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DEA Sets Ground Rules for Marijuana Scheduling Hearing This Month
politics25 days ago

DEA Sets Ground Rules for Marijuana Scheduling Hearing This Month

A DEA judge issued a 12-page order detailing the ground rules for a hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, set to run June 29–July 15 at a DEA facility in Arlington, VA. Only designated opponents of cannabis reform are invited to participate; reform supporters were not. Each party will have a 15-minute opening, may call up to two witnesses, and face limited cross-examination, with post-hearing briefs due later. The proceeding is separate from the Biden-era action on medical cannabis and, if rescheduling occurs, could affect federal taxes, gun forms, and other regulations amid ongoing lawsuits challenging the effort.

USMNT World Cup schedule misses prime-time window for U.S. TV audiences
sports26 days ago

USMNT World Cup schedule misses prime-time window for U.S. TV audiences

The USMNT’s strong start, including a 4-1 win over Paraguay, has fans hoping for strong home viewership, but the next two group games—Australia at 3 p.m. ET on Friday and Turkey at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday—are not ideally scheduled for American TV. FIFA and Fox say venues and times were locked in earlier to balance travel, rest days, and global audiences, though critics note other start times were available and argue primetime windows would better maximize domestic viewership.

Big Ten lets schools decide on Texas Tech games amid Sorsby gambling fallout
sports1 month ago

Big Ten lets schools decide on Texas Tech games amid Sorsby gambling fallout

The Big Ten is expected to let member schools decide whether to schedule Texas Tech amid Brendan Sorsby’s gambling-rule violations and a judge’s order allowing him to play; no league-wide ban is anticipated, despite earlier discussions and notes that Nebraska and Georgia would not schedule Tech, while Illinois (basketball) and Oregon (football) already have games on the calendar. Sorsby, who transferred from Cincinnati, admitted to thousands of NCAA gambling-rule violations, including betting on his team as a redshirt freshman at Indiana.

Sunday Night Door Left Open as NBA and NHL Skip Finals Game Window
sports1 month ago

Sunday Night Door Left Open as NBA and NHL Skip Finals Game Window

The NBA Finals (Spurs vs Knicks) and the Stanley Cup Final (Vegas Golden Knights vs Hurricanes) will not stage a Sunday game, leaving a peak-viewing window unused. The NBA kept a two-day gap between site changes and started the Finals on a Wednesday to avoid a World Cup clash, while the NHL followed its usual every-other-day cadence; as a result, Sunday night goes dark despite ABC airing both series. Analysts note Saturday is increasingly viable for big events due to Nielsen’s out-of-home viewing data, but networks and leagues preferred other slots, prompting fans to seek alternatives in Sunday programming.

Finals Scheduling Backlash as Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Moves to Monday
sports1 month ago

Finals Scheduling Backlash as Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Moves to Monday

Anticipation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks is tempered by the league's decision to move the game to Monday instead of Sunday, prompting widespread backlash on social media from voices like Eric Hubbs, Arash Markazi, Sam Block, Pete Mundo, and Dave Portnoy. The shift is linked to a two-day break between venues and a World Cup scheduling consideration, and marks the first Finals in New York in 27 years without a Sunday game since 1999, contributing to the buzz around a matchup that has already produced two thrilling road wins.

CFP Semifinals to Clash With NFL Games Again This December
sports1 month ago

CFP Semifinals to Clash With NFL Games Again This December

The 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule again clashes with Saturday NFL games: three CFP semifinal contests are set for Saturday, December 19 (noon, 3:30 and 7:30 ET) after the event opens Friday, December 18. The NFL’s Week 15 features Seahawks–Eagles (4 p.m. ET) and Bears–Bills (7:20 p.m. ET), meaning two CFP games will air opposite NFL games. CFP on TNT and NFL on Fox/CBS, continuing a head-to-head pattern since the 12-team expansion began, with NFL ratings typically higher.

SEC Ends November Cupcake Weekend, Forcing Intraconference Showdowns
sports1 month ago

SEC Ends November Cupcake Weekend, Forcing Intraconference Showdowns

The SEC voted to end its November 'cupcake weekend' by requiring intraconference games in the second-to-last week of the regular season, with the policy phased in by 2027 after expanding to nine conference games. Four such games will occur this year. The change aims to strengthen rivalry weeks and the TV product, aligning with moves seen in the Big Ten.

NFL expands international game slate and ends home-game protections
sports1 month ago

NFL expands international game slate and ends home-game protections

The NFL approved boosting the cap on league-run international games to as many as 10 per season (up from eight), potentially starting in 2027, and voted to drop the rule that let teams protect two home games from international play. The move broadens the league’s global footprint but could complicate scheduling; Detroit’s Munich game against the Patriots and its previously protected home games illustrate the shift away from home-game protections.

FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime
business1 month ago

FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime

The FAA cut its target for certified air-traffic controllers to 12,563 from 14,633 and says modern scheduling and workforce tools will cut overtime costs, which topped $200 million last year after 2.2 million overtime hours; about 11,000 controllers are deployed with 4,000 in training, while staffing shortfalls and a lagging scheduling software have hampered efficiency, contributing to six-day weeks and training losses during the shutdown.

McIlroy argues selective scheduling is golf's new normal
sports2 months ago

McIlroy argues selective scheduling is golf's new normal

Rory McIlroy says skipping PGA Tour Signature Events is becoming standard as players prune schedules to protect form and energy, with Scheffler also sitting out to prep for the PGA Championship. He emphasizes family time and major readiness, models his approach on Tiger Woods, and argues the PGA Tour’s platform value is stronger when the best players occasionally miss events to maintain long-term quality.