The Month of March Shows the N.B.A.’s Worst. But Will the League Ever Change?

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NBA could be headed for 'worst tanking stretch we've ever seen'
Teams are getting really good at tanking. Can the league stop it? Here's what's next for the race to the bottom.ESPN - 1h -
Egg producer Vital Farms’ stock had its worst month ever, but it’s still a buy, analysts say
All eight analysts who cover the stock on FactSet have a buy rating. It’s all about the eggs.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Hummels calls Bilbao “the worst mistake I ever made.”
Mats Hummels reflected on his costly red card in Roma’s recent elimination from Europa League at the hands of Athletic Bilbao.In his own podcast, Alleine ist schwer, the German veteran called the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What has changed for NI since Nations League?
With some new faces, players on the move and strikers finding form, it has been an eventful four months for Michael O'Neill's squad since their Nations League promotion in November.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
NBA may bring back iconic highlight show 'NBA Inside Stuff'
The NBA has filed a trademark application for "NBA Inside Stuff," with intent to bring the popular show back.CNBC - 5d -
Mbappé in France squad after 6-month absence
Kylian Mbappé on Thursday was included in Didier Deschamps' squad for France's Nations League quarterfinals March 20 and 23, after more than a six-month absence from the team.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
NBA may bring back iconic highlight show 'NBA Inside Stuff'
The NBA is quietly preparing to bring back its iconic show “NBA Inside Stuff.” NBC is considering bringing back a “refreshed version” of the program.NBC News - 5d -
The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (March 2025)
Dope Thief, Severance, and Mythic Quest are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.Wired - Mar. 11 -
The 44 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Adolescence, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 3d -
Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball and a few more interesting factors on the NBA's 5 worst teams
The NBA's worst teams are closer to getting Duke star Cooper Flagg than being good, but that doesn't mean they are completely without appeal.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NBA GOAT index: All the rankings of the greatest basketball players ever
Most of you know about our super uncontroversial 78 greatest players ever ranking already, but we have a bunch of others in which we list the NBA’s finest in sometimes oddly specific ways. Peak ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (March 2025)
When No One Sees Us, The White Lotus, and Celtics City are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Wired - 6d -
Dan Hurley must change. There's no better time with UConn out of March Madness spotlight
Dan Hurley and Connecticut won't be defending champions next season. Will that new outlook allow him get rid of the worst parts of himself?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Iron age hoard found in North Yorkshire could change Britain’s history
More than 800 objects unearthed near Melsonby show the north was ‘definitely not a backwater’ 2,000 years ago. One of the biggest and most important iron age hoards ever found in the UK has been ...The Guardian - 8h -
NBA reportedly investigating Thunder, 76ers for Player Participation Policy violations
The league has already fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for not playing Lauri Markkanen. The final month of the season will get interesting.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
NFL to mull ban on Eagles 'tush push' move: league
The NFL will mull a ban on the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant "tush push" play when it considers a raft of proposed rule changes at its annual meeting later this month, the league said Wednesday.As ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
10 semi-bold NBA & college hoops predictions with Chris Vernon | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor reunites with Chris Vernon on the latest episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, delivering 10 semi-bold predictions for the NBA season's remainder and the NBA Draft. KOC and Verno kick ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Mubama named February’s Premier League 2 Player of the Month
Elite Development Squad striker Divin Mubama has been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month after his fantastic performances in February.The 20-year-old, who joined the Club from West Ham ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ranking 20 NBA Draft prospects to watch during 2025 March Madness
Before the 2025 NBA Draft, plenty of prospects will have an opportunity to showcase their game on the biggest scouting stages during March Madness.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Syria's worst violence in months reopens wounds of the civil war
An ambush on a Syrian security patrol by gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad escalated into clashes that a war monitor estimates have killed more than 1,000 people over four daysABC News - Mar. 9 -
Marcello's Mailbag: Why can't College Football Playoff be more like March Madness? Best, worst coaching jobs
Answering questions on the best and worst coaching jobs in college football and the clandestine machinations of the CFPCBS Sports - 6d -
A New League Is Changing the Landscape of Women’s Basketball
The W.N.B.A. is coming off a season of record viewership. But Unrivaled’s ability to attract stars is changing the standard.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-pointers
When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in a career.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Big upsets are rare in women’s March Madness. Is this the year that changes?
March Madness is known for bracket-busters, but Cinderella runs are rare in the women’s NCAA Tournament. That may change with increased parity.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Keating and Miedema start as City make four changes for Chelsea league clash
Khiara Keating returns with Vivianne Miedema, Laura Coombs and Naomi Layzell also handed starting berths as City make four changes for Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Super League Etihad clash with Chel...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand with less than a month left
As we enter the final stretch of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, let's see where all 30 teams stack up in this week's power rankings.ESPN - 5d -
Trump policies 'promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever 'recession watch'
The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its first-ever "recession watch" on Tuesday.CNBC - 5d -
Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows
Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Expert reveals 3 free NBA first basket predictions, bets, picks for Monday, March 10: Back Jamal Murray
SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor has locked in his NBA first point scorer predictions and best bets for Monday, March 10CBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Model reveals 3 free NBA best bets, parlay picks, prediction for Sunday, March 9: Clippers cruise past Kings
SportsLine's model has locked in every NBA prediction for Sunday, March 9, including NBA parlay picks that would return nearly +600CBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Best game I've ever been involved in - Slot on PSG defeat
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it's a "shock" his side are out of the Champions League following their defeat against PSG which he describes as the "best game" he's ever been involved in.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Can NBA fix egregious late-season tanking? Why freezing lottery odds at All-Star break is worth a look
As March and April often prove, the NBA needs to disincentivize late-season losingCBS Sports - 20h -
Has anyone ever had a perfect March Madness bracket? The odds are staggering
Do you think you can fill out a perfect March Madness bracket? Here are the odds.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Mavericks' Anthony Davis to work with NBA G League affiliate as he tries to come back from injury
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is heading to the NBA G League to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for his return from a left adductor strain. Davis will be working out with the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Mavericks' Anthony Davis to work with NBA G League affiliate as he tries to come back from injury
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is heading to the NBA G League to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for his return from a left adductor strainABC News - Mar. 17 -
Investors slash US equity holdings by most ever, BofA survey shows
Threat to global growth from Trump’s trade tariffs sparks ‘bull crash’ in fund manager sentimentFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
NBA odds, free score predictions for Friday, March 21: Model backs Heat, Clippers to cover in NBA best bets
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its NBA score prediction for the top games on FridayCBS Sports - 3d -
Three best NBA prop picks, predictions for Monday, March 17: Use Devin Booker, Stephon Castle in best bets
SportsLine's computer model has evaluated the latest NBA odds and revealed its three best NBA player props for MondayCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Alex Verdugo lands $1.5 million deal with Braves after reportedly not getting a major-league offer all winter
Verdugo had a career-worst year with the Yankees in 2024CBS Sports - 4d
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