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March Madness is here. When is Selection Sunday?
March Madness will kick into full gear with this weekend's Selection Sunday event, where the 68-team NCAA tournament field will be announced.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Report: Eagles are open to trade talks involving TE Dallas Goedert and DE Bryce Huff
The Eagles roster will look different at key positions, and the team could look to move on from tight end Dallas Goedert and defensive end Bryce Huff.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Alexander-Arnold to miss Carabao Cup final
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United through injury.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up
Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Akshay Bhatia and Min Woo Lee co-lead The Players as Justin Thomas ties course record
Bhatia and Lee are tied at 11 under par entering the weekend while Thomas is still around following a blistering Friday 62.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Balde talks Yamal, UCL ambition, personal goal, Real Madrid, Alvarez’s disallowed penalty
Barcelona’s young left-back Alejandro Balde has been in excellent form this season, making a significant impact on the team. However, despite his strong performances, he believes there is still roo...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Sixers rookie Adem Bona talks biggest NBA lesson, reps needed to grow
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Adem Bona discusses his biggest NBA lessons he's learned and the reps he needs to grow as a player.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Kounde talks Lamine, Flick, Xavi, playing at right-back – ‘Always want to win and be the best’
In a recent interview with Barcelona’s official media channel, Jules Kounde opened up about his personal life while offering his thoughts on his transition to a fullback, among other things.The ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
'We didn't do what we need to do to win the game' - Spartans talk loss to Wisconsin
Hear what Tom Izzo and a few of his players had to say following the loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament on SaturdayYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Dick Vitale gets emotional talking about cancer battle on Duke-Louisville broadcast
ESPN's Dick Vitale said Saturday's broadcast would be his last of this season. "Have faith and believe," he told cancer patients.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Gavi talks Pedri, Szczesny, Flick, Simeone, Atletico Madrid – ‘Hope he stays for a long time’
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has shared his thoughts ahead of the crucial away fixture against Atletico Madrid. The young talent is full of confidence in his team’s current form and believes they are ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Kansas basketball bracketology: Jayhawks projections for March Madness, NCAA tournament
As conference tournaments around the country finish this weekend, and the NCAA tournament awaits, here’s the latest on where Kansas basketball stands.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Szczesny talks Lewandowski, Yamal, Messi, contract renewal, Barcelona journey – ‘Don’t want to think’
Wojciech Szczesny has experienced football at the highest level with clubs like Arsenal, Roma, and Juventus, but his time at Barcelona offers a unique challenge. While some may compare the stature ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Prep talk: City Section Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for April 6
The newest class of City Section Hall of Fame sports selections will be inducted during a ceremony April 6 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Jordan plays down Lions talk as he relishes first Six Nations with Scotland
Tom Jordan says he has paid no attention to people tipping him as a possible bolter for Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad, and says playing Six Nations rugby for Scotland was something ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Chiefs commemorate contributions of departing veterans after first wave of free agency
The Kansas City Chiefs gave departing veterans Justin Reid and Tershawn Wharton a shoutout on social media over the weekend.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Florida baseball can't prevent sweep against Tennessee Volunteers
Florida took its first lead of the weekend against Tennessee in the fourth inning, but the Volunteers rallied to complete the sweep.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Social Media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' sweep of Arkansas Razorbacks
The Oklahoma Sooners earned a three-game sweep of Arkansas this weekend, and here's how social media reacted.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this
Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.MarketWatch - Mar. 16 -
Hansi Flick talks Yamal, Lewandowski, Ferran and more after Atletico Madrid 2-4 Barcelona
Barcelona once again proved their mettle against a top side and showed why they are the undisputed favourite to win the league title this season, as they secured a hard-fought 4-2 comeback win over ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Long Covid is the pandemic’s dark shadow. Why does no one in power in Britain want to talk about it? | Frances Ryan
Five years after the first lockdown, millions of lives are still being ruined by this debilitating disease. You wouldn’t know it. Imagine a disease that can render its sufferers bedbound for years. ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Prep talk: Like father, like son. Drew Spooner officiates first state basketball final
Drew Spooner, son of former NBA referee Bill Spooner, officiated the Division II boys basketball championship game.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Is NCAA Tournament expansion a ‘slam dunk’? Where talks stand as March Madness begins
NEW YORK — All that stands in the way of expanding the NCAA men’s basketball tournament appears to be money. College sports leaders have been discussing with increasing diligence the possibility of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trump says he’ll talk to Putin Tuesday amid push to end Ukraine war
President Trump said he will be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday amid the push to end the war with Ukraine. “We’re doing pretty well, I think, with Russia,” he told ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
MLB star Shohei Ohtani talks exhibition game in Japan, season expectations and more
MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Putin lets western investors sell some Russian shares ahead of Trump talks
Kremlin decree allows firms including Jane Street, GMO, and Franklin Templeton to offload holdingsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Coach Deion Sanders on contract talks at Colorado: 'I ain't worried about me'
Colorado coach Deion Sanders held his first news conference of the spring football season Monday and was asked about a new contract for himself.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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. - Mar. 17 -
Michigan AD says he's had no talks about postseason ban, penalties in relation to sign-stealing scandal
Michigan is waiting for a final report on an NCAA investigation into its alleged sign-stealing schemeCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Destruction spans Russian and Ukrainian regions whose future rests on Trump-Putin talks
As the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to agree to a rapid peace with Russia, Kursk represents the shrinking leverage Ukraine has over its vast neighbor.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Micah Parsons' leadership is also in spotlight amid potential record-breaking contract talks
This came to the forefront when mentioning Parsons' public disagreement with former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence. That raised eyebrows about his approach to leadership.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d
