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Today: April 19, 2026

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Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season

Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan expected to be approved next week

Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported by the Winter Olympics in February which drew a major influx of tourists, the country's central

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

George Russell says he doesn’t want Formula 1 to “lose” Max Verstappen as the four-time champion vents his unhappiness with the new cars

George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Sports|World

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire
Europe|Sports|World

Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team

The president of the German soccer club where a pioneering female coach will take charge of her first top-division men’s game Saturday has ruled out giving her the job on a permanent basis

Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team
Crime|Sports|World

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Two male runners in South Africa who were discovered fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues in a top marathon have been disqualified

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Sports

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits − but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
Sports

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Lynx re-sign 5-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier

The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed five-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier

Lynx re-sign 5-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier
Sports

Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year drought without a no-hitter

Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought
Business|Sports|US

Devils hire two-time Panthers Stanley Cup-winning executive Sunny Mehta as general manager

The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their general manager

Devils hire two-time Panthers Stanley Cup-winning executive Sunny Mehta as general manager
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Bronny and LeBron James are looking forward to postseason playing time together with the Lakers

LeBron James and Bronny James seem likely to play postseason minutes together this month when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in the first round

Bronny and LeBron James are looking forward to postseason playing time together with the Lakers
Sports

Ludvig Aberg cleans up his game and leads at Hilton Head with a 63

Ludvig Aberg has the lead at the RBC Heritage with a bogey-free 63 at Harbour Town

Ludvig Aberg cleans up his game and leads at Hilton Head with a 63
Sports

Oklahoma standout LB Owen Heinecke gets court injunction to return to Sooners for another year

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has been cleared to return to the Sooners for another season

Oklahoma standout LB Owen Heinecke gets court injunction to return to Sooners for another year
Crime|Environment|Sports|Technology

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Warren Buffett, NBA star Stephen Curry team up on charity lunch

Warren Buffett is reviving his famous charity lunch, this time teaming up with basketball superstar Stephen Curry to spend time with the winner of an auction.

Warren Buffett, NBA star Stephen Curry team up on charity lunch
Arts|Economy|Food|Political|Sports|World

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina
Sports|World

Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's

Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Nike forecasts surprise sales drop as China weakness hurts turnaround efforts

By Savyata Mishra and Nicholas P.

Nike forecasts surprise sales drop as China weakness hurts turnaround efforts
Crime|Health|Sports

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

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Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place

Bosnians woke with heavy heads and light hearts on Wednesday, buoyed by their soccer team's dramatic playoff shootout win over Italy that sent them to the World Cup

Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place
Sports

Mike Trout crushes another Yankee Stadium homer, his fifth in four games

Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in four games on Thursday afternoon when he hit a 446-foot drive in the seventh inning for the Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout crushes another Yankee Stadium homer, his fifth in four games
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Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match
Sports

Doncic and Cunningham eligible for NBA awards after appeals of 65-game rule. But Edwards is not

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Detroit’s Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum

Doncic and Cunningham eligible for NBA awards after appeals of 65-game rule. But Edwards is not
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|US

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

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Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality control and safety problems with its exercise

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League semifinals by beating Bologna 4-0

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World

Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Nike's months-long turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill faces fresh pressure as the Middle East conflict adds to the sportswear maker's

Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks
Sports

Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he'll be eligible to play

In Miami, the NBA’s decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn’t register much of a reaction

Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he'll be eligible to play
Arts|Business|Economy|Sports|World

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Health|Sports

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Sports

Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook

Nothing about Alex Ovechkin’s future is all that clear right now after the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season

Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Bryson Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after a breakout freshman season

Bryson Tiller is leaving Kansas for bitter rival Missouri

Bryson Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after a breakout freshman season
Education|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
Arts|Business|Europe|Food|Sports|Technology

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty

The CEO of LIV Golf is seeking to quell speculation about the Saudi-funded league's financial status by saying the rest of the season will go on interrupted

LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports|US

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

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Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles

Former international Leonardo Cuellar, who wore Mexico's green jersey at the 1978 World Cup, says this is the year

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win

Carlos Ulberg fought through an injured right knee to capture the light heavyweight title in UCF 327

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win
Sports

Joel Embiid provides an emotional lift and Tyrese Maxey carries the 76ers into the playoffs

Joel Embiid provided an emotional boost for the 76ers by showing up for Philadelphia's play-in victory over Orlando

Joel Embiid provides an emotional lift and Tyrese Maxey carries the 76ers into the playoffs
Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the first female head coach in the Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job
Business|Finance|Political|Sports|World

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state

A Nevada judge on Friday extended a ban on prediction market operator Kalshi from offering

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state
Business|Sports|Technology|World

New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that New Jersey gaming regulators cannot prevent Kalshi from allowing people in the state to use its prediction market to

New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
Business|Political|Sports|US|World

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership

The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman’s future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA’s board

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB's spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner’s office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026

The Dodgers shattered MLB's spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

NY jury finds Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, Bloomberg News reports

Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, a New York federal jury found Wednesday, Bloomberg News reported.

NY jury finds Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion

He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion

He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Ohtani skips the bat, keeps the heat: 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Mets to a 8th straight loss

Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2

Ohtani skips the bat, keeps the heat: 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Mets to a 8th straight loss
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch

Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night but he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter

Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch
Sports

Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback

Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms
Business|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Arts|Health|Sports

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays

A singer leading the “Jackie Robinson Day” festivities before the Chicago White Sox’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays collapsed and was taken to a hospital

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|World

NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

The NBA says Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo

NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports

Rousey gets Carano a big payday, and a chance to remind people of her fighting career

Ronda Rousey remembers once hearing that Gina Carano was being paid six figures to fight, amazed that a woman could earn that kind of coin in mixed martial arts

Rousey gets Carano a big payday, and a chance to remind people of her fighting career
Business|Sports|US

Likelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals

The NFL’s process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams

Likelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals

Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Opinion|Sports|US

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19
Sports

Texas QB Arch Manning says he's feeling '100 percent' after foot surgery

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is doing light workouts so far in spring practice following offseason foot surgery

Texas QB Arch Manning says he's feeling '100 percent' after foot surgery
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
Sports|US|World

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's family

The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter

Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's family
Business|Sports|World

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia US House runoff in MAGA stronghold

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia US House runoff in MAGA stronghold
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says

Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the first time in 2026, marking an increase of 25% compared to last year, Deloitte said in a report on

Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid

It’s back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal

Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid