Antiassad Rebels Take Most of Key Southern Syrian Region Reports

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The New York Times - 3h

Fernandes takes aim at Ratcliffe for saying some players ‘overpaid’ and ‘not good enough’

‘It’s not nice to hear certain things,’ says United captain Fernandes responds after co-owner’s critical interviews Bruno Fernandes has aimed a barb at Sir Jim Ratcliffe by stating no player ...

The Guardian - 2h

Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement

Rich Rodriguez is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach.

Yahoo Sports - 26m

White House reporter asks Irish PM why he 'let' Rosie O'Donnell move to his country

A reporter covering the Wednesday White House meeting between President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin asked the prime minister why he allowed American comedian Rosie O'Donnell to ...

The Hill - 1d

DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...

The Hill - 5d

Report: 49ers, Joey Bosa having "good conversations"

Signs continue to point toward the Bosa brothers teaming up on the 49ers' defense.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Report: CB Nate Hobbs heading to Packers

Hobbs had 49 total tackles and an interception in 11 games last season, though he missed several games with an ankle injury and an illness.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Report: Five Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrike

Yahoo News - 2d

Robinson wants Fulham stay amid reports of move

United States star Antonee Robinson has told ESPN he is ignoring speculation over his future and wants to play in European competitions with Fulham.

ESPN - 2d

Reporter's Notebook: "Animal spirits" and the stock market

When the market crashed earlier this week, a White House adviser said, "We're seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we're actually seeing unfold from ...

CBS News - 2d

Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says

Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.

BBC News - 1d

Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is getting a pay raise as he heads into the final year of his contract.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report

Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.

The New York Times - 22h

Migrants held at Guantanamo returned to US, reports say

It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.

BBC News - 15h

Reporter's notebook: Reexamining the Swiss cheese model

Renowned psychology professor James Reason, who popularized what is known as the Swiss cheese model, has died. Mistakes, Reason theorized, were really a series of vulnerabilities lining up, like a ...

CBS News - 10h

UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power

The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.

ESPN - 5d

These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why

Many investors don't plan for future taxes when contributing to traditional IRAs. Here are the key things to know.

CNBC - 5d

Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus

A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.

Politico - 5d

FC Barcelona vs. Osasuna game postponed due to death of Barca doctor Carles Minarro Garcia

The two sides were due to meet in Barcelona on Saturday for a key La Liga clash

CBS Sports - 5d

Risers and fallers: Pritchard, Maxey trending opposite ways

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upward and five downward, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - 4d

With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.

The New York Times - 3d

Retailers risk multibillion-pound bill as UK equal pay claims gain momentum

Decades after a key campaign by women at Ford’s Dagenham plant, recent rulings have been going against employers

Financial Times - 3d

It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University

The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.

The Hill - 1d

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

CBS News - 1d

Mikal Bridges drills perfect buzzer-beater to lift Knicks past Trail Blazers in OT

Mikal Bridges drained a clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key to stun the Trail Blazers late on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

49ers create new special teams problem with latest release

The San Francisco 49ers have another hole to fill on their roster after letting a key specialist go.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

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 - 10h

Kirk Cousins reportedly tells Falcons owner Arthur Blank he wants move to team where he can start in meeting

Is there a team that will take on Kirk Cousins' $180 million contract?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Martin Wolf talks to Keyu Jin: Has China’s economy run out of gas?

The property crash and trade war are taking their toll

Financial Times - 4d

Russell Wilson free agency rumors: Here's who the veteran QB is set to meet with this week

Wilson is taking matters into his own hands

CBS Sports - 1d

Why the EU’s plan for Ukraine is to turn it into a porcupine

Also in this newsletter: Hungary takes it to the wire, again

Financial Times - 4h

Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%

The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.

CNBC - 1d

Antiassad Rebels Take Most of Key Southern Syrian Region Reports

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