did Kelvin Sampson become the Houston men's basketball coach? A look back at the NCAA sanctions that helped lead Sampson to the Cougars:Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Analysis: Cougars’ offense in 2025 looks solid, but is there enough star power?
Returning starting QB Jake Retzlaff leads BYU’s offense into 2025 season with plenty of viable weapons at his disposal, but few superstars.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Final Four scores: Houston falls to Florida; Cougars still without national hoops title
Kelvin Sampson, in his 10th year as the Cougars' head coach, leads Houston to its 1st NCAA Tournament hoops title in program history, beating Florida.Yahoo Sports - 37m -
Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500
People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the ...ABC News - 1d -
Game Day Preview: The Calgary Flames vs The San Jose Sharks (April 7)
The Calgary Flames (36-27-13, fourth in the Pacific Division, four points away from the second wild-card spot) will travel to the Bay Area to play the San Jose Sharks (20-46-10, last in the Pacific ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Today in Chicago History: Now batting for the White Sox — No. 45, Michael Jordan
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Israel military razed Gaza perimeter land to create ‘kill zone’, soldiers say
Combatants’ testimonies describe how areas were destroyed to create ‘a death zone of enormous proportions’ . Israel’s military razed huge swathes of land inside the perimeter of Gaza and ordered ...The Guardian - 21h -
Igor Tudor injects fury into Juventus to rev up race for Champions League | Nicky Bandini
New manager has transformed mood and on Sunday halted the seven-match winning streak of Claudio Ranieri’s Roma. Igor Tudor was on the pitch, stepping out of his technical area and on to the playing ...The Guardian - 16h -
Track season gets rolling
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP — The normal wide swings of weather are in full effect as area track programs start the spring season in earnest. Many teams got their feet wet the last two weeks at the Perry ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds
A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas. A major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a ...The Guardian - 7h -
The English neighbourhood that could hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?BBC News - 4h -
Michigan woman, 74, found alive in woods days after car caught fire while heading home
A 74-year-old Norton Shores woman reported missing last week was found alive in a wooded area after surviving days of freezing temperatures that left her unable to seek help.NBC News - 2h -
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who led in time of transition and growth, dies at 92
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who helped turn Arizona into a national power as athletic director before leading the national organization through key years of transition and growth, ...ABC News - 1d -
Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election
Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double-digit polling lead vanished with President Trump’s threat to annex Canada.The New York Times - 1d -
Mahmoud Khalil speaks out on 'abduction,' calls on students to take action
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested in March by immigration authorities, spoke out about his “abduction” in a Friday opinion piece. Khalil, a former lead negotiator for ...The Hill - 1d -
🎥 Messi responds to VAR controversy with superb goal against Toronto
It appeared Toronto FC was going to take a shock lead into the break against Inter Miami this evening in south Florida, but Lionel Messi had other plans. Javier Mascherano's side were dominant ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Week 1 Baseball and Softball Notebook: Hillsdale baseball is off to a rolling 3-1 start
Hornets score 30 combined runs against Vandercook. Kherington Ladd earns 24 Ks over 18 innings. Leah Headley helps lead Rangers past Pittsford.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
South Carolina players ‘soak this sucky feeling in’ in hopes of returning stronger
TAMPA, Fla. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knew her leading scorer was stewing and smarting after the 23-point blowout loss to UConn in Sunday’s national championship game. Staley did nothing ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Marcus Smart gets in shouting match with a fan in his return to Boston with Wizards
Former Celtics and current Wizards guard Marcus Smart said a fan “crossed the line” when he was heckling Washington's bench during Sunday’s game in Boston, leading to a bit of shouting before the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lakers rout Thunder 126-99 behind Doncic's 30 points
Luka Doncic scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 20 points and LeBron James added 19 points and seven ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
