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How Dyson Daniels’ home town became an unlikely hotbed of Australian basketball talent | Jack Snape
Bendigo has long had fertile sporting soil but has now produced one of the NBA’s best defensive players as well as successful WNBL and NBL 1 teams. Dyson Daniels opened his sparkling silver jacket ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
‘Impossible / It’s Possible’ Became Their Anthem
When Emily Giske sang the song from “Cinderella” to Jennifer Percival over the phone soon after they met, long-term love seemed possible.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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NCAA tourney expansion unlikely for next year
The NCAA has not finalized expansion plans for the men's and women's basketball tournaments and a decision is unlikely soon, Dan Gavitt. NCAA senior vice president of basketball, told CBS Sports.ESPN - 6d -
Taylor-Serrano 3 at Croke Park 'unlikely' - Hearn
Eddie Hearn admits it is "unlikely" that Croke Park will stage Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's trilogy fight.BBC News - 6d -
Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday
Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The county that became a hotspot for Ukrainian refugees
The founder of a support scheme says: "We will walk with our Ukrainian friends hand in hand."BBC News - 1d -
I became absorbed in strangers’ fertility journeys online
What started as curiosity would turn into an emotional investment – and eventually, a lifeline. A few nights ago, my phone lit up with a TikTok notification: “WE’RE PREGNANT”. The message wasn’t ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How a Basketball Court Became a Paris Art Sensation
Pigalle Duperré sits between a high school and a residential building, drawing visitors from around the world.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu’s Fiercest Foe
Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza, has made herself an unlikely enemy of the Israeli government.The New York Times - 6d -
America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates
“Shock and awe” didn’t end well in Iraq and it won’t end well in the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government
The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Total collapse of vital Atlantic currents unlikely this century, study finds
Climate scientists caution, however, that even weakened currents would cause profound harm to humanity. Vital Atlantic Ocean currents are unlikely to completely collapse this century, according to ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Pope showing encouraging signs, Vatican says, unlike news over the weekend
Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Love story between two bald eagles plays out in unlikely place
Two bald eagles have been nesting in a tree in the San Bernardino National Forest since 2018. They've grown a fanbase, thanks to two solar-powered webcams that observe the birds. Now, the pair is ...CBS News - 5d -
European investors dump US equity ETFs in February unlike US peers
Outflows are in contrast to the US where flows to US equity ETFs represented nearly half of the total accruedFinancial Times - 18h -
How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports
Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
How Hudson Table became one of the dining world's most unique experiences
Hudson Table is a multi-purpose culinary studio whose locations give diners an experience unlike any other. The studio offers cooking classes, catering and private event hosting. Its most popular ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiersABC News - Feb. 23 -
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
The ex-Goldman banker who became Vladimir Putin’s dealmaker
Kirill Dmitriev is the Kremlin’s go-between with Gulf countriesFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield
Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Arne Slot's machine.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers
New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
How Rebecca Black's new record became her most liberated
Over a decade since her big break, the O.C. native of 'Friday' fame talks her bold new project, 'Salvation.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
If Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?
Behind the perception of Andrew Cuomo as “Mr. Tough Guy” is the reality: The former governor has rarely criticized the president by name.The New York Times - 6d -
How a group of moms became the "Salt Water Divas" surf crew
After watching her son surf, Toyo Yamane Peluso decided to try it herself and invited other moms to join. The response was overwhelming, leading to the creation of the "Salt Water Divas." Jonathan ...CBS News - 6d -
A new start after 60: I got divorced – and became a sex therapist
I spent a year in shock after my marriage collapsed. Then I realised how much pleasure I could wring out of life. As part of her training to be a counsellor, Jill Le Jeune gave a presentation about ...The Guardian - 3d -
How Candise Lin Became the Unofficial Ambassador of Chinese Internet Culture
Long before TikTok refugees discovered Red Note, Candise Lin was giving Americans a portal into the wild, hilarious world of Chinese social media.Wired - 3d -
NFL combine: These prospects just became a lot more interesting for fantasy football
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon highlights a key group of prospects who boosted their bottom line at the NFL combine.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Industrious Became an $800 Million Brand by Building a Sense of Belonging
The flexible workplace provider has grown its membership amid an ever-changing business landscape.Inc. - 12h -
Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Steelers haven't talked to Rams QB, unlikely to enter bidding war, per report
You can basically count Pittsburgh out of this oneCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates
The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
NCAA Tournament expansion not a done deal, decision unlikely in the 'near-term' amid myriad concerns
In an exclusive to CBS Sports, the NCAA's top basketball executive Dan Gavitt shares where things currently stand for the future of March MadnessCBS Sports - 6d -
Finally eligible for March Madness, Division I's most unlikely success story out to prove it's not done yet
UC San Diego, a Division II program until 2020, can qualify for the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 16h -
Raiders QB rumors: Las Vegas could target Aaron Rodgers under one condition, unlikely to sign Russell Wilson
The Raiders are in the market for a new starting quarterbackCBS Sports - 5h -
From page to pitch: How Harry Potter's Quidditch became a real-life sport
Now called Quadball, the sport was made famous by JK Rowling's bespectacled wizard.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
‘Lucian Freud was thrilled when Leigh Bowery stripped naked’: how a wild club kid became the great painter’s muse
When outrageous clubbers Sue Tilley and Bowery posed for the eminent artist, some of the most spectacular portraits of the century were born. Tilley talks about sex, cash and Bowery’s untimely ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Cam Ward NFL Draft 2025 scouting report: How a zero-star prospect became the potential No. 1 pick
Everything you need to know about Miami QB and 2024 NFL Draft prospect Cam WardCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Guns, bombs and needle-drop genius: how AC/DC and Motörhead became the sound of World War II
SAS Rogue Heroes has metal, Peaky Blinders has PJ Harvey and The Bear has dad rock. We meet the new breed of music overseers whose anachronistic soundtracks are taking TV to thrilling new heights. ...The Guardian - 2d
