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Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million
The Pentagon is seeking congressional approval to codify the Department of War name change, estimating a $52 million cost to taxpayers for the rebranding.
Proposal for historic NCAA tournament expansion reaches final stages: report
Sources say the NCAA is finalizing plans to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, potentially beginning next season.
UCLA official warns conservative law students they face discipline for identifying liberal protesters
UCLA Law faces accusations of viewpoint discrimination after allegedly threatening a conservative group for identifying protesters who disrupted an event.
NBA tries fixing tank jobs with confusing '3-2-1' lottery scheme nobody asked for
The NBA is reportedly overhauling its draft lottery with a "3-2-1" system that penalizes the league's worst teams instead of rewarding them for tanking.
Ex-Fordham basketball players permanently banned by NCAA over alleged game manipulation betting scheme
Two former Fordham basketball players face permanent NCAA ineligibility after their alleged involvement in a game manipulation betting scandal.
Carville says Georgia could be huge success if 'idiot progressives' don't screw it up
Democratic strategist James Carville said he feels good about Democrats winning in Georgia but warned "idiot progressives" could snatch defeat from the jaws of...
Sabres fans jump in as anthem singer's mic craps out during 'O, Canada'
Sabres fans stepped in to sing "O, Canada" when the microphone failed during pregame ceremonies before their Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5 matchup.
MLB's new automated strike zone has created a massive unintended consequence for hitters and pitchers
MLB's new automated balls and strikes challenge system has unexpectedly shrunk the strike zone and pushed walk rates to their highest in a decade.
IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean gives stomach-churning details about hitting a bird during Indy 500 test
Romain Grosjean hit a bird at around 230 mph during Indianapolis 500 testing at IMS, calling it the "bad luck bird" after a messy but safe incident.
Reagan shooter calls link to Washington hotel ‘spooky’ after alleged Trump assassination attempt at same site
John Hinckley Jr. called it "spooky" that the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting occurred at the same hotel where he shot President Ronald...
Alex Cooper pushes back on TikTok dating rules with graphic first-date advice on 'Call Her Daddy'
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper sparks buzz with provocative dating advice, rejecting popular TikTok rules against kissing on first dates.
Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police
A tourist reportedly died near a luxury all-inclusive resort complex after a venomous cobra slithered up his pants and bit him during a snake show, police said.