Elite Velocity Swing

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki shows off elite velocity, swing-and-miss splitter in spring debut vs. Reds

Sasaki's fastball averaged 98 mph as he pitched in relief in his first appearance in any kind of MLB contest

CBS Sports - 1d

The Most Elite Athletes in the N.F.L. Draft

A receiver who squats 600 pounds and a 350-pound lineman who runs 18.75 miles per hour headline this list.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite

Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.

The New York Times - 2d

Europe’s elite fears Trump, Musk and the truth

The EU's ruling class has become fanatical in its desire to censor.

The Hill - Feb. 21

After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards

A spate of abductions has sent crypto executives and wealthy investors in search of ways to protect themselves.

Wired - Feb. 25

McIlroy's miss and Scheffler's arrest dominate Full Swing's return

The return of Netflix's Full Swing docu-series follows the ups and downs of Rory McIlroy's 2024 and features the bizarre arrest of Scottie Scheffler, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - Feb. 25

VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology

Decision a victory for Norwegian Football Federation 321 votes in favour of VAR with 129 against Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak becomes the seventh-fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals.

BBC News - Feb. 23

‘I told him to stop’: the elite restaurant culture that consumed me

To enter a four-star dining room like Jean-Georges is to enter a world of perfection. But in dark corners hidden from guests is its cruel and seedy underbelly. I was working at Jean-Georges, the ...

The Guardian - 6d

The billionaire elite who answered Trump’s call on Panama Canal

How Li Ka-shing, Larry Fink and Adebayo Ogunlesi struck a $22.8bn ports deal within weeks

Financial Times - 20h

Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims

A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.

NBC News - Feb. 19

Scottie Scheffler's unsteady play, Xander Schauffele's return lead storylines to follow during Florida Swing

The PGA Tour will be spread all over the Sunshine State in March with The Players Championship in sight and the Masters looming in April

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Warren Buffett’s waiting for a ‘wild swing’ to the downside for stocks, says veteran Berkshire watcher

Warren Buffett didn’t tip his hand in his annual letter to investors on Saturday, but it’s become apparent that he’s waiting for a big-time downturn in stocks before deploying his vast and growing ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Scottie Scheffler's arrest and Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open collapse lead 'Full Swing' Season 3

Season 3 of Netflix's "Full Swing" premiered Tuesday, touching the memorable moments of the 2024 golf season.

ESPN - Feb. 26

La Liga's title race is swinging toward Barcelona — or at least away from Real Madrid

Barca has been the best team in Spain this season, and has now taken a deserved lead in a three-horse La Liga title race.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Knicks aren't just falling short against NBA's elite teams, they're getting absolutely bludgeoned

New York is 0-6 against Cleveland, Boston and OKC with a 21-point average margin of defeat

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Why the Pacers -- playing like an elite team for months -- deserve more respect as NBA playoff push heats up

A conference finalist last year, Indy has the third-best record in the NBA since mid-December

CBS Sports - 5d

Five moves Eagles should make in offseason: Myles Garrett, Zack Baun keep top-ranked defense elite

These are the five moves the Eagles should make this offseason