The extensive layoffs of federal health workers that began on Tuesday will greatly curtail the scope and influence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the world’s premier public health agency, an outcome long sought by conservatives critical of its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The reorganization of the Department of Health and Human…
Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket as Chicago Bulls forward Zach Collins (12) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Isaiah Joe led Oklahoma City with a season-high-tying 31 points as the Thunder beat the visiting…
Mar 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) defends his basket against Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson Jr. (25) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images With the regular season winding down, the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers appear to be headed in opposite directions. The…
Mar 2, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Toronto’s Max Scherzer was given the thumbs up to start Saturday afternoon against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Now the…
Mar 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Max Fried was the big starting pitching acquisition for the New York Yankees. For the Milwaukee Brewers, it was…
Mar 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images SAN FRANCISCO — Florida’s Todd Golden hopes a visit to his old coaching grounds will be just a brief stopover on the Gators’ way back…
Mar 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (20) in action during the second half against the Real Salt Lake at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images A familiar face will return to Seattle when the Sounders play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro, who…
Mar 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff (33) attempts to handle the ball while pressured by Los Angeles FC defender Ryan Hollingshead (24) and midfielder Mark Delgado (8) during the first half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images Austin FC and 20-year-old attacking prospect Owen Wolff will try…
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) takes the ball up the court during the second half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game against the Robert Morris Colonials at Rocket Arena on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Second-seeded Alabama and its East Region second round opponent, No. 7 seed Saint Mary’s, come…
Mar 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates the win against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Brooklyn Nets head to Indianapolis looking for a much-needed win against the playoff-bound Indiana Pacers on Thursday night in the first of a back-to-back between the two…
