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Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, stadiums, shootouts and a shutout
Have you been watching the football, rugby, snooker, netball, cricket, Formula One, NFL and athletics? Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected
Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete, but Kobe Bryant went on to be a successful filmmaker and author beyond basketball.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Don't Forget Where You're From' Idrissa Gana Gueye on Senegal, Faith, and Football
Idrissa Gana Gueye reflects on his journey to Everton and the aspects of Senegalese culture that made him the athlete he is today.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look
Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In Manchester United’s Seismic Week, Its U.S. Owners’ Silence is Deafening
The Glazer family seems happy to use the part-owner Jim Ratcliffe as a fireguard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
The Winners and Losers of N.F.L. Free Agency
There were few stunning team changes and jaw-dropping contracts handed out, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment
The NCAA is dropping its rule that prohibited athletes from negotiating the terms of NIL payments until after they enrolled in school.ESPN - 1d -
Women’s March Madness teams are being paid for the first time — but they’re splitting $200 million less than the men
Players won’t receive any of the prize money themselves, but their schools’ basketball programs and athletic departments reap the rewards.MarketWatch - 18h -
Women’s Basketball Is Increasingly Popular. Why Is It So Hard to Bet On?
The March Madness gambling boom masks regular-season inequities, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 22h -
College Basketball Has a Problem the N.C.A.A. Tournament Will Expose
A painful end to the Big Ten tournament on Sunday showcased the need for change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 22h -
After Signing a $1.2 Million Contract, This Baseball Player Completely Lost His Confidence. What He Did Next Was Brilliant
After a case of the yips, a pro athlete did something unusual—he started journaling. It can help you in business, too.Inc. - 2h -
2025 NFL free agency Day 1 winners and losers: Mike Vrabel beefs up Patriots defense; what's Steelers QB plan?
Which players and teams are off to a good start in free agency?CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
100% duels, 9 defensive actions: Amorim has found another gem after United’s 4-1 win vs Real Sociedad – opinion
Manchester United progressed to the quarter-final stage of the Europa League after an impressive victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford last night.The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw against ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
Presented by GE Aerospace {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Heading into Jeddah talks, Trump puts pressure on Zelensky President Trump is inflicting ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Bobby Brown III heads to Panthers on a 3-year, $21 million deal: Report
The Panthers added another piece to their defensive line, reaching a three-year deal with free agent defensive tackle Bobby Brown III on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
US lifts military freeze on Ukraine
Presented by GE Aerospace — The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. {beacon} Defense &National Security ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps. The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is expected in the coming weeks to start a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US
Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US The Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Bills' Ogunjobi, Hoecht banned 6 games for PEDs
The Buffalo Bills will be without two of their free agent additions -- defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and defensive end Michael Hoecht -- for the first six games of the season due to testing ...ESPN - 4d -
Report: Liverpool Begin Summer Transfer Talks With Defender’s Camp
Liverpool’s Defensive Rebuild: Marc Guehi Talks HeldLiverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements has been evident for some time, and as the summer transfer window edges closer, movement appears t...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump's 'unrelenting' campaign against Houthis
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about ongoing US strikes on Houthis in Yemen U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi militants over the ...The Hill - 1d -
FSU earns pair of Player of Week selections
FROSTBURG — Two athletes across Frostburg State sports were named the Player or Athlete of the Week in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) earlier this week. Softball junior Arden Miller earned ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
GB's Azu claims 60m gold as Robertson wins bronze
Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims men's 60m gold at the European Athletics Indoor Championships, as team-mate Andrew Robertson wins bronze.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Cheboygan’s Troy Wichlacz earns 15th-place finish at varsity powerlifting state finals
The Cheboygan High School powerlifting team recently wrapped up its season, with one athlete competing at the varsity state finals in Lake Orion.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Arsenal now in contact with reps of attacker Mikel Arteta really likes – journalist
Arsenal are in contact with the representatives of Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams ahead of the summer transfer window, according to German journalist Christian Falk.However, the Gunners will ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USC's Watkins signs exclusive deal with Fanatics
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins has signed an exclusive, multiyear deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles, the first women's college athlete to sign such a deal.ESPN - 4d -
Hines scores 15 as Alabama State beats Grambling 64-62 in SWAC Tournament semifinals
Led by CJ Hines' 15 points, the Alabama State Hornets defeated the Grambling Tigers 64-62 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament on FridayABC News - 4d -
Nixa basketball won't back down from a fight. Now, it's in a Class 6 state semifinal.
Nixa might not have the biggest basketball team, but it has an athletic and hard-working team that has earned its way into a state semifinal.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lendeborg's 30 points lead third-seeded UAB past No. 6 seed East Carolina 94-77 in AAC quarterfinals
The third-seeded UAB Blazers defeated the No. 6 seed East Carolina Pirates 94-77 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinalsABC News - 4d -
Croskey's 30 lead No. 2 South Carolina State over No. 6 North Carolina Central in MEAC semi, 88-67
The No. 2 South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the No. 6 North Carolina Central Eagles 88-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinalsABC News - 4d -
After biding time at CMU, Brighton's Mason Shrader is NCAA wrestling qualifier
Former Brighton wrestler Mason Shrader stands out in a culture in which college athletes quickly transfer when they don't have immediate success.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Fans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments might become as attached to the mascots as the athletes themselves. Furry, animated characters used as ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Indiana basketball missed NCAA Tournament in favor of North Carolina
The selection committee was chaired by North Carolina's athletic director, who recused himself from discussion. Here's the explanation for the Hoosiers missing out.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
West Virginia will not play in any postseason tournaments
West Virginia will officially not be participating in any postseason tournaments. If that wasn't obvious by their omission from the brackets of the NIT and Crown, it became so when Athletic ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Collin Morikawa needs to give back to golf, its legends and fans no matter what happens on course
When those really bad losses and moments pop up for a professional athlete, it’s incumbent upon the player - and all of us -- to read the room correctly.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
House Democrats add Latino-heavy districts to most vulnerable list for 2026
The DCCC released its "frontline list" to shape the midterm map on where they’ll play defense.Politico - Mar. 6 -
Pentagon to Look at Buying More Commercial Software
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the DoD to prioritize alter its software acquisition process.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Fighter jets again intercept aircraft near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said the most recent incident occurred Sunday.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Giants signing Paulson Adebo: New York strengthens secondary by adding former Saints CB
New York boosts a defense that only generated 15 takeaways in 2024 (fifth-fewest in NFL)CBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Broncos reportedly land former star 49ers defenders Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga
The Broncos will sign both former 49ers with the hope they can stay healthy and upgrade a defense that's already one of the NFL's best.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10
