ATP Finals faces up to life without big three for first time since 2001

Djokovic pulls out of Turin finale with unspecified injury Nadal will retire from tennis at Davis Cup next month Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from ATP Finals due to an unspecified ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York

It’s fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals

Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of the ATP Finals because of injury, a move which sets the eight-man field for the event.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 14 hours ago

USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019

Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

NZ beat Windies to reach first World Cup final since 2010

The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies to join South Africa in Sunday's final.

Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener

Sports - ABC News - October 15

49ers' Ricky Pearsall returns to practice for the first time since shooting

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the ...

Japan’s Inflation Slows for First Time Since April Ahead of BOJ

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Alec Baldwin returns to host Saturday Night Live for the first time since Rust trial

The actor opened the show in a sketch parodying Kamala Harris' interview on Fox News.

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Tua Tagovailoa practices for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2

Tua Tagovailoa practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2, and the Dolphins are aiming for him to start Sunday against Arizona

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Boeing, Strikers Meet for First Time Since Last Week’s Contract Rejection

The two sides come together with a push from the Labor Department as the strike stretches to a seventh week.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget

Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowing

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Alexander Zverev wins in Paris, and the ATP Finals spots are locked in

With Djokovic out, the last four ATP Finals spots have been determined, while Zverev got redemption in France this week.

Sports - ESPN - 7 hours ago

2024 WNBA Finals, Liberty vs. Lynx: Three big questions before a pivotal Game 3

The series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 is set for Wednesday night in Minneapolis

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

After big Third Saturday win, Tennessee has new life while Alabama faces grim questions

Two teams faced adversity in Saturday's game in Knoxville. Only one responded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis

King Charles arrives in Australia on Friday for his inaugural visit to an overseas realm as sovereign, his first major foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis.

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm ...

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Hear broadcaster John Sterling call the final out of Yankees' first World Series win since 2009

Sterling retired earlier this year but is back in the booth for the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time starting November 1 when the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period begins.

Army, Navy ranked both ranked in AP poll for first time since 1960 as rival programs enjoy historic starts

The Black Knights and Midshipmen have ridden stellar offenses to 6-0 starts

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22

Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts

Sports - ABC News - October 14

All NFC North teams have four wins through six weeks, for first time since 2002 realignment

The NFC North isn't just the best division in football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Odds of November interest rate cut jump as UK inflation drops to 1.7% – business live

UK inflation drops below 2% target in September , weakening pound and raising chances of an interest rate cut in November. Today’s report shows that prices in the UK are rising a little slower than ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Japan’s LDP May Lose Majority for First Time Since 2009, Media Forecasts Show

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Malik Nabers injury update: Giants WR rookie clears concussion protocol, practices fully ahead of Week 7 game

The star wideout is on track to return for the Giants

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Duke knocks off Florida State for first time in school history as Seminoles stumble to worst start since 1975

The Blue Devils reached bowl eligibility and ended a 22-game losing streak to the Seminoles

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

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