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Oil Rises as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked

Oil rebounded after its biggest one-day drop since April 2020, as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked and Israeli attacks on Lebanon threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Bloomberg’s Anthony di Paola reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg — 2026-04-09T06:08:32+00:00

China Considers Financial Aid for Airlines Hit by Oil Shock

China is considering financial relief and other measures for its struggling state-run airlines as the Iran war sends fuel costs soaring, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be the industry’s biggest lifeline since the Covid pandemic.

Bloomberg — 2026-04-09T06:00:01+00:00

Full of thanks, UCLA celebrates title at Pauley

Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the Bruins' first NCAA women's basketball championship with their fans at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night.

ESPN — 2026-04-09T05:50:59+00:00

Prosecutors seek Tiger's prescription drug records

Prosecutors want the times Tiger Woods' prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them.

ESPN — 2026-04-09T05:50:59+00:00

OKC locks up No. 1 seed, home court throughout

The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, securing home-court advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense.

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00

Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking

The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00

Redick downplays sideline quarrel with Vanderbilt

Lakers coach JJ Redick subbed forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of early in the second quarter, leading to a heated exchange between the two that Redick described as a "normal interaction" for him.

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00

Bucks' Rivers, asked about future, talks grandkids

Doc Rivers declined to give a definitive answer but spoke about his desire to spend more time with his grandchildren when he was asked Tuesday about his coaching future.

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00

Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI

The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the guard received an MRI by Dallas' staff.

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00

Tatum preps for MSG return: 'Just another game'

Jayson Tatum said that although he's not thrilled to return to the arena where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago, he is aiming to treat Thursday's matchup against the Knicks at MSG as "just another game."

ESPN NBA — 2026-04-09T05:48:50+00:00