News Roundup — 303 Stories (as of 9:46 AM ET, Mar 26)
Here’s what’s happening right now across the major newsrooms. We pull from 18 sources — and organize the biggest stories so you can scan them in one place.
ESPN [ESPN] — 66 stories
- Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season — ESPN, 10:35 AM ET
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign. - Betting tips for Opening Day: Expect some offense in St. Louis — ESPN, 10:34 AM ET
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Opening Day. - 'We're all still learning': How NIL, big-money schools are impacting college hockey — ESPN, 10:33 AM ET
Can competitive balance survive in the sport with the widest variety of athletic programs? - Breaking down the men's hockey tournament: Who will make it to Vegas? — ESPN, 10:33 AM ET
Our experts analyze the NCAA bracket, including making their picks for the Frozen Four. - Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night. - QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick. - Wolves post largest OT comeback on record — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night. - IOC bans transgender women from Olympics — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on women's… - Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. - Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder. - Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6⅓ scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day. - Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Arkansas. - Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12… - ⚾ Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. - Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game — ESPN, 10:31 AM ET
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action. - 'Definitely not my final chapter': A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn't done yet — ESPN, 10:28 AM ET
He may have traded right hooks and calf kicks for DJ decks last year, but Israel Adesanya insists he is motivated to continue his UFC career — starting this weekend against Joe Pyfer. - Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to target — ESPN, 10:27 AM ET
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams at April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them. - Wetzel: It's not just Cinderella. How NIL upended everything for blue bloods — ESPN, 10:22 AM ET
Three of college basketball's most storied powers appear at a crossroads. - Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor — ESPN, 10:22 AM ET
The blame for Cinderella's demise is misplaced. Here's why we haven't seen her — and how we can get her back. - MLB season preview: Ranking all 30 teams as baseball returns — ESPN, 10:15 AM ET
Whether your club is the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered. - Analyzing what the Vikings have said about their crowded QB room ahead of league meetings — ESPN, 9:44 AM ET
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell has given varied answers over the offseason on his four-man QB room. - Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up? — ESPN, 9:37 AM ET
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to the stars that came before him? - Flacco: Teams 'dumb' for not signing me to start — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback. - Macdonald: JSN deal rewards 'foundational' player — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald said they felt comfortable giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba his record-setting extension because of his "unique combination" of excellence on and off th… - Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener. - Sources: Browns, Garrett modify deal language — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
The Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract that became official on Tuesday, per league sources. - Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in … - Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, so… - 📈 Ranking the 16 best deals of the offseason — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
We've graded more than 60 signings and trades over the past few weeks. But only 16 moves received top marks. We ranked those deals. - 'Don't move on, just move forward': How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy — ESPN, 9:27 AM ET
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star looks to return to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four. - Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026. - 📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26 — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here. - Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday. - Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million. - Sabres welcome Dahlin's fiancee after heart issue — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin attended her first game in Buffalo since she received a lifesaving heart transplant. - McDavid tops 400 goals: 'Something that I work at' — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
"Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me," Oilers star Connor McDavid said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, which gave him 401 goals for his career. - Top Hawks prospect Frondell has assist in debut — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Blackhawks top prospect Anton Frondell made his NHL debut Tuesday against the Islanders. - Bruins sign top prospect Hagens, 19, to AHL deal — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will report to the team's AHL affiliate after signing an amateur tryout agreement. - Sens hold Rangers to NHL's fewest shots since '03 — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Senators allowed just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise history, the Rangers' lowest output since 1955 — and the worst … - 'What I'm thinking is arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL — ESPN, 9:23 AM ET
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal. - Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates' landing spots for 64 top prospects — ESPN, 9:20 AM ET
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks? - 25 trends to know before draft season begins — ESPN, 9:15 AM ET
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026. - Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young — ESPN, 9:14 AM ET
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season. - Why it's the Dodgers' world — and the rest of MLB is just living in it — ESPN, 9:14 AM ET
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles. - UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape — ESPN, 9:11 AM ET
Last month, Inouye-Perez became the winningest coach for the winningest program in softball history. - How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season. - Saudi Pro League, MLS or elsewhere: Where could Salah go next? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool as a legend, but where could he go next? Here are his options. - Cost of the World Cup: How much might a USMNT fan spend to follow their team? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
From tickets to hotels, how expensive is this summer's big event? Let's find out — through the eyes of a USMNT fan on the trip of a lifetime. - World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
The final six spots — four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff — will be clinched this week. - The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs. - Ranking coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026 — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up. - Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026? — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season. - NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch. - New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race? — ESPN, 9:03 AM ET
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10. - NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up? — ESPN, 9:03 AM ET
The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings. - NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. - Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop' — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear Wednesday that fixing tanking is his top priority and that there will be fundamental changes to the league's draft system to try to prevent it from happen… - Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. "He's progressing," Rivers said. "He's just not healthy." - OKC's Williams clears another test in 2nd game — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The Thunder are being conservative with Jalen Williams' minutes as he works his way back into form following a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the past two months. - 👀 Latest intel: All we know about expansion — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work. - Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16 — ESPN, 8:49 AM ET
Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking. - 'It's all or nothing': UCLA veterans ready for final NCAA title run — ESPN, 8:49 AM ET
Lauren Betts and her teammates have unfinished business since falling short at the Final Four a year ago. - An early look at 2027 NFL free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March? — ESPN, 8:37 AM ET
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 50 stars to keep an eye on. - Ranking all 32 free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters? — ESPN, 8:37 AM ET
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? - 'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals — ESPN, 8:27 AM ET
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront. - NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division 'pillow fight'? — ESPN, 8:27 AM ET
All eight clubs are in action Thursday, with postseason spots still up for grabs.
Yahoo Sports [Yahoo] — 50 stories
- Three reasons Wisconsin women’s basketball team still is alive this postseason — Yahoo Sports, 9:37 AM ET
The Badgers have won two games to reach the WBIT quarterfinals. Here are some of their keys to success. - Dodgers opening day memories — Yahoo Sports, 9:37 AM ET
Opening day is almost always fun, the official start to the season after several months of no baseball. This year the Dodgers start the year in a place they’ve never been before, coming off consecu… - Game 1 Preview: Detroit Tigers open up 2026 at San Diego Padres — Yahoo Sports, 9:36 AM ET
Opening day has finally arrived! The Detroit Tigers open up their 2026 campaign on Thursday afternoon on the West Coast against a National League opponent for the second-straight year. This time ar… - Spain U-19: Thiago Pitarch Dominant Vs Slovenia in 4-0 Victory — Yahoo Sports, 9:36 AM ET
Real Madrid academy talents shine as La Roja take control of Elite Round qualifying - Hear Tigers' Scott Harris explains Seabold, Smith roster moves — Yahoo Sports, 9:33 AM ET
Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris discusses the team's opening day roster decisions, including Connor Seabold and Dylan Smith. - Unfortunately for Bengals, national temp on free agency is correct — Yahoo Sports, 9:33 AM ET
The national take on the Bengals sometimes misses. But it's right about free agency. - Wade returns for Newcastle – Prem team news round-up — Yahoo Sports, 9:33 AM ET
Christian Wade resumes his Prem Rugby try quest as Newcastle Red Bulls face Exeter Chiefs on Friday. - Dana White contradicts Ali Abdelaziz claim as Islam Makhachev’s return timeline shifts — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 AM ET
Dana White has stepped in to clarify Islam Makhachev’s next fight date, directly contradicting recent claims from the champion’s own camp. The UFC president addressed speculation that the welterwei… - Cade Cunningham injury update; NBPA calls for changes to 65-game rule — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 AM ET
Cade Cunningham's injury might prevent him from qualifying for end-of-season awards due to the league's 65-game rule. - Reds bag policy: What you can, can't bring inside the ballpark — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 AM ET
Attending a Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park? Here's what you can and cannot bring inside the stadium. - Footballer told to 'grow up' over driving ban — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 AM ET
Clinton Mola is scolded by a magistrate after claiming he did not know he needed car insurance. - Ross Tucker offers high praise to Lavonte David afetr retirement — Yahoo Sports, 9:31 AM ET
Lavonte David continues to receive praise from those looking back on his career. - Four former Ohio State Buckeyes who should see time in the 2026 MLB season — Yahoo Sports, 9:31 AM ET
Three former Buckeyes have made Opening Day rosters, while another starts the season on the IL. - F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026: How to watch the next Formula 1 race, TV channel, time and more — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
The 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix is this Sunday. Here's how to watch the whole weekend of races and events. - CBS Sports offers split decision on Iowa vs. Nebraska Sweet 16 — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
With tipoff coming later today, CBS Sports offered a split decision on who win between Iowa and Nebraska in the Sweet 16. - AL champs George Springer, Ernie Clement sit in wrong seats at Maple Leafs game — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are one of six teams that open their MLB season on March 27. Because most of MLB begins the 2026 season on March 25 or 26, Toronto players h… - Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. - Lions mailbag: Is Detroit paying too much for homegrown talent? — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
The Detroit Lions have a tight budget. Has paying their own foundational players become a problem? - One writer believes the 49ers had the second-best haul in free agency — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
Mike Evans is a big reason why the 49ers are receiving so much love for their free agency decisions. - How a 2,000-HP Mustang Shattered Drag Racing Records for a Massive $38,000 Payday — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
The atmosphere at TX2K26 was absolutely electric during the final day of eliminations. Thanks to the team at That Racing Channel, fans got a front-row seat to one of the greatest drag racing events… - It Never Rains on this Podcast 03-26-26 — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
Thomas joins me to discuss Oregon Baseball’s series wins over Northwestern and UC San Diego, Softball’s wins over Purdue and Indiana, and DL transfer Jerome Simmons. - Good Morning San Diego: Padres announce 26-man roster, Yu Darvish goes on Restricted List — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for March 26, 2026. - Jeff Jarrett Believes WWE Should Bring John Cena Back For '2 To 4 Matches A Year' — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
AEW's Jeff Jarrett thinks that WWE should convince John Cena to "unretire" himself and wrestle a handful of matches each year. - Why Max Verstappen initially refused to speak to media before Japanese Grand Prix — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 AM ET
Max Verstappen created an awkward scene ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix after refusing to begin his media session until a specific journalist left the room. The Red Bull driver halted proceedings … - Thursday Morning Links — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 AM ET
Morning, all! Shawn McFarland completed his top 30 prospect countdown last week, so what’s left but to list where each of the 30 will be starting the season? McFarland is also flush with the heady … - Yankees did some flexing, then bragging after Opening Day romp | Analysis — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 AM ET
Here's the lowdown from the Yankees' impressive Opening Day win Wednesday night. - Olympics announces transgender ban in all women’s sport — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 AM ET
The International Olympic Committee has announced that women’s competitions across global sport will be ring-fenced for athletes who are biologically female. - IOC bans transgender women from competing in female category — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 AM ET
Transgender women are banned from competing in the female category at future Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said as it introduced new female eligibility rules. The IOC said th… - 🎥 How furious would you be at conceding this goal? 🤬 — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 AM ET
Some goals a team concedes you can do nothing about.You simply have to tip your hat to the opposition and move on.But this goal from Croatia last weekend is not one such example of that.The goalkee… - Caitlin Clark did incredible work as photographer at Pacers-Lakers — Yahoo Sports, 9:28 AM ET
The WNBA star was baseline for Wednesday night's game. Check out the photos she shot. - No VAR error on Havertz penalty claim v Everton – panel — Yahoo Sports, 9:27 AM ET
Kai Havertz should have been awarded a penalty on-field against Everton but the VAR was correct not to intervene, the KMI Panel has said. - Shohei Ohtani WBC Jersey Sells For Record Figure — Yahoo Sports, 9:27 AM ET
Between winning back-to-back World Series titles and starting the 2026 MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani represented Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Cla… - Delaware High School Football: Middletown releases 2026 slate — Yahoo Sports, 9:27 AM ET
High school football schedules for the 2026 season are rolling out rapidly across the country, and Delaware continues to stand out as a premier pipeline for college recruits. This upcoming fall is … - Flyers Game 71: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. Blackhawks — Yahoo Sports, 9:25 AM ET
The Philadelphia Flyers (34-24-12) are back in action on Thursday as they look to bounce back from a tough loss […] The post Flyers Game 71: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. Blackhawks appeared fir… - Liverpool confirm multi-year ticket price increases starting next season — Yahoo Sports, 9:25 AM ET
Liverpool have confirmed plans to increase ticket prices at Anfield over the next three seasons, beginning with a modest rise for the 2026–27 campaign.The club announced that general admission tick… - PSG on the lookout for Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé — Yahoo Sports, 9:25 AM ET
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly keeping tabs on Yan Diomandé (19) and have apparently already made enquiries about the player, according to Fabrizio Romano.Having joined RB Leipzig from CD Legan… - Red Sox Fans 2026 Viewing Guide: How To Watch, Stream, Channel — Yahoo Sports, 9:24 AM ET
The Boston Red Sox will kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Thursday. - March Madness record by conference: Updated SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 win-loss totals in Sweet 16, Elite Eight — Yahoo Sports, 9:23 AM ET
Keep track of the college basketball conferences winning March Madness so far in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight as the 2026 NCAA Tournament continues. - Leeds' Gudmundsson wrongly sent off at Palace – panel — Yahoo Sports, 9:23 AM ET
The Premier League's KMI Panel has said that Gabriel Gudmundsson should not have received a second yellow card at Crystal Palace. - SN Archive: Sporting News Conversation with Ron Artest (Dec. 7, 2009, issue) — Yahoo Sports, 9:23 AM ET
He made his name as the NBA's most volatile player, but the Lakers forward says he's ready to quietly follow his more famous teammate's lead — and win a championship. - IN DEFENSE OF GREATNESS: Why Phillies star Bryce Harper still reminds us what sports are supposed to feel like — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 AM ET
It was one of those moments in sports that arrives already carrying myth. The eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal. United States and Venezuela, a country with baseball… - Rays vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Home Run Pick for Today's MLB Game — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 AM ET
Yandy Diaz thumps, Drew Rasmussen dances in our Rays vs. Cardinals predictions and Opening Day MLB picks on Thursday, March 26. - Nationals vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Home Run Pick for Today's MLB Game — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 AM ET
Free Nationals vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks for their game Thursday, March 26. - Rodri Opens Door to Real Madrid Move — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 AM ET
Manchester City midfielder signals openness to La Liga return while addressing Real Madrid links - NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, March 26: King Cole — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 AM ET
Cole Caufield is on a heater, and our NHL player prop picks expect it to continue vs. the Blue Jackets. Plus, why Brock Faber and Brandon Hagel should also be on your NHL props card for Thursday, M… - Yankees have 'a lot to prove' after season opening win versus Giants — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 AM ET
The New York Yankees still have "a lot to prove" after their MLB season-opening shutout of the San Francisco Giants, manager Aaron Boone said. - Joe Flacco says NFL teams 'dumb' not to sign him as starting QB — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 AM ET
Joe Flacco was hoping to get an opportunity to compete for a starting QB job in free agency. He did not land one and returned to the Bengals. - Valley Rewind: Beacon women's basketball team — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 AM ET
Beacon Manufacturing funded and organized women's basketball in Swannanoa to boost community involvement and morale. - Lavonte David comments on if Mike Evans leaving affected his decision — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 AM ET
Lavonte David was asked if Mike Evans leaving factored into his decision to retire. - Toni Kroos not ruling out future Real Madrid return – ‘Will always remain my home’ — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 AM ET
It has been almost a couple of years since Toni Kroos decided to retire from professional football, and that too, during the peak of his powers.Since then, Real Madrid are still yet to find a repla…
The Guardian [GRD] — 26 stories
- Bill Maher to receive Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain prize after White House denial — The Guardian, 9:30 AM ET
Comedian who called Trump ‘gracious and measured’ will win humor award the White House dubbed ‘FAKE NEWS’Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain prize for American humor, the Kennedy Center … - Middle East crisis live: Israel says it has killed Iranian naval chief as Trump repeats claim Tehran ‘begging’ for deal — The Guardian, 9:29 AM ET
Israeli defence minister says Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for blocking the strait of HormuzAnalysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-rampAn Iranian envoy has … - Nearly 500 airport security staff quit as DHS shutdown drags on with no end in sight – US politics live — The Guardian, 9:28 AM ET
Negotiations to end funding standoff sparked by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown fail to find a breakthroughSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Pentagon is preparing plans for a “… - Nato chief says Europe increased defence spending by 20% in 2025 – Europe live — The Guardian, 9:27 AM ET
Mark Rutte praised the US president, citing him as a key reason for why global leaders bolstered commitments to defence spendingMeanwhile, the US president, Donald Trump, has once again lashed out … - Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children — The Guardian, 9:26 AM ET
Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US courtSir Keir Starmer has said he will tackle “addictive features” in social media amid increasin… - Why Max Verstappen gave me my marching orders from a press conference | Giles Richards — The Guardian, 9:23 AM ET
The former world champion’s ultimatum blindsided me at Suzuka, but there are more serious issues than an F1 driver being cross with you for doing your jobIn the grand scheme of things I enjoy a rem… - Labour MP joins Tories in suggesting truth being hidden about Morgan McSweeney’s phone – UK politics live — The Guardian, 9:15 AM ET
A Labour MP joined the Conservatives in accusing McSweeney of a cover-upYesterday the Conservative party said that it wanted to ban political parties from distributing campaign literature in a fore… - Brussels opens investigation into Snapchat amid concern over children’s safety — The Guardian, 8:55 AM ET
European Commission says social messaging app is exposing children to grooming and sexual exploitationBrussels has opened an investigation into Snapchat over concerns that the social messaging app … - Italy seizes €20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress — The Guardian, 8:42 AM ET
‘Misappropriation of financial resources’ from actor, 90, tracked to property, vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany Italian authorities have seized €20m (£17.3m) of assets in Tuscany, including pr… - Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England’s World Cup glory | Max Rushden — The Guardian, 8:28 AM ET
Countdown to tournament begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it’s time to forget other countries are good at footballIs it too early to start plotting England’s inevitable route to Wo… - ‘This group of girls is writing history’: how Nantes Women are shaking up the French hierarchy — The Guardian, 8:10 AM ET
We spend a day with the surprise package of the Première Ligue to find out how they have taken the top flight by stormThere is one video that is on repeat on the Nantes players’ phones: Lucie Calba… - Rams star Puka Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark and biting incident — The Guardian, 8:05 AM ET
Lawyer says witnesses clear player of wrongdoingReceiver was guilty only of ‘horseplay’, says lawyerStar Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued by a woman who says he made an antisemiti… - Fcukers: Ö review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
(Ninja Tune)The duo’s snotty nonchalance may capture the post-Brat zeitgeist, but their true appeal lies in a talent for turning vintage dance influences into pointed modern popThose who suggest th… - Pro-Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liabilityAs Israeli settlers ramp up violent attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West… - The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system | Austin Sarat — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
In a court of law, tech titans will be judged not for who they are, but what they do. We should take comfort in thatJury verdicts are meant to speak the truth, and today’s verdict in a California c… - Bielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack | Jonathan Wilson — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American sideThe pattern is not unfamiliar. Marcelo Bielsa arrives. The force … - ‘Black music is not a subculture – it is the engine’: Why the Mobo awards matter more than ever, 30 years on — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
Three decades after launching the awards, founder Kanya King reflects on being ahead of the crowd and why Mobo has always been more than musicFor the audience watching performances by twentysomethi… - Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war — The Guardian, 7:51 AM ET
Firm’s sales up 54% this month and Good Energy reports doubling of interest in solar after latest oil price shockSolar panel sales have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war, according to O… - Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year — The Guardian, 7:49 AM ET
Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for monthsRaw sewage was discharged into rivers and seas almost 300,000 times last year after the dri… - Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own | First Thing — The Guardian, 7:23 AM ET
Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran has ‘no intention of negotiating for now’. Plus, the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusionDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGo… - Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Documents obtained by Guardian show company increased different fees to ‘offset revenue loss’ from FTC rule changeFollowing a wave of regulations banning the surprise fees that appear at the end of… - This congressman says Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in the US. How does he keep winning a district with so many? | David Daley — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Andy Ogles’ election victories in Tennessee are a product of an electoral system broken by gerrymanderingAndy Ogles represents more Muslims than any other Tennessee congressman. Yet he has no inter… - William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet review – Baz Luhrmann’s joyful tragedy is still extravagantly full of life — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
The 1990s love tragedy starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes is a tonic and a delightThirty years ago, Baz Luhrmann reinvented Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as a gangbanger love trag… - Rave Culture: A New Era review – high energy testimonial to the UK’s dance revolution — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
It could do with more robust political context, but this Spanish-made documentary is still a loving, insightful delve into rave’s lasting influence and lost-weekend logisticsThis Spanish documentar… - Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Clear Secure has seen jump in new sign-ups amid the partial government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaidSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs travelers con… - Co-op boss quits after year marked by cyber-attack and claims of ‘toxic’ culture — The Guardian, 6:47 AM ET
Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m lossBusiness live – latest updatesThe Co-op Group has announced that its chief…
New York Times [NYT] — 25 stories
- Iran War Live Updates: Israel Says It Killed Iranian Naval Commander as Trump Raises Pressure on Tehran — New York Times, 9:38 AM ET
Israel said that an airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iranian officials to consider his peace proposal “before i… - Rare Books Stolen From a Jesuit Archive in Rome Are Returned to Italy — New York Times, 9:37 AM ET
The books, about astronomy and other topics, were written in Chinese by Jesuit missionaries who shared information on science as part of their effort to spread Christianity. - Oil Prices Go Higher and Global Stocks Fall — New York Times, 9:36 AM ET
Investors continued to parse conflicting signals on whether the war in the Middle East was nearing de-escalation. - The Kennedy Center Is Giving Bill Maher the Mark Twain Prize — New York Times, 9:30 AM ET
The annual award that recognizes merit in humor is going to the satirist and talk show host who has been critical of President Trump and political correctness. - Here’s the latest. — New York Times, 9:29 AM ET
- Is Big Tech Facing a Big Tobacco Moment? — New York Times, 9:25 AM ET
Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users. - Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion — New York Times, 9:24 AM ET
The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars. - Two Killed in Abu Dhabi as Gulf States Face Fresh Attacks — New York Times, 9:23 AM ET
A Pakistani man and an Indian man died when shrapnel fell from an intercepted missile, officials said. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain also reported strikes. - Olympic Committee Announces a Broad Ban of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events — New York Times, 9:23 AM ET
Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions at the Olympic Games. - ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: Queen Bees of the Food Court — New York Times, 9:17 AM ET
Among a group of young women at the mall, power becomes toxic in the style of modern classics like “Mean Girls” and “The Craft,” but without the vibrancy. - ‘Lethality’ Used to Be a Pentagon Buzzword. Now It’s a Worldview. — New York Times, 9:08 AM ET
It’s blunt instead of vague, brash instead of evasive, bold instead of cautious. And yet the word obfuscates as much as old defense jargon. - In California’s Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026’s Elections — New York Times, 9:08 AM ET
As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend. - Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies — New York Times, 9:05 AM ET
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences. - After ‘Sausage Making,’ European Lawmakers Approve U.S. Trade Deal — New York Times, 9:05 AM ET
The agreement that President Trump struck with the European Union has cleared a major hurdle that delayed it for months. - Savannah Guthrie Says 2 Ransom Notes About Her Mother Were Likely Genuine — New York Times, 9:04 AM ET
Her interview on the “Today” show came more than 50 days after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home near Tucson, Ariz. - The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed — New York Times, 9:01 AM ET
The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41. - ‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times, 9:01 AM ET
Two of last year’s best indies — a family drama and a no-holds-barred sex comedy — are among the many treasures on your subscription streaming services this month. - How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory — New York Times, 9:00 AM ET
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs. - War in Iran Will Push U.S. Inflation Above 4 Percent, O.E.C.D. Forecast Says — New York Times, 8:52 AM ET
Higher energy prices and uncertainty over the war in the Middle East will boost inflation and weigh on economic growth, a new forecast says. - Men of the Trump Administration, 2026 — New York Times, 8:19 AM ET
Are Democrats ugly? Asking for a friend. - Colleges Pressed to Remove Names of Epstein’s Friends From Buildings — New York Times, 8:16 AM ET
Students and others are asking universities, including Harvard and Ohio State, to take down the names of high-profile donors with connections to Jeffrey Epstein. They have not done so yet. - A Storied Rockefeller Art Trove Goes on View at Asia Society — New York Times, 8:10 AM ET
Our critic offers a guide to 70 years of great devotional sculptures in the Asia Society collection — including some that he once helped install. - U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean — New York Times, 8:10 AM ET
At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration’s campaign against suspected drug smuggling. - Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80 — New York Times, 7:49 AM ET
A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people. - Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel? — New York Times, 7:16 AM ET
Israel said it killed the naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an airstrike on Thursday morning. Iran has not commented.
BBC News [BBC] — 22 stories
- Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only — BBC News, 9:40 AM ET
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. - Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only — BBC News, 9:40 AM ET
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. - Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM — BBC News, 9:31 AM ET
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft. - 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' — BBC News, 9:19 AM ET
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments. - 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' — BBC News, 9:19 AM ET
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments. - 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' — BBC News, 9:19 AM ET
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments. - Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' — BBC News, 9:18 AM ET
A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine. - Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison — BBC News, 9:08 AM ET
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed. - I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade — BBC News, 8:57 AM ET
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail. - UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies — BBC News, 8:56 AM ET
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran. - European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal — BBC News, 8:51 AM ET
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%. - European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal — BBC News, 8:51 AM ET
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%. - Super League at 30: What changed – and what's next? — BBC News, 8:35 AM ET
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change. - How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa — BBC News, 8:22 AM ET
Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime ISA to buy with someone who has already bought. - Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League — BBC News, 8:18 AM ET
Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League. - Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick — BBC News, 8:12 AM ET
Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick - UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says — BBC News, 8:11 AM ET
Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January. - NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds — BBC News, 7:59 AM ET
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs. - Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire — BBC News, 7:46 AM ET
Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead. - Plans for UK's newest national park to face public inquiry – is it a huge opportunity or a waste of money? — BBC News, 7:19 AM ET
Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys. - Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia — BBC News, 6:55 AM ET
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive. - Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC — BBC News, 6:47 AM ET
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
CNBC [CNBC] — 20 stories
- Iran war will spare no major economy, says OECD — but the UK is more vulnerable than others — CNBC, 9:43 AM ET
The U.K. is predicted to be worse hit by the Iran war than its developed market counterparts, the OECD said in its interim economic outlook on Thursday. - Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months — CNBC, 9:41 AM ET
Fashion retailer Next has accounted for millions in additional costs likely to arise from the Middle East conflict - Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday — CNBC, 9:38 AM ET
Oil prices, bond yields and talks with Iran are all going the wrong way for the stock market. - Dow falls 200 points as oil jumps and Trump warns Iran negotiators to 'get serious': Live updates — CNBC, 9:35 AM ET
On Wednesday, the major averages rose on traders' hopes that there would soon be a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. - What comes next? Three attack scenarios as U.S. sends thousands more troops to Middle East — CNBC, 9:35 AM ET
One of Iran's top lawmakers has said that they were anticipating a potential ground invasion of one its islands. - Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this year, much higher than Fed estimate — CNBC, 9:33 AM ET
The forecast is a sharp step up from the prior projection of 2.8%. Moreover, it is much higher than the 2.7% Fed officials estimated. - Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media — CNBC, 9:26 AM ET
Meta suffered stinging defeats in two separate trials involving child safety that underscore shifting public sentiment toward the social media industry. - Apple expands American manufacturing program with four new partners — CNBC, 9:25 AM ET
Apple is adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing Program, committing $400 million through 2030. - AI and bots have officially taken over the internet, report finds — CNBC, 9:25 AM ET
HUMAN Security's State of AI Traffic report found that bots have eclipsed human users, with automated traffic growing eight times faster than human activity. - Trump says Iranian negotiators 'better get serious soon, before it is too late' — CNBC, 9:20 AM ET
Trump's comments come amid ongoing confusion over whether the U.S. and Iran have held negotiations over ending the war. - Barclays tells investors to keep climbing that wall of worry — CNBC, 9:13 AM ET
It has not been a good month for stocks. Barclays, however, thinks investors should stay the course. - Olaplex to be acquired by German company Henkel in $1.4 billion deal — CNBC, 9:12 AM ET
Olaplex announced on Thursday that it is being acquired by Germany's Henkel in a $1.4 billion deal after the company had a disappointing public run. - Family offices make opportunistic bets on real estate as investors sit on sidelines — CNBC, 9:01 AM ET
Investment firms of ultra-wealthy families are snapping up bargains in multifamily and commercial real estate. - Tom Brady says he's asked NFL about potential comeback: 'They don't like that idea very much' — CNBC, 8:55 AM ET
Tom Brady has asked the NFL about its policy of allowing minority owners to return as players, but he has no plans on returning the field, he told CNBC. - Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Dell, Cava, Tyson, Wells Fargo, Robinhood, Nucor & more — CNBC, 8:46 AM ET
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday. - Prediction market bets on sports, election, war would be verboten under new legislation — CNBC, 8:29 AM ET
Lawmakers have introduced a flurry of measures to rein-in prediction markets in recent weeks, as the platforms have come under increased scrutiny. - Higher gas prices from Iran war could offset bigger tax refunds from Trump's 'big beautiful bill' — CNBC, 8:26 AM ET
Amid the Iran war, higher gas prices could offset the bigger tax refunds from President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," according to some analysts. - A Google AI breakthrough is pressuring memory chip stocks from Samsung to Micron — CNBC, 8:11 AM ET
SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron shares fell as investors fear fewer memory chips may be required in the future. - The oil market is in 'backwardation' — Here’s what that means for energy prices — CNBC, 7:36 AM ET
Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began. - Iran war is a 'catastrophe,' G7 ministers warn — but there's little they can do to stop it — CNBC, 7:05 AM ET
European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war
CBS Sports [CBS] — 17 stories
- 2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Thursday — CBS Sports, 9:37 AM ET
Our experts give their opinion for Thursday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament - North Carolina coaching search: Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd and other top candidates address UNC job — CBS Sports, 9:32 AM ET
The blue blood opening in Chapel Hill has created serious buzz in the college basketball coaching world - Free NBA, MLB picks, Thursday player props, predictions: Target Jalen Brunson, Paul Skenes, Mikal Bridges — CBS Sports, 9:27 AM ET
SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA predictions for Thursday - Darius Acuff Jr. is dominating March. His NBA fit is more complicated. — CBS Sports, 9:20 AM ET
Darius Acuff Jr. has exploded into March Madness stardom, but his defense and score-first profile raise familiar questions for NBA teams weighing his long-term impact. - 2026 NFL mock draft: Cowboys don't let this premier edge rusher slip past them — CBS Sports, 9:20 AM ET
Dallas trades up to No. 6 in our latest mock, plus nine offensive linemen come off the board in Round 1 - Mets vs. Pirates prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB Opening Day picks from proven model — CBS Sports, 9:15 AM ET
SportsLine's model simulated New York vs. Pittsburgh 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's Opening Day 2026 matchup - 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking teams without a first-round pick by their ability to still win big — CBS Sports, 9:12 AM ET
Five teams are without a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft - 2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Sleepers, busts, breakouts via model that nailed Cal Raleigh's epic season — CBS Sports, 8:46 AM ET
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts - UFL odds, picks: Expert makes best bets for Week 1 games, including D.C. vs. St. Louis, Columbus vs. Orlando — CBS Sports, 8:45 AM ET
SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt gives his best bets for Week 1 of the 2026 UFL season - Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier: Will Azzuri face an upset for the third straight cycle? — CBS Sports, 8:44 AM ET
The Azzurri will host Northern Ireland in the semifinal of the playoffs for UEFA World Cup qualifying - Max Fried, Yankees shut out Giants to open MLB season; Sweet 16 preview — CBS Sports, 8:39 AM ET
Plus … wait, so Barry Bonds almost became a Yankee? - Max Fried, Yankees shut out Giants to open season | Sweet 16 preview — CBS Sports, 8:31 AM ET
Plus … wait, so Barry Bonds almost became a Yankee? - MLB picks: Opening Day best bets with a hot start for Julio Rodríguez and a record-extending home run — CBS Sports, 8:26 AM ET
Opening Day is here as Thursday brings our first full slate of baseball games this season - 2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers, projections with Rockets fading — CBS Sports, 8:11 AM ET
With the close of the regular season less than three weeks away, here's where everything stands - Five under-the-radar storylines to watch in 2026 MLB season: A's in the playoffs? Tony Vitello's big jump — CBS Sports, 7:57 AM ET
Here are five things to keep an eye on as the 2026 MLB season gets started - Czechia vs. Republic of Ireland UEFA World Cup qualifier: Will Troy Parrott's heroics continue in Prague? — CBS Sports, 7:33 AM ET
The Ireland striker put his team on his back against Portugal and Hungary to make the playoffs. Can he keep it up? - Tigers vs. Padres: Skubal takes bump in potential final opener for Detroit, McGonigle begins AL ROY chase — CBS Sports, 7:00 AM ET
A highly anticipated Detroit Tigers season begins Thursday afternoon in San Diego and I have a same-game parlay
The Hill [HILL] — 15 stories
- Top Republican: Congress 'not getting enough answers' about Iran operation — The Hill, 9:39 AM ET
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) on Wednesday criticized the Trump administration for not providing more information on the ongoing conflict with Iran, as the U.S. and Tehran outline demands for bringing … - Fetterman: Popularity among Republicans 'confusing' — The Hill, 9:36 AM ET
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has been known to buck his party in recent years, said he is confused about his popularity with Republicans. “I, for some strange way, I am more popular with Republ… - A war by any other name is still a war — The Hill, 9:30 AM ET
President Trump's characterization of the U.S.-Israeli aerial bombardments of Iran as a "little excursion" has been met with criticism, as the conflict has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars… - Trump disapproval highest in both terms: Fox News poll — The Hill, 9:28 AM ET
President Trump's disapproval rating hit its lowest rating across both of his terms, according to a new Fox News poll. The survey, released Wednesday, found that 59 percent of registered voters do … - Bill Maher to get Mark Twain Prize in final Kennedy Center event before 2-year Trump closure — The Hill, 9:18 AM ET
Bill Maher will receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in what organizers say will be the final event at the Kennedy Center after President Trump announced it would be shuttered f… - What happens if you miss a flight due to long airport lines? — The Hill, 9:08 AM ET
Missed your flight due to long TSA lines? Here's how airlines are handling it. - Watch live: Trump convenes Cabinet amid Iran, DHS shutdown pressure — The Hill, 9:01 AM ET
President Trump will convene a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday morning as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into Day 41. The forum comes as pressure… - Wealthy Americans can learn from the philanthropist who made milk safer — The Hill, 9:00 AM ET
Straus and his allies showed that science-based advocacy backed by sustained grassroots pressure can hold policymakers accountable. - GOP, Democrats face pressure to end DHS shutdown: Join the live discussion — The Hill, 9:00 AM ET
Members of both parties are facing increased pressure to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, as long lines extend throughout the nation's airports. Are the long lines at Transp… - Taylor Frankie Paul facing third domestic violence investigation, police say — The Hill, 8:58 AM ET
Reality television star Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation following allegations of a third domestic violence incident involving her and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. - 'Treatable, but not curable': Mother warns others after stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at 33 — The Hill, 8:52 AM ET
While rates for colorectal cancer are on the decline for older generations, they've spiked among people under the age of 50. Brooke Pangrazio, a mother of three in Alabama, now ranks among the incr… - Live updates: Trump holds Cabinet meeting as US, Iran dig in and DHS shutdown grinds on — The Hill, 8:32 AM ET
President Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning amid escalating tensions over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and war in Iran. Fear is rising that some centrist S… - Could Trump’s war in Iran cause another hostage crisis? — The Hill, 8:30 AM ET
Pete Hegseth lacks the foresight, hindsight and wisdom needed to keep Americans safe. Before we get dragged into another miserable hostage situation, or worse, he needs to be replaced. - Trump: Iranian negotiators 'better get serious soon' — The Hill, 8:28 AM ET
President Trump on Thursday urged Iranian negotiators that they "better get serious soon" as efforts for a ceasefire in the Middle East appear to falter. Trump previously said the two countries wer… - Robert Mueller’s ultimate legacy: Preventing an American MI5 — The Hill, 8:00 AM ET
While Mueller’s legacy may be viewed through the investigations he led, his most enduring impact may lie in what he prevented.
BBC Sport [BBCS] — 12 stories
- Tension between Tests and franchise T20 – Cummins — BBC Sport, 8:52 AM ET
Some Australia players missed out on "half a million pounds" so they could be part of Australia's Test series against Bangladesh, says captain Pat Cummins. - Super League at 30: What changed – and what's next? — BBC Sport, 8:35 AM ET
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change. - Super League at 30: What changed – and what's next? — BBC Sport, 8:35 AM ET
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change. - Northern Ireland's McCann out of Italy semi-final — BBC Sport, 8:31 AM ET
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. - Northern Ireland's McCann out of Italy semi-final — BBC Sport, 8:31 AM ET
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. - Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League — BBC Sport, 8:18 AM ET
Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League. - Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick — BBC Sport, 8:12 AM ET
Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick - Forget URC – Scarlets face Test match in Dublin — BBC Sport, 8:11 AM ET
Scarlets make five changes to their side as they prepare to face Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the United Rugby Championship. - 'Me, but less weird' – Jones on Red Roses' captaincy — BBC Sport, 8:03 AM ET
New Red Roses skipper Meg Jones admits she may tone down parts of her character after her promotion to lead the side - Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham amid London 2029 Worlds bid — BBC Sport, 7:19 AM ET
Keely Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham by claiming Great Britain will win more medals than the Hammers have ever if the 2029 World Championships are held at London Stadium. - Australia's Hooper open to extending Exeter stay — BBC Sport, 6:58 AM ET
Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he would extend his time at Exeter if he continues to grow as a player. - Verstappen expels journalist from news conference — BBC Sport, 6:49 AM ET
Max Verstappen ejects a journalist from his news conference at the Japanese Grand Prix over a row that dates back to Abu Dhabi last year.
Al Jazeera [ALJ] — 11 stories
- Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title — Al Jazeera, 9:04 AM ET
Senegal's lawyers say CAF's decision to hand Morocco the AFCON title 'openly violates the laws of the game'. - Is Europe heading to an energy crisis? — Al Jazeera, 8:59 AM ET
Europe is bracing for a supply crunch and a price shock as the Iran conflict drags on. - Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera, 8:41 AM ET
GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz. - As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here’s why — Al Jazeera, 8:26 AM ET
History teaches us that the West's promises of caring for our 'freedoms' are empty because imperialism wants control. - North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure on Belarus from West’ — Al Jazeera, 8:12 AM ET
Putin's allies mark a 'fundamentally new stage' in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting. - Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction: What we know — Al Jazeera, 7:59 AM ET
Jury recommends Google and Meta pay $6m damages in landmark social media addiction lawsuit. - Venezuela’s Maduro set to again appear in US court: How strong is the case? — Al Jazeera, 7:56 AM ET
March 26 hearing will be second court appearance since Maduro's January 3 abduction by US military. - Iran to Lebanon: Four million people displaced by US-Israeli war — Al Jazeera, 7:40 AM ET
Three million Iranians and at least a million Lebanese have been forced from their homes because of US-Israeli attacks. - Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast — Al Jazeera, 7:16 AM ET
European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark. - AFCON & CAF: Justice or Chaos? — Al Jazeera, 7:13 AM ET
Senegal won 2025 AFCON but CAF overturned the result and handed the title to Morocco to make them champions. - Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says — Al Jazeera, 7:10 AM ET
Defence minister claims Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, citing his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Variety [VAR] — 10 stories
- Sony’s Latest Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones Are on Sale for the First Time Ever: Save up to $62 per a Pair — Variety, 9:45 AM ET
Back in May 2025, Sony refreshed their premium wireless headphones with the latest WH-1000XM6 model that features best-in-class audio and noise-canceling features that sets the bar. Over the last f… - Music Industry Moves: Seeker Music Closes $267 Million ABS to Grow Catalog; Warner Records Nashville Promotes Five and Hires One — Variety, 9:30 AM ET
Seeker Music Group, the music rights, publishing and record company led by songwriter Evan Bogart has successfully closed its inaugural $267 million asset backed securitization, with backing from i… - ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Adds Fox McCloud in ‘Smash Bros.’ Crossover — Variety, 9:25 AM ET
Is there a “Super Smash Bros.” movie on the horizon? It sure seems like that’s what “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is building up to, with the surprise announcement Thursday that Fox McCloud, of th… - ‘Jeopardy!’ to Launch YouTube Edition: First Contestants are Monét X Change, Rebecca Black and Brennan Lee Mulligan — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
A: This hit game show franchise is going digital, announcing plans to produce a special version for YouTube. Q: “What is… ‘Jeopardy! YouTube’ edition?” Sony Pictures Television announced Thursday t… - Daniel Dae Kim’s CNN Series ‘K-Everything’ Sets May Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
CNN Original Series has set a May 9 premiere date for “K-Everything,” a four-part documentary series hosted and executive produced by Tony Award-nominated actor, director, producer and social advoc… - Megan Thee Stallion, Nickelback Team Up in Eye-Popping Bid to Boost Spicy Pickle-Flavored Cheetos — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
To cajole people into eating snacks laden with spicy gherkin flavor, the folks at Frito Lay need to get themselves out of a real pickle. The quandary is this: Snacking giant Frito-Lay is reviving i… - Ruby Stokes Joins Kenneth Branagh in Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Tempest’ — Variety, 8:23 AM ET
Rising British star Ruby Stokes is set to mark her Royal Shakespeare Company debut and has joined Kenneth Branagh in its upcoming production of “The Tempest.” Stokes — a “Bridgerton” alum recently … - ‘Heated Rivalry’ Was Supposed to Be Made With a U.S. Platform but Jacob Tierney ‘Didn’t Have the Freedom He Wanted’: ‘Great Example of Not Being Hollywood – and Being Authentic’ — Variety, 8:22 AM ET
“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney turned to Canada to make a show that he wanted. “At first, it was supposed to be made with a U.S. platform. But he didn’t have the freedom he wanted. For exam… - Savannah Guthrie Breaks Down in Tears Discussing Possibility That Mom’s Kidnapping Was ‘Because of Me’: ‘I’m So Sorry, Mommy’ — Variety, 8:02 AM ET
Savannah Guthrie’s first TV interview about her mom Nancy’s disappearance is airing in two parts on NBC’s “Today,” with Guthrie tearfully telling her former co-host Hoda Kotb on Thursday that she c… - Disney Store Announces ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Star Wars Collection, Sets Weekly Countdown Collections Starting in April — Variety, 8:00 AM ET
Disney Store’s upcoming collections are traveling from a galaxy far, far away. The retailer will officially kick off its 2026 “May the 4th Be With You” campaign with a slate of new merchandise coll…
Hollywood Reporter [THR] — 10 stories
- ‘Hadestown’ Live Capture Set For Theatrical Release This Summer — Hollywood Reporter, 9:30 AM ET
The filmed version of the musical will hit North American movie theaters on July 24. - ‘Jeopardy!’ Plans YouTube Spinoff Show As It Ramps Up Production On Platform — Hollywood Reporter, 9:00 AM ET
Ken Jennings will host the new edition, which will feature creators playing for a charity of their choice. - Hollister and Singer-Songwriter Gigi Perez Debut “Good Riddance” Cover — Hollywood Reporter, 9:00 AM ET
This marks the first official cover of Green Day's timeless anthem in nearly 30 years. - ‘The Bachelorette’ Broke the Rules for Taylor Frankie Paul. It Backfired — Hollywood Reporter, 8:58 AM ET
The veteran ABC and Warner Bros. Television series took a risk when it cast the already-controversial 'Mormon Wives' star as its season 22 lead. - Warner Bros. Discovery Sets April 23 Vote on Paramount Mega Deal — Hollywood Reporter, 8:18 AM ET
Paramount is offering $31 per share, with a "ticking fee" kicking in if the deal doesn't close by the end of September. - Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize for Humor After White House Had Called It “Fake News” — Hollywood Reporter, 8:10 AM ET
“This is fake news. Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week. - ‘Melania’ Producer, Martin Sorrell to Make FIFA-Approved World Cup Documentary — Hollywood Reporter, 8:00 AM ET
'Chasing the Dream,' about the 2026 World Cup, will stream worldwide on Disney+ - A New AI Scam Is Targeting Thousands of Authors. I Was One of Them. — Hollywood Reporter, 8:00 AM ET
With their blend of ego and insecurity, writers are ideal marks for swindlers promising fortune and glory. Chatbots have turbocharged the con. - Savannah Guthrie Says Her Wealth and Fame Are “Probably” the Catalysts for Mom’s Kidnapping — Hollywood Reporter, 7:53 AM ET
The 'Today' host says God has told her that Nancy Guthrie is "with me." - ‘MARIINKA’ Wins CPH:DOX Audience Award — Hollywood Reporter, 7:50 AM ET
The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war in the Donbas region.
The Verge [VRGE] — 6 stories
- Some of our favorite Apple tech is cheaper than ever during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — The Verge, 9:07 AM ET
It feels like nearly everything is receiving some sort of discount as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — that is, except for most Apple devices. Don’t worry, though; you’re not completely out of lu… - Webtoon is adding AI localization tools to its comics platform — The Verge, 9:00 AM ET
Canvas, Webtoon's platform for user-uploaded comics, is about to get a major overhaul that's designed to help creators make more money and share their art with a wider audience. Today, Webtoon anno… - The versatile Play speaker is a great way into the Sonos world — The Verge, 9:00 AM ET
It's been nearly a year and a half since Sonos released a consumer product, and those last two releases – the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 – were updates to existing products. The $299 Sonos Play, however, … - EU backs nude app ban and delays to landmark AI rules — The Verge, 8:49 AM ET
European lawmakers have voted to delay key parts of the EU AI Act, the bloc's flagship law for regulating artificial intelligence, while also backing proposals to ban nudify apps. The measures, app… - DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone — The Verge, 8:00 AM ET
DJI's Avata 360 finds the company at an odd time. For one, it's been beaten to the punch – upstart Antigravity's A1 became the first 360-degree drone when it launched last December, and DJI is play… - OpenAI shelves erotic chatbot ‘indefinitely’ — The Verge, 7:58 AM ET
OpenAI has paused plans to release a sexualized "adult mode" for ChatGPT, in its latest move to refocus on the company's core products. According to The Financial Times, the erotic chatbot has be…
TechCrunch [TC] — 5 stories
- Conntour raises $7M from General Catalyst, YC to build an AI search engine for security video systems — TechCrunch, 9:41 AM ET
Conntour uses AI models to let security teams query camera feeds using natural language to find any object, person, or situation. - Cohere launches an open-source voice model specifically for transcription — TechCrunch, 9:30 AM ET
Relatively light at just 2 billion parameters, the model is meant for use with consumer-grade GPUs for those who want to self-host it. It currently supports 14 languages. - WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations — TechCrunch, 9:00 AM ET
The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more. - A ‘pound of flesh’ from data centers: one senator’s answer to AI job losses — TechCrunch, 8:00 AM ET
Fears of AI-driven job loss are growing fast, and they’re fueling backlash against data centers. Sen. Mark Warner suggests taxing them to help workers survive the transition. - Mistral releases a new open-source model for speech generation — TechCrunch, 7:30 AM ET
Mistral's new speech model can run on a smartwatch or a smartphone.
The Atlantic [ATL] — 4 stories
- The Worst Airport in America — The Atlantic, 9:04 AM ET
Traveling by plane anywhere is bad right now, but in some places, it’s worse. - What Was Clavicular? — The Atlantic, 7:30 AM ET
The internet’s most famous looks-maxxer is far more pernicious than he may seem. - The Immigration Restriction Trump Won’t Try — The Atlantic, 7:00 AM ET
Focusing enforcement on employers might be the easiest choice in immigration policy—after all the hard ones are made. - Protecting a Hero Too Long — The Atlantic, 7:00 AM ET
The pressure to shield men who hurt women
NPR [NPR] — 2 stories
- Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies — NPR, 7:30 AM ET
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region. - Iran rejects U.S. peace plan. And, jury finds Meta, Google to blame in addiction trial — NPR, 7:16 AM ET
Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and counters with a different peace plan. And, a jury finds Meta and Google negligent in a trial over social media's harms.
Politico [POL] — 1 story
- Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill — Politico, 8:00 AM ET
“I just want to go home,” said one GOP senator granted anonymity to vent amid the funding standoff.
Wired [WIRE] — 1 story
- Senators Demand to Know How Much Energy Data Centers Use — Wired, 8:00 AM ET
In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity disclosure for data centers.
Covering 6:46 AM ET through 9:46 AM ET on March 26, 2026. 303 stories from 18 sources.
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