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Bowling Green AD sees late hire as 'unique advantage' for coach Eddie George in transfer portal era
With players locked in to school for the semester, the former Heisman Trophy winner has 15 practices to win over playersCBS Sports - 5h -
Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.The New York Times - 4d -
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucratsABC News - 2d -
Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine
Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, responded to the tech billionaire’s remark by saying “he’s not a serious guy” and should “go back to building rockets.”NBC News - 2d -
Manchester United Pitches New Stadium as Key to Government Growth Plan
Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the northern English city.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”Politico - 6d -
Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies
A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.The New York Times - 5d -
Juan Hamilton, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Companion and Contested Heir, Dies at 79
As a young potter, he turned up on the doorstep of an octogenarian master of modern painting. They grew so close it became a scandal.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’
President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.The New York Times - 4d -
Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills
Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasonsCBS Sports - 3d -
Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain
Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economyFinancial Times - 2d -
‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon
The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.The New York Times - 2d -
Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff
President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effectFinancial Times - 1d -
The Future of Aid
This series examines how the US and other western nations’ turn against foreign assistance is rippling across the worldFinancial Times - 1d -
Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks
Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tabletsABC News - 18h -
Intel’s stock soars as Lip-Bu Tan is named CEO. But he faces a tough task ahead.
With a permanent CEO, Intel now has some stability. But turning around the design and manufacturing businesses won’t be easy.MarketWatch - 5h -
Warriors' Stephen Curry surpasses 25K points, and here's how high he could climb on the NBA's all-time list
Curry is the 10th player in NBA history to score 25,000 points with one teamCBS Sports - 3d -
Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - 3d -
China’s delivery platforms compete to offer better worker benefits
Leading players act as competition intensifies and Beijing points out their ‘national responsibility’Financial Times - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency Day 1 winners and losers: Mike Vrabel beefs up Patriots defense; what's Steelers QB plan?
Which players and teams are off to a good start in free agency?CBS Sports - 1d -
Thunder star Jalen Williams to miss Celtics matchup with right hip strain
Even for a team as loaded as Oklahoma City, losing a player as valuable as Williams hurts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on top 100 free agents, Cooper Kupp, Amari Cooper among best available
A running tracker of all the big free agent deals and player movementCBS Sports - 4h -
Paige Bueckers and UConn are healthy and rolling as her final March Madness approaches
Paige Bueckers is in a class by herself in the Big East, becoming the first player to win the most outstanding player of the conference tournament three times.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Stephen A. Smith on courtside moment with LeBron James: 'That wasn't a basketball player confronting me. That was a parent, that was a father'
James took exception to comments made about his son, Bronny, and spoke to Smith prior to Thursday's Lakers-Knicks game.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronted him as 'a daddy' — not star player — over Bronny comments
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronted him at Thursday's Lakers game over slighting Bronny, with the NBA star 'making sure I mind what I say about his son.'Los Angeles Times - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top available players at every position, best team fits, projected deals
Free agency begins Monday, March 10CBS Sports - 4d -
Art Schallock, oldest living MLB player and World Series champion with Yankees, dies at 100
Schallock was also a World War II veteranCBS Sports - 4d -
This Weekend’s Most-Watched Soccer Game Has 18 Goals and 0 Professional Players
The grudge match between Manchester United and Arsenal is only second fiddle to the amateur event at Wembley Stadium.The New York Times - 3d -
Michigan, Michigan State players shove one another at center court late in game
Michigan guard Phat Phat Brooks shoved Michigan State guard Tre Holloman after he pushed Wolverines guard L.J. Cason on Sunday at midcourt of the Breslin Center.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Players Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler's three-peat quest, Ludvig Åberg's ascension lead storylines
There's a lot to talk about at this week as action gets underway at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 2d -
The Players Championship first and second round tee times, how to watch: Scottie Scheffler eyeing three-peat at TPC Sawgrass
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele will be paired up for the first two rounds this week in Florida.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kevin Durant trade rumors: Suns want three first-round picks, young player in return, per report
Durant was reportedly upset that the Suns included him in trade talks in FebruaryCBS Sports - 2d -
Suns reported asking price for Kevin Durant will include three first-round picks, young player
Durant and the Suns are expected to part ways this summer and the bidding will be high for the future Hall of Famer.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Snyder's Soapbox: Time for ex-players like Barry Bonds to stop whining about the current era of baseball
Bonds recently claimed hitters have it easier in baseball nowadaysCBS Sports - 1d -
'Dementia scares me, footballers need more help', says ex-player Dean Windass
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.BBC News - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Cowboys reportedly make KaVontae Turpin league's highest-paid special teams player
Turpin was named first-team All-Pro after logging two returns for touchdowns in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Kupp, Mekhi Becton among best players available
Teams have been busy these past few days, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of talent still out there, waiting to be signed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ranking top 10 MLB players who changed teams this offseason: Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Max Fried and more
Through free agency and trades, teams spent the winter upgrading. Who helped themselves the most?CBS Sports - 23h