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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: The NFC North is a juggernaut
In today's edition: The best division in football, the Intuit Dome is open for business, Vancouver advances in MLS Cup Playoffs, Kennesaw State stuns Liberty, when jury duty calls, and more.15 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
New York on verge of sports history with Yankees in World Series, Liberty winning WNBA Finals
If the Yankees beat the Dodgers, New York will celebrate multiple championships in the same year for a record seventh time12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award
The children’s historical sketch show is rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports
Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'
LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.Yesterday - NBA -
Top stories - BBC News
Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed
The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History
Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Humanity is on the verge of ‘shattering Earth’s natural limits’, say experts in biodiversity warning
As the Cop16 conference begins, scientists and academics say human activity has pushed the world into a danger zone. Humanity is “on the precipice” of shattering Earth’s limits, and will suffer ...3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Luis Enrique on verge of PSG extension ahead of crucial run of games in Champions League and Ligue 1
The Spanish tactician is set to stay on in Paris and enjoys unprecedented control4 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
Readers of the L.A. Times give their opinions and thoughts about the Dodgers' Game 5 loss to the Mets, Bill Plaschke's predictions and USC football.5 days ago - MLB -
Sports - ESPN
Lynx push Liberty to G5 as history on line for both
The Lynx beat the Liberty 82-80 to force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the first since 2019.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Megan Rapinoe: Women's sports is becoming 'an incredibly desirable product'
Amid a record-breaking year for women's sports, Kristen Welker previews her 'Meet the Moment' conversation with two-time Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird.6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports Network6 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports Network6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks
Diamond Sports and FanDuel have reached a naming rights agreement for Diamond Sports' regional sports networks.6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Harris courts male voters on fantasy sports, sports betting and video game platforms
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is ramping up efforts to court male voters two weeks before Election Day with ads on platforms frequented by men like fantasy sports, sports betting, sports ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’
The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
F1, Georgia-Texas make Austin the sports capital of the world
No. 1 Texas is hosting No. 5 Georgia and Formula 1 is in town: Austin is buzzing as the sports world descends on the Texas capital.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Sports quiz of the week: perfect starts, cheating claims and England coaches
Test your knowledge of the past seven days in football, tennis, rugby, cricket, boxing and more Continue reading...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Real Madrid target met Barcelona’s sporting director in February – report
Barcelona have emerged as a fresh entrant in the race to sign Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies next summer.The Canadian international is one of Real Madrid’s top defensive targets for the summer ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.October 17 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chat with Yahoo Sports NFL experts starting Thursday night for Broncos-Saints
Introducing Game Discussions, a new tool in the Yahoo Sports app that lets you mingle with our NFL experts as well as other fans. Here's how to use it.October 17 - NFL -
Sports - ESPN
Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past
An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.October 16 -
Sports - The New York Times
In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History
Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.October 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
NBCUniversal to Stream Local Sports on Peacock, in Bid for Cord-Cutters
Regional channels carrying the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and other teams are to be made available on the streaming service.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
TNT Sports to air new women's basketball league Unrivaled
Unrivaled, the new pro women's basketball league, will launch next year with games aired exclusively on Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT and truTV cable networks.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?
Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became just the 15th goaltender to score a goal in NHL history and the first in franchise history.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...October 16 - Climate -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.October 15 -
Sports - The New York Times
The Dark Spiral of a Modern Sports Gambler
He thought he had found a hack. Then the losses piled up, and Jordan Holt “couldn’t stop.”October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.October 14 - College Football -