Started Rebuild Contend

How the Blackhawks jump-started their rebuild -- and why they can contend soon

The Seth Jones trade returned a potential franchise goaltender in Spencer Knight. Here's how the future looks in the Windy City.

ESPN - 8h

'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here'

A familiar white-ball defeat for England in Karachi must mark the start of their rebuild, writes Matthew Henry.

BBC News - 4d

Lakers are real contenders, Cavaliers keep rolling and Kevin Durant's future starts this offseason

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, the Lakers continue to win, what it takes to be the face of the NBA, are the Cavaliers a lock for the Eastern Conference Finals and Kevin Durant's future.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Guardiola undaunted by task of rebuilding City

Pep Guardiola has said building a new team at Manchester City isn't the "biggest challenge" of his career.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Emma Hayes' USWNT rebuild is going masterfully

If the SheBelieves Cup is a chance to gauge the team's rebuild, Sunday's win was a positive sign.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Appalachians Are Trapped in a Disastrous Cycle of Flooding and Rebuilding

Kentucky and Tennessee have flooded repeatedly in recent years, but with little ability to develop land on higher ground, many residents are forced to continue living in high-risk areas.

Wired - 5d

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 - Feb. 26

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 campaign

Financial Times - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

Does Pep Guardiola have drive to rebuild broken Manchester City?

The current iteration is done and manager must decide if he has the energy for exhausting process of reconstruction. There was some talk after Manchester City’s win against Newcastle United last ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

National dialogue conference kicks off in Syria as battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Syria's national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new rulers have kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as an “exceptional and rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after nearly 14 years of cvil war and the ...

ABC News - Feb. 25

In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild

Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.

CNBC - 5d

In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild

When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned.

NBC News - 5d

Europe juggles protecting Ukraine with rebuilding its own defences

Also in this newsletter: the free market case for more green subsidies

Financial Times - 3d

The Wraparound: How Much Did The Seth Jones Trade Help The Blackhawks' Rebuild?

Kick off NHL trade deadline week with rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Arab leaders endorse $53bn plan to rebuild Gaza as alternative to Trump idea

Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration. Arab leaders have endorsed a $53bn (£42bn) plan to rebuild Gaza under the future ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - Feb. 26

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 - 3d

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. - 3d

NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should

Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading OKC at your own peril.

ESPN - 2h

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

‘Dead white person’s clothes’ mount up as Ghana’s Kantamanto market struggles to rebuild after fire

Six weeks after a devastating blaze in Accra ripped through one of the world’s biggest secondhand markets, many stalls remain unfinished and thousands still have no income . It was a blaze that ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals

Exclusive: Terrorist group the Base appears defiant as new administration aims to deprioritize threat from far right. An international neo-Nazi terrorist group with origins in the US appears to be ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Ariel Atkins trade grades: Sky make another confusing decision, Mystics stock up for rebuild

The Sky traded the No. 3 overall pick and a 2027 first-round pick swap for Atkins

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds

Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Rebuilding Alexa: How Amazon is mixing models, agents and browser-use for smarter AI

In rearchitecting the upgraded Alexa voice assistant, Amazon turned to model mixing to bring agentic capabilities to devices.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

Arab leaders consider Egypt’s plans to clear rubble and bombs and rebuild Gaza Strip – Middle East crisis live

Egypt proposes reconstruction of territory to create ‘sustainable, green and walkable’ housing and urban areas . An Arab summit draft communique on Tuesday adopted an Egyptian plan for Gaza’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Obstacles' in Egypt's $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, install Palestinian Authority control

The plan has come under fire for omitting key answers on issues like governance, the future of Hamas, and funding.

CNBC - 5h

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 time

CBS 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 finish

CBS 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 Arabia

CBS Sports - Feb. 22