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Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

BBC News - 1d

91-Year-Old N.B.A. Broadcaster Hubie Brown Reflects on a Legendary Career

Brown’s national broadcasting run ends this weekend, but his legacy is forever, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

The N.B.A. Just Showed What It Does Better Than Any Other League

What’s being dubbed the most stunning trade in history is a flex of the N.B.A.’s addictive quality, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

MLB offseason grades: Grading every team's winter, from an A+ for the Dodgers to Fs for the Mariners and Padres

With spring training just days away, let's assess how all 30 MLB teams fared this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Ranking the Biggest Trades in N.B.A. History

Luka Doncic to the Lakers might eventually rank as the greatest trade ever, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

N.B.A. Executives Try to Make Sense of the ‘Stunning’ Lakers-Mavericks Trade

Fans weren’t the only ones shocked by the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal.

The New York Times - 3d

Spurs, Bulls and Kings Are Said to Be Making a Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade

De’Aaron Fox will be going to San Antonio, people familiar with the situation said.

The New York Times - 3d

Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

The Mavericks’ decision to trade a franchise player to the Lakers in exchange for a superstar rocked the N.B.A., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?

For the Lakers, there is nothing but upside in swapping Davis for Dončić. For the Mavericks, the only way this trade is defensible is if Davis delivers a title this season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

An N.B.A. Team Was Shaken to Its Core. Now, a New Leader Is Emerging.

Jimmy Butler’s trade-related cacophony has set the stage for Tyler Herro’s emergence.

The New York Times - Jan. 30

Grading the NL West's offseason: Can any team keep up with the Dodgers?

The reigning World Series champs just had an A+ offseason as they go for back-to-back titles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 28

5 N.B.A. Trade Proposals as the Deadline Action Heats Up

While the league’s eyes remain focused on Jimmy Butler and Miami, there are other stars that could be on the move soon.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Six big questions on the Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer pick ... and a grade for the hire

Jerry Jones promoted Schottenheimer from OC to head coach. Here's what it means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

ESPN - Jan. 28

Why the Raiders made the hire, plus our grade and what's next

We answer six burning questions on Pete Carroll's return to coaching -- and Tom Brady's involvement.

ESPN - Jan. 26

The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Is Almost Here, and Every Team Has a Path Forward

All 30 teams have the option to buy, sell or stand pat.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

LeBron James Named N.B.A. All-Star Starter for Record 21st Consecutive Season

The annual All-Star event is Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

The N.B.A.’s Most Valuable Player Award Could Have a New Winner

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the engine for the team atop the Western Conference.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

The N.B.A. Stars Most Likely to Be Traded This Season

Jimmy Butler isn’t the only superstar who could be on the move within the next two weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Grading the AL East's offseason: How much better have the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays gotten this winter?

The Orioles' and Rays' offseasons leave something to be desired, but it's reasonable to expect a strong 2025 from this group.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

NBA midseason grades for every West team: Clippers join OKC, two more in 'A' tier, Lakers and Wolves struggle

We're halfway through the 2024-25 NBA regular season, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

How an N.B.A. Star’s Shoelaces Started to Hurt His Team’s Play

The Phoenix Suns have been burned by Bradley Beal’s focus on his sneakers.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

NBA trade grades: Suns, Jazz swap first-round picks as Phoenix takes step toward Jimmy Butler deal

The Suns have taken their most aggressive step yet toward acquiring Jimmy Butler

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

We hand out grades for all 30 teams in our NBA Midseason Power Rankings

Even teams who are among the league's worst were able to earn high marks for carrying out their mission. See where everyone landed.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

How a Duke Freshman Star Has All but Secured the No. 1 N.B.A. Draft Pick

At just 18 years old, Cooper Flagg has morphed into arguably the best player in college basketball, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

2025 American Express leaderboard, grades: Sepp Straka edges Justin Thomas to claim third PGA Tour win

Straka converted the first 54-hole lead of his PGA Tour career into a spot in the winner's circle

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

After Facing Similar Tragedies, 2 French N.B.A. Players Formed a Brotherly Bond

The friendship between Rayan Rupert and Nicolas Batum runs deeper than basketball.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

College basketball grades: Houston earns 'A', Alabama gets 'C-' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau

Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Grading the NL East's offseason: How have the division's teams improved (or not) so far this winter?

The Mets have made moves to be significantly better in 2025. The Braves and Nationals? Not so much.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

2025 Sony Open leaderboard, grades: Nick Taylor defeats Nico Echavarria in playoff for fifth career victory

Taylor's last three wins on the PGA Tour have all required extra holes

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

College Football Playoff grades: Texas earns 'C+', Penn State gets 'B-' on semifinals report card

Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP semifinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

An N.B.A. Star Hit Rock Bottom. Now He Knows How to Face the Music.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton used to doomscroll when he was in a funk. But now he knows how to clap back at the haters.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

College basketball grades: Duke earns 'A', Tennessee gets 'F' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

The 2 Best N.B.A. Teams Are Ushering in a New Era

The league’s run of superteams is over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Duke’s Freshman Star Is Coveted by N.B.A. Teams. But Now He Has Company.

Rutgers’s Dylan Harper has pushed himself into the top tier with Cooper Flagg, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - Jan. 8

N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?

In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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