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Finlay Minerals Appoints an Executive Chairman, President & CEO, and Vice President, Corporate Development

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finlay minerals ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) (‘Finlay’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Robert F. Brown as Executive Chairman of the Board, and Ilona Barakso Lindsay as President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brown and Ms. Lindsay formerly held the positions of President & CEO, and Vice President Corporate Relations, respectively. Both Mr. Brown and Ms. Lindsay also continue to be directors of Finlay.

The Company is further pleased to announce the appointment and to welcome Susan Flasha as Vice President, Corporate Development. Ms. Flasha has held positions with Brixton Metals in Corporate Development and as Senior Geologist where she established partnerships with BHP Group Ltd. and Eldorado Gold Corp., and Pretium Resources as Senior Project Geologist for the Brucejack Mine and Bowser Regional Exploration program. Ms. Flasha holds a Master of Science degree in Geological Sciences from Queen’s University.

Gord Steblin continues as Chief Financial Officer and Wade Barnes as Vice President, Exploration of the Company. The Company recognizes and thanks them both for their continued efforts and support as we advance Finlay.

About finlay minerals ltd.

Finlay is a TSXV company focused on exploration for base and precious metal deposits through the advancement of its ATTY, PIL, JJB, SAY and Silver Hope Properties; these properties host copper-gold porphyry and gold-silver epithermal targets within different porphyry districts of northern and central BC. Each property is located in areas of recent development and porphyry discoveries with the advantage of hosting the potential for new discoveries.

Finlay trades under the symbol ‘FYL’ on the TSXV and under the symbol ‘FYMNF’ on the OTCQB. For further information and details, please visit the Company’s website at www.finlayminerals.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Robert F. Brown ,
Executive Chairman of the Board & Director

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘plan’, ‘anticipate’, ‘project’, ‘target’, ‘potential’, ‘schedule’, ‘forecast’, ‘budget’, ‘estimate’, ‘intend’ or ‘believe’ and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘should’ or ‘might’ occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding, among others, the exploration plans for the Properties. Although Finlay believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, the timing and receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, the ability of Finlay and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Finlay’s proposed transactions and programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third-party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements,   and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Finlay does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE finlay minerals ltd.

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Nuvau Minerals Completes High Resolution Drone MAG Survey

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Coverage area includes recently announced gold till anomaly plus two more historic gold occurrences on Matagami property largely subject to base metals exploration

Nuvau Minerals Inc. (TSXV: NMC) has just completed a key step on its journey to unlocking the gold potential of the Matagami Property in the Abitibi region of Québec. It has flown a detailed high resolution drone magnetic (‘MAG’) survey over an area north of where a 2023 sonic drilling program discovered a significant gold grain anomaly. Hole PD-23-030s had more than 2,000 gold grains per 10 kg of material, supported by a near-contiguous sample with 295 gold grains.

The MAG survey included areas where two other gold anomalies have been previously identified in Québec’s SIGEOM/EXAMINE database (see Figure 1):

  • Daniel-1, which includes a gold value of 6.18 grams per tonne over 1 metre associated with massive sulphide from a diamond drill hole.
  • McIvor-SE, which is sourced from a grab sample in a volcanic shear zone, grading at 37.71 grams per tonne.

‘These showings add to our thesis that the Matagami camp has the potential to produce gold,’ said Peter Van Alphen, Nuvau’s President and CEO. ‘The data from this MAG survey will help us develop our eventual diamond drill program related to the gold grain anomaly we recently identified, which is scheduled to start in the second half of 2025. We have just begun to uncover the gold potential of this 1,300 square kilometre land package, where exploration to date has been limited to base metals even though it is in a region known for hosting gold mineralization, including the Detour Gold and Casa Berardi gold mines.’

The detailed high resolution drone MAG survey was flown over the area surrounding PD-23-030s, extending north and northeast of the anomaly (see Figure 1). The western limit of the survey is approximately 3 kilometres away from the Caber Complex and the Renaissance discovery, the undeveloped massive sulfide cluster with near-term production potential. This high resolution MAG survey will provide valuable geophysical data to support Nuvau’s continuing base metal exploration of the underexplored northern part of the property.

The MAG survey was flown along 25-metre spaced lines oriented at N020° for total line kilometers of 5,066 kilometres. The data was captured at low altitude, approximately 20 metres above ground and will provide a global image of the extended area. Overall, a total area of 128 square kilometres was covered.

The quality and resolution of the survey will enable interpretation of the contrasting geological units as well as structural interpretation, which is key to both the future exploration of region for both gold and base metals. Although this area was previously covered by a mosaic of lower resolution surveys, the data was of much lower definition than what current technology can deliver.

Figure 1 – High resolution Drone Mag survey outline on Matagami Camp property with detail MAG data (Source SIGEOM) and gold showing (Source EXAMINE, GM 60332 and GM 44892).

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Figure 2 – Matagami Property Location relative to the gold producers and explorers in the region. Results from adjacent property(ies) are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on Nuvau’s property.

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Qualified Person and Quality Assurance
Gilles Roy, P. Geo. (Qc), Director of Exploration of Nuvau and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the scientific and technical data disclosed in this news release, and otherwise reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release.

For further information, please contact:
Peter van Alphen
President and CEO
Telephone: 416-525-6063
Email: pvanalphen@nuvauminerals.com

About Nuvau Minerals Inc.
Nuvau is a Canadian mining company focused on the Abitibi Region of mine-friendly Québec. Nuvau’s principal asset is the Matagami Property, which is host to existing processing infrastructure and multiple mineral deposits and is being acquired from Glencore.

Cautionary Statements
Readers are cautioned that geophysical surveys are not definitive; the results contained in this news release are still at an early stage of interpretation, with no guarantee of a mineral discovery.

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘anticipate’, ‘will’, ‘estimates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’ ‘expects’ and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning drill results relating to the Matagami Property, the results of the PEA, the potential of the Matagami Property, the timing and commencement of any production, the restart of the Bracemac-McLeod Mine, the completion of the earn-in of the Matagami Property and the timing and completion of any technical studies, feasibility studies or economic analyses.

Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and the actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, assumptions and expectations, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including expectations and assumptions concerning the Company and the Matagami Property. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as such information, although considered reasonable by the management of the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statement. Except as expressly required by securities law, neither the Company nor Nuvau undertakes any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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NCAA softball tournament selection show winners, losers and snubs

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The NCAA selection committee has spoken, and the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament field is set.

Sixty-four teams will begin their road to a potential appearance in the Women’s College World Series at the end of May and beginning of June in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The teams included in the field are the 31 automatic qualifiers for conference champions and 33 at-large teams.

Starting on May 16, these teams will play in 16 regionals across the country, hosted by the 16 national seeds. The winner of each region will advance to play in a best-of-three super regional round, with the eight remaining teams advancing to Oklahoma City for the WCWS. The last two teams standing will play in a best-of-three series to determine the national champion.

However, just like every year, there will be a handful of teams shaking their heads following the NCAA softball selection show. Some teams will feel they should have been a regional host, while some will feel they were poorly ranked and got a bad shake of which regional they have to travel for. Of course, several teams felt like they were unfairly left out of the tournament.

Here’s a look at the winners, losers and snubs from the 2025 NCAA women’s college softball field:

Winners

The Southeastern Conference

The SEC had an NCAA Tournament record-14 teams, including seven of the top eight national seeds and nine of the top 15, capping off a great season. That means if chalk holds through the regional round, only one non-SEC team will host a super regional: No. 5 seed Florida State.

Texas A&M

The Aggies are the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA softball tournament for the first time in program history. The Aggies edged out the four-time defending champion Oklahoma due to their No. 1 ranking in the RPI at the end of the season. Texas A&M did not have a chance to defeat the Sooners in the SEC softball tournament championship game, but could face the Sooners in Oklahoma City.

NCAA softball tournament first-timers

Belmont, Mercer, North Florida, Saint Louis and Santa Clara are first-timers reaching the NCAA softball tournament this season. The Bruins defeated Southern Illinois in the MVC Championship game to earn their first-ever berth, while Mercer was crowned the Southern Conference champions.

The Ospreys earned their first ASUN Tournament title in program history, while the Billikens secured the 2025 Atlantic 10 Softball Championship title with a walk-off win. The Broncos earned their first West Coast Conference championship to automatically qualify.

South Carolina

Seeding matters when it comes to the NCAA softball tournament, and a single seed line can make a huge difference. The Gamecocks edged out No. 9 UCLA for the final top-eight seed. That means they’ll be set to host the Bruins at home in the super regional, if both teams advance.

Losers

UCLA

The Bruins ended the season with an RPI of No. 4 and were the runners-up to Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. However, none of that was enough for UCLA to clinch the last top-eight seed to earn a hosting bid. Instead, if the No. 9 seed Bruins advance to the super regional, they’ll have to travel to Columbia to take on South Carolina on the road.

Virginia Tech

The Hokies had an impressive season but fell apart during the sixth inning of the ACC tournament championship game against eventual champion Clemson. For its trouble, Virginia Tech has to travel to No. 15 seed Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Regional, where the Hokies and Crimson Tide split two games during the Easton Bama Bash in February.

Oregon

The Ducks won the regular season Big Ten championship in their first year in the conference. They also took two out of three games against UCLA during the regular season, but are ranked as the last nationally seeded team at No. 16. The Ducks also had wins over No. 5 seed Florida State (2-0) and No. 7 seed Tennessee (1-0) in nonconference play.

Snubs

Nevada

The Wolf Pack posted a 41-14 record playing against a top-70 strength of schedule. It also finished with an RPI of 36 but, after losing in the Mountain West Tournament, was excluded from the tournament.

Oklahoma

It’s hard to say the No. 2 overall seed was snubbed in any way — but as the four-time defending champs, the Sooners had a real argument as the No. 1 seed after winning the regular season SEC championship in the toughest conference in the country.

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NCAA softball tournament bracket: Regional TV schedule, game times

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One of the most anticipated days of the college softball calendar has come and gone — and with it, a bracket has now been set.

The 2025 NCAA softball tournament field was officially finalized Sunday, with 64 teams from across the country learning where and who they’ll be playing as they chase a spot in the Women’s College World Series — and, from there, potentially a national championship.

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The group of invitees was perhaps unsurprisingly dominated by the SEC, which saw 14 of its 15 teams make the NCAA tournament — Missouri was the only exclusion — while earning seven of the top eight seeds to the event.

Who got in? What teams will be hosting in the regional round? And when will games be taking place when the tournament begins later this week?

Here’s a look at the bracket and schedule for the 2025 NCAA softball tournament:

NCAA softball tournament bracket

Here’s a look at the schedule for the regional round of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament:

All times Eastern.

Bryan-College Station Regional (College Station, Texas)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Marist vs. Liberty | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Saint Francis vs. No. 1 Texas A&M | 3:30 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 2 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 4:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 4 p.m. | TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 6:30 p.m. | TBD

​Norman Regional (Norman, Oklahoma)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Omaha vs. Cal | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Boston University vs. No. 2 Oklahoma | 6 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 2 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 4:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 2 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 4:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Gainesville Regional (Gainesville, Florida)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Georgia Tech vs. Florida Atlantic | 2 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
  • Game 2: Mercer vs. No. 3 Florida | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | noon | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 5 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Fayetteville Regional (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Indiana vs. Oklahoma State | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
  • Game 2: Saint Louis vs. No. 4 Arkansas | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 4 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Tallahassee Regional (Tallahassee, Florida)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: South Florida vs. Auburn | noon | ESPNU (Fubo)
  • Game 2: Robert Morris vs. No. 5 Florida State | 2:30 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 3 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 5:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 8 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | noon | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Austin Regional (Austin, Texas)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Michigan vs. UCF | 2 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
  • Game 2: Eastern Illinois vs. No. 6 Texas | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD

​Knoxville Regional (Knoxville, Tennessee)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Miami (OH) vs. No. 7 Tennessee | 1:30 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
  • Game 2: North Carolina vs. Ohio State | 4 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | noon | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 5 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | noon | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Columbia Regional (Columbia, South Carolina)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: North Florida vs. Virginia | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Elon vs. No. 8 South Carolina | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 1 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Los Angeles Regional (Los Angeles)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: UC Santa Barbara vs. No. 9 UCLA | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: San Diego State vs. Arizona State | 10 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 5 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 10 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TV TBD

Baton Rouge Regional (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: UConn vs. Nebraska | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Southeastern Louisiana vs. No. 10 LSU | 5:30 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 5:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Clemson Regional (Clemson, South Carolina)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Northwestern vs. Kentucky | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: USC Upstate vs. No. 11 Clemson | 4:30 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 4 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 1 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Lubbock Regional (Lubbock, Texas)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Brown vs. No. 12 Texas Tech | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Washington vs. Mississippi State | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 2 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 4:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 3 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 5:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Tucson Regional (Tucson, Arizona)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Santa Clara vs. No. 13 Arizona | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Grand Canyon vs. Ole Miss | 10 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 4 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 9 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TV TBD

Durham Regional (Durham, North Carolina)

Friday May 16

  • Game 1: Howard vs. No. 14 Duke | noon | ACC Network (Fubo)
  • Game 2: Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 1:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 4 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 5 p.m. | TV TBD

Tuscaloosa Regional (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Belmont vs. Virginia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Jackson State vs. No. 15 Alabama | 6 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | noon | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 2:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 5 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 2 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 4:30 p.m. | TV TBD

Eugene Regional (Eugene, Oregon)

Friday, May 16

  • Game 1: Binghamton vs. Stanford | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Game 2: Weber State vs. No. 16 Oregon | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, May 17

  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 4 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 9 p.m. | TV TBD

Sunday, May 18

  • Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 6:30 p.m. | TV TBD
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 9 p.m. | TV TBD
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2025 NCAA softball tournament, WCWS picks, predictions

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The field has been set for the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, which means the road to the Women’s College World Series is set, too.

As was expected going into the selection show, the SEC dominated: Fourteen of the conference’s 16 teams are heading to the postseason, led by SEC tournament co-champions Texas A&M and Oklahoma, the top two seeds of the tournament, respectively. The SEC claimed seven of the top eight seeds and nine of the top 16 overall.

The Sooners are aiming for a dynastic fifth straight national championship, which would place them in rarefied air in all sports. But the field looks more perilous than it has in years past this year, with Patty Gasso’s team lacking its usual pitching depth.

Here’s a look at our predictions for the 2025 softball NCAA Tournament and Women’s College World Series:

Bryan-College Station Regional

  • No. 1 Texas A&M (45-9)
  • Marist (47-7-1)
  • Liberty (47-12)
  • Saint Francis (26-24)

The Aggies should breeze through their regional with two wins and reach the championship game. Texas A&M will advance to the super regional.

Norman Regional

  • No. 2 Oklahoma (45-7)
  • Boston University (39-17)
  • Omaha (39-11)
  • Cal (35-19)

The Sooners are going to be motivated after not getting the No. 1 overall seed. Fully expect Gasso and Oklahoma to turn up the heat in their regional.

Gainesville Regional

  • No. 3 Florida (43-14)
  • Mercer (38-24)
  • Georgia Tech (27-22)
  • Florida Atlantic (44-10)

Florida was the No. 2-ranked team in RPI at the end of the season. The Gators finished sixth in the SEC, but played one of the toughest schedules in the nation.

Fayetteville Regional

  • No. 4 Arkansas (40-12)
  • Saint Louis (34-22)
  • Oklahoma State (33-18)
  • Indiana (33-18)

The Razorbacks have arguably the best player in the nation in Bri Ellis. That alone should carry them through the regional.

Tallahassee Regional

  • No. 5 Florida State (46-9)
  • Robert Morris (30-16)
  • USF (43-14-1)
  • Auburn (32-22)

Florida State is playing as well as any team in the country, with a deep pitching staff and the best hitting lineup in the ACC. The Seminoles should breeze through their regional.

Austin Regional

  • No. 6 Texas (46-10)
  • Eastern Illinois (34-20)
  • Michigan (38-19)
  • UCF (33-22-1)

Big Ten tournament champion Michigan could prove to be a tough test for the Longhorns, but Texas is as battle-tested as any program in the country and should ultimately prevail.

Knoxville Regional

  • No. 7 Tennessee (40-14)
  • Miami (Ohio) (35-24)
  • North Carolina (40-15)
  • Ohio State (43-12-1)

The Lady Vols have one of the best pitchers in college softball in Karlyn Pickens and no one else in the regional can match her arm talent. Tennessee advances.

Columbia Regional

  • No. 8 South Carolina (40-15)
  • Elon (33-19)
  • North Florida (45-13)
  • Virginia (37-17)

South Carolina snuck in for the final super regional host site. The Gamecocks will take full advantage and have the opportunity to host UCLA in the next round.

Los Angeles Regional

  • No. 9 UCLA (49-10)
  • UC Santa Barbara (34-24)
  • San Diego State (37-17)
  • Arizona State (35-19)

The Bruins, like Oklahoma, are going to be motivated after being ‘snubbed’ for the final super regional host spot.

Baton Rouge Regional

  • No. 10 LSU (41-14)
  • SE Louisiana (48-14)
  • UConn (35-17)
  • Nebraska (39-13)

Jordy Bahl transferred to Nebraska to bring home a national championship. Bahl delivers for the Cornhuskers as they upset host LSU to advance to the super regionals.

Clemson Regional

  • No. 11 Clemson (44-12)
  • SC Upstate (39-14)
  • Northwestern (29-18-1)
  • Kentucky (29-26)

The Tigers should feel confident entering their regional after winning the ACC softball tournament championship. Clemson has the ‘it’ factor when it comes to making comebacks and should be good enough to carry on to the super regional.

Lubbock Regional

  • No. 12 Texas Tech (45-12)
  • Brown (33-15)
  • Washington (34-17)
  • Mississippi State (37-17)

The Red Raiders outscored their opponents 26-0 over three games in the Big 12 Tournament and appear to be playing their best softball. It also helps to have NiJaree Canady on your side.

Tucson Regional

  • No. 13 Arizona (45-11)
  • Santa Clara (32-20)
  • Grand Canyon (46-6)
  • Ole Miss (37-17)

The Wildcats are ready for the regional round following wins over Alabama, Stanford and UCLA in nonconference play. But don’t sleep on Ole Miss and Grand Canyon giving them a run for their money.

Durham Regional

  • No. 14 Duke (38-16)
  • Howard (31-18)
  • Coastal Carolina (41-17)
  • Georgia (31-20)

How about the Bulldogs showing off the strength of the SEC with a major upset over Duke in the Durham Regional? Georgia has the talent to pull off the upset.

Tuscaloosa Regional

  • No. 15 Alabama (37-21)
  • Jackson State (28-23)
  • Belmont (40-14)
  • Virginia Tech (41-11)

Virginia Tech had a strong season in the ACC and has a talented pitcher in Emma Lemley. She could carry the Hokies past host Alabama into the super regional round.

Eugene Regional

  • No. 16 Oregon (47-7)
  • Weber State (28-30)
  • Binghamton (36-12)
  • Stanford (40-11)

Oregon is another program that could feel ‘disrespected’ after barely clinging on for the last national seed. The Ducks had nonconference wins over Florida State and Tennessee and won the Big Ten regular season championship.

Super Regionals

Bryan-College Station Super Regional

  • No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 16 Oregon: Aggies win in three games

The Aggies are ranked No. 1 in RPI for a reason. Texas A&M is talented in all three phases of the game and, despite having a strong roster, Oregon is not a match. But the Ducks do force the ‘if necessary’ game.

Norman Super Regional

  • No. 2 Oklahoma vs. Virginia Tech: Oklahoma sweeps

The magical run for the Hokies ends here with a motivated Oklahoma squad looking to make history. The Sooners just prove too much for Virginia Tech and earn the sweep.

Gainesville Super Regional

  • No. 3 Florida vs. Georgia: Florida sweeps

Who doesn’t want to see the Gators and Bulldogs battle in the postseason, regardless of the sport? Florida will earn a sweep over their rivals and reach the WCWS once again.

Fayetteville Super Regional

  • No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Arizona: Arizona wins in three games

This could be a fun back-and-forth super regional with both teams ranking inside the top 12 in RPI. However, in the end, the Wildcats pull off the upset and advance to the WCWS.

Tallahassee Super Regional

  • No. 5 Florida State vs. No. 12 Texas Tech: Florida State wins in three games

Texas Tech has a strong batting lineup and Canady. However, the Seminoles are deeper in pitching and batting.

Austin Super Regional

  • No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Clemson: Texas wins in three games

The Longhorns and Tigers present another strong super regional matchup. However, the home field advantage for Texas proves to push the team over the top to advance to the WCWS again.

Knoxville Super Regional

  • No. 7 Tennessee vs. Nebraska: Nebraska wins in three games

Bahl vs. Pickens will be a treat for all college softball fans on a national stage. However, Bahl is going to continue to carry the Cornhuskers over the Lady Vols into the WCWS.

Columbia Super Regional

  • No. 8 South Carolina vs. No. 9 UCLA: UCLA wins in three games

The Bruins are motivated following the snub behind the Gamecocks. Expect UCLA to flex its offensive power against South Carolina and get back to the WCWS following a short stint away.

Women’s College World Series

  • No. 1 Texas A&M
  • No. 2 Oklahoma
  • No. 3 Florida
  • No. 5 Florida State
  • No. 6 Texas
  • No. 9 UCLA
  • No. 13 Arizona
  • Nebraska

WCWS championship series

Prediction: No. 1 Texas A&M over No. 3 Florida in three games

The Aggies have been the most impressive team in college softball this season. Texas A&M will go 3-0 in the WCWS to get to the championship series. The Gators will dispose of the Sooners during their run but ultimately fall to Texas A&M in three games in the championship series.

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Pacers dominate Cavs in Game 4: Highlights

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The Indiana Pacers have a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Myler Turner and the Pacers produced a dominant performance in the 129-109 Game 4 victory over the Cavaliers on Sunday night.

Turner had 20 points and seven rebounds for Indiana. Pascal Siakam finished with 21 points and six rebounds in the rout.

Darius Garland had 21 points and six assists in the loss for the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell did not play in the second half because of a reported ankle injury, and his status for Game 5 is uncertain.

The tensions ran high between the two teams as early as the first quarter, which featured an exchange between Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter. Mathurin was given a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Hunter and was ejected from the game.

USA TODAY Sports provided updates and highlights for Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Pacers:

Highlights: Pacers 129, Cavaliers 109

3Q: Pacers 109, Cavaliers 77

The Pacers had three players with 20 or more points through the first three quarters of play. Pascal Siakam had 21 points and six rebounds. Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each scored 20 points.

Darius Garland had 21 points for Cleveland.

Donovan Mitchell did not score in the third quarter and was back in the locker room during the period. Mitchell was reportedly dealing with an ankle injury and was listed as doubtful to return to the game.

Halftime: Pacers 80, Cavaliers 39

The Pacers continued to overwhelm the Cavaliers throughout the first half, finishing on a 19-2 scoring run to end the second quarter. The Cavs did not lead in the first half.

Indiana was successful from the 3-point line, finishing the first half with 60% after shooting 30-for-50.

The Cavaliers struggled from long range, shooting 5-for-19 (26.3 percent).

Myles Turner had a game-high 18 points in the first half. He shot 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-4 from the 3-point line.

Obi Toppin had 13 points off the bench for the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell had 12 points for the Cavaliers.

1Q: Pacers 38, Cavaliers 23

The Pacers built a solid lead in the opening period after leading by as many as 19 points in the game against the Cavaliers.

Things got chippy in the first quarter with both Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter at the center of an exchange.

Mathurin was given a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Hunter with a ‘closed fist.’ Mathurin was ejected from the game.

Hunter retaliated with a shove to Mathurin. Myles Turner also stepped in late, shoving Hunter. Both Turner and Hunter were given technicals.

What time is Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 4?

Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers will tip at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 4: TV, stream

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
  • TV: TNT, TruTV
  • Stream: Fubo, Max

Watch Cavaliers-Pacers Game 4 with Fubo

Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA playoff schedule, results

(Pacers lead series, 2-1)

  • Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
  • Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavaliers 119
  • Game 3: Cavaliers 126, Pacers 104
  • Game 4: Cavaliers at Pacers | Sunday, May 11 | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Max, Sling TV
  • Game 5: Pacers at Cavaliers | Tuesday, May 13 | TBD | TNT, truTV, Max, Sling TV*
  • Game 6: Cavaliers at Pacers | Thursday, May 15 | TBD | ESPN, Fubo*
  • Game 7: Pacers at Cavaliers | Sunday, May 18 | TBD | TBD*
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Shedeur Sanders has the right mindset as he begins his NFL career

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Shedeur Sanders has the correct mindset as he embarks on his NFL career. The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback isn’t discouraged by his much-publicized draft slide. Nor is Sanders operating like a fifth-round pick on the roster bubble.

Sanders is conducting himself as though he has a chance to be the Browns starting quarterback.

“My job here isn’t to prove people wrong,” Sanders said to the media at Browns rookie minicamp. “I prove myself right. I fully have self-belief.”

Five quarterbacks were picked in front of Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, despite Sanders being coined as the second-best quarterback in the class in several mocks. The Browns even selected quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round before trading up in the fifth round to take Sanders.

“I was a late-round draft pick, but we’re here now. None of that stuff matters,” Sanders said. “I’m just excited to be here and ready to work.”

Some factors contributed to Sanders’ stunning draft fall. But the silver lining is that Sanders enters a crowded but relatively weak quarterback room that consists of Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Gabriel and Deshaun Watson who is expected to miss the entire 2025 season due to an Achilles injury.

Cleveland’s subpar quarterback depth chart affords Sanders an opportunity to win the Browns starting job in Year 1.

“I just feel like, in life, in everything, it’s just me versus me,” Sanders said of the Browns’ QB competition. “I can’t control any other decision besides that. I just try to be my best self at all times.”

If Sanders were to become the Browns’ starting quarterback, he’d have earned it. Reporters on the ground at Cleveland’s rookie minicamp noted Gabriel took first reps over Sanders. However, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski cautioned not to read too much into who gets initial snaps at this juncture of the offseason.

‘I wouldn’t look into, really, anything,’ Stefanski said on Friday. ‘I think you’ll see the whole weekend, going through the spring, we don’t pay too close attention to who’s in there first.’

Cleveland started seven quarterbacks in the past two seasons. Furthermore, the Browns have had 40 starting quarterbacks since 1999, the most in the NFL during that span. It’s nearly impossible for a franchise to be successful with the amount of quarterbacks the Browns have trotted out on the field in a quarterback-driven league.

Consequently, the Brown have only finished four seasons above .500 since 1999.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, famously selected in the sixth round at pick No. 199 in the 2000 NFL Draft, told the ‘Impaulsive’ podcast that he reached out to Sanders.

“Use it as motivation,” Brady said of the advice he gave to Sanders. “You’re gonna get your chances. Go take advantage of it.”

If Sanders adheres to Brady’s advice and performs well this offseason, he’s got an opportunity to end the Browns’ colossal quarterback merry-go-round. From first impressions, he’s off to a positive start.

Follow USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays In Technically Challanging Environment; Price Action Against These Levels Crucial

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Amid ever-increasing uncertainties on the global front and similarly rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian equity markets demonstrated strong resilience. They consolidated before ending the week on just a modestly negative note. The trading range remained modest; the Nifty oscillated in a 590-point range. While the markets defended their key support levels, the volatility surged. The volatility barometer, the India Vix, spiked 18.49% to 21.63 on a weekly basis.. The headline index finally closed with a net weekly loss of 338.70 points (-1.39%).

A few important things to note from a technical perspective. The 200-DMA is at 24044; the 50-week MA is at 23983. This makes the zone of 23950-24050 a very important support zone for the Nifty. So long as the Index is able to defend this zone, it will continue consolidating in a defined range. Incremental weakness would creep in only if the 23900 level is violated decisively. On the higher side, as evident from the charts, the markets have continued to resist the rising trendline resistance. From now on, the Nift’s behavior vis-à-vis the zone of 23950-24050 would be crucially important to watch; the Index’s ability to defend or not defend this zone will dictate the trend over the coming weeks.

The levels of 24350 and 24600 are expected to act as probable resistance points in the coming week. The supports are at 23900 and 23630.

The weekly RSI is 54.36; it stays neutral and does not diverge against the price. The weekly MACD is bullish and stays above its signal line. A bearish engulfing candle has emerged. Its emergence near a pattern resistance adds credibility to the resistance placed near 24500-24600.

The pattern analysis of both daily and weekly charts shows that the Nifty has traded quite on the expected lines and within the analyzed range. It has continued resisting the rising trendline resistance near 24500-24600; it has so far defended the key that is created between the 200-DMA and the 50-week MA. The markets would weaken only if they violate the crucial 23900 level; so long as this point stays defended, we can expect the markets to consolidate in a defined range.

Based on the overall technical structure, it is likely that the markets will not see any immediate upward trend. While if the markets end up breaching the 23900 level remains to be seen, it is doubtful that they will initiate any sustainable trending upmove and move past the 24500 levels soon. The hedging activity and the cost of hedging have increased; this is evident from Vix, which has significantly risen over the past few days. While the Nifty has defended the key support levels so far, it remains in a technically challenging environment. It is strongly recommended that the market participants adopt a defensive approach by focusing on the low beta stocks and the stocks with improving relative strength. Staying low on leveraged positions, a continued cautious outlook is advised for the coming week.

Sector Analysis for the coming week

In our look at Relative Rotation Graphs®, we compared various sectors against the CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), representing over 95% of the free-float market cap of all the listed stocks. 

Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) show that the Nifty PSE Index has rolled inside the leading quadrant. Infrastructure, Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, FMCG, Consumption, Commodities, and the Financial Services Indices are also inside the leading quadrant. These groups are likely to outperform the broader Nifty 500 Index relatively.

The Nifty Metal Index has rolled inside the weakening quadrant. This may cause the sector to slow down and give up on its relative performance. The Services Sector index also remains in this quadrant.

While the Nifty IT Index continues to languish in the lagging quadrant, the Auto and the Realty Indices are sharply improving their relative momentum against the broader markets while staying inside this quadrant.

The Nifty Midcap 100 index has rolled inside the improving quadrant; may see its relative performance bettering over the coming days. The Media and the Energy Indices are also inside this quadrant, and may continue seeing improvement in their relative performance against the broader markets.

Important Note: RRG charts show the relative strength and momentum of a group of stocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell signals.  

Milan Vaishnav, CMT, MSTA

Consulting Technical Analyst

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Tech 5: OpenAI Restructures, Apple Pursues AI Search, Constellation Shares Jump

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This week proved pivotal for the tech and energy sectors as market dynamics and the regulatory landscape shifted.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) made waves by signaling a foray into artificial intelligence (AI) search and challenging app store regulations, while OpenAI underwent a major restructuring amid legal battles with Elon Musk.

Meanwhile, legislation targeting AI chip tracking gained momentum, and the nuclear energy sector saw increased activity with Ontario Power Generation’s new reactor project and potential White House actions.

Earnings reports from major players like Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) painted a complex picture of growth and challenges in a turbulent economic environment.

The interplay of innovation, regulation and market forces played out against a backdrop of trade developments between the US and the UK, with optimism regarding forthcoming negotiations with China boosting sentiment toward the end of the week.

Read on to dive deeper into this week’s top stories.

1. Apple’s App Store appeal, AI search plans and chip news

Apple is formally contesting last week’s judicial ruling mandating a reduction in its App Store commission.

The company filed an appeal against the order that would compel it to lower the existing 27 percent fee imposed on businesses offering links within their apps to external payment processing alternatives.

In related news, Apple executive Eddy Cue revealed during federal court testimony that the tech giant is investigating the development of its own AI-powered search engine for the Safari web browser. The news had an immediate impact on Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares, resulting in a 9 percent decline on Wednesday (May 7) afternoon.

In other news, Apple is reportedly making advances in its in-house silicon development.

The company is designing new proprietary chips intended to serve as the main central processing units for a range of future Apple products. These include anticipated devices such as smart glasses, more powerful iterations of its Mac computer line and specialized AI servers.

Combined with this week’s macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, Apple’s share price experienced turbulence, ultimately closing 2.25 percent below Monday’s (May 5) opening price on Friday (May 9).

2. OpenAI announces restructuring, acquisition and leadership changes

In a notable week for AI giant OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman shared a reorganization strategy on Monday, announcing that its operational arm will transition into a new public benefit corporation, with its non-profit arm acting as the primary shareholder. The decision follows talks with civic leaders and state attorneys general.

A person familiar with the matter told Business Insider that the new plan will let the company receive the full US$30 billion investment from SoftBank (TSE:9984). Meanwhile, sources told Bloomberg on Monday that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and OpenAI are still in negotiations regarding a restructuring plan. A later report from the Information reveals that OpenAI plans to slash its 20 percent revenue-sharing agreement with Microsoft to 10 percent by 2030.

Regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Sam Altman and Tesla (NADAQ:TSLA) CEO Musk, who alleges that the company has strayed from its founding mission, Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, told Reuters on Monday that the team intends to proceed with the lawsuit. Toberoff also called the restructuring a “cosmetic” move that turns charitable assets into private wealth, adding that “the founding mission remains betrayed.”

In other news, OpenAI made its largest acquisition to date this week, agreeing to buy AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for about US$3 billion, and named ex-Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) CEO Fidji Simo as its new head of applications.

According to reports, Simo will manage operations and report directly to Sam Altman, who will retain his title as CEO. Altman will shift his focus to research, safety efforts and advancing artificial general intelligence.

3. AI chip regulatory developments

US Representative Bill Foster is preparing to introduce legislation aimed at tracking the location of AI chips, such as those produced by NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), after they are sold.

The proposed bill, first reported by Reuters on Monday, would task US regulators with developing rules to monitor these chips, ensuring they remain in authorized locations under export control licenses.

It would also seek to prevent unlicensed chips from being activated outside of authorized locations.

In other chip-related news, NVIDIA shares rose following news that the Trump administration plans to eliminate the so-called “AI diffusion rule.” However, a spokesperson from the US Department of Commerce clarified upcoming plans in a statement to CNBC’s Kif Leswing on Wednesday, commenting:

“The Biden AI rule is overly complex, overly bureaucratic, and would stymie American innovation. We will be replacing it with a much simpler rule that unleashes American innovation and ensures American AI dominance.”

The announcement highlights the Trump administration’s intention to keep some guardrails in place to protect US interests, despite pushback from tech industry executives.

At a Congressional hearing on Thursday (May 8), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of maintaining US leadership in AI development. He cautioned against overregulation, warning that poorly designed rules could hinder America’s competitive edge, particularly against China.

4. Palantir, AMD, Arm and Super Micro share results

Palantir’s Q1 revenue rose 39 percent year-on-year to US$884 million, driven by demand for its data analytics software in the US. The company expects demand to continue, forecasting Q2 revenue between US$934 million and US$938 million. Palantir’s share price fell by 8 percent after hours as investors anticipated even stronger results. The company posted a loss of 5.6 percent for the week after a volatile week for tech stocks, as overvaluation concerns persist.

Advanced Micro Devices’ Q1 earnings report shows quarterly revenue of US$7.4 billion, an annual increase of 36 percent, with adjusted earnings per share of US$0.96. Despite an initial 7 percent stock surge following a positive quarterly report, AMD shares fell following the company’s announcement of a projected US$1.5 billion revenue decrease this year, attributed to US government limitations on the sale of AI chips to China.

Palantir, Super Micro, AMD and Arm performance, May 6 to 9, 2025.

Chart via Google Finance.

For Q4 2024, Arm Holdings reported quarterly revenue of more than US$1 billion for the first time in its history, but forecast revenue and profit for Q1 2025 below Wall Street estimates, resulting in a 4 percent slump on Thursday morning

Super Micro Computer’s net sales increased from US$3,85 billion in Q3 2024 to US$4.6 billion, while the company’s earnings per share fell year-on-year from US$0.66 to US$0.17.

The company lowered its full-year revenue guidance from US$23.5 billion to US$25 billion, down to US$21.8 billion to US$22.6 billion, with trade war-induced uncertainty and increasing competition cited as obstacles to growth. The company’s share price opened over 5 percent lower the next day and fell by over 3 percent this week.

5. Constellation shares jump, White House plans reactor push

Shares of Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) rose nearly 10 percent in two days ahead of the Tuesday (May 6) release of its Q1 earnings report, which revealed revenue that exceeded expectations by over 20 percent.

Later, during an earnings call, CEO Joe Dominguez said the company was close to inking multiple long-term deals to provide nuclear power to meet surging energy demands, further bolstering investors’ optimistic outlook.

In another significant development within the nuclear energy sector, Ontario Power Generation said it has secured the necessary approvals to commence construction on the first of four small modular reactors (SMR) designed by GE Verona (NYSE:GEV), which will be located at the company’s Darlington site near Toronto.

The Darlington project is anticipated to be the first deployment of this particular SMR technology within a G7 nation.

Separately, Axios reported on Tuesday that sources familiar with the matter say the White House is in the final stages of preparing executive actions intended to accelerate the deployment of nuclear reactors. These plans, reportedly under consideration for several weeks, could be officially announced imminently.

On Friday, NPR said its reporters have seen a draft of such an order. According to the report, the order instructs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to send new reactor safety guidelines to the White House for review and possible amendments. The draft also calls for a reduction of NRC’s staff and a “wholesale revision of its regulation” in coordination with the administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Crypto Market Recap: Bitcoin Breaks US$100,000, Coinbase Makes US$2.9 Billion Power Play

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (May 9) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$103,116 as markets closed for the week, up 2 percent in 24 hours.

The day’s range has seen a low of US$102,526 and a high of US$103,636. After breaking through the US$100,000 threshold on Thursday (May 8), the digital asset has found support.

Bitcoin performance, May 9, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

The crypto market’s surge is attributed to positive geopolitical developments, particularly surrounding a US-UK trade agreement and optimism over upcoming trade talks with China.

A better-than-expected jobs report also reignited institutional interest. Meanwhile, the MOVE index has cooled from its late March-early April spike, encouraging broader risk-taking across financial markets.

On the technical side, Bitcoin’s realized cap has hit an all-time high above US$893 million. Cointelegraph’s Marcel Pechman notes that strong options activity suggests that prices above US$105,000 could fuel further gains. Analyst Egrag Crypto is forecasting a rally to US$170,000, contingent on Bitcoin breaking past its previous all-time high of US$109,000.

However, with Bitcoin’s relative strength index approaching 70, overbought conditions are emerging, and investors are urged to be cautious of short-term volatility.

Ethereum’s (ETH) price surge has outperformed that of Bitcoin and can be attributed to an increase in transactions following Wednesday’s (May 7) Pectra upgrade. ETH’s price has increased by over 25 percent from last week and 42 percent month-on-month. It finished the week at US$2,325.35, a 10 percent increase over 24 hours.

The day’s range saw a low of US$2,288.24 and a high of US$2,372.09.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) closed at US$171.67, up 7.1 percent over 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$168.64 and a high of US$172.75.
  • XRP was trading at US$2.35, reflecting a 3.6 percent increase over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached a daily low of US$2.33 and a high of US$2.40.
  • Sui (SUI) was priced at US$3.89, showing a decreaseof 0.6 percent over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily low of US$3.87 and a high of US$4.03.
  • Cardano (ADA) was trading at US$0.7799, up 5.5 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$0.7763, and it reached a high of US$0.7953.

Today’s crypto news to know

Coinbase to acquire Deribit in US$2.9 billion crypto derivatives deal

Coinbase has announced plans to acquire Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, for $2.9 billion — the largest deal in the crypto industry to date. This strategic move positions Coinbase to expand its offerings in the crypto options market, catering to the growing demand for advanced trading products.

The acquisition includes US$700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock.

Deribit, which processed US$1.2 trillion in trading volume last year, controls approximately 85 percent of the global crypto options market. This deal is expected to enhance Coinbase’s presence in the international derivatives market and diversify its revenue streams. Analysts view the acquisition as a significant step for Coinbase to compete with other major exchanges like Binance and Kraken in the derivatives space. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close later this year. Until then, Deribit will continue its operations as usual.

Rumble’s crypto wallet launch and Q1 earnings

Rumble’s (NASDAQ:RUM) CEO confirmed the firm will launch a Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet to compete with the Coinbase Wallet in Q3. The Rumble Wallet will launch in partnership with Tether.

“Our goal is to become the most prominent non-custodial Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet, powering the creator economy,” according to a May 9 (Friday) X post by Chris Pavlovski.

On the earnings front, Rumble reported a net loss of US$2.7 million for Q1 on Thursday, a significant improvement over the US$43 million loss reported in Q1 2024. The company’s revenue of US$23.7 million exceeded analysts’ estimates; however, the firm reported a decrease in monthly active users to 59 million, down from 68 million in Q4 2024.

Rumble opened 2.44 percent higher on Friday (May 9) and closed the week with a gain of over 17 percent.

Meta’s potential stablecoin integration

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly in discussions with cryptocurrency enterprises regarding the potential implementation of stablecoins for select, smaller-scale creator disbursements.

Five informed sources told Fortune that the corporation has engaged in consultative deliberations with multiple cryptocurrency infrastructure providers, albeit without having yet settled upon a definitive strategic approach.

An insider suggests that the entity may adopt a multi-token framework, encompassing the integration of established stablecoins such as Tether’s USDt and Circle’s USD Coin, amongst other alternatives.

This news comes the day after Democratic lawmakers withdrew support for the GENIUS Act after concerns arose over the lucrative crypto dealings of companies tied to US President Donald Trump. The bill stalled on the floor of the Senate, prompting a public statement from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

“This bill represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand dollar dominance and US influence in financial innovation. Without it, stablecoins will be subject to a patchwork of state regulations instead of a streamlined federal framework.’

Celsius founder sentenced to 12 years for crypto fraud

Alex Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for defrauding customers and manipulating the price of the company’s CEL token.

Between 2018 and 2022, Mashinsky misled investors about the safety of their funds, using customer deposits to inflate CEL’s value and personally profiting over US$48 million. Celsius, which once managed over US$25 billion in assets, collapsed in 2022 amid a broader crypto market downturn, leaving thousands of users unable to access their funds.

SEC considers crypto exemptions

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is “considering a potential exemptive order” to let crypto firms bypass requirements to register as a broker-dealer, clearing agency exchange to issue, trade and settle securities. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce made the announcement in a speech published on Thursday.

Companies would still be expected to comply with rules to prevent fraud and market manipulation and may also need to meet certain disclosure and recordkeeping requirements.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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