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Inside One School’s Quest to Buy Its Way to College Football Relevance
South Florida is making a $340 million bet on joining the national conversation.The New York Times - 5d -
Deion Sanders is right: College football needs intersquad scrimmages in the spring
With spring games going out of fashion, intersquad scrimmages are an enticing alternativeCBS Sports - 4d -
Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.CBS News - 4d -
Rick Pitino's improbable path back to college basketball's spotlight
Rick Pitino, 72, has now taken his record sixth different program to the NCAA Tournament. And the Johnnies are a legitimate threat to win it all.NBC News - 4d -
Tennessee's all time college basketball results versus Wofford
A look at the all time men's basketball series between the Vols and WoffordYahoo Sports - 4d -
Crowning a champion in our 64-team college football bracket
From the Sweet 16 to the Final Four, we determine who is left standing at the end of our football version of March Madness.ESPN - 4d -
The Associated Press 2024-25 men’s college basketball All-America teams
The Associated Press 2024-25 All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: Cooper Flagg, Duke, 6-9, 205, Freshman; Newport, Maine; 18.9 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How football dominant SEC took over college basketball
The SEC, known for elite football programs and fans that treat the sport like a religion, is the dominant basketball conference entering the NCAA Tournament.NBC News - 4d -
How women's college basketball plans to continue its upward March
The 2025 women's NCAA Tournament features a number of superstars and a plethora of elite teams. The sport has never been in a healthier place.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wofford's all time college basketball results in NCAA Tournament
A look at Wofford's all time basketball game results in the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Akron's Zippy dethroned by another Ohio college mascot in Sports Illustrated ranking
Zippy was knocked off her throne as the best mascot in the NCAA Tournament in rankings by Sports Illustrated.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Score predictions for Tennessee versus Wofford March Madness college basketball game
Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Wofford basketball game in the NCAA Tournament first round.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
These five teams are the ACC's legitimate College Football Playoff contenders for the 2025 season
Clemson and SMU eye a return to the 12-team bracket while Miami hopes to finish the jobCBS Sports - 3d -
24 College Basketball Experts Pick the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
The Duke Blue Devils emerged as the championship favorite, but what about the rest of the Final Four?The New York Times - 4d -
Why prosecutors want selfie of Idaho college murders' suspect shown at trial
A smiling selfie of Bryan Kohberger with a thumbs-up pose taken hours after four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022 may be introduced at his murder trial, prosecutors said in a series ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.The New York Times - 2d -
These teams are the Group of Five's legitimate College Football Playoff contenders for the 2025 season
Can Boise State repeat, or will another program rise to supplant the Broncos in the 12-team field?CBS Sports - 2d -
Caitlin Clark's gone, but women's college basketball continues to thrive
Mar. 22—Kelly LaFountain remembers how her conversations about women's basketball used to go with other people, not too long ago. "I would say 'Hey, have you seen this women's game,' to maybe some ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Trump, Musk attend college men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.CBS News - 14h -
Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less
The expansion will enable approximately 86% of U.S. families to qualify for Harvard College’s financial aid, the college said.ABC News - 5d -
No Other Land director calls Florida mayor’s campaign against his film ‘very dangerous’
Israeli Oscar-winner Yuval Abraham speaks out after Miami Beach mayor proposed evicting a local cinema for screening the Palestinian-focused documentary. The Israeli director of No Other Land has ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media
As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform
Facebook Marketplace keeps users engaged with free listings, local pickups, and resale growth, helping Meta stay relevant despite declining teen activity.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado caseABC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence
In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authoritiesABC News - Mar. 11 -
Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics.
Five years after the pandemic began, many local health officials say that the politicization of Covid has left them with fewer tools and fresh challenges.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Boys basketball: Players appreciate 'meaningful' experience of Exceptional Senior Game
For a group of local basketball stars, the Exceptional Senior Game served as a farewell to high school hoops while also recognizing dozens of honorees.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Nightclub fire kills at least 59, injures 155
The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Mark your calendar for these 12 Greater Taunton area softball games this spring
With the spring season upon us, and two local teams ready to defend their titles, here are 12 Greater Taunton area softball games to watch out for.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Tesla's China rival Zeekr to roll out advanced driver assistance-system for free
Chinese electric car company Zeekr is releasing advanced driver-assistance capabilities to its local customers for free as competition heats up.CNBC - 5d -
Israel hits Gaza with 'extensive strikes,' killing over 400 and ending ceasefire
Israel Defense Forces are conducting a series of "extensive strikes" throughout the Gaza Strip overnight on Tuesday local time, officials said in a statement.ABC News - 4d -
Officials detain immigration activist who sheltered in church in 2017
Jeanette Vizguerra, a Colorado advocate for immigrants who sheltered in a church for months in 2017, was detained by officials on Monday, local advocates said. The Colorado Immigrant Rights ...The Hill - 4d -
In turnaround, Miami Beach mayor backs down from threatening theater over 'No Other Land'
The mayor of Miami Beach withdrew a resolution to terminate the lease and funding from a local theater after it showed the Oscar-winning documentary about the West Bank.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Honesdale's Goldstein and Paupack's Blanding are our readers poll Players of the Year
More than 53,000 votes were cast in this year's local high school basketball Player of the Year readers polls. Goldstein and Blanding are the winners.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
No. 21 Saint Mary's heads into March Madness seeking 2nd straight WCC Tournament title
In the fast-changing world of college basketball, some things remain constantABC News - Mar. 7 -
Inside the power struggle and culture change behind UNC's shocking hire
North Carolina's hiring of Bill Belichick was the stunner of the college football year.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
2025 NFL free agency: Puka Nacua gives up jersey No. 17 for new Rams receiver Davante Adams
Nacua will instead wear the jersey number he wore in college at Washington and BYU.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11
