Talking Points Weekend

42 dead in severe storms and tornadoes that swept across U.S.

At least 42 people are dead after powerful storms swept through the Midwest and the South over the weekend and drenched parts of the Northeast.

NBC News - 4d

USC baseball takes 2 of 3 games from Michigan, wins first Big Ten series

The Trojans defeated the Wolverines on Friday and Saturday before falling on Sunday. It was a good weekend in Ann Arbor.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Survivors of deadly tornadoes share stories: "We wouldn't be alive"

A massive storm system that brought tornadoes, rain, high winds and wildfires killed dozens of people in the Midwest and South over the weekend.

CBS News - 4d

The Dollar Just Took a Hit, Thanks to Worries About Trump’s Trade Wars

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend there were ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a recession in the U.S.

Inc. - 4d

Progressive Insurance joins Joe Gibbs Racing to sponsor Denny Hamlin

Company will sponsor Denny Hamlin's car in 18 races this season, starting with this weekend's event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Florida baseball bounces back with run-rule win over Jacksonville

The Gators put 16 runs on the board Tuesday night against Jacksonville after plating just seven over the weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

IHSAA Class 1A, 2A boys basketball semi-state preview: can Triton, Jimtown keep seasons going?

Class 1A Triton and 2A Jimtown have taken different paths to IHSAA boys basketball semi-state round this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Marion Star Preseason Softball Player of the Year Poll: You pick the winner for 2025

With the 2025 high school softball season starting this weekend, it’s time to ask readers who they think the preseason player of the year should be.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Alabama baseball rises five spots in D1baseball Top 25 rankings

The Crimson Tide's sensational start to the 2025 season continued over the weekend with a series sweep of No. 19 ranked Texas A&M.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Six key Wisconsin women's hockey players to watch in the 2025 NCAA Frozen Four

This Badgers team prides itself on balance and depth, but here are some players you're most likely to hear about on championship weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump Officials Say Deportees Were Gang Members. Few Details Were Disclosed.

Families and immigration lawyers argue not all of the deportees sent to a prison in El Salvador over the weekend had ties to gangs.

The New York Times - 2d

Videos of Shackled Venezuelan Migrants Have History in El Salvador

A video showing rough treatment of deportees over the weekend was an extraordinary depiction by U.S. standards, but not by El Salvador’s.

The New York Times - 2d

IHSAA boys basketball semi-state preview: South Bend area making history Saturday

The South Bend Riley (4A) and Saint Joseph (3A) boys basketball programs are making history this weekend at IHSAA semi-state.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NASCAR clarifies rule on pitting in another team's stall

NASCAR's reaction comes after Christopher Bell stopped in a teammate's stall to tighten a loose wheel last weekend at Las Vegas.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on AJ Hoggard: 'He'll always be part of my family'

AJ Hoggard and Michigan State will be crossing paths in the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, even though the Spartans and Vanderbilt won't meet.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Spartan baseball takes down Oakland during midweek game before resuming Big Ten play

Before a weekend series with Penn State, Michigan State took down Oakland in a midweek affair

Yahoo Sports - 9h

25 Last-Minute Fantasy Baseball tips for 2025

With the biggest fantasy baseball draft weekend upon us, Scott Pianowski shares his final tips for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Rick Pitino vs. John Calipari: Rivalry once stoked in hate gets proper resurrection Saturday in March Madness

These two classic foes facing off one more time, with a Sweet 16 trip on the line, is the matchup of the weekend

CBS Sports - 3h

Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker: How to watch, full fight card and more

Sebastian Fundora defends his WBO and WBC junior lightweight world titles against Chordale Booker this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 43m

The Nigel Farage v Rupert Lowe prize fight is getting ugly. Has Reform reached its breaking point? | Marina Hyde

It’s great for those who enjoy a punch-up on the right, but as the zealots duke it out, think of the voters who trusted them. How soon before one of Reform’s MPs starts touting himself as the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hits wild 3-pointer over Giannis Antetokounmpo, completes 4-point play to beat Bucks

Tyrese Haliburton somehow hit a moving 3-pointer from the corner in the final seconds on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

Free NBA SGP for Celtics vs. Thunder on March 12: Model says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes under 33.5 points

SportsLine's model simulated the Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 10,000 times and revealed its NBA same-game parlay picks resulting in a +579 payout

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Wizards' Jordan Poole pulls up from 35 feet to stun Nuggets, while Alex Sarr posts career-high 34 points

The Wizards (!) have won six of their last 10.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lakers' Bronny James says criticism fuels him 'a little bit' and he's not a 'f---ing robot'

After averaging just 4.8 points per game in college, James is averaging 1.6 points in limited minutes with the Lakers

CBS Sports - 23h

Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?

Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

A standard, open framework for building AI agents is coming from Cisco, LangChain and Galileo

The collective, called AGNTCY, aims to create a standard way for AI agents from different platforms and frameworks to talk to each other.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support

Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this week

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for Mateta

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta the man to solve Man United's striking woes? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?

Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.

MarketWatch - Mar. 9

What NASCAR drivers said after Phoenix Cup race won by Christopher Bell

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal

Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence fee

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Economists thought Trump would try to prevent a recession. That’s now in doubt.

What are President Donald Trump and his team thinking with their recent talk about possible economic pain for the U.S.?

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

US 'just about' ready to lift Ukraine intel freeze, Trump says ahead of Saudi meet

Tuesday's talks are intended to revitalize bilateral relations following weeks of tense exchanges between Washington, D.C., and Kyiv.

ABC News - Mar. 10

Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support

American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral deal

BBC News - Mar. 11

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze

Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

CBS News - Mar. 11

'Ball now in Russia's court' on Ukraine ceasefire, Rubio says

Rubio spoke to reporters alongside National Security adviser Mike Waltz after talks with Ukraine in Jeddah.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town of Sudzha in Kursk Region

Moscow’s military advances on the town of Sudzha may deprive Kyiv of a bargaining chip in peace talks.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané

Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Mar. 12

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Is Starmer finally getting to grips with being PM?

Lord Blunkett offers his assessment and Amol talks to new Today presenter Anna Foster.

BBC News - Mar. 13

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