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Rangers’ Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says
Gray left in the fourth inning on Friday after being struck by a 106.4 mph comebacker off the bat of Rockies slugger Michael Toglia.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Bruce Pearl points to No. 3 Auburn's resume in saying Tigers deserve NCAA's No. 1 overall seed
The Auburn Tigers go into the NCAA Tournament having lost three of their final four games. Coach Bruce Pearl isn't worried. “We lost to Alabama, Tennessee and at Texas A&M,” Pearl said Saturday ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Bruce Pearl points to No. 3 Auburn’s resume in saying Tigers deserve NCAA’s No. 1 overall seed
Auburn won this tournament last year only to wind up a No. 4 seed when the selection committee announced the NCAA Tournament bracket. Auburn lost to Yale in the first round.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Ahead of Tony Allen's jersey retirement, Ja Morant says Grizzlies need to get back to grit-and-grind
Memphis Grizzlies players talked about Tony Allen ahead of his jersey retirement on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers and give him a new 2-year deal, AP source says
Two people familiar with the deal confirmed the trade that sends a 2026 sixth-round pick to San Francisco on Saturday night. There is also a pick swap in 2025 with the Niners flipping the 187th ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Pension funds don’t take ‘anywhere near enough risk’, says UK national wealth fund executive
Ian Brown tells FT that managers need to back infrastructure projects before construction under wider net zero pushFinancial Times - 13h -
Ronald Acuna Jr. says he'll be more careful this season -- but no one believes him
From 40/70 to 40/30? The Braves' 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger -- and healthier.ESPN - 9h -
Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.NBC News - 4h -
Vale’s relations with Lula government improve after tensions last year, says boss
Group’s head Pimenta highlights easing strains that should help settle investor nervesFinancial Times - 5h -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.NBC News - 3h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis
Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.CNBC - 2h -
Planned Trump-Putin conversation shows "positive momentum" for Ukraine ceasefire, Steve Witkoff says
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, Trump administration Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," adding that ...CBS News - 43m -
Rep. Debbie Dingell says Schumer sent "mixed signals" about the bill to avert the shutdown
After 10 Senate Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown that had gotten no Democratic support in the House, Rep. Debbie Dingall tells "Face the ...CBS News - 41m -
Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...The Hill - 3h -
VA secretary says he will ‘make decisions best for’ employees, veterans when asked about DOGE
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins on Sunday said he will “make decisions best for” employees of his department and veterans when asked about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). ...The Hill - 1h -
College basketball rankings: Auburn a lock for No. 1 overall seed, but history says losing skid bodes poorly
There's no debating the Tigers' superior résumé, but they don't enter the NCAA Tournament on a hot streakCBS Sports - 1h -
Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.Politico - Mar. 7 -
Report: Raiders contacted Seahawks about D.K. Metcalf trade
The Seahawks say "a ton of teams" have called about a possible trade for receiver D.K.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’
The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast
There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons
Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagreesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Twelve injured in shooting at Toronto pub
The three male suspects entered the pub and opened fire "indiscriminately" police say.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Louisiana execution recharges debate on death by nitrogen gas
Jessie Hoffman is trying to halt his March 18 execution, saying nitrogen gas protocol is shrouded in secrecy.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors
There could be “quite a shift in the world order,” says Mike Cudzil, a portfolio manager at Pimco.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom
Swiss police say they have solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of about $1.135 millionABC News - Mar. 8 -
UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'
Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Stephen A. Smith Comments on Postgame Confrontation With Lebron James
The ESPN commentator says the Lakers star started a tense discussion about his son, Bronny James.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
LSU’s Kim Mulkey allows assistant to coach SEC tourney game while she grieves death in family
LSU did not say whether Mulkey or Bob Starkey will coach the Tigers in Saturday’s semifinal against No. 1 Texas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death
Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
'Size bias is ingrained in our culture': Women on life after weight-loss jabs
Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks
Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club need 'more' players like Bruno Fernandes.BBC News - 6d -
UK to impose new targets on regulators to spur innovation
Goals designed to hasten rollout of advances such as drones and autonomous vehicles, says Patrick VallanceFinancial Times - 6d
