Science Motivating Teams

World Juniors: Team USA Earned Its Place In History

The Americans came into the tournament as world juniors favorites and left Ottawa as champions. It took the whole team - including a certain early healthy scratch.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem

Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Jets accidentally bring team banner out upside down in pregame display

Another embarrassing moment for the New York Jets in a season full of them

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Malik Nabers sets Giants team record for most receptions in a single season

Nabers became the Giants' single-season leader in catches despite uncertainty and upheaval at quarterback throughout the year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year

Although there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're in the middle of the offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

CBS News - Jan. 5

NHL releases Florida Panthers Quarter-Century Team

Several players on Florida's current roster made the cut on the Panthers' Quarter-Century Team

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Jets soar up to No. 1, plus New Year's resolutions for each team

A major shuffle in the voting gives us a brand-new order in the top five. Plus, here's what each team must focus on as the calendar has flipped.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Bellingham: 'Owed' team winner after penalty miss

Jude Bellingham said he "owed" his Real Madrid teammates the winning goal after missing a penalty earlier in their 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in LaLiga on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Miami Heat Suspend Star Jimmy Butler for ‘Conduct Detrimental to the Team’

The N.B.A. forward said in a press conference Thursday that his joy for basketball will “probably not” be restored while with the team.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Grading Every N.H.L. Team as the Season Nears the Halfway Mark

By now, we generally know what each team is and isn’t. What better time to break out our red pens and hand out some report cards?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate

From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 4

‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism

Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Pats special teams coordinator has refreshing response to fans booing

Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer empathizes with fans who booed the team during their 40-7 loss to the Chargers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Sark: Texas foe Ohio State 'best team' in football

Texas will face Ohio State in the CFP semifinals, but Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian says its the Buckeyes who are the "best team in college football."

ESPN - Jan. 3

How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Police search for motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel

Matthew Livelsberger died in an apparent suicide after reportedly breaking up with wife six days before explosion. Police in the US were still investigating the possible motivations and background ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Former Wild Forward Scores Hat Trick With New Team

The former Wild forward had a big game for his new team on Thursday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen

Can Cleveland win it all this year?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Is Still Unclear as New Details Emerge

Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Will Brinson's NFL Week 18 best bets: Motivation, starters resting key; Bengals roll to stay alive

Brinson's best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

How Business Owners Can Energize Their Teams and Hit Big Goals in 2025

Ditch predictable plans and inspire your team with bold moves and honest conversations.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Report: Denver gets NWSL's 16th team for $110M

Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

USA's Cardoso 'motivated' by transfer interest

Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say

Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.

CBS News - Jan. 3

The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.

If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

The New Formula Behind a Dangerous College Basketball Team

After winning four national titles at Northwest Missouri State, Ben McCollum has found immediate success at Drake.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Report: Teams eyeing Fox trade believe offseason move more likely

The NBA teams who could have interest in a potential trade for star Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox believe a move is more likely to happen in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Biden, Trump teams coordinating on New Orleans attack investigation

CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

One New Year’s Resolution for Every N.B.A. Team

For some franchises, spicing up the trade deadline is the primary objective, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Why It’s OK for Fans to Boo Their Favorite Teams

Spectators pay to sit in their seats and have the right to express their frustration, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'

Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."

CNBC - Jan. 2

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