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Despite running fewer plays, college football games are actually getting longer ... so who's to blame?

An annual look at key numbers from Dennis Dodd also reveals targeting penalties are doing their job

CBS Sports - 14h

Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner

Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells

During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social ...

ESPN - 2d

Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch

As college baseball is in full swing, here's how the top 25 looks.

ESPN - 2d

Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow

The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.

BBC News - 22h

Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.

Group sports terms that share a common thread.

The New York Times - 18h

Battle for 2025 & 2026 College Football Playoff format continues | College Football Enquirer

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest news from the CFP Management Committee on impending changes to both the 2025 & 2026 playoff structure.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players

The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Split Fiction Cross-Play And Friend's Pass Free Access Explained

EA and Hazelight Studios have revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. There's even a free trial for players who don't own the ...

GameSpot - 6d

New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites

Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...

CBS News - 5d

His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family

Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.

CBS News - 5d

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

Wired - 4d

Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.

The New York Times - 4d

Julen Lopetegui: ‘Of course we could have played better. It was our fault’

Spaniard on the ‘pain and anger’ of his sacking at West Ham and rejecting an immediate return to management. “And then suddenly they sacked me.” Julen Lopetegui is running through the reasons to be ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out

With an abundance of unknowns, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral.

CNBC - 3d

Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

The New York Times - 3d

‘It’s important we saved our sport’: Ukraine’s footballers play on in conflict’s shadow

Three years after Russia’s invasion, UPL teams dream of a seat at Uefa’s top table to avoid an uncertain financial future. Last Friday, Kolos Kovalivka opened the second half of this Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - 3d

US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

'We shouldn't punish people when we disagree with their leaders', he told the BBC.

BBC News - 2d

AI video of Trump kissing Musk’s feet plays on TVs in HUD building

A video produced using artificial intelligence (AI) showing President Trump rubbing and kissing Elon Musk's feet played on television screens in the Department of Housing and Urban Development ...

The Hill - 2d

Browns guard Joel Bitonio still undecided on whether to play in 2025: 'It's not easy'

Bitonio has been playing through multiple injuries in recent seasons

CBS Sports - 2d

'New York, New York' to play only after Yanks win

The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...

ESPN - 2d

The Yankees Won’t Play Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ After Losses

It’s been a big week for changes in the Bronx, as this shift in tradition comes just days after the team amended its longstanding facial hair policy.

The New York Times - 2d

How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies

In 2024, 21 restaurant and bar chains filed for bankruptcy. Ten of those had been backed by private equity, according to PitchBook.

CNBC - 1d

The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play

After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.

The New York Times - 1d

Titans believe Hunter can play both ways in NFL

The Tennessee Titans, who hold the No. 1 pick in April's NFL draft, believe reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is fully capable of playing both offense and defense in the NFL.

ESPN - 1d

Chiefs GM expects 'fired up' Kelce to play in '25

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that he expects Travis Kelce to play in 2025 after his most recent conversation with the star tight end.

ESPN - 1d

'How does he play that shot?!' - Root scoops ball for six

Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 15h

SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff

The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

12 college students killed when bus and truck collide in Brazil

Local television stations broadcast images from the crash scene showing the bus, its left side completely destroyed in the collision.

CBS News - 5d

Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue

Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 5d

The College Football Playoff Could Get the Change That Everybody Wants

The subjectivity baked into the process of determining a national champion is both maddening and alluring, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump

The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the ...

The Hill - 3d

Coach of top-ranked college basketball team cheers Trump's Bongino pick

The coach of Auburn University's men's basketball team, currently the top-ranked team in the country, posted in support of President Trump's announcement Sunday that conservative commentator Dan ...

The Hill - 2d