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2025 NCAA Tournament bracket West Region: March Madness predictions, upsets, players to watch

Florida, UConn and St. John's all are eyeing a trip to the Final Four in a stacked regional

CBS Sports - 23h

CBS Sports' Matt Norlander says it's 'insane' that West Virginia didn't make NCAA Tournament field

The Mountaineers had superior credentials to some schools that were selected

CBS Sports - 23h

Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock

It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

NASCAR at Phoenix: Where to watch, start time, lineup, preview, pick to win for the Shriners Children's 500

Christopher Bell looks for three wins in a row as NASCAR heads out west

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Declan Rice back to his best as Arsenal secure draw at Man United, prepare for deep Champions League run

The Gunners got a much-needed performance from the former West Ham man as they prepare for a deep Champions League run

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Davante Adams agrees to two-year deal with Rams

Adams is headed back to the West Coast to play with QB Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Iran’s hardliners dig in as Trump increases pressure for nuclear talks

Reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian’s hopes for détente with west in tatters as rival factions tighten grip on power

Financial Times - Mar. 10

China’s Geely sells Saxo Bank stake to Swiss private bank

Eight-year joint venture was a bet on Chinese capital markets opening up to the west

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories

In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games

North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss Wednesday

CBS Sports - 6d

Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on Pakistan hijacked train

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.

BBC News - 6d

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

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

ESPN - 5d

‘Computer Freaks’ Is Back With an All New Season

Season two takes listeners to the Wild West of the World Wide Web in the 1990s, when e-commerce was booming.

Inc. - 5d

Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93

Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.

The New York Times - 4d

Dumas powerlifter Hannah Hernandez voted Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week

Hernandez was selected among athletes from West Plains, Canyon, Palo Duro, Caprock, Randall, Valley and Perryton.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Toughness, athleticism key components to wide receiver room

West Virginia wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett demands one thing above all else in his position room.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery signs with Chiefs in free agency

Jerry Tillery returns to the AFC West by signing with the Chiefs after one year with the Minnesota Vikings.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

90s classic film Clueless gets musical makeover - but the critics aren't impressed

The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall.

BBC News - 3d

$1.5 million is the 'magic number' for retirement savings—here's how long it lasts in every U.S. state

In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.

CNBC - 3d

Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments

In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.

The New York Times - 3d

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff blasts refs for 'disgusting display of disrespect' after loss to Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied his 12th 40-point game of the season, lifting the West-leading Thunder to their 55th victory.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Last 4 in (UNC?), first 4 out of the 2025 men's March Madness bracket

The last four in and first four out of the men's tournament bracket was good news for North Carolina and bad news for West Virginia.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

I nearly died in car crash - Antonio's first interview

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

BBC News - 1d

Caleb Grill is coming home

The Mizzou Tigers would have been happy to play on the moon. Instead, they're just a few hours west.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Female founders in game companies got 12.1% of game VC deals in 2024 | The DeanBeat (updated)

In the male-dominated landscape of game startups, women were only 0.11 percent of the game VC deal value in 2024.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

Aneesah Morrow injury update: LSU star to return for NCAA Tournament after reaggravating foot sprain vs. Texas

Flau'Jae Johnson, who missed the SEC Tournament due to shin inflammation, will also be back for the Big Dance

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with groin strain, per report

James left Saturday's loss in the fourth quarter and did not return

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Live updates: Trump says he hates to 'predict things like that’ when asked if he expects a recession

House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which will ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends tariffs, declines comment on Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday limiting who is eligible to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

ABC News - Mar. 9

Fantasy Baseball Spring Roundup: Gerrit Cole injury update, Jacob deGrom's interesting strategy, and more

Plus, find out where Bo Bichette should ideally be selected in your next draft

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

PlayStation plans to update the PS5 Pro with FSR 4-like technology in the near future

While the PS5 Pro uses PSSR, PlayStation plans to level-up that technology with something closer to AMD's FSR 4 next year.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

NFL free agency, offseason updates: Sam Darnold is Seattle's $100.5M man, per reports

Here's the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Apple Paused a Big Update to Siri and Fessed Up to Its Woes. It’s a Lesson for All Innovators

Apple lags behind its peers in releasing more sophisticated AI. The tech giant just admitted it’s proving a harder nut to crack than first expected.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Live updates: House sends funding bill to Senate; Ontario backs off power surcharge

Republicans in Congress are racing to pass a GOP stopgap funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Friday to avert a government shutdown. The House on Tuesday passed the measure 217-213, sending it to the Senate ...

The Hill - 6d

Jonathan Kuminga injury update: Warriors forward plans to return Thursday vs. Kings, per report

With Jimmy Butler in the fold, how will Kuminga fit with the new-look Warriors?

CBS Sports - 6d

Live Updates: Trade Fight Widens as Europe and Canada Retaliate Against Trump Tariffs

As President Trump’s global tariffs on metals took effect, the European Union and Canada announced billions of dollars in levies on American goods. Economists worried that the trade war could over ...

The New York Times - 6d

Aaron Rodgers update: Jets to release four-time league MVP after start of new league year, per report

New York will take on $49 million in dead money by releasing Rodgers

CBS Sports - 5d

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder All-Star out vs. Celtics, has no return timeline from hip strain

Williams was banged up in Monday's loss against Denver

CBS Sports - 5d

College hoops live updates: UNC in close one, Arkansas out of SEC tourney

An eventful Thursday started with an ankle injury to Duke star Cooper Kupp. Now, the Tar Heels taking on Wake Forest leads live action. Follow along here.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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