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Australia rest first-choice Test players for Pakistan T20 series
Josh Inglis only inclusion who is a chance of making Test squad Australia to host three ODIs before three T20s against Pakistan Australia have opted to leave out all of their first-choice Test ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Pritchard became first Celtics player ever to achieve this feat vs. Bucks
Here's how Payton Pritchard made Celtics history in Monday night's win over the Bucks.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Women's professional baseball is ready for its moment. But first it needs to find players.
It’s been nearly seven decades since women in the U.S. have had a league of their own.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
Tatum became first Celtics player since Bird to achieve this feat
Jayson Tatum has enjoyed a very strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season, and he even made a little Celtics history over the weekend.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Domas becomes first NBA player to reach incredible feat in Kings' win
Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis became the first NBA player to achieve an incredible milestone in Wednesday's win over the Toronto Raptors.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Awards Watch: Players the voters are backing after the first month of the season
Who are the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder and more?Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player
Adidas has signed high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Russell Westbrook becomes first NBA player to 200 triple-doubles
The Nuggets guard also received one of the softest techs of his career.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Travis Hunter becomes first player to simultaneously win Big 12 player of the week for offense, defense
Colorado's two-way star set career-best numbers at WR and CB in a Week 9 win over CincinnatiSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Seahawks' Ernest Jones IV becomes first NFL player to accomplish this feat in 35 years after trade from Titans
Let's just say Jones is very familiar with the BillsSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Jalen Warley is first Virginia basketball player to hit transfer portal after Tony Bennett's abrupt retirement
Warley plans to redshirt the season and save his last year of eligibility.Sports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Kelsey Plum jersey retirement: Guard will be first Washington Huskies women's basketball player to earn honor
Plum's jersey will be retired on Jan. 18 when the Huskies take on PurdueSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Washington retiring Kelsey Plum's jersey; first women's basketball player to receive honor in school history
Kelsey Plum led the Huskies' women's basketball team to its first Final Four appearance and led the nation in scoring as a senior.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Vince Carter jersey retirement: Hall of Famer becomes first Raptors player to earn honor in emotional ceremony
Carter's No. 15 was raised to the rafters in Toronto on SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Lamar Jackson is first player in NFL history with four games with perfect passer rating
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a perfect passer rating today for the fourth time in his career.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Kaleena Smith becomes first high school women's basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas
Smith, a five-star recruit from Ontario Christian, is Adidas' first signing under Candace ParkerSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook becomes first player in NBA history to reach 200 triple-doubles
Westbrook was the second player ever to average a triple-double for a full seasonSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Bijan Robinson, George Pickens among NFL players who could earn first Pro Bowl berth
The 2025 Pro Bowl will take place on Feb. 2, one week before Super Bowl LIXSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Donald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White HouseSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?
The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
Sources: Players seeking trade to Commanders
Some players have privately stated or told their agents that they want to be traded to the Commanders, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
The Best M.L.B. Player at Each Position
The Dodgers, Yankees and Guardians were the only clubs with two players selected by our expert.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Fatal First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35
Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
United players 'not happy' after Fenerbahce draw
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has branded their 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League "a big disappointment."Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons
This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat
Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Vinícius slams racist 'criminals' in Clásico loss
Vinícius Júnior has condemned racist insults aimed at Barcelona's players by fans during El Clásico as "terrible" after LaLiga said it was reporting the incident to police and hate crime prosecutors.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players
Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?
After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Wenger to host FIFA player welfare, burnout panel
FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games played in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Rodri's success is win for team players and unsung heroes
Attackers have dominated the award, but Rodri showed what is possible for players in less glamorous positions.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
PGA Tour players proposing big changes for '26
The PGA Tour Player Advisory Council is recommending sweeping changes for 2026 in regard to field sizes, exemption status and PGA Tour card availability.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Jameis Winston named AFC offensive player of the week
Jameis Winston injected new life into Cleveland's offense in his first game as the club's starter and now he's received some recognition for his performance.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30
