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'Scotland bum cheek away from converting' in Paris
Scotland were "a bum cheek away from converting" as they concluded their Six Nations campaign with a loss to France, says head coach Gregor Townsend.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Grand Canyon rallies past UT Arlington for WAC title, 1st NCAA Women's Tournament berth
Grand Canyon extended its nation's longest winning streak to 30 games Saturday, earning its first NCAA Women's Tournament appearance.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Millions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure
Millions of people in Cuba remained without power Saturday after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night.NBC News - 3d -
When does the March Madness bracket come out today? Where is the Final Four in 2025?
The 68-team NCAA Tournament field will be revealed Sunday, March 16, and will culminate with the national championship game on April 7 in San Antonio.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Florida basketball fans, media respond to Gators' SEC Tournament Finals win over Tennessee
After Florida basketball's 86-77 win over the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament Finals, Gator Nation responded with elation on social mediaYahoo Sports - 3d -
Why hasn't Geno Auriemma retired at UConn? His answer might surprise you
Geno Auriemma was thoughtful when asked why he's still coaching UConn. Left unsaid: He can win his 12th national championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells us
Congratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the women’s Division I national championship. Technically, yes, there are 68 teams in the women’s tournament field, but history tells us that ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Macron says French-British blueprint doesn’t foresee deploying a 'mass' of soldiers in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a military support force for Ukraine, developed by France, the UK, and other nations in a “coalition of the willing.”ABC News - 2d -
Texas basketball: For Longhorns, the road to Tampa goes through Austin (and Birmingham)
Texas won its first national championship in 1986. Thirty-nine years later, the road to a second title extends past the Austin city limits.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
BBC’s farewell to England men’s rugby a reminder of what they do well... and badly
The last England Six Nations match on BBC for five years at least was both a fitting (temporary?) farewell and an encapsulation of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporation’s rugby on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Gregor has the answers' - Gilchrist backs Townsend
Grant Gilchrist backs Gregor Townsend to remain as coach despite Scotland again failing to mount a meaningful Six Nations title challenge.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Georgia Bulldogs football freshmen jersey numbers
The Georgia Bulldogs signed the nation's No. 2 recruiting class during the 2025 recruiting cycle. What jersey numbers are UGA's new freshmen wearingYahoo Sports - 2d -
Mauna Loa Observatory’s Lease May End Because of NOAA Cuts
NOAA, the nation’s leading climate science agency, may lose dozens of offices, including one that is key to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.The New York Times - 2d -
Mauna Loa Observatory’s Lease May End Because of NOAA Cuts
NOAA, the nation’s leading climate science agency, may lose dozens of offices, including one that is key to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.The New York Times - 2d -
Fred Couples says he will play in the 2025 Masters but will it be his last trip to Augusta?
After limping to rounds of 80-76 at the 2024 Masters, the 1992 champion questioned internally if Augusta National wished he'd step aside.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Source: Pulisic in talks over new AC Milan deal
United States national team star Christian Pulisic is in negotiations with AC Milan over a new contract, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - 2d -
Loyola and DePaul men and UIC women accept postseason tournament invitations
The Loyola and DePaul men’s basketball teams aren’t finished with their seasons. Both accepted invitations to postseason tournaments Sunday and Monday. Loyola (22-11) was invited to the National ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump appoints Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, Michael Flynn to military boards
President Trump announced Monday that a slew of allies would be appointed to the boards of visitors at the nation’s military academies, including lawmakers and conservative media personalities. ...The Hill - 2d -
Vance to serve as RNC finance chair
Vice President Vance will take on the role of finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as the party looks to keep its congressional majorities in 2026. The RNC announced the ...The Hill - 1d -
Treasury Department to cut IRS taxpayer advocate staff
The Trump administration is intending to make cuts to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) — its third announced staffing reduction at the Internal Revenue Service that comes amid a ...The Hill - 1d -
Longtime Harris supporters torn on possible 2028 presidential run
Many of former Vice President Kamala Harris' long-time national supporters told ABC News they are lukewarm on a potential 2028 presidential run.ABC News - 1d -
Heroin in the Heartland, Le Carré
What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic; and, an ex-British spy on leading a "double life" as a famous author.CBS News - 1d -
‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.The New York Times - 23h -
Tuesday's college roundup: Assumption men's basketball advances to NCAA Division 2 Elite Eight
Greyhounds, seeded sixth in an eight-team regional field, tops St. Thomas Aquinas in East final and is headed to national championships in Evansville, IndianaYahoo Sports - 20h -
Poch: USMNT can be world's best in 5 or 10 years
Mauricio Pochettino has said the U.S. men's national team can be the best in the world within "five or 10 years" due to the growth and investment in soccer in the country.ESPN - 17h -
A look at the final round of prep for businesses for the NCAA Tournament
With the NCAA teams arriving Tuesday, Intrust Bank Arena is getting ready for the national stage. Nearly every business in the area is prepping in their own way.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Gerety's granny, Fosberg's first college home run part of whirlwind month at Northeastern
Northeastern’s annual appearance on NESN to begin the baseball season is a mere curiosity to Red Sox Nation. The Huskies, however, are worth another look.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Trump, Musk play role in March Madness saga about Native American team
Adam Strom, fired as coach of the women's basketball team at Haskell Indian Nations University under DOGE, stayed as a volunteer. His team rallied.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
U.N. staffer killed and 5 others wounded in a strike in the Gaza Strip
An international United Nations staffer was killed and five others were wounded in a strike on a U.N. guesthouse in the Gaza Strip, a U.N. official said.NBC News - 8h -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - 8h -
Koeman talks Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Balde, De Jong, Messi ahead of Netherlands vs Spain
Spain and the Netherlands will clash this Thursday in Rotterdam in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, with the return match set for Sunday in Valencia. Ronald Koeman, former ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Why Rory McIlroy's early form legitimizes belief that Masters win, career grand slam will finally come in 2025
McIlroy has two wins entering April for the first time in his career; more complete and confident, is Rory finally ready to win at Augusta National?CBS Sports - 7h -
Stephon Castle is having one more shining moment with NBA Rookie of the Year lead widening
One year after winning a national championship, Stephon Castle is on his way to taking home the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year award.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.Wired - Mar. 6 -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Flagg, Broome headline Wooden Award top 15
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and Auburn star Johni Broome headlined the 15 players named to the Wooden Award top 15 national ballot Saturday morning, as revealed on ESPN's "College GameDay."ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Bolton claims Trump’s threat of sanctions on Russia is ‘totally hollow’
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton brushed off President Trump's recent threat to impose sanctions on Russia over its continued strikes in Ukraine as peace talks are underway. ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
How canned water brand Liquid Death made its mark
If you watched the Super Bowl last month, you might have seen the first national ad for Liquid Death, the canned water company that promises to "murder your thirst." Founder and CEO Mike Cessario ...CBS News - Mar. 8
