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See photos of stars arriving for the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars are arriving for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.
Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina for title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) in the Indian Wells final Sunday for her first title at the tournament.
Men’s March Madness Selection Sunday Live Updates: Seeds, Matchups and Analysis
March Madness is finally upon as the selection committee will name the 68 teams competing in the NCAA tournament. Follow along with SI.
Final Bracketology: CBS Sports projection sees Iowa State reclaim No. 2 seed, SMU stays in the field of 68
Here is the final CBS Sports Bracketology projection ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament selection show
Dallas Goedert, Eagles agree to new 1-year contract
The Eagles prevented a $20 million dead cap hit by finalizing a new deal with Dallas Goedert.
The Trump health policy both parties are bullish on
Blue and red states are embracing a policy finalized during Trump's first term that encourages Obamacare sign-ups.
The Mystery of Intense Magnetism on The Moon Is Finally Solved
A 3.5-billion-year-old anomaly.
U.S. completes historic hockey sweep in Olympics, Paralympics
Three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the three-peat at Milan Cortina.
No. 27 Men's Tennis Falls in UTR Sports Championship to No. 8 Baylor
The No. 27 Pepperdine men's tennis team had a chance to bring some hardware home on Sunday afternoon but came up short in the UTR Sports Collegiate Championships by a final of 4-1 to No. 8 Baylor.
Finalissima between Spain, Argentina canceled in Qatar because of regional conflict during Iran war
European champion Spain were originally scheduled to take on Copa America winners Argentina on March 27 in Qatar
🚨 Official: Finalissima between Spain and Argentina called off
After many comings and goings and negotiations, the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina has been suspended. This has been officially announced by UEFA in a statement: "It has not been possible to...
Kapenga says top Senate Republican could lose post over sports betting, NIL bills
'UPFRONT' recap: State Sen. Chris Kapenga, Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, preview final floor session
Bracketology: Duke projected as top overall seed for 2026 NCAA Tournament ahead of Michigan and Arizona
The Blue Devils edge Virginia for the ACC title and remain CBS Sports' projected No. 1 overall seed. Michigan, Arizona and Florida round out the top line as the final conference tournament games settle the 2026 NCAA Tournament picture.
Final 68-team bracketology for 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament
The Ivy League title was decided and the top 16 seeds have been revealed. Hours before Selection Sunday, we have a clearer picture of the field of 68.
Who is Jay Parry? The CEO behind Phoenix's NCAA Women’s Final Four
Jay Parry has put on several major events in Arizona, including the Super Bowl in 2015 and 2023. Her next task is bringing the Women's Final Four.
How to watch USA vs. Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic on March 15
The World Baseball Classic is back in 2026. Here's how to tune in to Sunday's semifinal between USA and Dominican Republic.
The admiral navigating the battlefield — and the politics of Trump’s Iran war
As CENTCOM commander, it’s up to Adm. Brad Cooper to keep the military campaign on track until a political decision is made to end it — however long that may take.
World Baseball Classic semifinals preview: Pitching matchups, keys to victory, predictions and more for USA-D.R. and Venezuela-Italy
4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan
Venezuela knocked out Japan on Saturday night, ensuring there will be a new WBC champion.
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes out defending champ Japan, will face Italy in semifinals
Basketball box scores and results, other sports results for Saturday, March 14, 2026; playoff schedule
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball PIAA CLASS 6A PLAYOFFS Quarterfinals Western Region Central Dauphin 54, New Castle 43 New Castle 11 9 18 5 —...
Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev upsets Carlos Alcaraz to reach final
Daniil Medvedev hands top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year to advance to the Indian Wells final where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Big Ten hockey: Michigan thumps Penn State, advances to final
Michigan defeated Penn State, 5-2, in a Big Ten hockey tournament semifinal at Ann Arbor Saturday night, clinching a spot in the championship game.
World Baseball Classic schedule, scores: Team USA to face Dominican Republic in semifinals; Japan vs. Venezuela concludes quarterfinals
JA CEO Challenge: Jackson-area students pitch business ideas for prize money
High school students from Jackson and Lenawee schools competed in the final “Launch” phase of Junior Achievement’s CEO Challenge at the Jackson Area Career Center on Saturday.
Fertitta in weekend deal talks to acquire Caesars, while billionaire Carl Icahn waits in the wings
The deal, if it gets done, would not be finalized until early April and is not expected to close until 2027.
Garfield loses to Branson in Division V state boys' soccer final
Irvine University High claimed the Division IV boys' title on Friday at the inaugural state championships in Sacramento.
Rockford adjustment clamps KJ Torbert, East Lansing in MHSAA D-1 final
Rockford made a defensive tweak in the fourth quarter and rallied to beat defending champion East Lansing 54-50 in 2026 MHSAA Division 1 state final.
World Baseball Classic picks: MLB expert offers best bets for Saturday's Italy vs. Puerto Rico quarterfinal
SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca analyzes Saturday's Puerto Rico vs. Italy quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic and offers his best bets
Duke player to sports bettors: 'I hope you blow your knee out'
Duke men's basketball player Isaiah Evans said prop bets aren't healthy for the sports. He told WRAL's Brian Murphy that he and his Blue Devil teammates hear from people about their prop bets, including immediately after Saturday's ACC Tournament semifinal, and it is not helpful, even harrassment.
Duke player: Harassment by sports betting losers is out of hand
Duke men's basketball player Isaiah Evans said prop bets aren't healthy for the sports. He told WRAL's Brian Murphy that he and his Blue Devil teammates hear from people about their prop bets, including immediately after Saturday's ACC Tournament semifinal, and it is not helpful, even harrassment.
2026 Big Ten Tournament bracket, scores, schedule as semifinal matchups set in Chicago
Find the latest on the 2026 Big Ten Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more
Islanders see benefit of grabbing early lead against Flames
The New York Islanders finally learned Friday night they can't always come back and win after falling behind by multiple goals.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form through thermal convection—slow, swirling motions driven by temperature differences inside the ice. This means the deep ice could be far softer than scientists once believed. Understanding this hidden movement could improve predictions about how Greenland’s ice sheet behaves in a warming world.
Hubble’s Messier Marathon 2026
New images released every day between March 14 to 21 for Hubble's Messier Marathon 2026.
Evidence mounts suggesting health costs from WV lawmaker moves on data centers, water
In a span of less than half an hour March 12, 2026, the West Virginia House of Delegates made three moves undermining the state’s already poor drinking water quality. Moves the House of Delegates and Senate have made in the 2026 legislative session's final days are likely to inflict significant health costs, recent studies suggest.
No. 17 Boston College blanks Maine in Hockey East quarterfinals
The Boston College men's hockey team bounced back from its regular-season finale loss with an impressive postseason win on Friday.
Sabalenka wins to set up another Rybakina final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in a final for the third time in four months at Indian Wells on Sunday.
Basketball box scores and results, other sports results for Friday, March 13, 2026; Playoff schedule
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball PIAA CLASS 5A PLAYOFFS Quarterfinals Western Region Chartiers Valley 42, Johnstown 36 Johnstown 8 13 9 6 —...
UCLA stuns Michigan State to reach Big Ten tournament semifinals
Behind another stellar performance from Donovan Dent, UCLA avenged a loss to Michigan State earlier this season in an 88-84 win the Big Ten tournament.
World Baseball Classic: Team USA sets up semifinal clash with Dominican Republic after close win over Canada
WBC: USA advances to semis, Shohei Ohtani builds up pitching
The United States advanced to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 win over Canada at Daikin Park in Houston on Friday night. Will Smith, who has been splitting catching duties with Cal Raleigh, did not play on Friday. Clayton Kershaw did not pitch in any of the first five games of […]
Aryna Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells final for 3rd time in 4 years
Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals begin with Dominican Republic blowing out Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals kick off with Dominican Republic vs. Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
World Baseball Classic Live Updates, Score: USA-Canada In the Quarterfinals
The top moments and highlights from the WBC quarterfinal game between Team USA and Canada.
Entrepreneurs Shine at Business Pitch Competition
Wake Tech celebrated local innovation and entrepreneurship as finalists competed in the college’s Blueprint to Skyline Business Pitch Competition, held at the Western Wake Campus.
Men's College Basketball Live Updates: Big Ten Quarterfinals, Big East Semis, More
There's a full slate of men's hoops on deck Friday, and we're keeping track of all the must-see moments. Here are the highlights!
Google Messages is finally rolling out a fix for its most annoying oversight
Google Messages is rolling out the ability to copy a part of a message in its latest beta update, fixing a major user annoyance.
Oregon Voters Overwhelmingly Said Yes to Limiting Money in Politics. Then Politicians Had Their Say.
Some 78% of Oregon voters approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for tighter controls says recent changes render Oregon’s contribution limits “illusory.”
From division to decision: Four takeaways from final TMH-FSU vote
Tallahassee city commissioners approved the transfer of TMH assets to FSU Health, ending 80 years of city ownership. Here's four takeaways.
SEC champ Florida starts tourney with deep, dangerous Kentucky
NASHVILLE -- Kentucky chases a third win in three days, with rested and well-tested Florida awaiting in a Friday quarterfinal game in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Draper beaten after controversial hindrance call
Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
No. 5 Houston stops record-setting Dybantsa, BYU
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kingston Fleming scored 17 points as No. 5 Houston held off AJ Dybantsa and defeated BYU 73-66 in the Big 12 quarterfinals Thursday night.
Live: No. 1 Duke, Florida State go back and forth in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
The top-seeded Blue Devils are playing without two injured starters in point guard Caleb Foster and center Patrick Ngongba.
Japan PM’s health sparks concern before Trump summit
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared unwell at a budget committee session on Thursday, which sparked concerns over her health. This comes less than a week before her meeting with President Trump in Washington. On Friday, Japan’s government said she has recovered and returned to official duties. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports.
‘We want Mikie Sherrill to save our hospital.’ N.J. community’s final rallying cry for health care.
Mayor James Solomon said Jersey City will be left a health care desert if the ER is allowed to close Saturday as planned.
World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: All 8 Quarterfinalists Ranked
Here's how the remaining teams in the 2026 World Baseball Classic stack up.
75-Million-Year-Old Mystery: Scientists Uncover Tyrannosaurs’ Dark Secret
3D analysis of bite marks on a tyrannosaur foot bone shows that smaller tyrannosaurs scavenged carcasses, likely consuming the final remains after most flesh was gone.
Iowa State tramples Texas Tech to reach Big 12 semifinals
Tamin Lipsey scored 20 points to help fifth-seeded Iowa State roll to a 75-53 victory over fourth-seeded Texas Tech on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City and advance to the Big 12 tournament semifinals.
How the World Baseball Classic revealed Team USA’s hubris
Team USA avoided a World Baseball Classic disaster on Wednesday when Italy pulverized Mexico, ensuring the Americans advanced to the quarterfinals.
Business School’s New Venture Competition: Cutting edge ventures for today’s ever-changing world
Harvard Business School’s (HBS) Klarman Hall was the site of the March 5 finale of the annual New Venture Competition (NVC), an opportunity for student founders to pitch their ventures…
2026 Big 12 Tournament bracket, scores, schedule as quarterfinal round set in Kansas City
Find the latest on the 2026 Big 12 Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more
Bracketology: Race for NCAA Tournament's top seeds enters final stretch before Selection Sunday
Duke, Arizona and UConn begin conference tournament play with the NCAA Tournament's No. 1 seeds still at stake. Here's how the bracket's top line could unfold before Selection Sunday.
Ravens pivot to Hendrickson after nixing Crosby trade; The Players Championship gets underway
Plus Team USA advances to the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic
Horizon League, City of Noblesville, Hamilton County Sports Authority and REV Entertainment Announce The Arena at Innovation Mile as the Future Site of Basketball Championships
NOBLESVILLE, IND. (March 12, 2026) – The Horizon League Council has selected The Arena at Innovation Mile (AIM) in Noblesville, Ind. as host of the second rounds, semifinals and championships of the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, the League office announced in conjunction with its new partners on Thursday. ?The 2027 Championships will tip off on campuses with teams advancing to AIM to compete in the final three rounds: Second Round (Sunday, March 7) Semifinals (Monday, March 8) Championships (Tuesday, March 9)
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 12, 2026
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official. Moves included Daniel Jones re-upping with the Indianapolis Colts, Jaelan Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers and Mike Evans ending a long run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest news of the week, though, was a trade that went down — until it didn’t. That, of course, was the Las Vegas...
Bay Bridge Lights set to illuminate SF waterfront
After a three-years hiatus, as of March 20, the Embarcadero will have finally "got its sparkle back."
Fact check: President Trump got these 17 things wrong in college sports summit
There's finally been time to digest all the wrong things President Trump said in his big meeting about college sports at the White House March 6.
Momentum builds for a federal office of men’s health focused on disease prevention
For advocates who have been pushing to create a federal office of men's health, this could finally be the moment.
Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics?
Brian Kemp, in his eighth and final year as governor, still enjoys significant popularity. In an Emerson poll conducted last weekend, only 24.5% of Georgians said they disapprove of his job performance, which in this divisive era is remarkable. You might think that kind of long-running success would make Kemp a model to be emulated […]
'I'll take dad's memory with me'
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic says his father will be missed as a "coach and a human" after his death at the age of 64. Rado joined the Seagulls club in January 2025, six months after his son Dario, and became head of women's and girls' coaching, helping Albion to their best finish of fifth in the Women's Super League. Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex before the final seven games of the season, Dario said he has found "harder and easier" times in trying to cope with his grief.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Dominican Republic wins Pool D; Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston
World Baseball Classic: United States sneaks into quarterfinals with Italy's dominant win over Mexico
The United States will reach the knockout stage after all.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA likely into quarterfinals, barring extra innings in Italy-Mexico
Horizon League, City of Noblesville, Hamilton County Sports Authority and REV Entertainment Announce The Arena at Innovation Mile as the Future Site of Basketball Championships
NOBLESVILLE, IND. (March 12, 2026) – The Horizon League Council has selected The Arena at Innovation Mile (AIM) in Noblesville, Ind. as host of the second rounds, semifinals and championships of the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, the League office announced in conjunction with its new partners on Thursday.
Newsom announces $1B in Prop 1 funding for health facilities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the final round of Prop 1 funding, which will support 'significantly under-resourced' regions in the state.
WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals
Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.
Why Manchester City's 3-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League was no surprise at all
A hat trick from Federico Valverde saw Los Blancos blast the visitors and put one step into the quarterfinals
Bills’ updated 2026 NFL Draft picks following pair of trades
The Buffalo Bills finalized two trades at the start of the 2026 new league year, bringing in AJ Moore, and parting way with Taron Johnson.
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Florida Locked Into Final No. 1 Seed?
FOX Sports' bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.
NH's Harvey among top-3 finalists for Patty Kazmaier award
New Hampshire native and University of Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey was announced on Wednesday as a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA's quarterfinal hopes rest on outcome of Italy-Mexico game
Intel announces Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, its ‘fastest gaming desktop processors ever’
Intel says they finally beat its older chips.
Broncos' finalized order of picks in 2026 NFL draft
The league has announced the finalized order of picks in the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos currently hold nine selections.
High schoolers are using AI to tackle cancer and build robotic surgeons
Finalists in the Society for Science and Regeneron $1.8 million science competition are increasingly turning to machine learning, and organizers are balancing innovation with misuse.
Roma finalizing agreement with Totti, announcement to be made soon
Totti and Roma are getting closer. The former captain is about to return to the club of his dreams. As reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, after leaving Roma in controversial fashion in June 2019, th...
New £15m Leeds sports hub set for final go-ahead
The hub in Holbeck will bring health and wellbeing benefits for local residents, the council says.
High school basketball: boys' and girls' regional finals results from Tuesday
CIF Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Palisades comes up just short against Bakersfield Christian
Jack Levey’s three-pointer at the buzzer was off target and Palisades lost to Bakersfield Christian in the Southern California Regional Division II final.
Falcom to announce final Trails game during 50th anniversary
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu features a four-page interview with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo on the company’s 45th anniversary, which it celebrated this week. Kondo discusses the T…
Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that a bumper home crowd can help drag them through against a dangerous North Korea.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA falls to Italy; Shohei Ohtani misses Japan's final pool play game
Jericho High contestant says everyone's a winner at Regeneron science finals
Jericho High School senior Ashka Shah was among the finalists at the Regeneron Science Talent Search in Washington D.C.
DMV high school students among top 40 finalists in national science competition
Two students from the DMV are among the top 40 finalists in the nationwide science competition.
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.Nintendo shares were up nine percent in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, also likely boosted by the release of the final trailer for the star-studded upcoming "Super Mario" movie sequel.