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‘No-ego guy’ Curtis Jones, nation’s top bench scorer, content with ‘sixth starter’ role for Iowa State
Curtis Jones is the leading scorer in the nation among players who primarily come off the bench. It’s a role he’s embraced since he arrived in Ames before last season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Suns injury update: Phoenix down starter, key reserve in rematch against Toronto
Phoenix Suns are one and half games behind Dallas for the 10th seed and final play-in spot in the West.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates, Padres turn to Michael King
The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a rowCBS Sports - 1d -
Vikings reportedly out on Aaron Rodgers, committed to J.J. McCarthy as team's starter next season
The Vikings will reportedly roll with J.J. McCarthy in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Cleveland Guardians name Tanner Bibee as 2025 Opening Day starter vs Kansas City Royals
Tanner Bibee shouldered a heavy load in '24 while Shane Bieber and Gavin Williams went down with injuries and Triston McKenzie struggled with command.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun
Clashes erupt in Bucharest over the ban on Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected presidential election first-round win was annulled.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports
An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
'Stellar England turn Cardiff cauldron into funhouse'
England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Stellar England turn Cardiff cauldron into funhouse'
England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.BBC News - 4d -
Deal Makers Restaff for the Trump Era
Clients increasingly want to know how to navigate shifting diplomatic alliances, unexpected conflicts and an unpredictable American administration.The New York Times - 2d -
Leslie Bibb on the shifting dynamics in "The White Lotus"
Leslie Bibb joins season three of HBO's "The White Lotus," set in Thailand, where rekindled friendships unravel in unexpected ways.CBS News - 1d -
The Chief Justice Rebuked Impeachment Threats
Also, two astronauts returned after nine unexpected months in space. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 1d -
Brock Purdy nearly doubles his 2024 salary, with performance-based pay
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned the paltry (by NFL starter standards) sum of $985,000 in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Chance McMillian injury update: Texas Tech basketball player exits in first half vs Baylor
The Texas Tech basketball team will be without key starter Chance McMillian for the rest of their Big 12 tournament game against Baylor.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Dorian Finney-Smith feels current adversity will be good for Lakers
The Lakers seem to be in trouble after losing three in a row with their three frontcourt starters injured, but Dorian Finney-Smith is optimistic.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Final availabiltiy report for Alabama vs. Kentucky in SEC Tournament
Alabama basketball is optimistic about receiving a boost to its bench, while Kentucky will be without a starterYahoo Sports - 5d -
4 free agent receivers for Saints after missing on Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Saints missed out on Cooper Kupp, but there are still options in free agency. Whether they want a starter or improved depth, these make sense.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Eagles offensive guard Mekhi Becton signs deal with the Chargers
The Eagles had another key starter exit in free agency as Mekhi Becton has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Thunder under NBA investigation after sitting entire starting five vs. Trail Blazers, per report
OKC sat all five starters during a March 7 win over the Trail BlazersCBS Sports - 4d -
Vikings acquiring RB Mason in trade with 49ers
The Vikings added a young veteran running back to pair with starter Aaron Jones, landing Jordan Mason in a trade with the 49ers.ESPN - 3d -
The Nuggets could be short-handed when they play the Lakers on Wednesday
The Lakers could end up getting a gift when they face the Nuggets on Wednesday in the form of injuries three Nuggets starters are dealing with.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Dodgers' Tommy Edman slugs first home run of 2025 MLB season
Edman's shot came in Game 2 of the Tokyo Series off Cubs starter Justin SteeleCBS Sports - 14h -
After a challenging season, UConn is hoping to make a run at a third straight national title
UConn struggled at times after losing four starters from the national championship teamABC News - 10h -
Tiles that are too good to be left in the bathroom
Taking their cues from mosques and palaces, cathedrals and chapter houses, interior designers are adding a glazed gleam to unexpected walls, doors and exteriorsFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips
Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run
NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashion’s boldest stage
Valentino paraded high fashion inside a public toilets setting in one of the most unexpected backdrops of the season, especially for a house as classical as ValentinoABC News - Mar. 9 -
The torso of a Buddha statue has been found at Cambodia's Angkor temple complex
Archaeologists in Cambodia are celebrating an unexpected find at the country’s centuries-old Angkor temple complex: the torso of a statue of Buddha that matches a head found nearly a century ago at ...ABC News - 6d -
Man Utd now have to sign £55m wonderkid for Amorim, he’s better than Geovany – opinion
Manchester United should consider an approach for Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling following an unexpected setback this week.The Red Devils are expected to make multiple signings in the summer, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Panthers signing ex-Raiders S Tre'von Moehrig to $51M deal
Moehrig, 25, was a four-year starter with the Raiders since they selected him in the second round of the 2021 draft and one of the top safeties available in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Cowboys' Micah Parsons relishes 49ers rebuild: 'No more rookie QB, lol, welcome to reality'
The 49ers followed up a Super Bowl appearance in 2023 with a 6-11 injury-damaged year in 2024, they've lost 10 starters this offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Cut 3 times, Noah Pratt finds starting role on Tri-County boys basketball
Tri-County guard Noah Pratt overcomes odds to become starter after being denied entry onto the varsity team three times.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mike Florio: Steelers must take Mason Rudolph seriously as 'Plan A'
NFL analyst Mike Florio believes that Pittsburgh Steelers fans need to start taking Mason Rudolph seriously as a starter for the 2025 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
After working hard all offseason, Mets’ Clay Holmes ‘honored’ to receive Opening Day nod
After grinding all offseason in his transition to becoming a part of the rotation, right-hander Clay Holmes has been named the Mets' Opening Day starter.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'They told me to go play, so I go play.' Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when asked
On the second night of a back-to-back, and without four starters, Austin Reaves produced 37 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and four steals against the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds lose to Seattle Mariners, drop 6th straight
Cincinnati Reds starter Brady Singer pitched well for 4 2/3 innings in Sunday's spring training loss to the Seattle Mariners.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘I’m all for strange’: Sister Midnight’s Karan Kandhari on his punk rock debut, two decades in the making
The director talks about his genre-trampling film Sister Midnight, the hilarious and gory story of a female force of nature stifled in an arranged marriage. One of the most powerful scenes in ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Yet Another Live-Service Game Is Sunsetting This Summer Months After Release
Sumo Digital has announced that it is going to sunset Stampede: Racing Royale this summer. It's a 60-player free-to-play racing royale game that entered early access in 2023 .. "Due to a variety ...GameSpot - 6d -
New crew launches to space station, kicking off the long-awaited return process for two NASA astronauts
The new crew's launch to the space station means that NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally about to return to Earth after an unexpected nine months in space.NBC News - 5d -
Fifty-six years of pain: I have had enough of waiting for Newcastle to win a trophy
Wallace Wilson lets out a sigh when he remembers he was just 15 years old when Newcastle United last won a major trophy with the unexpected Fairs’ Cup success of 1969.Yahoo Sports - 4d
