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Did Dana White want Nate Diaz back in UFC?
Former title contender Nate Diaz will return to MMA for a promotion not named UFC.
Trump administration adds State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney to short list of nominees for CDC director
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among the contenders to head the nation’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Washington Post reported
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review - Disrupting AMD's Entry-Level
Intel is breathing new life into its Arrow Lake lineup with the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Priced at an attractive $200, this little powerhouse outperforms most AMD CPUs in applications and delivers competitive gaming performance, too. It's a strong contender for budget-friendly builds, and overclocking potential is good, too.
Emmanuel Grégoire, Socialist long involved in local politics, voted new Paris mayor; AP explains
Grégoire won over 50% of the votes, beating out prominent conservative contender Rachida Dati who reached 41% while hard-left contender Sophia Chikirou got about 8%.
The Boston Celtics are terrifying to their opponents again
Instead of mailing it in for a season, the Celtics have rebuilt themselves into a contender again against all odds.
Phillies extend Cristopher Sánchez through 2032: NL East contenders lock up top pitcher on six-year contract
The extension runs from 2027-31
How UConn basketball's defense returned Huskies to national contender status
UConn men's basketball is chasing its third NCAA Tournament title in four years under Dan Hurley. This time, it will start with the Huskies' defense.
Why did Olivia Miles transfer to TCU from Notre Dame? What to know about star guard
Olivia Miles made the TCU Horned Frogs national championship contenders when she transfered. Here's what to know about the four-time All-American.
Super early 2027 Oscars predictions: Will Amy Adams finally win her first Academy Award?
Early 2027 Oscars contenders are already in the running for top awards. Here are EW's super early predictions for nominees, from Tom Cruise and Amy Adams to 'The Odyssey' and 'Dune: Part 3.'
Al Hilal identify Liverpool’s Richard Hughes as leading contender for sporting director role
The former Scotland midfielder was widely credited with playing a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title win last season.
2026 MLB Team Preview Series: Cincinnati Reds
The worst team to make last year’s playoffs, the Reds can once again compete as a fringe contender if things break right
Tottenham is facing the unthinkable: Demotion from the Premier League to a lower league
Tottenham Hotspur, a "Big Six" club, should be contending for trophies. Instead, it might drop out of the Premier League altogether.
World’s thinnest foldable phone is looking to challenge Samsung with a very striking price tag
The foldable phone race is heating up with Honor's latest Magic V6 contender, and it looks like a challenge to Samsung as the world's thinnest foldable phone
Washington’s Jedd Fisch Considered Among CFB's Most Underrated Coaches
At 15-11 overall through his first 26 games at Washington, third-year coach Jedd Fisch is quietly building a contender in the Big Ten Conference.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Hunter Greene likely out until July in brutal injury news for Reds' Cy Young contender
Greene will have surgery to remove bone chips from his throwing elbow
What to expect in Georgia's special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat
A crowded field of 22 candidates initially filed to run for the vacant U.S. House seat, but that number fell to 17 active contenders after a handful of withdrawals from the race.
Business groups send letter to Hochul opposing packaging bill
More than 100 business groups that oppose New York packaging bill contend it “imposes unreasonable mandatory reductions” and would hurt consumers.
Maxx Crosby trade grades: Raiders ace test for dealing superstar edge defender, but Ravens not far behind
Crosby finally lands on a contender, and Las Vegas gets a huge payment
Which teams do top NCAA Tournament contenders like Duke and Michigan not want to draw on Selection Sunday?
Not all draws are created equal on Selection Sunday.
Why these 11 college basketball teams could dominate March Madness
Duke and Michigan headline college basketball's national championship contender list, but it doesn't stop there.
NBA power rankings: Is a new contender emerging out West?
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games, and Anthony Edwards is excelling as both a scorer and a passer during this stretch.
Mavericks make surprising Tyus Jones roster decision
The Mavericks have decided to waive veteran guard Tyus Jones, allowing him to enter the buyout market and join a contending team.
Ranking college football's deepest WR rooms in 2026: Texas, Miami, Indiana add through portal
Several CFP contenders added major pass-catching weapons through the transfer portal to build elite wide receiver groups
Colorado is turning its back on agriculture
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock. Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down […]
Business license fees increased this year, some by as high as 400%
Some advocates contend higher business license fees are yet another burden for small businesses facing economic headwinds.
'Small margins cost titles'
Fair play to the Livi goalkeeper though but his MOTM says it all. Stewart: There was large parts of that game where the Rangers players looked like "if we turn up we'll win" which I felt was quite obvious. Livingston didn't play that well, we made them look like a top six team and that's not what makes teams title contenders.
2026 BAFTA winners revealed: See the full list (updating live)
See the full list of 2026 BAFTA Awards winners, updating live as they're announced. Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, and more top awards contenders compete on one of the last stops before the Oscars.
Prep softball preview: Norco looks for a repeat performance
The Cougars return pitchers Coral Williams and Peyton May as well as plenty of sluggers. Trinity League powers Orange Lutheran and JSerra are among the contenders.
Who is NBA tanking good for? Lakers, 76ers among playoff hopefuls with easiest matchups down the stretch
Playoff contenders will be happy to see tanking teams on the schedule in March and April
Trotter's Trends: Pros and cons for eight legitimate NCAA Tournament championship contenders
A deep dive into the weeds of the eight teams who can win the national championship.
Champions League predictions: Are PSG title contenders?
The playoffs begin on Tuesday, and here's how our experts think this week will play out
Democratic contenders look to boost political profiles in Munich
Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot explores the American foreign policy voices at the Munich Security Conference on ‘Special Report.’
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead
Vladylsav Heraskevych was considered a legitimate medal contender in the men's skeleton, which begins Thursday.
Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina
Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of Bangladesh
Milan Cortina 2026: Team USA's historic day at the Olympics
In today's edition: Day 4 recap, Tigers sign Verlander, 10 college hoops contenders, NFL power rankings, the Hornets might be for real, Fantasy Baseball is back, and more.
AI-supported mammography more effective than standard screening, new large-scale study contends
The findings come from Sweden's Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence, or MASAI, a randomized clinical trial incorporating over 105,000 women.
A look at who could round out the Astros rotation
Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to start the season with a six-man rotation. Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier, Mike Burrows and Tatsuya Imai appear to have four of those spots locked up, but what about the other two? Here’s a list of contenders to watch with the start of spring training just a week […]
UFC 325 Bonuses! Ruffy Banks $100K For Nasty TKO
Alexander Volkanovski added another UFC featherweight title defense to his record last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) at UFC 325 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, outworking Diego Lopes in a rematch from their first meeting back in April 2025. In co-main event action, lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis put […]
I'm a Pro Photographer and Xiaomi's 17 Ultra Leica Phone Looks Amazing
Commentary: This phone packs some key camera upgrades that make it a contender for one of 2026's best camera phones.
March Madness bubble watch: Indiana becomes NCAA Tournament contender
The NCAA men's tournament bubble will only get shorter as February rolls around, and Indiana has inserted itself into the March Madness conversation.
Commentary: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse
A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.
Paying attention to Texas Tech yet? You should. That and more from college basketball weekend
What we learned this weekend in college basketball: Texas Tech confirms contender status, Rick Pitino still has it and freshmen take center stage.
MLB rumors: McCutchen calls out Pirates, Kimbrel lands with contender
Here are Sunday's most notable MLB rumors and transactions
In the post-Caitlin Clark era, Iowa finds a different winning formula
There's life after Caitlin Clark as Jan Jensen has the Iowa women's basketball team contending in the Big Ten again. This time with great post play.
2025 College Football Playoff National Championship odds, best bets, longshits
Who is this year's Hoosiers? Here are four college football contenders that are worth a look
After TikTok Deal, Chinese Firms Search for a New Global Path
Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.
Where to watch all the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominations
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are in! Here's how to catch up on all the Best Picture contenders.
NCAA Tournament resume grades: Good, bad, ugly for 2026 March Madness contenders
An early look into some fascinating resumes for some of the college basketball teams hoping to shine in March
Committee moves to make it harder to access Florida’s already challenging unemployment system
Advocates say the measure would cut fraud in the system. Critics contend it would only add roadblocks.
College football too-early top 25 for 2026 season dominated by SEC, Big Ten
The book on the 2025 college football season is almost closed but it's time to forecast next year's top contenders with our too-early top 25 rankings.
2026 NFL offseason preview: What do Chicago Bears need to remain contenders in era of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson?
Here's a look at the offseason work ahead for the Chicago Bears.
Brewers’ Offseason Labeled Among MLB’s Worst
The Milwaukee Brewers are perennial contenders in the National League Central, but their front office has always moved cautiously … perhaps too cautiously for Milwaukee to ever take the next step toward a World Series. This winter has been more of the same. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer recently wrote an article on the MLB […]
Bills' Tre'Davious White slams helmet after decisive pass interference call, channeling Buffalo fans' frustration
Bills fans were already mad about a controversial interception, then had to contend with pass interference and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that assured a Broncos playoff win.
MediaTek’s Upcoming Dimensity 9600 Chip Is Likely To Be Quite Popular Among Chinese Flagship Smartphones
A number of smartphone OEMs are likely to turn to the Dimensity 9600 as a viable contender to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chips.
Rams vs. Bears weather: Frigid temperatures, heavy winds and snow in forecast
The Rams will have to contend with a cold, windy and potentially snowy day at Soldier Field
The Golden Globes ceremony ignored politics. But their big winner taps today’s unhappy turbulence
One Battle After Another engages with the tense climate of the second Trump administration unlike any other contender
Conservation’s unfinished business
Conservation often presents itself as a technical enterprise: how much land to protect, which species to prioritize, what policies deliver results. A recent paper in Nature argues that this framing misses something fundamental. Many of the field’s most persistent failures, the authors contend, cannot be understood without confronting how race, power, and historical exclusion continue […]
Why small, medium businesses are 'cautiously optimistic' about 2026
Small and medium-sized business owners are remaining cautiously optimistic in their 2026 outlook, according to Bank of America's latest Business Owner Report, as they continue to contend with inflation and even tariff pressures. Bank of America President of Business Banking Sharon Miller shares the findings from the survey, noting how 70% of these surveyed businesses plan to expand this year. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America
Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.
Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party's radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
This ‘wild card’ close to Trump is a threat to JD Vance for 2028 GOP presidential nomination, poll finds
This possible contender is surging in a survey by Trump's pollster while Vance's lead is shrinking.
Fresh bone analysis makes case for earliest ‘ancestor of humankind’, but doubts remain
Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are needed
Rare late-game stumble motivates Knicks against Hawks
The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years.
Now proving pesky for contenders, Jazz prepare to host Celtics
Utah is quickly becoming a problem NBA playoff contenders can't solve.
Persistent Knicks look to continue Pelicans' woes
The finishing kick for the undermanned New York Knicks on Saturday night showed why they're considered NBA title contenders.
From Marty Supreme to The Traitors: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Timothée Chalamet sexes up table tennis in Josh Safdie’s Oscar contender, and the unstoppable reality format returns
2025 Trucker of the Year finalists: Three independents push business forward
It's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.
Are the Rockets true contenders? Why their recent struggles are cause for concern
'Hearts have arrived'... but McInnes warns they can get better
Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.
Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year
California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country.
Park Bo-gum Surprises as KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize Contender
Park Bo-gum Surprises as KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize Contender Actors hosting role on The Seasons sparks curiosity amid diverse nominees including Kim Jong-min and Jun Hyun-moo
2025 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
This year's contenders include everything from a World Cup winning DH machine to a fast and friendly trail bike.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win
From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees
Senators press FCC Chair Carr over Kimmel suspension, agency's independence
Carr contended that because the five-member panel does not have for-cause removal protections, it is not an independent agency
On Politics: Republicans are giving Kathy Hochul a re-election gift
It was already going to be hard for Elise Stefanik, the Republican congresswoman, to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.Now she’ll have to contend with Bruce Blakeman, who recently announced his plans to run for governor and will, at the minimum, make life more difficult for her in the Republican primary. Stefanik has come out swinging against the Nassau County executive, attacking him as a perennial candidate who is too liberal for Republican primary voters.Stefanik should win. A large chunk of the GOP primary vote is concentrated north of the New York City suburbs, where she is strongest. She has the support of the state party chair, Ed Cox, and a wide array of politicians and local organizations. She is a loyal ally of Donald Trump and a frequent presence on cable TV.
NFL Week 15 INSTANT reactions: what's next for Chiefs, AFC dark horse contenders, Broncos take 1-seed
32 things we learned in NFL Week 15 takeaways: Painful fallout for big injuries
NFL Week 15 featured some painful outcomes for playoff contenders, but injuries to superstars could be even harder to stomach.
Amazon Prime Video is offering its U.S. subscribers a major upgrade for free
Amazon Prime Video just pulled a noticeable move that could make the streaming platform even more of a worthy contender.
Clair Obscur Wasn’t Just Good, It Was Also Cheap To Develop
Sandfall Interactive made a GOTY contender for a fraction of what most companies spend
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Six contenders announced for SPOTY shortlist
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Jaguars steal AFC spotlight as contenders crumble
The Chiefs' and Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after both teams suffered losses Sunday
NBA contender tiers: Who are Thunder's biggest challengers?
We're breaking down NBA title contenders in seven tiers
2025 Heisman Trophy odds, favorites: Top candidates headline Big Ten title game
It's a three-man battle for the Heisman, but only two contenders will be in action this week
Ivory Coast allow Ndicka to stay for Como match
Roma will need a strong showing to secure the three points for the match against Como on Monday, December 15th at 8:45 PM. Gian Piero Gasperini will have to contend with absences due to the Africa Cup...
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings: Chiefs' collapse adds twist to unpredictable season
Kansas City isn't the only preseason Super Bowl contender to land outside of the top 10.
CFP Traffic Report: Examining the paths for remaining Power Four contenders
How are the remaining College Football Playoff contenders from the Power Four navigating the traffic?
2025–26 winter sports: Teams are ready to prove themselves as state contenders
Lynden girls, Lummi Nation boys basketball teams defend state titles