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What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - Feb. 21

Source: Morant is Grizz player in burglary string

Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed

An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning near his New Jersey home after being followed home from New York City, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

CBS News - Feb. 21

The H.B.C.U. Players N.F.L. Scouts Are Keeping an Eye On

No players from H.B.C.U. schools had their names called in last year’s N.F.L. Draft. Could the 2025 class change that trend?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Arteta blasts players' 'standards' in damaging loss

Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of lacking the standards needed to win the Premier League after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Zegras Earns Hearing with Player Safety for Hit on Rasmussen

Per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will soon face a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit Sunday afternoon on Detroit Red Wings ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Glenn: Split with Rodgers upset some players

Jets coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged that the decision to part ways with the future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason "upset" some players.

ESPN - Feb. 25

LaLiga fan convicted of racist abuse of player

A Granada fan who racially abused defender Carlos Akapo during a LaLiga game three years ago has been given a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Ten Hag: Modern players offended by criticism

Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Call Of Duty: Warzone Experimenting With 150-Player Matches

Raven Software has announced a major change for Call of Duty: Warzone, as the studio is experimenting with 150-player lobbies for standard battle royale playlists.. Not every match will be 150 ...

GameSpot - Feb. 27

QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurism

The arrests follow a report made to police about an incident in a nightclub in Kingston.

BBC News - 6d

N.F.L. Players Grade the Working Conditions of Their Teams

The Cardinals and Patriots received the two lowest grades in the annual report cards.

The New York Times - 4d

Amorim tells Utd players to expect summer exits

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has told his players to expect a number of departures at the end of the season as part of an overhaul of the squad.

ESPN - 3d

The Playbook, Inning 9: Mastering the 2025 player pool

How to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 9 gives you insight as to which players to grab and which ones to avoid in 2025.

ESPN - 3d

The Eight Best Under-the-Radar Players in the Champions League

As the competition returns, these are the prospects to keep a close eye on in the round of 16.

The New York Times - 2d

LeBron James first player to surpass 50,000 points

LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 136-115.

BBC News - 1d

Belichick: Up to UNC players to buy into product

Though it's still too early into spring practice to know what he has, new UNC football coach Bill Belichick said it's up to the players to buy into the product.

ESPN - 16h

WTA announces paid maternity leave for players

Pregnant women's tennis players can now get 12 months of paid maternity leave and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay under a ...

ESPN - 4h

4 Nations Face-Off: The NHL Finally Gave The Players What They Wanted, And The Players Delivered

Almost 15 years to the day from when Sidney Crosby scored the Golden Goal for Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics, Connor McDavid grabbed the torch and scored the decisive overtime goal to win the 4 ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Jalen Milroe NFL Draft landing spots: Ranking five best fits for Alabama dual-threat QB

Milroe likely needs to land with a team willing to let him sit for at least a year

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Cooper Flagg's prep team a 'modern-day Fab Five' had it stuck together

Last year's Montverde Academy team may be one of the best prep teams ever. Could it have made an NCAA tourney run if the players went to the same college?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Five teams that could be hit hardest by free agency, plus Jets trade up to No. 1 pick in our mock draft

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 21

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

LeBron James reunites with Trail Blazers employee he knocked over five years ago

The 40-year-old Lakers star reunited with a familiar face before his 40-point game against the Trail Blazers.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Five SEC teams hovering around the NCAA Tournament cut line in action Saturday

Jerry Palm breaks down the teams on the bubble who are playing Saturday

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Travis Hunter landing spots: Ranking five best fits for top NFL Draft prospect, including Giants, Patriots

A look at the best possible landing spots for the dual-threat Heisman winner

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Police officer killed, five injured in Pennsylvania hospital shooting after gunman takes hostages

A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital located just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where a gunman took several hostages and injured at ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Ashton Jeanty landing spots: Ranking five best fits for top NFL Draft prospect, including Cowboys, Chargers

The Boise State product could be an impact rookie in 2025

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Tetairoa McMillan 2025 NFL Draft landing spots: Ranking five best fits for top WR prospect

McMillan shines brightly as the main attraction of the 2025 draft class' wide receiver position

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Abdul Carter landing spots: These five teams are natural fits for All-American pass rusher from Penn State

The five landing spots for Abdul Carter in this draft

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.

BBC News - Feb. 24

2025 NFL combine: Ranking top five draft prospects at every offensive position, including a surprise QB2

Jalen Milroe is underrated entering the combine

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

2025 NFL combine: Ranking top five prospects at each defensive position, including Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter

The NFL combine plays out this week in Indianapolis

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston move up, Tennessee in top five after Alabama falls in Coaches Poll

The Cougars, who are closing in on the Big 12 regular-season championship, are No. 4 in the Coaches Poll

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Tanaka sends Leeds five points clear in dramatic late win over Sheffield United

Leeds United took a potentially significant step back to the Premier League after showing their comeback spirit again to win a pulsating Yorkshire derby and open a commanding lead at the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24