American Pulse Brief

Timeline of volatility:

• Friday relief: S&P 500 flat at 6,836, Dow +0.1% after inflation slowed; weekly S&P down 1.4%.
• Shift to fears: Monday...

Crimson Tide's surge hits 8 straight wins, #16 at 22-7 (12-4 SEC), double bye secured.

• Tennessee heroics: 13-pt comeback from halftime deficit for...

Celtics extend win streak to three despite absences, crushing Bucks 108-81:

• Preview: Boston (40-20) favored -7.5 despite back-to-back and Tatum out;...

Crimson Tide dominance breeds envy: 18 claimed national titles (plus 5 more) make them polarizing.

• Analyst Josh Pate ranks Alabama #2 most hated...

• Dems challenge Trump: Resolutions seek to halt military action without approval, citing no congressional consult.
• GOP backs admin: Imminent threat...

Badgers standout returns to Maine Celtics on two-way contract signed Sunday.

• Brief NBA stint: 2 games, 9 mins, 2pts/2reb/1ast.
• G League dominance:...

Crease upgrade via trade: Joonas Korpisalo ranks top-7 in last 10 games, prompting a deal for prospects and cap relief over DiPietro.

Blue-line...

Record-setting blizzard hits RI, igniting instant complaints:

• Residents demand: "When will my street get plowed?"
• Snow storms test elected officials, perennial headache regardless of inches
• Politics of snow unpacked in Political Scene

KXI shines in uncertain markets:

• Returned 18.07% past year vs. S&P 500's 15.11%, with less volatility.
• Anchored by Walmart (9.94%) and Costco...

Patriots in mix for trading Raiders' Maxx Crosby, who wants to win now.

• Raiders face rookie QB rebuild, may trade Crosby soon (week of March 2).
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High-stakes clash at TD Garden: Celtics (39-20) host 76ers (33-26), tip 8 p.m. ET.

Expert leans:

• Celtics -9.5 (-110): Boston 5-6 ATS last 6, 7-3...

Alabama athletics reported $40M-plus losses in 2025 for sports outside football and men’s basketball, spotlighting financial pressures on non-revenue programs.

APSE Excellence in Video goes to AL.com's documentary on Alabama football icon Jerry Duncan, recognized alongside Washington Post and LA Times.

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Jaylen Brown dominated with 28 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds, powering Boston's 148-111 home blowout over Brooklyn at TD Garden. The win energizes fans amid the Celtics' strong season.

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