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Bob Iger and Josh Kushner Are Buying the Lakers
The $12.5B record sale — set off by a federal probe of the departing owner — is splitting the NBA world.
Read »Who Gets a Fifth Season in College Sports?
A court gave thousands of college seniors a fifth year of eligibility. The NCAA is fighting back, and Congress may be the last word.
Should Schools Limit Screens — Even Educational Ones?
LA schools kicked off the year today under strict new classroom screen limits. Educators, parents, and policy experts disagree on whether it's the right approach.
She Won Miss North Carolina USA. Then She Lost It.
Old social media posts cost her the crown. Boltinhouse says her conservative faith was the real target.
A WNBA Hard Foul Became a National Fight
Carrington fouled Cunningham hard and posted 'WHITE PRIVILEGE.' Florida's AG threatened assault charges.
Knox Brought Her Case to the Comedy Stage
Her sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show has the Kercher family petitioning a prime minister to shut it down.
Who Gets to Play in the WNBA?
The league's trans eligibility fight escalated Saturday as the commissioner formed a task force and two former NBA players declared themselves eligible for the women's draft.
The FCC Scrapped Its Cap on TV Station Ownership
A 2-1 vote removed a rule Congress set in 2004. Now the courts decide if the FCC had the authority.
The DNA Under Maggie Murdaugh's Nails
Unknown male DNA turned up under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails at autopsy. Prosecutors say it's contamination; the defense says it points to someone else.
Who Pays for Our Cheap Chicken Habit?
Mo Gilligan ate fried chicken for 28 days straight and started a bigger fight than he bargained for.
Bra Doping at the Tour de France Femmes
Teams accused rivals of padding bras for aero gains. The UCI ran surprise inspections on every rider.
CNN's Independence Heads to Trial
A judge set the antitrust trial for March 2027. CNN's independence and Ellison's CBS record are the whole fight.
Did Boston Overpay for Adley Rutschman?
The Red Sox gave up three top prospects for an injured All-Star catcher. The industry isn't sure they had to.
Caitlin Clark Won't Weigh In on Trans Athletes. The WNBA Can't Either.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said trans women don't belong in women's sports. Teammate Caitlin Clark says it's a question for leagues, not players — but the WNBA hasn't answered it.
The Class of 2022 Just Won a 5th Year of College Sports
A federal judge sided with the athletes who got neither COVID relief nor the new five-year rule.
Spider-Man's Opening Weekend Record Has Hollywood Arguing
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to $355 million — second only to Avengers: Endgame. Critics say the MCU formula is still broken.
New Research Challenges the High-Protein Diet Trend
A 350-study review links protein restriction to longer life. Researchers say older adults need more protein, not less.
AI Flags Are Canceling Book Deals. Should They?
AI detection tools have flagged three debut novelists in 2026 as likely bots. Publishers split on what to do next.
FIFA Scrapped the World Cup Sale. UEFA Wants Infantino Out.
FIFA's president dropped his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors. Europe's football body says the reversal isn't enough and is now pushing to remove him.
A Judge Gave Athletes a Fifth Year. Congress Has One Week.
Courts handed Class of 2022 college athletes a fifth season Friday. The Senate now has one week to decide whether Congress — not courts — gets to write the rules for college sports.