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When does the 2025 college basketball transfer portal open?
Needing to replenish the roster with eight seniors departing, Texas A&M HC Buzz Williams will need to utilze the transfer portal, which opens Monday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Predicting winners for all Sweet 16 college basketball games in March Madness
A look game predictions for all Sweet 16 basketball contests in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
5 College Stars Heating Up the Card Market During March Madness
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament caused major movements in the trading card marketYahoo Sports - 17h -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment
Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.CNBC - 1d -
This Quirky Border Town Faces Daily Strains of Trump’s Trade War With Canada
The unusual geography of Point Roberts, Washington, leaves U.S. locals and business owners tied to Canadian customers in an increasingly tense period between the two countries.Inc. - 21h -
Eldorado's Jaysen Santellano win's state powerlifting title, plus other West Texas performers
The Texas High School Powerlifting Association held the state meet in Abilene last week. Here are some outstanding performances from local athletes.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
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 -
Trump’s anti-DEI agenda generates wild hypocrisy at US universities
The Trump administration is acting in unprecedented ways — and colleges and universities are suffering the consequences.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Dick Vitale breaks down while reflecting on cancer battle in last game of season: 'I'm praying I can be back next year'
One of college basketball's legendary voices was in tears at the end of the ACC championship game.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
NCAA tournament: CBS honors longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel with perfect tribute to open Selection Sunday
Greg Gumbel, the longtime voice of college basketball on CBS, died in December.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Three Section V girls basketball teams are 2 wins from a state title: What to know
State tournament games begin Thursday at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Duke Blue Devils: How to Watch NCAA March Madness Online With Hulu + Live TV
Livestream the first round of the men's college basketball tournament on Friday (March 21).Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Google Doodle celebrates women's NCAA tournament
Google is celebrating the beginning of women's college basketball championships with a Doodle.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Women's March Madness 2025: 9 NCAA Players to Know About, From Paige Bueckers to JuJu Watkins
One of these college basketball players pulls double-duty as a rap sensation.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Manhattan, Incarnate Word play in CBI Tournament
The Manhattan Jaspers take on the Incarnate Word Cardinals in the College Basketball InvitationalABC News - 2d -
Generals, Hawks earn spots in NJCAA basketball semifinals
Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College were winners Thursday in quarterfinal play at the NJCAA's Division III men's basketball tourney.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Josh Pate has Ohio State football on list it probably doesn't want to be on
Josh Pate named Ohio State as one of the five most hated college football programs during a segment on his 'College Football Show.'Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Islanders Inching Close To Signing Top Undrafted Free Agent
The New York Islanders are reportedly close to signing Colorado College junior and top college free agent, Gleb Veremyev, per insider Frank Seravalli.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UConn vs. St. John's odds, free women's college basketball picks: Huskies cover in 2025 Big East Tournament
SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai just revealed their picks for St. John's Red Storm vs. Connecticut Huskies in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Big East Women's Tournament on SaturdayCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
College basketball rankings: Duke aims for outright ACC title in rivalry game vs. North Carolina
The Blue Devils enter the matchup at No. 2 in our daily rankings, while the Tar Heels remain unrankedCBS Sports - Mar. 8
