NFL quarterbacks are under more pressure than ever from rushers. Why?

Despite all the advantages offenses have secured over the years, defenses are better at pressuring the QB than any other time in recent history The Baltimore Ravens are preparing to start their fourth quarterback this year, Jacoby Brissett, against the beleaguered Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, because of injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and … Read more

Nvidia scandal sparks US national security furore and calls to take tough line on China

Former CEO Jensen Huang and US commerce secretary to appear before Congress amid bipartisan concern that America’s security was put at risk Nvidia scandal – latest updates Analysis: Jensen Huang built an AI kingdom. Now he’s gone, will Nvidia’s ramparts be breached? Nvidia’s ousted CEO Jensen Huang and Donald Trump’s commerce secretary are expected to … Read more

Dan Patrick concedes Texas ‘turned purple’ after Democrats’ historic blue wave

Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, acknowledged Thursday that the Lone Star State “turned purple” after Democrats’ so-called blue wave swept statewide races and flipped the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and Texas House. During his latest episode of the “Lt. Dan Podcast,” Patrick acknowledged that Texas’ political makeup is shifting left … Read more

Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: ‘The American people called for change’ Chris Van Hollen, the Democratic senator of Maryland, announced on Thursday that he is challenging Chuck Schumer for the role of Senate majority leader when Democrats regain the chamber’s majority in January. “In this election, the American people called for … Read more