Senate Republicans have joined Democrats in expressing concerns about Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) moves to delay the confirmation of dozens of American ambassadors, especially at a time when U.S. national security interests are facing challenges on several fronts. Cruz has cited his resistance to the Biden administration’s policy on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany as being behind his refusal to allow for swift confirmation votes on the nominations....

Progressive Democrats have supported eliminating the filibuster in order to bypass Republicans opposed to President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda. However, Republicans and moderate Democrats, like Manchin and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, say that eliminating the filibuster will kill any hope of senatorial bipartisanship. “I want to make it very clear to everybody,” Manchin told Politico on Tuesday. “There’s no way that I would vote to prevent the minority from having input into the process in the Senate....

The West Virginia Democrat said that he backed parental leave in principle, but wanted both parties on board with a bill that would not increase the national debt. Plans by President Joe Biden and Democrats for paid family leave in the wide-ranging—but scaled back—$1.75 trillion package was reduced from 12 weeks to four, following Manchin’s opposition, before being dropped altogether. The social spending bill is being considered under budget reconciliation, requiring no GOP support but needs the backing of all 50 senators who caucus with the Democrats....

It took Montana until after his first of four Super Bowl victories to learn how to balance fame off the field and success on it. He told NFL Network on Wednesday that it wouldn’t have been possible without the sage advice of his legendary coach: the late Bill Walsh. “It’s OK to do some things but try to cut it back and don’t forget about football,” Montana said in recalling Walsh’s message to him....

The first was Brett Favre, who on Tuesday said Jacksonville should draft Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith and get a quarterback either later in the draft or in free agency. Former Washington quarterback Joe Theismann on Thursday told CBS Sports HQ he would draft another player at the position. “(It’s) really close,” Theismann told host Amanda Guerra. “We are sort of splitting hairs here a little bit but I would take (BYU quarterback Zach Wilson over Lawrence) as a matter of fact....

Dr. Richard Ferkel says in a statement that the surgery on the navicular bone went well and he is confident Embiid will be able to return to the court after “appropriate healing.” MORE: Revised Mock Draft | “Can’t use a Top 5 pick” on Embiid Ferkel did not put a timetable on the recovery, but it is expected to be a long process. Sources gave Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski an idea of how long the center will be rehabbing....

New York also picked up a bullpen arm, left-hander Joely Rodriguez, and cash in the deal, but Gallo is the main event. He’s 27 and has had two 40-home-run seasons in his career. He also is controllable through the 2022 season. FAGAN: The worst thing the Mets could do at the deadline Texas, meanwhile, is buying a package of prospects with its top trade asset, including a close-to-ready rotation piece....

Lawrence appeared on Monday night’s show on ABC after recently separating from his wife of 15 years, while black-ish star Marcus Scribner also took his shot at love in the episode. Once again Zooey Deschanel and Michael Bolton were on hand as hosts, helping the celebs grill the three contestants while Bolton’s musical workings gave clues to the contestants as to the celebrity’s identity. After a full season of match-making, Monday night marked the season finale of The Celebrity Dating Game on ABC....

Instead, he once again found that winning the pole doesn’t guarantee anything in the Sprint Cup Series. MORE: Martinsville race weekend photos | Kyle Busch sweeps Martinsville Logano was in the news all week by virtue of a wreck with Kenseth at the short track last fall. The two had tangled at Kansas Speedway late in the 2015 season, with contact between them causing Kenseth to spin while leading and essentially ending his run in the Chase for the Sprint Cup....

Logano, who is one of 16 drivers contending for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this season, met with reporters prior to Friday’s practice session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Logano, who drives for Penske Racing, debuted in NASCAR’s elite ranks in the Xfinity Series on May 31, 2008 — just days after his 18th birthday. He’s been in the spotlight pretty much since that time. MORE: Five things to know at New Hampshire | Chase pressure increases...

In a blog she posted over the weekend, Cissi described the post-concussion symptoms Franzen is still experiencing from a concusion suffered in 2015 while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Franzen played two games in the 2015-16 season, attempting to make a comeback from a concussion he had sustained the season prior after an open-ice collision with the Edmonton Oilers Rob Klinkhammer. But Franzen made it two games into that season before playing his last on Oct....

This year, Calipari reportedly is interested in leaving Kentucky for UCLA, which needs a full-time replacement for the fired Steve Alford. According to 247Sports.com, there’s “buzz” about a possible Calipari move: Calipari responded Wednesday night on Twitter, pledging allegiance to Big Blue Nation: SN’s MARCH MADNESS HQPrintable bracket | Predictor tool | Best bracket names | Tickets Calipari’s name has come up regularly over the past few years when there have been openings in the NBA....

But regardless of one’s personal opinion of Cena the professional wrestler, there is no denying that he is a tremendous human being. After all, there is not a celebrity on the planet — present or past — who has granted more wishes for the Make-a-Wish Foundation than Cena. He may not have real super powers, but John Cena is as close to a super hero as the WWE has....

For Joseph to fully continue in their footsteps, though, Elway has to jumpstart his success with quarterbacks. Joseph inherits the quest to replace Peyton Manning. There’s no other honest way to put it. That’s going to be the biggest factor determining Joseph’s success: filling the huge gap at the one position that’s seriously lacking. That’s really what kept the Broncos from even getting a chance to repeat as Super Bowl champs in 2016....

The Reds have been active in recent windows, but a club-record £75 million ($102m) deal for Virgil van Dijk in January was countered by the £146m ($198m) sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona. A deal has also been put in place for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, with the Guinean set to officially arrive on July 1, but there is an acceptance on Merseyside that greater squad depth is required....

Reprising their iconic roles as Danny and Sandy, Travolta and Newton-John donned outfits similar to those worn in the movie for an appearance at the Meet n’ Grease sing-along event in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday. Newton-John took to her Instagram account to share an image of she and her Grease co-star. In the picture, the singer is spotted sporting a yellow cardigan and skirt set, while Travolta is seen dressed in Danny’s signature all-black ensemble, complete with leather motorcycle jacket....

After that game, the Wizards’ medical staff diagnosed Wall with a “real, real bad sprain” when X-rays following the game came back negative. Wall reportedly butted heads with the staff after the diagnosis, believing the injury to be much worse, The Washington Post reported. MORE: Hand broken in five places | Wall’s unique bowling style Wall underwent several more examinations before it was determined he had five non-displaced fractures in his wrist and hand....

The Dallas County district attorney’s office announced the deal Friday, two weeks after a judge said during a hearing that prosecutors and the former NFL quarterback’s attorneys had settled on a framework for such an agreement. No details were available until Friday, when the DA’s office released a statement on the matter. Manziel will be responsible for finding and following through with appropriate treatment or counseling. “It is an important first step for a defendant,” the office’s statement reads, via the Dallas Morning News....

General manager Ray Farmer, speaking at the NFL owners’ meetings in Arizona, said Manziel will first need to be cleared by personnel at the treatment facility. MORE: Panthers owner on Hardy: ‘We do the right things’ | 8 worst-ever QB draft debates “I don’t think it’s in doubt,” Farmer said when asked if he thought Manziel will be back in time for offseason workouts. “Again, I’m not the point person in that....

It was a reminder that Manziel can flash that play-making ability. MORE: Each team’s fatal flaw at midseason | Classic photos of Johnny Manziel Manziel, making his second start of the season, helped the Browns cut their deficit to 14-10 heading into halftime with the TD pass. He finished 4 of 5 for 70 yards on the 92-yard scoring drive. Manziel finished the first half 11 of 18 passing for 128 yards and had two carries for 11 yards....