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Best fits for top 10 WNBA free agents most likely on the move

Before the wheels of WNBA player movement start spinning, we look at where the top free agents fit in best -- and where Jewell Loyd might be traded.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Portland Thorns FC acquire coveted free agent Deyna Castellanos on two-year deal after leaving Bay FC

The midfielder played one season with Bay FC following her playing career in Europe

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

OpenAI Launches Operator, Its First AI Agent

Operator can search the web, move a cursor, click on webpages, and generally do much of what a human can do.

Inc. - Jan. 23

NFL free agents 2025: Ranking the top offensive tackles

The Patriots must find protection for Drake Maye. Here are the top offensive tackles they can choose from in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Meta backs Databricks as the data analytics startup inches toward IPO

Meta rarely invests in startups, but it works with Databricks on the Llama open-source models that Meta trains.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Funding for gaming startups dropped off in Q4 2024 | Konvoy

Konvoy's latest report shows that funding for gaming-related startups was curiously low in Q4 2024, as were VC deals.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

NFL free agents 2025: Ranking the top 10 wide receivers

NFL teams that need an upgrade at wide receiver should consider signing these 10 players when free agency starts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in northern Vermont on Monday afternoon, the FBI said in a statement. The shooting took place on Interstate 91 in Coventry, roughly 20 miles south of ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Border Patrol agent shot and killed in Vermont

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed Monday on a highway in Vermont. The FBI says one suspect in the shooting was also killed and a second suspect, a U.S. citizen, was injured and taken ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Border Patrol Agent Is Killed in Vermont Shootin

Officials said the agent was shot on Interstate 91, which was closed for several hours near the border with Canada.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

After whiffing on biggest free agents, Jays finally get slugger they need

After missing out on other top free agents this winter, the Blue Jays get an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection

A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Latest buzz on free agent Roki Sasaki: Japanese star chooses to sign with Dodgers

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup

Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Brady to be with Fox for long haul, says agent

Tom Brady plans to be in the Fox broadcast booth for the duration of his 10-year contract, his agent, Don Yee, told the Sports Business Journal on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season

O'Connell says he hopes to remain in Minnesota

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding

After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.

Inc. - Jan. 15

What’s next for agentic AI? LangChain founder looks to ambient agents

LangChain’s founder Harrison Chase is looking to advance agentic AI with the concept of ambient agents, which might well be the next step on the path to generalized intelligence.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering

The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - Jan. 13

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Italy Frees Iranian Wanted by U.S.

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was released after an Italian journalist was freed by Tehran.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000

ABC News - Jan. 12

How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business

After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Ranking the 10 best WNBA free agents -- and eight other players who could be on the move

Who are the top players who could be difference-makers in this year's WNBA free agency?

ESPN - Jan. 9

With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves

How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Batting Around: Which team most needs to sign Alex Bregman? Free-agent third baseman still available

CBS Sports ranked Bregman the No. 3 free agent this offseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech

Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?

BBC News - Jan. 9

AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation

The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination

Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

ESPN - Jan. 8

AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion

The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position

There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Free Cars, Free Rent and Free Hotels: N.H.L. Rules You Might Not Know

Denying an autograph request leaves players subject to a fine.