Talking Points from Six Nations Round Two
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'I texted him right away and said, "Are you crazy?"': Why Terry Francona and Bruce Bochy ditched retirement to manage again
Rounds of golf and relaxing vacations weren't enough to keep two skippers in their 60s away from the game for long.ESPN - 4d -
The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk
Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.NBC News - 3d -
Ireland Grand Slam hopes ended by rampant France
France take control of the Six Nations title race as they score 34 unanswered points to beat Ireland in Dublin and end the home side's Grand Slam hopes.BBC News - 5d -
‘Devastated’ England wait for test results after Ollie Lawrence injury
Borthwick: ‘Fingers crossed it’s not as severe as we fear’ Maro Itoje ‘looking forward’ to ‘humungous’ Wales tie England stayed in the chase for the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Players Championship first and second round tee times, how to watch: Scottie Scheffler eyeing three-peat at TPC Sawgrass
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele will be paired up for the first two rounds this week in Florida.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 Players Championship tee times, pairings: Complete field, groups, schedule in Round 1 at TPC Sawgrass
A number of star-studded groups will be paired together across the first two rounds at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 22h -
Loyola Marymount beats San Diego 100-74 in second round of West Coast Conference Tournament
Will Johnston had 27 points to lead Loyola Marymount to a 100-74 victory over San Diego in the second round of the West Coast Conference TournamentABC News - 6d -
China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West
Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.The New York Times - 5h -
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
Presented by GE Aerospace {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Heading into Jeddah talks, Trump puts pressure on Zelensky President Trump is inflicting ...The Hill - 3d -
2025 NFL mock draft: Justin Fields, Sam Darnold get help from new teams; Shedeur Sanders falls out of Round 1
Let's see how the first wave of free agency impacts Round 1CBS Sports - 2d -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - 3d -
Davante Adams joining Rams: Six-time Pro Bowler signing two-year deal with Los Angeles
Adams is on his way to HollywoodCBS Sports - 4d -
Senators to question top Army official on National Airport crash
Two Republican senators are set to question a top U.S. Army official and examine the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) report into the deadly place crash in ...The Hill - 2d -
Steve Borthwick may use three fly-halves for Six Nations finale in Wales
England’s Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Ford all in squad ‘Our aspiration is to win the tournament,’ says Borthwick Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ireland and England must avoid Six Nations trap to set up thrilling finale
France, England and Ireland are all in the title hunt entering ‘Super Saturday’ - strap in for a potential thrill-rideYahoo Sports - 4h -
BBC and ITV secure new Six Nations deal to keep championship on free-to-air television
New deal ensures ITV secures all of England’s matches for the duration of the four-year partnership with the BBCYahoo Sports - 48m -
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beat Iowa 106-94 in Big Ten tourney
Tre White had 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Illinois (21-11) won its fourth straight. The Illini face No. 11 Maryland in Friday’s third quarterfinal ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Iran is riven with conflict. Donald Trump’s offer of talks won’t ease it
With internal politics at their most unstable for years, the risk of escalation is rising. The letter the US president, Donald Trump, says he sent to Iran’s leadership offering to reopen talks on ...The Guardian - 5d -
Players Championship first round highlights: Vince Whaley's eagle-2 at No. 7 and unlucky No. 13
The best shots, hole, stats and quote of the day from the first round of The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force
Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries meet in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is ...ABC News - 3d -
How much money will Aaron Rodgers want from the Steelers?
The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are talking.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cavaliers rally from 18-point deficit, clinch Central Division with 109-104 win over Nets
Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, lifting a Cavs team without Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter or Ty Jerome.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Spurs rally to earn unlikely point vs. Bournemouth
Bournemouth were left kicking themselves as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.ESPN - 4d -
Why a 2nd Round Pick Should Be the N.B.A. Rookie of the Year
The race for the award is coming down to two players.The New York Times - 1d -
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects talks with the U.S.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks between the two countries would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.CBS News - 5d -
Julian Reese scores 19 points, helps No. 13 Maryland pull away from Northwestern for 74-61 win
Julian Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds in his home finale, and No. 13 Maryland pulled away late for a 74-61 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 2d -
Kevin Durant trade rumors: Suns want three first-round picks, young player in return, per report
Durant was reportedly upset that the Suns included him in trade talks in FebruaryCBS Sports - 3d -
Rio Takeda takes a 2-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA tournament in China
Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of HainanABC News - 6d -
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion Marks Two Consecutive Failures
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.Wired - 6d -
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
Surviving aid to be administered by state department in radical narrowing of definition of US national interest. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has taken an axe to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beats Iowa 106-94 in Big Ten tourney
Kylan Boswell scored a career-high 24 points and four other Illinois players finished in double digits as the 24th-ranked Fighting Illini beat 15th-seeded Iowa 106-94 in a wild second-round Big Ten ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins ...CBS News - 2d -
‘You get hooked so quickly!’ How Formula 1: Drive to Survive became the apex of TV documentaries
Netflix’s motor-racing extravaganza is one of the most influential shows of the decade. How did it turn such a tedious sport into such gripping television?. Tennis has Break Point . Rugby union ...The Guardian - 2d -
Armenia and Azerbaijan signal breakthrough in peace talks
Western officials welcome step, but sticking points remain before an agreement can be signedFinancial Times - 3h -
College roundup: First period boosts Clarkson, St. Lawrence into NCAA women's hockey quarterfinals
Mar. 14—MADISON, Wis. — The Clarkson University women's hockey team scored two goals in the first six minutes en route to defeating Boston University 3-1 in an NCAA Division I Tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 19h -
DOT bans nearly all helicopters from Washington Reagan Airport airspace after midair collision
After the NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations, the secretary of transportation permanently restricted Washington Reagan National Airport airspace to nearly all helicopter traffic. The ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say
Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options. The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the ...The Guardian - 15h
