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A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. High 41F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph..
Snow this evening will give way to lingering snow showers late. Low 27F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snowfall around one inch.
Updated: March 7, 2025 @ 10:17 am
Bad Bunny attends "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" at Rockefeller Plaza on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in New York.
Evan Agostini - InvisionNEW YOR (AP) — Bad Bunny’s sports representation firm and the Major League Baseball Players Association filed an agreement Thursday to dismiss the union's lawsuit over penalties imposed for making improper inducements.
The sides submitted a stipulation telling U.S. District Judge Jennifer H. Rearden in Manhattan they had settled the matter.
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The Buffalo Bills signed starting middle linebacker Terrel Bernard to a four-year contract extension in locking up their defensive leader through the 2029 season. The 25-year-old Bernard still has one year left on his rookie contract, and has quickly made an impact since being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft out of Baylor. He won the starting job in his second season and, last year, joined quarterback Josh Allen as being the team’s only two captains. Bernard’s a do-it-all player in Buffalo’s two-linebacker defensive system in teaming with veteran Matt Milano.
Today in Sports, March 8 - Lindsey Vonn wins her 10th career World Cup downhill to break the U.S. record
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million. In an interview to ESPN, the four-time All-Star disputed speculation he sought a deal similar to the $765 million, 15-year contract that Juan Soto agreed to with the New York Mets. Guerrero has a $28.5 million, one-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series. Guerrero hit .323 with a .396 on-base percentage, .544 slugging percentage, 30 homers and 103 RBIs in 159 games last season.
Robert Lewandowski is leading Barcelona in scoring. Pedri is in complete command of the midfield, and Lamine Yamal has all the trappings of a generational star. But it is Raphinha who has Barcelona looking like a championship-caliber team thanks to his clutch scoring. The Brazil forward has blossomed into an all-round player this campaign with 25 goals across all competitions. Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno called Raphinha one of the world's best players day before his team visits La Liga leader.
Two public school districts and several parents are suing in Pennsylvania in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people. They say that the two-year-old regulation in Pennsylvania is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed. The lawsuit was filed in the statewide Commonwealth Court late Thursday. It comes amid debate in Pennsylvania and nationally over the rights of transgender high school athletes to compete in women’s sports. If the lawsuit is successful, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission would no longer be able to investigate complaints about discrimination involving sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Gov. Josh Shapiro's office had no immediate comment.
Soccer great Samuel Eto’o has successfully overturned a move to block him from running for a position on the governing body of African soccer. The Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport found in Eto’o’s favor after he appealed a decision by the Confederation of African Football to exclude him as a candidate to join its executive committee. The 43-year-old former striker, who played for top clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, has been president of the Cameroon soccer federation since 2021.
Italian veteran Dominik Paris has prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men’s World Cup downhill race. Paris claimed his record-extending fourth World Cup win in Kvitfjell. He beat Marco Odermatt by 0.32 seconds and Stefan Rogentin by 0.63. Swiss skiers Franjo von Allmen and Alexis Monney were fourth and fifth, respectively. The 35-year-old Paris also won World Cup downhill races in Kvitfjell in 2016, 2019 and 2022, and Friday’s win took his tally altogether to 19, joint-second on the all-time downhill winners list with Peter Müller of Switzerland. Only Austrian skier Franz Klammer won more (25).
Nasa Hataoka and Cassie Porter are atop the leaderboard with a one-shot lead after the second round of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan. Hataoka shot a 6-under 66 on Friday and Porter was in with a 68, both 7-under 137 after two rounds. Rio Takeda was a shot behind after a 69, and Gabbie Lopez and Auston Kim were two back.
Iowa State women’s basketball star Audi Crooks has a love-hate relationship with social media. Sometimes she’ll scroll through her direct messages and find a note from a little girl who sees her as a role model and asks for advice, words of encouragement or to take a picture with her after the next game. Other times, the Big 12’s leading scorer will receive a message criticizing the way she looks, the way she plays or the way she acts. Crooks says keyboard warriors are missing the point of social media and using it to connect with college athletes.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride. The 22-year-old became an instant sensation from the moment he made his big-league debut last May. The 6-foot-6 right-hander went on to start the All-Star Game and win the National League Rookie of the Year award. Skenes called the buzz that surrounds him as he enters his second season “cool” and is happy to help grow the game but only up to a point. Skenes pointed out his fame is dependent on his play, and that taking another step forward on the mound while trying to lead the Pirates to the playoffs is his focus.
The future of Mikko Rantanen is the biggest question going into the final hours before the NHL trade deadline. The Carolina Hurricanes could flip the point-a-game, top-line forward they acquired in late January to another contender or opt to keep him in the hopes of making a run at the Stanley Cup. The risk is the 28-year-old Finn could walk for nothing in free agency July 1. Stay or go is also a question for pending free agent Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand and Kyle Palmieri of the New York Islanders. The Islanders already traded Brock Nelson 15 hours before the deadline.
A month ago, Dave Roberts was asked if the Dodgers’ hope was for Shohei Ohtani to be back in the team’s pitching rotation by May this season.
March 6 became one of the most anticipated dates of the season for Dallas Mavericks fans since Jason Kidd declared it as the day when the team’s trio of big men would be re-evaluated for their respective injuries.
Aldous Huxley famously said of orthodoxy that it learns not and neither does it forget. It is a pertinent piece of criticism as we consider Howie Roseman’s brave new world.
Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M will take the floor in a matchup of SWAC opponents. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the squads. Bethune-Cookman is 6-11 against the SWAC, and Florida A&M is 6-11 against conference opponents.
No. 18 Purdue plays the Illinois Fighting Illini after Fletcher Loyer scored 23 points in the Boilermakers' 100-71 victory against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season. Illinois is 11-8 against the Big Ten, and Purdue is 13-6 against conference opponents.
VCU plays the Dayton Flyers after Max Shulga scored 22 points in VCU's 71-62 win over the Duquesne Dukes. Friday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Rams won the previous matchup 73-68. VCU is 15-2 against the A-10, and Dayton is 11-6 against conference opponents.
Georgetown faces the DePaul Blue Demons after Jayden Epps scored 20 points in the Hoyas' 75-73 win against the Villanova Wildcats. Saturday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. DePaul is 3-16 against the Big East, and Georgetown is 8-11 against conference opponents.
Pennsylvania takes on the Princeton Tigers after Sam Brown scored 42 points in the Quakers' 92-87 win against the Columbia Lions. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. Princeton is 7-6 against the Ivy League, and Pennsylvania is 4-9 against conference opponents.
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Stetson Hatters square off in the ASUN Tournament. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Eastern Kentucky is 10-8 against the ASUN, and Stetson is 10-8 against the ASUN.
The Eastern Washington Eagles and Sacramento State Hornets square off in the Big Sky Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Eastern Washington is 7-11 against the Big Sky, and Sacramento State is 7-11 against the Big Sky.
Sacred Heart takes on the Iona Gaels after Ny'Ceara Pryor scored 24 points in Sacred Heart's 61-50 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams. Sacred Heart is 4-15 against the MAAC, and Iona is 8-11 against conference opponents.
The Northern Colorado Bears play in the Big Sky Tournament against the Portland State Vikings. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Northern Colorado is 6-12 against the Big Sky, and Portland State is 1-17 against the Big Sky.
The Saint Thomas Tommies play in the Summit Tournament against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The teams play Friday for the first time this season. St. Thomas is 8-8 against the Summit, and North Dakota is 6-10 against the Summit.
The DePaul Blue Demons play in the Big East Tournament against the Xavier Musketeers. Friday's meeting is the first this season between the teams. DePaul is 8-10 against the Big East, and Xavier is 1-17 against the Big East.
UTEP hosts the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters after Ivane Tensaie scored 22 points in UTEP's 65-64 win against the Sam Houston Bearkats. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the two teams. UTEP is 4-13 against the CUSA, and Louisiana Tech is 7-10 against conference opponents.
The High Point Panthers and Winthrop Eagles play in the Big South Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams. High Point is 14-3 against the Big South, and Winthrop is 10-7 against the Big South.
Niagara takes on the Rider Broncs after Safiatu Kolliegbo scored 21 points in Niagara's 70-58 loss to the Saint Peter's Peacocks. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams. Niagara is 1-18 against the MAAC, and Rider is 5-14 against conference opponents.
Western Kentucky faces the Liberty Lady Flames after Destiny Salary scored 26 points in the Hilltoppers' 83-48 win over the Florida International Panthers. Saturday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads. Liberty is 15-2 against the CUSA, and Western Kentucky is 13-4 against conference opponents.
The No. 15 Maryland Terrapins square off against the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season. Maryland is 13-5 against the Big Ten, and Michigan is 12-7 against the Big Ten.
The Boston University Terriers and Loyola (MD) Greyhounds play in the Patriot Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams. Boston University is 5-13 against the Patriot, and Loyola (MD) is 3-15 against the Patriot.
The UNC Greensboro Spartans play in the SoCon Tournament against the Wofford Terriers. Friday's matchup is the first of the season between the squads. UNC Greensboro is 14-1 against the SoCon, and Wofford is 9-6 against the SoCon.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers take on the Old Dominion Monarchs in the Sun Belt Tournament. Friday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Monarchs won the last matchup 78-77. Appalachian State is 10-8 against the Sun Belt, and Old Dominion is 10-10 against the Sun Belt.
The Hofstra Pride square off against the North Carolina A&T Aggies in the CAA Tournament. Friday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Pride won the last matchup 70-49. Hofstra is 6-12 against the CAA, and N.C. A&T is 3-15 against the CAA.
Georgia and Vanderbilt will play in a matchup of SEC foes. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the teams. Georgia is 7-10 against the SEC, and Vanderbilt is 8-9 against conference opponents.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks face the Little Rock Trojans in the OVC Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the third time this season. Southeast Missouri State is 15-5 against the OVC, and Little Rock is 13-8 against the OVC.
Jackson State visits the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in the Tigers' 76-69 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Saturday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Tigers won the previous matchup 92-44. Mississippi Valley State is 1-16 against the SWAC, and Jackson State is 13-4 against conference opponents.
UC Riverside faces the CSU Fullerton Titans after Barrington Hargress scored 32 points in the Highlanders' 94-79 victory over the CSU Northridge Matadors. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. CSU Fullerton is 1-18 against the Big West, and UC Riverside is 13-6 against conference opponents.
The Samford Bulldogs take on the Furman Paladins in the SoCon Tournament. Saturday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Paladins won the last matchup 80-72. Samford is 12-6 against the SoCon, and Furman is 11-7 against the SoCon.
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