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The UFC stars Britain needs most after deflating Leon Edwards and Molly McCann scenes
UFC London saw McCann retire and Edwards drift further from a title shot, so which fighters represent the future of British MMA?Yahoo Sports - 2h -
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Supercade heads toward a reissue to recapture the golden age of video games
Supercade was Van Burnham's ode to the golden age of video games -- a big coffee table book that captured the visual history of games from 1971 to 1984.VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
André Tourigny Responds To Heartfelt Messages Directed Towards Connor Ingram
After Utah's latest 3-2 win against Anaheim, head coach André Tourigny walked into the room to do his typical postgame interview with the press.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Vikings set to release Garrett Bradbury, save money towards salary cap
The Minnesota Vikings have found their replacement for Garrett Bradbury and now it is time for him to move on.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration outlines 'next steps' toward restoring Columbia grants
The Trump administration sent a letter to Columbia University outlining “next steps” the institution must take to restore some of its federal funding. The administration earlier this month cut ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
England Under Tuchel: Henderson’s Recall and the Shift Towards Stability
Tuchel’s First England Squad: Henderson Recall Signals Shift in ApproachTuchel’s Pragmatic Start to England ReignThere is an expectation that when a new manager takes charge, especially one with a...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Germany's Füllkrug 'on a good path' towards West Ham comeback
Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug has said that he is close to returning to action again in an injury-plagued season at his new club West Ham United. "I am on a good path. I am back in team training. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump, Roberts on collision course as lawsuits creep toward Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the president increasingly tests the limits of the judiciary’s role as the most prominent backstop to his administration’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Atletico Madrid make first move towards signing Tottenham midfielder
Tottenham could be at risk of losing key midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur in the summer, with Atletico Madrid among the clubs interested in signing him before the start of the 2025-26 season.Bentancur ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump admin applauds Columbia's 'first step' toward restoring funding
The Trump administration on Monday cheered Columbia University’s decision last week to comply with its demands to change disciplinary procedures and other policies in order to begin talks to ...The Hill - 22h -
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Erdoğan’s move against main rival plunges Turkey into crisis
Politicians and investors say arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu marks dangerous turning point in authoritarian slideFinancial Times - 5d -
Expel Hungary from of the European Union
Orbán’s semi-authoritarian regime openly flouts freedom, democracy, the rule of law, minority rights, pluralism, tolerance and justice.The Hill - 1d -
‘Isak is exactly the same person’: AIK coaches on forward’s journey to top
Peter Wennberg and Johnny Gustafsson saw just how hard Alexander Isak worked to reach the top level. Peter Wennberg laughs as he describes a recent under-11s training session where focus had ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Lando Norris hits out at ‘fabricated nonsense’ in Drive to Survive
Lando Norris has become the latest driver to criticise Netflix’s smash-hit Formula 1: Drive to Survive series, calling elements of the show “fabricated nonsense” and claiming it has “drifted too ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Peruvian fisher rescued after three months stranded at sea
Maximo Napa, 61, says he survived by eating cockroaches, birds and a turtle – and thinking about his mother. A Peruvian fisher was found alive after drifting at sea for 94 days, a navy official ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Many Chinese See a Cultural Revolution in America
People in China are expressing alarm at what looks like a familiar authoritarian turn in the United States, their longtime role model for democracy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor
Seeing land rights as the key to lifting up the impoverished, he pushed authoritarian governments as well as emerging democratic ones to distribute farmland.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.The New York Times - 1d -
Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn alleges racist comments made by Illinois fans toward 13-year-old brother
Purdue is reportedly planning to file a report to the Big Ten over the incidentCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Heat's Bam Adebayo fined $50K for outburst toward official after controversial loss to Timberwolves
Adebayo made contact with a ref and directed profane language their wayCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Aaron Rodgers' decision could come Tuesday, QB leaning toward Steelers, per report
Could Rodgers be in black and yellow next season?CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
One year after milestone first victory, Rajah Caruth returns to Las Vegas looking toward his future
Caruth, the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR race, is reflecting one year after his first Truck Series victoryCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Tornado threat moves toward South after severe storms kill at least 20
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings early Saturday.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Knicks' Jalen Brunson expected to be out through at least late March as timeline inches toward end of regular season
Jalen Brunson is running out of runway to prepare for the NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Inching towards AGI: How reasoning and deep research are expanding AI from statistical prediction to structured problem-solving
In March 2023, OpenAI released GPT-4, which promised "sparks" of AGI. Two years on, the flame is beginning to appear.VentureBeat - Mar. 16 -
Ex Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Labels Pivotal Serie A Win Vs Atalanta As ‘Important Step Towards The Scudetto’
Yann Sommer registered another clean sheet in Serie A as Inter Milan beat fierce rivals Atalanta 2-0 in tonight’s Scudetto six-pointer.Sommer addressed the press after the game via FCInterNews, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Anthony Davis injury update: Mavericks star takes key step toward return, but should Dallas want him back?
Davis, who suffered an adductor strain in his first game with the Mavs, practiced with their G League team on MondayCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Iowa State basketball guard Tamin Lipsey progressing towards return for NCAA Tournament
Iowa State men's basketball's Tamin Lipsey continues to stay on pace for a return to the NCAA Tournament, after sustaining a groin injury last week.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Investigations find Stanford's Troy Taylor bullied, used 'discriminatory' behavior towards female staffers
One investigator cited "an ongoing pattern of concerning behavior" with TaylorCBS Sports - 5d -
All signs point towards Xabi Alonso staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season
The Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger and Rheinische Post both report that it is increasingly likely that Xabi Alonso will stay at Bayer Leverkusen. The main reason behind Alonso likely staying at Leverkusen...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Viktor Hovland takes 'a way bigger step' toward finding form in Round 2 of Valspar Championship
Hovland was pleased with how he played Friday at the Valspar Championship, but he was far from satisfied.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Celtics sale price of $6.1 billion could turn NBA attention back toward expansion
NBA owners want to make as much money off expansion as possible, and the Celtics sale set a new bar.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
As Binance works toward redemption, CEO says Trump has been ‘fantastic’ for crypto
Binance, the once embattled cryptocurrency exchange, is now navigating a dramatically friendlier political landscape under President Donald Trump.CNBC - 1d -
Report: 49ers, Joey Bosa having "good conversations"
Signs continue to point toward the Bosa brothers teaming up on the 49ers' defense.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Education Department firings and the search for student Sudiksha Konanki: Morning Rundown
The Education Department is taking its first step toward a shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Spirit Airlines to Go Premium After Bankruptcy
Spirit plans to turn its focus toward more wealthy travelers.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
Myles Garrett says he's happy to be back with Browns, that it's about winning and not money
Myles Garrett wants to see the Browns move towards being a contender.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
2025 Women's NCAA Tournament: 25 things to know ahead of March Madness, including Tennessee's historic streak
The Lady Vols are headed toward their 43rd consecutive NCAA Tournament appearanceCBS Sports - Mar. 14
