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Oscars 2025 preview: Races and big contenders to look out for
The 97th Academy Awards will be held tonight, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The list of nominees is stacked with stars, like Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia ...NBC News - 1d -
Oscars Take Center Stage With Contenders Vying for Big Wins
As the Oscars are decided tonight, no movie has dominated this year’s prior film awards.Inc. - 23h -
Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' wins big at Césars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón in attendance
Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards — France’s equivalent of the OscarsABC News - 2d -
Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down
A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.CBS Sports - 6d -
Blackhawks' Jones Has Been Linked to 3 Contenders
Seth Jones is discussing trade options with the Chicago Blackhawks to get him to a team he can have a chance of winning with sooner than later.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders
Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.NBC News - 5d -
Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaignFinancial Times - 5d -
It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders
At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage
He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Why ex-NBA vets Cousins, Williams see Warriors as true ‘contenders'
DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins and Lou Williams detailed to Chandler Parsons why they believe the Golden State Warriors are making a serious push to be the last team standing during the 2024-25 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Greenland’s Big Moment
Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Ancelotti: No room for error in three-way title race
Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
The Anonymous YouTubers Street-Racing Through New York
In January, a 20-year-old man that police believe to be an internet-famous street racer known as Squeeze was sentenced to five years in prison for unrelated crimes. Many more still speed through ...Wired - Feb. 24 -
Millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race
A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day has launched his bid for Ohio governorABC News - 6d -
Trump, Musk endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race
President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk have thrown their support behind former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial bid in Ohio. “VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running ...The Hill - 6d -
Florida governor's race exposes DeSantis-MAGA fissures
President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Florida governor is revealing fissures among the state’s Republicans in a state that has become the center of the GOP universe. ...The Hill - 5d -
5 governor races to watch as 2026 takes shape
Gubernatorial races are creeping into the spotlight as attention turns toward 2026, when three dozen governors’ mansions will be up for grabs. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made ...The Hill - 4d -
Is this the most open Oscars race in recent memory?
While last year’s Academy Awards progressed with relative predictability, this year pundits are split and the four big categories are too close to call. The red carpet is being vacuumed, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?
Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.ABC News - 3d -
California waits for Harris decision in governor’s race
Suspense over whether former Vice President Kamala Harris will jump into California’s 2028 gubernatorial race is effectively freezing the field in her home state as Democrats weigh potential ...The Hill - 2d -
GOP divisions emerge in upcoming marquee races
Divisions between different factions of the GOP are beginning to take shape in key states ahead of the 2025 and 2026 elections. In Florida, first lady Casey DeSantis mulling a gubernatorial bid as ...The Hill - 1d -
Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.The New York Times - 17h -
How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come
The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short timeCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Ranking top contenders for MLS Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lead the way, Seattle Sounders a threat
Can the Los Angeles Galaxy repeat after returning to the summit last season?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?
It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finishCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
2025 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup gives picks
Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, who recently hit the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, offers her best bets for the 2025 Saudi Cup on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks
After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn ParkCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Donovan Mitchell's 33 points lead Cavaliers past Grizzlies in matchup of top NBA contenders
The Cavs won without Darius Garland, who sat out with a hip contusion sustained on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Marcello's Mailbag: Coaches on scorching hot seats; ranking new QBs for top college football contenders
Answering some of the more pressing questions around the college football world ahead of the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender
The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on MondayCBS Sports - 6d -
College basketball rankings: Duke rolling in ACC, but Blue Devils haven't pulled away from contenders
Louisville and Clemson are just behind Duke in the ACC standingsCBS Sports - 5d -
Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: With a strong core in place, they'll be a perpetual contender
There probably isn't an NFL roster in better shape for the long haul than the Eagles. They have relatively young stars at just about every major position, and most of them are locked into long-term ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth contend after record PGA National scoring day
Birdies were flying everywhere during Round 1 at PGA NationalCBS Sports - 3d -
College basketball grades: As March Madness looms on horizon, two major contenders flunk tests
Road exams went oh-so-poorly for Florida and Iowa StateCBS Sports - 3d -
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.The New York Times - 2d -
NASCAR 2025 race schedule, results: Complete list of Cup Series race dates, winners, tracks, locations
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will feature both an international and grassroots flairCBS Sports - 19h -
Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?
Not as many hard-charging banks as you might thinkFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Big Leadership Change Starts Small
Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.Inc. - 5d