Nikola Jokić and the triple-double boom: Will the NBA have to temper scoring again?

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) We’re just days away from the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6, which has understandably diverted our collective focus on transaction rumor mills and spicy off-court matters (thank you, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox!). But there’s something happening on the court that deserves our full attention. Stat inflation is back. Last … Read more

Why Web3 Development Must Prioritize User Experience

The year is 2025. It’s more than 16 years since the Bitcoin whitepaper was published and 10 years since the launch of Ethereum, and the programmable smart contract layer that came with it. With billions of dollars invested in the industry, and tens of thousands of developers contributing thousands of applications, primitives, and protocols, surely … Read more

Temple University student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles celebration

Tyler Sabapathy, an 18-year-old Temple University freshman, is dead after he fell from a light pole on the streets of Philadelphia following the Eagles’ NFC championship win on Sunday. “It is with deep sadness that we write to share news of the death of first-year student Tyler Sabapathy,” read a statement from Temple president John … Read more

As Lutnick Faces U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Warren Scrutinizes His Tether Ties

Howard Lutnick, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of Commerce, is drawing scrutiny on his relationship with Tether from Senator Elizabeth Warren — the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee and one of Congress’ most reliable critics of the digital asset sector. As CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, the Wall Street firm … Read more

Mets re-signing Ryne Stanek to one-year deal

The Mets are re-signing right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The deal is in the $4-5 million range, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Martino reported earlier this week that the Mets were still looking to add a reliever, noting that the bullpen search was related to the Pete Alonso … Read more

Can Trump’s “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” Propel Bitcoin to $150,000 in 2025?

Price outlook Our analysis for 2025 forecasts bitcoin reaching a target of $150,000 in the first half of the year. However, an initial pullback may occur in Q1 if the newly inaugurated Trump administration fails to introduce the anticipated “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” at the pace expected by the fast-moving crypto market. Even without a fully … Read more

How to watch the Women’s Ashes Cricket Tournament: Schedule, where to stream free with a VPN and more

Beth Mooney and the rest of the Australian cricket team will face England this week at the Women’s Ashes 2025 cricket test match. (Sarah Reed – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images) The Women’s Ashes cricket tournament has been running since January 11, and after more than two weeks, the final four-day Test match between England … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Riot (RIOT) Gets Hit With Second Activist Investor, Reuters Says

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (RIOT) finds itself a target of a second activist investor, with Reuters reporting investment management giant D.E. Shaw as having taken an unspecified stake. The move by D.E. Shaw, which manages $70 billion in assets, comes just weeks after another activist investor, Starboard Value (roughly $9 billion in AUM), took a … Read more

Shedeur Sanders, no stranger to spotlight, is ready for his NFL moment: ‘I’m the most guaranteed risk you can take’

Shedeur Sanders has been preparing to be an NFL quarterback for a long time. (Davis Long/Yahoo Sports) ARLINGTON, Texas — Shedeur Sanders’ impact on the East-West Shrine Bowl was felt, even though the University of Colorado quarterback did not practice or take part in anything outside of meetings with quarterback-needy teams at the top of … Read more