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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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 8h -
Basketball-centric schools without football may soon gain major advantage. Here's how.
If House vs. NCAA settlement is approved, opening door to revenue-sharing with athletes, schools that care more about basketball may have an edge.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Texas judge rejects temporary injunction seeking gender testing in NCAA women’s sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wanted the NCAA to do sex screening on athletes or remove the word 'women' in promoting women's sports.Yahoo Sports - 59m -
Hunter Bell, Caudery & Azu lead GB World Indoor medal hopes
Georgia Hunter Bell, Molly Caudery and Jeremiah Azu are among Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.BBC News - 59m -
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 -
2025 NFL free agency: Packers signing Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report
Green Bay spends to strengthen its secondary for the second year in a row under defensive coordinator Jeff HafleyCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer
The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Report: Derek Barnett returning to Texans
Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
America is breaking its own maritime law — and China knows it
We have a legal obligation under the Merchant Marine Act to maintain sufficient maritime capacity for national defense and commerce.The Hill - 5d -
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich calls Georgia DB the 'safest pick' in the 2025 NFL draft
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich could hardly have been more impressed by Georgia DB Malaki Starks.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggleNBC News - 5d -
Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.CBS News - 5d -
Recent 2026 offeree schedules official visit with Michigan State football
Michigan State football is hosting a 2026 defensive back from Georgia on an official visit.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Spartan signing with Los Angeles Chargers
A former Spartan is linking up with a former Wolverine, as the Los Angeles Chargers have signed the defensive linemanYahoo Sports - 5d -
Former teammates Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence have a fresh beef
Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has left Dallas after 11 seasons with the Cowboys.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group
Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to DamascusABC News - 5d -
$127M former DE says Cowboys never 'gonna win Super Bowl' after leaving for Seahawks in FA
Former defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence took a parting shot at the Cowboys on his way out of town.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
St. Mary Catholic earns title shot in Division 4 with win over Durand-Arkansaw
Defense, points in paint spark victory for St. Mary Catholic in WIAA Division 4 state semifinal girls basketball game.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Commanders continue to add depth in the trenches
The Washington Commanders re-signed two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Steelers updated mock draft after the DK Metcalf trade
Steelers get help on defensive line in new mock draft after DK Metcalf trade.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mike Vrabel to Milton Williams: Hope you're ready to play more
Defensive tackle Milton Williams made a big impact for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX without being on the field all that much.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why Isn’t Ukraine in NATO, and What Has Trump Said?
The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.The New York Times - 5d
