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Trump awards teen who beat cancer with honorary Secret Service title
President Trump awarded D.J. Daniel, a 13-year-old boy, with the title of a Secret Service agent during the joint address. Daniel, who always dreamed of becoming a police officer, beat brain cancer ...NBC News - 1d -
Auburn's Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery, the program announced.ESPN - 4d -
Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Why are more younger adults getting cancer?
Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50sBBC News - Feb. 26 -
Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.BBC News - 6d -
Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.BBC News - 3d -
Ovechkin uses Gretzky chase for cancer funding
Every goal scored by Alex Ovechkin for the rest of his career will raise funds toward pediatric cancer research.ESPN - 19h -
Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO
Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with disease. Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Insurance companies denying some additional breast cancer screenings
Millions of American women are at high risk for breast cancer but many insurances don’t cover the costs of follow-up screenings needed to detect the disease. Typically, the companies cover one ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
They were told to get extra breast cancer screenings. Then they got stuck with the bill.
Increasing numbers of women are getting additional screenings to rule out breast cancer. But such screenings cost money, out of pocket, for most women.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
When This Stanford Professor Got Cancer, He Decided to Teach a Class About It
Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Mia Love's cancer no longer responding to treatment, family says
After years of treatment, former Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) is no longer responding to treatment for a form of brain cancer, according to her family. In a statement posted to Love's social media ...The Hill - 1d -
Cancer charity warns over rapid at-home prostate tests
Testing for PSA protein can indicate whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer.BBC News - 1d -
Fraudster repays £86k stolen from friend's cancer charity
Lindsay MacCallum defrauded £86,000 from Rainbow Valley and £9,505 from the Anthony Nolan Trust.BBC News - 21h -
Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading
The cheap painkiller seems to help the immune system detect and destroy cancers.BBC News - 20h -
Comedian Kat Timpf welcomes first child 15 hours after breast cancer diagnosis
Kat Timpf gave birth last week hours after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The Fox News contributor and 'Gutfeld!' panelist says her son 'might have saved my life.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26 -
Elijah Olaniyi dies at 26: Former Stony Brook, Miami player battled brain cancer
Olaniyi's name can be found across the record books at Stony BrookCBS Sports - 6d -
Ricki Fairley on her fight to get more Black women into cancer drug trials
Black women have the highest mortality rates for several cancers, yet make up just 2% of participants in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley founded "TOUCH: The ...CBS News - 5d -
Auburn's Hugh Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer, will continue coaching duties while undergoing treatment
The Tigers program is entering its third year under the direction of FreezeCBS Sports - 5d -
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with 'early form' of prostate cancer, school announces
The school said that Freeze is expected to make a full recovery and will continue his regular coaching duties.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin raising money for cancer research while pursuing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record
Ovechkin is only 11 goals away from becoming the NHL's all-time goals leaderCBS Sports - 19h -
Trump said childhood cancer rates have risen 40% since 1975. Here's what data shows
During an address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said childhood cancer rates have increase by 40%. Data shows there may be some context missing.ABC News - 15h -
Draper beats Berrettini in fightback to reach Qatar semis
British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down to advance past Matteo Berrettini into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again
In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Andreeva beats Rybakina to reach Dubai final
Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeats former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings
Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
USWNT beats Australia for 2nd win at SheBelieves
The depth of the United States was on display in a 2-1 win over Australia in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday that puts the Americans in position for a sixth straight SheBelieves Cup title.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Expansion San Diego beats Galaxy in MLS opener
Anders Dreyer scored a brace and Carlos Dos Santos recorded three saves for his first career clean sheet as visiting San Diego FC stunned defending MLS champ LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in the ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
NZ beat Bangladesh to reach Champions Trophy semis
Rachin Ravindra's 112 helps New Zealand reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy as they beat Bangladesh by five wickets.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Workday beats estimates for revenue and profit, stock jumps
Workday exceeded analysts' estimates for the quarter and pointed to stronger demand from artificial intelligence products.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia
When England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Humphries beats Littler to win Exeter final
World number one Luke Humphries defeats world champion Luke Littler 6-4 to win night four of the Premier League in Exeter.BBC News - 6d -
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol to reach PWR final
Gloucester-Hartpury will face Saracens in the final for a third Premiership Women's Rugby title after they defeat Bristol Bears.BBC News - 3d -
Three ejected after scuffle as Thunder beat Spurs
A testy third-quarter incident resulted in the ejections of the Thunder's Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort and the Spurs' Julian Champagnie on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final
India hold their nerve to reach the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.BBC News - 1d -
Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise
Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.BBC News - 4h -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off
Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama
Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Townsend scores 24 as Yale beats Cornell 92-88
Led by Nick Townsend's 24 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Cornell Big Red 92-88ABC News - Feb. 21