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End of ‘blank cheque’ era for outside consultants in Saudi Arabia
Western firms profited as kingdom launched ‘giga-projects’ but market is slowing as Riyadh reins in spendingFinancial Times - 4d -
Hill a massive addition for West Virginia in the 2027 cycle
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez made it clear that Western Pennsylvania will be a priority area in recruiting.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Vote: Who should be the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?
This week's nominees are from Amity, Cascade, Jefferson, Salem Academy, Stayton, Silverton and Western Christian basketball.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas measles outbreak grows, nears US' 2024 total
The measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to a total of 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.ABC News - 21h -
In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Big 12 tournament bracket, schedule: Houston dominates conference again as Iowa State, Texas Tech loom
Kansas, which was ranked No. 1 to start the season, struggled late in the conference schedule but won on Sunday against No. 24 Arizona.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Eagles accept White House invite to celebrate title
The Philadelphia Eagles will be visiting the White House on April 28 to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Former Raiders QB Gardner Minshew jumps to AFC West Rival
Gardner Minshew was released by the Raiders after one season and quickly finds a new home with the rival Kansas City Chiefs.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Patriots QB re-signs with Chiefs on one-year deal
Former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Smith-Schuster returning to Chiefs, sources say
Free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal.ESPN - 3d -
Keiser University men's basketball advances to NAIA Round of 16 after upsetting William Woods
Keiser (26-5) will play Southern Oregon (22-10) on Friday at 4 p.m. in Kansas City in the round of 16.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Chiefs free agency: Top remaining players K.C. should explore signing this week
The Kansas City Chiefs should look to acquire one or more of these eight unsigned free agents this week.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Tornadoes and dust storms leave at least 34 dead in southern US
The storms hit Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks.BBC News - 3d -
Mizzou softball finishes 5-0 weekend with huge win
The Missouri bats stayed hot throughout the weekend and ended with a 17-0 win Sunday against Kansas City.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fire danger continues after deadly wildfires ravage state
Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.ABC News - 1d -
Militants say 182 people taken hostage as train hijacked in Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 20 soldiers after blowing up tracks in south-western Balochistan region. A separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim
The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliationABC News - Mar. 9 -
Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm over 130 years ago
Explorers have discovered the wreckage of the Western Reserve, a 300-foot freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1892, killing 27 people aboard.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Plans for a Chinese Port in the Black Sea Roil Georgia Politics
Georgia’s government sparked an uproar by announcing that a port project on the Black Sea will be awarded to a company from China after canceling a contract with a consortium that included Western ...The New York Times - 6d -
A Groundbreaking Ship That Sank in Lake Superior in 1892 Is Discovered
After searching for two years, researchers discovered the shipwreck of the Western Reserve, an early all-steel ship that broke apart in a gale in 1892 with a sole survivor.The New York Times - 5d -
Here's how Stuart Cramer girls basketball's fairytale season ended in the NCHSAA 3A final
Brimming with optimism to start the day, Cramer dreams of an NCHSAA 3A state title buckled Friday under the weight a Western Alamance scoring barrage.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
CENTCOM forces kill ISIS' chief of global operations in precision airstrike
A U.S. airstrike in western Iraq on Thursday killed the ISIS’ chief of global operations who also served as ISIS’ second in command, known as “Abu Khadijah."ABC News - 4d -
Is The Current NHL Playoff Format Counterproductive?
With a month remaining in the NHL regular season, clubs are jockeying for position inside their respective divisions and for wild-card spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The league ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder beat Bucks 121-105 for 10th win in last 11 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105ABC News - 2d -
Democrats must strike a balance between strength and empathy
Elon Musk has expressed contempt for empathy, calling it a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and has criticized programs such as Social Security and the funding for fresh food for ...The Hill - 22h -
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy released after Texas DA declines to pursue charges
Kansas City wideout faced third-degree felony charge Worthy was taken in first round of last year’s draft Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Justin Watson, Texans agree on deal
Watson had 289 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was part of the team's past three runs to the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Chiefs scouting report: Penn State Nittany Lions TE Tyler Warren
Kansas City Chiefs fans should familiarize themselves with Penn State Nittany Lions tight end and 2025 NFL draft superstar Tyler Warren.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Chiefs scouting report: Texas Longhorns WR Isaiah Bond
The Kansas City Chiefs could add Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond to their offense in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds drop fifth straight Cactus League decision
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene pitched well, and closer Alexis Diaz didn't in the Reds' loss to the Kansas City Royals Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Chiefs scouting report: Virginia Tech Hokies WR Jaylin Lane
The Kansas City Chiefs should consider targeting Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Jaylin Lane on the third day of the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Green Bay Packers reportedly agree to terms with ex-Chiefs receiver/returner Mecole Hardman
The Packers are signing Kansas City free agent receiver Mecole Hardman, according to ESPN. The 27-year-old will compete for both returner positions.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Why Wichita NCAA Tournament site means more to Missouri basketball guard Caleb Grill
Missouri basketball standout Caleb Grill is Wichita, Kansas, native, meaning he’ll play in his hometown in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Chiefs scouting report: South Carolina Gamecocks DE Kyle Kennard
South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Kyle Kennard could be a third or fourth round target for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?
The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Toolson scores 18, top-seeded Utah Valley takes down Seattle U 68-55 in WAC semifinals
Tanner Toolson had 18 points in No. 1-seeded Utah Valley's 68-55 victory over fifth-seeded Seattle U on Friday in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. Toolson added six rebounds ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
