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What's next for the NFLPA after Lloyd Howell's shocking resignation?
“The board of player representatives will meet as soon as possible to determine next steps,” a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They ...

USA Today  ∙  July 18, 2025


Mike Williams retires: Chargers WR ends NFL career at age 30
The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver informed the team of his plans to retire from the NFL on Wednesday night, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  July 17, 2025


What is Indivisible NoCo, the group behind local anti-Trump protests?
Others with Indivisible NoCo and the statewide umbrella group, Indivisible Colorado, declined to be identified publicly for fear of retaliation against ...

USA Today  ∙  July 17, 2025


An insider's look at all 32 NFL teams as training camp closes in
They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Cook's seen fellow running backs around the NFL cash in this offseason such ...

USA Today  ∙  July 13, 2025


Club World Cup final security smooth with President Trump in stadium
A person with direct knowledge of the security plan declined to share specific details because of the sensitive nature of securing the venue, but stressed ...

USA Today  ∙  July 13, 2025


Don Garber 'hopeful' Lionel Messi extends stay with Inter Miami, MLS
One part of the process is whether Messi would extend through 2026 or 2027, a person familiar with the talks said on the condition of anonymity due to the ...

USA Today  ∙  July 11, 2025


Jim, John Harbaugh visit White House on Thursday
A person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports that the White House invited the Harbaugh family. John, 62, is entering his 18th season as the Ravens ...

USA Today  ∙  July 10, 2025


Fired Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit found dead
Reuters could not independently confirm these suggestions, though a transport industry source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Shoes can stay on for TSA screening at Philadelphia, Baltimore ...
... sources familiar with the matter told ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News, among other outlets, though in a statement to USA TODAY on July 7, the agency said ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


James Cook, Bills motivated to get extension done
There's growing optimism Cook and the Bills can reach a contract agreement by training camp, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Portage Foundation creates fund to aid LGBTQ+ students
That emergency fund will be distributed until it is depleted, said a representative of the former center who asked not to be identified. Senate Bill 1 ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell wants to save college sports
A person close to the process, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told USA TODAY Sports that it will follow much in the same way Trump deals with ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Iowa Republican Zach Nunn reconsidering 2026 governor run
"The reality is, Brenna choosing not to run changes the dynamics of the race tremendously," the source said. "So in our view, the primary is reset ...

USA Today  ∙  July 7, 2025


No progress made between Bengals, Shemar Stewart
The Bengals and Stewart's team discussed the rookie's contract details last week but no progress was made, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  July 3, 2025


'The Last of Us' co-creator Neil Druckmann to exit HBO series
A person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to USA TODAY that Druckmann will not write or direct any episodes of ...

USA Today  ∙  July 2, 2025


Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey launching Columbus bank to replace SVB
... people familiar with the matter. The group also includes Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, a major donor to U.S. President ...

USA Today  ∙  July 2, 2025


The Hideout in Walton: Drag show in Kentucky's Boone County sells ...
She declined to give her last name to The Enquirer, then asked her roommate for the vehicle keys where she stayed for a while. It's not the first time ...

USA Today  ∙  July 2, 2025


Milwaukee Bucks' grade for Myles Turner signing, Damian Lillard ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not ...

USA Today  ∙  July 1, 2025


Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of ceasefire talks
Palestinian and Egyptian sources with knowledge of the latest ceasefire efforts said that mediators Qatar and Egypt have stepped up their contacts with the ...

USA Today  ∙  June 30, 2025


Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr trade grades: Who won Nets ...
and a 2032 unprotected first-round draft pick to Brooklyn for Nets forward Cameron Johnson, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  June 30, 2025


Lonzo Ball being traded from Bulls to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro
The ChicagoBulls are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forward Isaac Okoro, a person with direct knowledge of the trade told USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2025


Trump DOJ fires three Jan. 6 prosecutors: Media reports
Both the Associated Press and NBC News reported the dismissals on June 27, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter and a letter signed by Attorney ...

USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2025


Cuomo's Political Return: A Strategic Alliance with Mamdani to Take ...
According to high-level sources close to the situation, the agreement is already yielding results. The votes across New York's fractured political spectrum ...

USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025


Naz Reid to sign contract extension with Minnesota Timberwolves
Reid intends to sign a new five-year deal worth $125 million and features a player option, a person with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports. The person ...

USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025


Organ Mountain Desert Peaks appears safe, at least for now
Most recently, OMDP was one of six national monuments identified, according to Interior Department aides who spoke to the paper on the condition of anonymity ...

USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025


Former Memphis star Dain Dainja going to summer league with ...
The source requested anonymity because the team has not yet made an official announcement. On the same day the NCAA officially denied Dainja's request for ...

USA Today  ∙  June 26, 2025


Fred VanVleet plans to re-sign with Rockets on two-year deal
However, the VanVleet plans to sign a two-year, $50 million deal to remain with the Rockets, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today  ∙  June 25, 2025


Mark Williams trade: Hornets send center to Suns, per reports
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information. 2025 NBA DRAFT LIVE UPDATES: Full list of NBA ...

USA Today  ∙  June 25, 2025


Kristaps Porzingis trade details: Celtics send big man to Hawks
The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the deal. The Hawks also get a second-round pick from Boston, which ...

USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025


Jrue Holiday trade: Trail Blazers acquire 2-time All-Star from Celtics
The Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025


Haitians in Florida face deportation to violence, poverty they fled
“It's a human tragedy,” said Fritz, a member of the Haitian Committee for Social Services & Immigrant Rights who asked to be identified only by his first name.

USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025


Sources: Jeep maker Stellantis weighs sale among options for ...
Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among other options, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

USA Today  ∙  June 20, 2025


They were out and proud. Then came the DEI backlash.
But I do feel particularly vulnerable now,” they told USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of putting their livelihood at risk. “I genuinely ...

USA Today  ∙  June 18, 2025


Michigan officials on list found in car of suspected Minnesota gunman
A source familiar with the situation also said Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, was on the list. U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, also was on the list, her ...

USA Today  ∙  June 16, 2025


Desmond Bane trade: Grizzlies guard to Magic for players, picks
A person with knowledge of the trade confirmed the deal to USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt. The person requested anonymity because he's not authorized to speak ...

USA Today  ∙  June 15, 2025


Minnesota lawmakers shot in targeted attack: Photos from the scene
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, speaks with a Minneapolis police officer outside his home on June 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025


No Kings in New Bedford; protesters wave flags, blast President Trump
One man who declined to be identified said, “I'm here to protest against Trump on No Kings Day. A lot of what he has been doing has been very authoritarian ...

USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025


How a traffic stop led to charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Why were the criminal charges filed in Tennessee? Kilmar ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Kilmar Abrego Garcia saga continues with court date in Tennessee
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Stories of identity across the country: Sign up for USA ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Diamondbacks' Martinez needs surgery amid Puk concerns
Martinez needs to let the swelling diminish in his elbow before a decision on that can be made, a source said. Either way, Martinez is finished for this ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Fearing ICE, some Southern California families skip school ...
A third-grade elementary school teacher in the district, who asked to remain anonymous because she is worried that her school and her students will be ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


The Cincinnati Bengals have another disgruntled player. It's tradition.
A person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports, the Bengals are attempting to change the language in the rookie's contracts to "allow the ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Tennessee softball top hitter Taylor Pannell in transfer portal | Source
The source requested anonymity because there hasn't been a public announcement. Pannell was Tennessee's top hitter this season, and she played a pivotal ...

USA Today  ∙  June 12, 2025


Milford MA student ICE arrest spotlights town reshaped by immigration
... declined to give his last name, added. "Only the laws have changed, but we're all human." The 11-year-old cousin of a Milford High junior who was detained ...

USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025


11th grader's ICE arrest spotlights a town reshaped by immigration
... declined to give his last name. "Only the laws have changed, but we're all human." The 11-year-old cousin of a Milford High junior who was detained by ...

USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025


Elon Musk says some of his posts about Donald Trump 'went too far'
Sources close to the world's richest man say his anger is subsiding and he's poised to repair the relationship. "I thought it was very nice that he did that ...

USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025