Battle Title Contenders

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 5d

Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage

He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Blackhawks' Jones Has Been Linked to 3 Contenders

Seth Jones is discussing trade options with the Chicago Blackhawks to get him to a team he can have a chance of winning with sooner than later.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders

Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.

NBC News - 5d

Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors

Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaign

Financial Times - 5d

Zelenskyy’s toughest battle begins

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is facing his biggest fear: war without US support

Financial Times - Feb. 24

The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History

U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Graduates face an uphill battle to employment

University leavers should have benefited from a tighter labour market. Why are so many still searching for a job?

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Japan battles largest wildfire in decades

More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate. More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more ...

The Guardian - 2d

Why ex-NBA vets Cousins, Williams see Warriors as true ‘contenders'

DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins and Lou Williams detailed to Chandler Parsons why they believe the Golden State Warriors are making a serious push to be the last team standing during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Oscars 2025 preview: Races and big contenders to look out for

The 97th Academy Awards will be held tonight, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The list of nominees is stacked with stars, like Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia ...

NBC News - 1d

Oscars Take Center Stage With Contenders Vying for Big Wins

As the Oscars are decided tonight, no movie has dominated this year’s prior film awards.

Inc. - 23h

Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling

The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation

Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in the three-year war against Russia are returning to the battlefield out of a sense of duty amid the grim outlook for their country

ABC News - Feb. 23

Spain stronger after battles on & off pitch - Codina

Spain defender Laia Codina says the squad has become stronger because of their battles both on and off the pitch over the last few years.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.

The New York Times - 6d

Evening Report — Supreme Court drawn into DOGE battles

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Supreme Court drawn into DOGE battles THE SUPREME COURT is wading into the battles around the Department of Government ...

The Hill - 3d

Senate GOP faces 'complicated' battle with House

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP seeks major changes to House budget Senate Republicans say they’re ...

The Hill - 3d

In a Battle of the N.B.A.’s Best, the Cavaliers Made a Point

After Cleveland’s largest comeback win in 11 years, it sure felt like a playoff atmosphere. It’s only a sign of what’s to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Olympic stars compete for British titles in Birmingham

Olympic stars Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Georgia Hunter Bell will compete for British titles at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

BBC News - Feb. 21

McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. on Thursday night.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Ancelotti: No room for error in three-way title race

Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at ...

ESPN - Feb. 22

Russian teen Andreeva caps Dubai run with title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Championships. Andreeva, 17, will make her debut in the WTA top 10 rankings next week.

ESPN - Feb. 22

England find a way to win to stay in title mix

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Salah: Liverpool's 'big guys' need another title

Mohamed Salah said Liverpool's modern-day legends "need another title" after they swatted aside Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday.

ESPN - Feb. 24

'Liverpool running away with title' - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses Luis Diaz's performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle that helped the Reds continue their "relentless" march towards the Premier League title.

BBC News - 4d

Arteta defiant about title despite Forest draw

Mikel Arteta has refused to concede the Premier League title, despite seeing Arsenal fall 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

ESPN - 4d

Crocker wins title eliminator as Donovan disqualified

Belfast's Lewis Crocker wins a dramatic IBF eliminator against Paddy Donovan after his opponent is disqualified for delivering a punch after the bell at the end of the eighth round.

BBC News - 1d

TCU completes turnaround with 1st Big 12 title

No. 10 TCU won its first Big 12 regular-season title after beating No. 17 Baylor 51-48 on Sunday in a winner-take-all regular-season finale.

ESPN - 5h

How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come

The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short time

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Ranking top contenders for MLS Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lead the way, Seattle Sounders a threat

Can the Los Angeles Galaxy repeat after returning to the summit last season?

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?

It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finish

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

2025 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup gives picks

Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, who recently hit the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, offers her best bets for the 2025 Saudi Cup on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn Park

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Donovan Mitchell's 33 points lead Cavaliers past Grizzlies in matchup of top NBA contenders

The Cavs won without Darius Garland, who sat out with a hip contusion sustained on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Marcello's Mailbag: Coaches on scorching hot seats; ranking new QBs for top college football contenders

Answering some of the more pressing questions around the college football world ahead of the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender

The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on Monday

CBS Sports - 6d

College basketball rankings: Duke rolling in ACC, but Blue Devils haven't pulled away from contenders

Louisville and Clemson are just behind Duke in the ACC standings

CBS Sports - 5d

Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: With a strong core in place, they'll be a perpetual contender

There probably isn't an NFL roster in better shape for the long haul than the Eagles. They have relatively young stars at just about every major position, and most of them are locked into long-term ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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