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7 ejected after skirmish between Pistons, Wolves
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' 123-104 win against the Pistons on Sunday.ESPN - 5d -
A quarter-century after his lone national title, Tom Izzo comes up short again in March Madness
The cold-shooting Spartans fell behind by 15 points in the opening minutes and never could fight all the way back against the top overall seed in the tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'City just came up against a really good team'
BBC Radio Bristol summariser and ex-Robins player Gary Owers says City are still in the play-off fight despite defeat by Burnley.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
60 Minutes Sports: "Harry"
In 2013, Harvard crew coach Harry Parker reflected on his long career while preparing a group of rowers, and fighting his last race against cancer.CBS News - 2d -
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores backs suspended players on social media: 'We rise together'
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores had a message for fans on Wednesday night on the three players suspended by the NBA following their fight Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash
Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusiveYahoo Sports - 2d -
Mistaken deportation to Salvadoran prison highlight stakes of Trump plans
The Trump administration’s admission that it sent a Maryland man to a Salvadoran prison in error shows the need for outside oversight, critics say, as they fight efforts to ship migrants to ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon
Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agenda. Joe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. ...The Guardian - 2d -
UFC Vegas 105: For Lerone Murphy, making a little noise could expedite his title chances
Lerone Murphy's unbeaten run should have him knocking on the UFC title door, but silence isn't always golden in the fight game.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arsenal identify Antony as top target - Friday's gossip
Arsenal set to launch a shock move for Antony in the summer, Manchester United chasing striker Lorenzo Lucca, Tottenham ready to fight for Dejan Kulusevski.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Amid tariff sell-off, investors should avoid ‘dangerous’ investment instincts, behavioral finance experts say
A big market sell-off can prompt individual investors to go into fight or flight mode, experts say. And that's the worst time to make investment decisions.CNBC - 1d -
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.The New York Times - 9h -
Friday Five: North Division Clinched, Everblades Perform A Miracle
Another division was clinched, and a goalie fight seemed to energize the defending Kelly Cup champions. That’s just scratching the surface on another wild Friday in the ECHL.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants
South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia minima, an alien species of aquatic plant native to South America that is ...ABC News - 6d -
‘It is about vulnerable guys’: violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10
Validated by Trump, Musk and the manosphere, far-right extremists pull in boys online and use bodybuilding and fight clubs to further their white supremacist agenda. Driving through western Sweden, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’
Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...The Guardian - 6d -
5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarter
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Detroit lost head coach J.B. ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ex-Danish leader: 'Nothing is stopping the Americans' from having more bases in Greenland
Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said there is nothing that’s stopping the Americans from setting up more bases in Greenland amid the territory’s fight to not be acquired by the ...The Hill - 5d -
Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous | Timothy Snyder
Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking. No one would allow that he could not see these ...The Guardian - 5d -
Seven ejected as Timberwolves-Pistons descends into rolling brawl
Five players and two coaches tossed from game Game features 12 technical fouls, most since 2005 Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ex-UFC welterweight, new dad Jared Gooden announces MMA retirement
After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social media ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Correspondents' Association pushes back on rumors of White House briefing room shake-up
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is pushing back on reports of a potential shake-up coming to the West Wing briefing room and vowing to fight the Trump administration's efforts to ...The Hill - 5d -
Doom: The Dark Ages Looks Like A Trip To Hell Worth Taking
The slogan “Stand and Fight” has been plastered all over Doom: The Dark Ages marketing: a catchphrase that feels at odds with the modern Doom series. Doom 2016 was applauded for its fast gameplay ...GameSpot - 5d -
Sacchi: Milan ’embarrassingly poor’ in defence but Napoli must fix ‘mistake’
Arrigo Sacchi saw an ’embarrassingly poor Milan defence’ against Napoli and feels Antonio Conte will fight for the title until the very end even if the Partenopei have a ‘mistake’ to be fixed....Yahoo Sports - 5d -
A dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after Navy SEAL son's suicide | 60 Minutes
A veteran's brain showed no signs of physical injury, until a post-mortem after his suicide found microscopic scars. Now, his father is fighting to protect others in the military.CBS News - 5d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 5d -
With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst
The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them. The French justice system chose courage over surrender. The law was ...The Guardian - 5d -
CBS News history takes the Broadway stage
George Clooney's adaptation of "Good Night, and Good Luck" brings journalists Edward R. Murrow, Fred Friendly and Don Hewitt back to life, telling the story of their fight against Senator Joseph ...CBS News - 4d -
Jamall Emmers didn't plan to do anything except snipe at UFC Mexico, wants Melquizael Costa next
MEXICO CITY – Jamall Emmers keeps it simple. He isn't looking for wars or to implement fancy in-depth gameplans – no. His lone purpose on fight night is to be a sniper, and that's exactly what ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
MMA: Holm gets her opponent for her GFL debut in May
Mar. 31—Albuquerque's Holly Holm is matched against fellow MMA veteran Julia Budd on the scheduled May 24 debut of the new Global Fight League in Los Angeles, it was announced Monday. Fellow ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
FEATURE | Demba Ba and Dunkerque daring to dream against PSG ahead of historic Coupe de France semi-final
l’Union Sportive de Littoral de Dunkerque. It’s far from a household name in French football, but the club’s upwards trajectory from the semi-pro lower leagues to fighting for promotion to Ligue...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force
Coalition of former allies Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria fought armed insurgents including Boko Haram. Niger’s ruling junta has quit a regional force fighting armed Islamist groups in west ...The Guardian - 4d -
Colleges watch nervously as Columbia scrambles to appease Trump
Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the ...The Hill - 4d -
Nine games to survive or build momentum
Nine games for Ipswich Town to try to survive in the Premier League. Nine games to show some character, passion and fight to either achieve the required points to avoid relegation or build some ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UND football's 2026 recruiting class adds 6-foot-7 TE from Wisconsin
Apr. 1—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program's first commitment of the 2026 recruiting class was a quarterback out of Wisconsin. The Fighting Hawks stayed in the Badger State for the second ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mike Perry responds to Conor McGregor welcoming him back to BKFC
Mike Perry is not entirely surprised to see Conor McGregor change his tune on fighting in BKFC. After Perry suffered a sixth-round TKO loss to Jake Paul in their boxing match last July, McGregor, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USC heads home from March Madness looking at an offseason of change
For the second straight year, USC’s season ended against UConn in the Elite Eight. And this time around, the Trojans didn’t have JuJu Watkins to help them fight back.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
City need win against struggling Leicester to boost Champions League hopes
Manchester City’s fight for a Champions League spot continues with a must-win clash against a struggling Leicester City side at the Etihad. A win is non-negotiable.Pep Guardiola’s side enters this...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC news: Ian Machado Garry returns to face Carlos Prates in new Kansas City headliner
The UFC Fight Night event set for Kansas City, Mo., now has a new headliner. On April 26 at T-Mobile Center, Ian Machado Garry returns to action to face the surging Carlos Prates in an exciting ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup
The UFC's return to Des Moines, Iowa, has another fight. At UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, Peru's Gaston Bolanos will battle Vietnam's Qaung Le in a three-round bantamweight bout at Wells Fargo Arena. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
