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Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison
They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.The New York Times - 17h -
2025 NCAA Tournament: Potential fatal flaws for No. 1 seeds, opponents that can capitalize in March Madness
Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida hope to cover up these holes during their March runsCBS Sports - 11h -
Nvidia’s stock falls after GTC. Here’s why Wall Street wasn’t so impressed.
Investors hoping for a surprise new revenue stream instead got an energetic keynote that was lacking in fresh developments.MarketWatch - 3h -
Bruins trade longtime star Brad Marchand to Panthers after 16 seasons with Boston
Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Can win vs. Panthers, Zadorov's fight with Bennett spark Bruins?
The Bruins earned a huge comeback win over the rival Panthers on Tuesday. Whether they can use it to spark a run to the playoffs remains to be seen.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pittsford girls basketball revival doesn't take long thanks to star player, coach's return
Pittsford's undefeated regular season ended in the district round of the playoffs, but it was still a great year for the Wildcats, which their senior star and returning coach agreed on.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mariners Trade Defenseman To Orlando
As the March 20 trade deadline approaches, ECHL teams are continuing to make moves to gear up for a playoff run or finish strong for what’s left of the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
With fifth straight win, Rockets move into division lead, West’s No. 3 seed
With a fifth straight win, the Rockets (42-25) have now moved into the Southwest Division lead and into the No. 3 spot in the West playoff picture.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tyler Herro's brother Myles starts scrum with handshake line shove after loss (video)
Myles Herro, brother of NBA star Tyler Herro, started an altercation by shoving an opponent in handshake line after his Whitehall team's playoff loss.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Angel Reese's Unrivaled season likely ends with injury, defensive player of year honors
Angel Reese was named Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year, shortly before the league announced she won’t play in Sunday's semifinal playoff game.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Is Jaylen Brown right that the Boston Celtics are actually better this season?
What it means to be better in a league that has also improved remains an open question that can only be settled for certain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jalen Brunson reportedly still weeks away from return from sprained right ankle
He is not expected back on the court until late March or early April. What matters most for New York is he is healthy for the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Coosa Christian, AHSAA to meet in court over motion to dismiss lawsuit over violations
Coosa Christian, AHSAA have a court date over motion to dismiss lawsuit that stems from violations that removed Coosa from football playoffsYahoo Sports - 1d -
McDonald’s Customers Will Get Their Meals With a Side of AI
The Golden Arches is joining many of its fast-food rivals in rolling out AI technology it hopes will increase efficiency, ease workflows, and boost satisfaction.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
Dan Hurley, after a difficult season, sees a path for UConn to three-peat
The countdown to March Madness is on. UConn got off to a rough start this year, but Coach Dan Hurley hopes to lead the team to a third straight title.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Kenny 'worry' over future of Commonwealth Games
Dame Laura Kenny says she hopes next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow proves the event is still "viable" after problems finding a host city.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Kenny 'worry' over future of Commonwealth Games
Dame Laura Kenny says she hopes next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow proves the event is still "viable" after problems finding a host city.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - 6d -
Steph shares realistic outlook on how much longer he'll play
Warriors superstar Steph Curry hopes to outplay his Golden State contract, which expires at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Here are the states facing big hits from the E.U.’s retaliatory tariffs on American liquor
The U.S. liquor industry has been hoping to avoid retaliatory tariffs on its products, but instead they look set to hit — and weigh on southern states in particular.MarketWatch - 6d -
Brad Schimel, a Trump Loyalist, Aims to Flip Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
Brad Schimel, a judge who is so supportive of the president that he dressed up as him for Halloween, is hoping to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court for conservatives.The New York Times - 5d -
What's in Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag'? Sex, lies and high-stakes spying
Michael Fassbender is a British spy hoping to identify an agency mole who may, in fact, be his own wife (Cate Blanchett) in a thriller from Steven Soderbergh.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
On Tuesday, President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.The New York Times - 5d -
Otega Oweh hits game-winner to push Kentucky past Oklahoma in men's SEC tournament
Just when all hope seemed lost for Kentucky on Thursday, Otega Oweh managed to push the Wildcats past the Sooners to continue in the SEC tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'The fire has been stoked': Free Jacks looking forward to 2025 home opener in Quincy
After a 1-2 start, the Free Jacks hope to use their St. Patrick's Day home opener festival to get back on track.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'You don't hang banners for milestones': Tom Izzo adapts and takes aim at another title
Izzo is surpassing milestones and reached a big anniversary of his lone title. At 70, with a highly ranked team, he's hoping to add to his legacy.ESPN - 4d -
Postponed by January fires, comedy-industry vets open the Upstairs club downtown
The newly opened downtown club hopes to bring diversity, discovery and big laughs to L.A. night life with major talents such as Craig Robinson, Rene Vaca and more.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?
Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.BBC News - 3d -
Notre Dame football stories roll from Dave Casper to entertain Pro Football Hall of Fame crowd
Heading into a season when Notre Dame hopes to return to the national finals, a Fighting Irish great shakes down some thunder at the Hall of Fame.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?
Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Manning admits Tanner injury timeline is uncertain
Bristol City boss Liam Manning hopes to have George Tanner back before the end of the season but is not be certain after the full-back underwent knee surgery.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights
Slumping Ipswich Town welcome top-four chasers Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Saturday with the hopes of a late-season surge and great escape.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas A&M drops one seed line in ESPN's bracketology update
Texas A&M is hoping to earn a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament field, but according to ESPN's latest bracketology update, a 4-seed may become a reality.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Down ease relegation fears with Westmeath win
A last gasp score from Adam Crimmins sees Down beat Westmeath and boost the Mournemen's Allianz League Division Two survival hopes.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ten-try England rout Wales but title bid falls short
England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff, but see their hopes of Six Nations glory vanish as France beat Scotland to win the title.BBC News - 3d -
Ten-try England rout Wales but title bid falls short
England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff, but see their hopes of Six Nations glory vanish as France beat Scotland to win the title.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Early Sunday morning NCAA Tournament odds not favorable for UNC basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels need to hope for a bracketology miracle to make the NCAA Tournament. Just look at Bart Torvik's Sunday TourneyCast.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Wins for Monaghan and Cavan but Saffrons lose out
Monaghan and Cavan boost their Division Two promotion hopes with victories but Antrim drop into the Division Three relegation zone after a defeat by Sligo.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘No big difference between us and Arsenal!’ Enzo Maresca after Chelsea suffer London derby setback
Enzo Maresca believes there is ‘no big difference’ between Chelsea and Arsenal despite the Blues suffering a setback to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League at Emirates Stadium.Makes...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
League Cup history: List of League Cup winners, finals, and records
Will Liverpool defend its League Cup title, or will another club be accepting silverware this winter? Spurs, Newcastle, and Arsenal all hope to claim the domestic trophy.Yahoo Sports - 2d