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Shiffrin finishes third to set WC podiums record

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup podiums record, taking 3rd place in slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.

NBC News - Mar. 9

China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations

Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.

CNBC - 6d

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 6d

Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural

The mural, which covers two city blocks, was painted in 2020. A jackhammer began chipping away at the bright yellow letters on Monday morning.

The New York Times - 5d

How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives

Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.

The New York Times - 4d

Olney: Yankees must replace Gerrit Cole -- but they'll probably have to wait

Fans might want a big splash after New York lost its ace, but the right fit emerging could be months away.

ESPN - 4d

Why astronaut Suni Williams runs in space: a 14-billion-year odyssey

Suni Williams' eight-day mission turned into a nine-month marathon. Now the astronaut is days away from leaving the International Space Station and returning to Earth.

ESPN - 4d

The New Yorker Updates Its Style Guide for the Internet Age

An update to the magazine’s style guide did away with anachronisms like “Web site” and “in-box.” But it was limited to what the staff felt were “lasting” changes.

The New York Times - 3d

Gray dropped by Scotland for finale against title-chasing France

Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland's final Six Nations match away to France.

BBC News - 3d

Stephen Curry's hot streak is exactly why the Warriors went all-in with Jimmy Butler

Curry, who is two shots away from yet another piece of long-distance history, is on the kind of heater that few players in the league can match.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight

Brieonna Cassell crashed into a ditch, shattering bones and getting pinned inside. Just yards away from a road, she was determined to survive until help arrived.

The New York Times - 2d

Milwaukee Bucks honor Junior Bridgeman with a jersey patch and tribute video

The Milwaukee Bucks honored Junior Bridgeman Thursday night at Fiserv Forum with a jersey patch and tribute video. Bridgeman passed away on March 11.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction

Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard has said he feared becoming addicted to sleeping pills after taking the medication to prepare for away games.

ESPN - 2d

In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own

Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.

The New York Times - 2d

Analyzing Knicks' potential first-round matchups for 2025 NBA playoffs

With the NBA Playoffs just one month away, let's dive into the Knicks' potential first round matchup and how they stack up against each of them.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

When does March Madness bracket come out? Selection Sunday time and how to watch

Selection Sunday is mere days away. The men's bracket will be released on CBS, followed by the women's bracket reveal on ESPN. Here’s how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cherokee girls basketball repeats as 1A state champions with 84-48 win over East Bladen

Cherokee used a big third quarter to run away from East Bladen in a fast-paced 1A state title game in Winston-Salem on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Michigan 86, Purdue 68: Postgame Video

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Celebrate Saint Patrick by chasing censors out of Ireland

Today's Ireland, like much of Europe, is in crisis, turning away from our shared values by embracing censorship over freedom of speech.

The Hill - 1d

Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford: Opportunistic Bees sour Cherries' top-four hopes

Christian Norgaard and Yoane Wissa scored as Brentford continued their hot away form with a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

FGCU returns to NCAA Tournament for 11th time in 14 years, secures ninth straight ASUN title

The Eagles pulled away in the middle two quarters against the Sugar Bears, securing their ninth consecutive ASUN title in a 68-51 win at Alico Arena.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Europe needs ‘big bang moment’ to boost investment, says Deutsche Börse chief

Stephan Leithner says EU should take advantage of investors switching into region’s markets away from US as tariff concerns grow

Financial Times - 15h

Bucs hire West Virginia assistant coach as offensive assistant

Todd Bowles adds to his staff by taking away from college team as he continues to build up his offensive staff.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Dick Vitale Reflects on His Return After Battling Cancer: ‘It’s Been Unbelievable’

The ESPN college basketball broadcaster was emotional as he expressed how grateful he was to be back in the booth after nearly two years away.

The New York Times - 6h

Millie Bobby Brown unveiled her full real name. Hint: It sounds really, really similar

Millie Bobby Brown tells her 'Electric State' co-star Chris Pratt in an interview that she moved away from her full birth name just for fun. 'I've never told anyone that,' she says.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Women’s college basketball conference tournaments: Who will earn overall No. 1 NCAA seed?

Power conference teams are padding (or hurting) their resumes with championship games on Sunday. The ACC, SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 will crown a winner with Selection Sunday looming a week away. ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment | Jonathan Wilson

Supporters have marched in protest at a number of Premier League grounds. It’s not hard to see why they believe their game is being taken away. On Sunday, thousands of Manchester United fans ...

The Guardian - 6d

GOP unveil their stop-gap plan to avoid government shutdown

The U.S. government is days away from a potential shutdown with funding set to run out on Friday. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on what’s in the Republicans’ stop-gap plan.

NBC News - 6d

Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil cannot be removed from U.S. as protesters call for his release

As hundreds of demonstrators rallied in New York City on Monday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a federal judge just steps away blocked the Palestinian activist and Columbia University ...

NBC News - 6d

Barça to honor team doctor at Benfica UCL match

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said his team want to honour the memory of Carles Miñarro in the Champions League against Benfica on Tuesday after the team doctor unexpectedly passed away over the ...

ESPN - 6d

Tchouaméni: Criticism of Mbappé is 'incredible'

Aurélien Tchouaméni has called criticism of Kylian Mbappé "incredible" ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League round of 16 second leg away at rivals Atlético Madrid on Wednesday.

ESPN - 4d

Department of Education cuts half its workforce

The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...

NBC News - 3d

Stepmom held man captive for decades until he set house on fire, officials say

A Connecticut man alleged to have been held captive and starved by his stepmother for more than two decades escaped the small room he had been locked away in by setting their house on fire, ...

NBC News - 3d

Cameron Brink is a face of the WNBA — even if basketball doesn’t solely define her

A recent quote by Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink might be misleading, particularly in the eyes of WNBA fans and sports die-hards as a whole. “It’s kind of nice to be away from basketball ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says on Meet the Press NOW he’s a “hell no” on the House bill as Senate Democrats debate strategy with a government funding deadline hours away.

NBC News - 2d

Alaska Volcano Observatory warns of potential eruption near Anchorage

The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday said Mount Spurr is at risk of erupting within the next few weeks or months, potentially impacting residents 78 miles away in the city of Anchorage. “The ...

The Hill - 2d

Man United winger Antony sparkles for Real Betis in Conference League

Manchester United winger Antony put in yet another stunning performance as Real Betis eased into the quarter-finals of the Conference League last night.Betis came out on top 4-0 away from home as ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Official: Three Barcelona first-team players named in Spain U-21 squad

The first international break of 2025 starts soon, and Barcelona will have a number of players away on national team duty for the next couple of weeks.As many as seven Barcelona stars have been ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How Topps is using the Tokyo Series to built its passionate baseball card-collecting community in Japan

TOKYO — Steps away from Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Topps logo is branded across the entrance to a building bracketed by images of baseball cards featuring ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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