'A better team' than last year

'A better team' than last year? Why Yankees say they are, even without Soto

The defending American League champs had to pivot -- hard -- after losing a generational star to the crosstown Mets. Here's how they did it -- and what's next.

ESPN - 6h

Super Bowl 2025 early overreactions: Eagles better than last time they faced Chiefs? Kansas City worse?

Early overreactions heading into Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - 1d

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees have a ‘better team than we did a year ago’

Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner spoke about the team's offseason moves and why he believes they are better than a year ago when they had Juan Soto.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

World's largest luxury group LVMH posts better than feared full-year sales

The world's largest luxury company LVMH on Tuesday reported better-than-expected full-year sales, in the strongest sign yet of a potential turnaround in the high-end sector.

CNBC - 2d

Why are Australia so much better than England?

BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

BBC News - 2d

Transfer spending up on last year with week to go

Manchester City are responsible for more than half of all money spent so far in this January transfer window - with one week until deadline day.

BBC News - 3d

Why AMD could surprise Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings

AMD is under heavy pressure to defend its stock-market valuation.

MarketWatch - 5d

Burberry shares jump 13% after better-than-expected quarterly sales

Burberry on Friday reported a shallower-than-expected dip in sales in the fiscal third quarter, in the first glimpse of fresh efforts to revamp the beleaguered British fashion house.

CNBC - 6d

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps

Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.

Wired - Jan. 21

Fringe USMNT players make noise against Venezuela; Champions League's better than ever as league phase returns

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the transfer market's in full swing as Kvara arrives in Paris

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Trump inauguration: Tech CEOs like Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg score better seats than some incoming cabinet members

Companies like Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and OpenAI have donated $1 million apiece to the Trump Inauguration, and their leaders are in prime spots.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Ted Johnson: Why Chip Kelly is a better Pats OC option than McDaniels

Should the Patriots turn to college for their next offensive coordinator? Ted Johnson explains why he'd rather have Chip Kelly than Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Speaker Johnson: No better ‘dollar-for-dollar investment’ than Trump’s mass deportation plan

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to voice support for President-elect Trump’s immigration plans despite concern over the cost.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't

The big-box retailer's report indicates that deals and promotional events motivated shoppers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected investment banking, interest income

The company said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled to $6.67 billion, or 82 cents per share, from a year earlier.

CNBC - Jan. 16

‘Better than lying on the floor at home’: how corridor care became the norm in the NHS

About 70% of nurses in the UK are delivering care in ‘inappropriate’ settings, says union

Financial Times - Jan. 16

For Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame might be better than any NFL job

The Notre Dame head coach has his team is playing for the national title Monday, but with at least one NFL team interested in him. Don't be in such a rush.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year

Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data

Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report

The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - Jan. 11

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Last Year’s Hiring Announcements Lowest Since 2015

One firm said that the hiring announcement could be indicative of uncertain economic conditions.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees

The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

‘He left the world better than he found it’: Harris honors Carter with eulogy

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy honoring former President Jimmy Carter and his accomplishments during his memorial at the U.S. Capitol.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Eagles' Jordan Davis says this aspect of 2024 team makes it different than Philly playoff teams of years past

Davis says this Eagles team is more connected than previous versions

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence

ABC News - Jan. 7

Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Moon’s magnetic pull lasted longer than thought, lunar rocks reveal

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Salah on Liverpool future: 'My last year at the club'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah reaffirmed that this will be his last season at the Merseyside club as negotiations have stalled over a new contract.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'

Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.

Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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