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'A ridiculously long wait - but trophy win would change everything'

Ex-Newcastle captain and boyhood Magpies fan Alan Shearer tells BBC Sport what ending their 56-year wait for a major trophy would mean.

BBC News - 2d

Fact or Fiction: The NBA is ridiculous (in a good way)

How ridiculous is the NBA? From feuds to fines to fails, let us count the ways.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous

Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.

The Hill - 6d

‘Absolutely Ridiculous’: Democrats Seethe at Schumer for Backing G.O.P. Spending Bill

Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, continued to face criticism from members of his own party after he reversed course and allowed the stopgap spending bill to come to a vote.

The New York Times - 8h

Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Most adults greatly underestimate the realities of aging and long-term care

Misperceptions of long-term care needs and costs are cause for concern

MarketWatch - 4d

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Ratcliffe backs Amorim, at United 'for a long time'

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given his backing to manager Ruben Amorim and said the Portuguese coach will remain at the club "for a long time."

ESPN - 5d

Tuberville: Fetterman 'has come a long way'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) during an interview this week, stating the Pennsylvania lawmaker has “come a long way” and is the “only” Democrat in ...

The Hill - 2d

Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.

ESPN - 1d

NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.

ESPN - 1d

Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long

Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.

The New York Times - 6d

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - 6d

NFL free agency: Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett signs with Eagles

After 11 seasons with the Browns, long snapper Charley Hughlett is heading to the Eagles in NFL free agency

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How much will a $10,000 long-term CD earn if opened this March?

Even with this week's inflation drop, a $10,000 long-term CD can still earn a big return if opened this March.

CBS News - 2d

Long Covid still an issue 5 years after global pandemic began

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic, but many people are still living with the symptoms of long Covid. Nearly 7% of adults who contracted the virus in the ...

NBC News - 5d

The 49ers flip long snappers, signing Jon Weeks to replace Taybor Pepper

The San Francisco 49ers made a long snapper switch Thursday, cutting Taybor Pepper after five seasons in the role and signing free agent Jon Weeks from Houston. Pepper took over the long snapping ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.

ABC News - 6d

Eagles agree to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

The Rick Lovato era appears to be over in Philadelphia after the Eagles agreed to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained

A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Flagg 'long shot' for ACC semis after ankle injury

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is a "real long shot" to play in the ACC tournament semifinals after suffering a sprained left ankle, coach Jon Scheyer said.

ESPN - 2d

Abrdn’s Rebrand Reversal and a History of Corporate Missteps

A British investment firm restored most of the vowels to its name after a widely ridiculed revamp that showed the pitfalls of trying to look cool in the digital age.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Blackhawks Spending $30 Million on Non-Roster Players

The Chicago Blackhawks are spending a ridiculous amount of money on players not currently on their roster this season. The team has gotten to this point from all different pathways.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Azerbaijan and Armenia strike deal to end decades-long conflict

Caucasus neighbours agree final two terms of draft peace treaty over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Azerbaijan and Armenia have successfully wrapped up peace talks aimed at resolving their ...

The Guardian - 3d

Evening Report — Trump digs in for long-term trade wars

Presented by National Council on Aging — President Trump is digging in for the long haul on his intercontinental trade war, even as the S&P 500 neared correction territory on Thursday. {beacon} ...

The Hill - 3d

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - 5d

Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again

Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.

CBS News - 4d

Daniel wins long jump on Day One of NCAA Men's and Women's Indoor track and field championships

Kelsey Daniel became the first Texas Longhorn to win the men’s long jump on the opening day of the Division I men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships, jumping a program record 8.16 ...

ABC News - 2d

Rocket blasts off to bring stranded US astronauts home from the ISS at long last

Launched by Nasa and SpaceX, the Falcon 9 is picking up Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose eight days on board the International Space Station became nine months. A long-awaited mission to ...

The Guardian - 1d

In ‘Long Bright River,’ Amanda Seyfried Serves and Protects

The actress’s role as a Philadelphia beat cop in this Peacock series seems like an odd fit, but that’s the point. “I just wanted to prove to myself that nothing can feel too foreign,” she said.

The New York Times - 5d

Lawrence joins Seahawks after long run in Dallas

DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a three-year deal worth a maximum of $42 million, including $18 million guaranteed, with the Seahawks.

ESPN - 4d

Western unity is still on display in Bosnia — but for how long?

There is a risk that the Balkans will turn into a European security problem once again

Financial Times - 3d

Bonding Over Books and Long Car Rides

Shannon Wu and John Sanders attended the same book festival in Washington, but didn’t meet until they connected on a dating app.

The New York Times - 3d

Pellegrini to ask Roma for clarity in long-term plans

Lorenzo Pellegrini appears bothered with his increasingly inconsistent playing time.The Giallorossi skipper no longer plays a key role in the team’s formation and his appearances are few and ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

ASK IRA: Is it time to simply accept the talent deficit of the current Heat roster?

Q: Bam Adebayo only taking seven shots each in the last two games is ridiculous. Who is that on? Tyler Herro dribbling too much, with the lack of a true point guard? Erik Spoelstra’s coaching? – ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Daniel wins long jump on Day One of NCAA Men's and Women's Indoor track and field championships

Kelsey Daniel became the first Texas Longhorn to win the men's long jump on the opening day of the Division I men's and women's indoor track and field championships, jumping a program record 8.16 ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d