As W.N.B.A. Popularity Surges, It’s Never Been Harder to Find a Coach

A variety of factors including low pay, short-term contracts and a failure to mentor young assistants has led to a dearth of coaching candidates.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Despite a strong economy, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet

After pandemic relief expired, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet and support their families, new reports show.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget

Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposals

World - Financial Times - October 25

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says 82 games is too many, 'playing harder and faster than ever' leads to injuries

Kerr also noted that players cover far more ground than they used to

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Election infrastructure has 'never been more secure,' CISA chief says

Election infrastructure has "never been more secure" CISA chief says

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs

The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds

‘Dehumanising rhetoric’ blamed as almost half of respondents say they recently suffered discrimination. Muslims across Europe are grappling with a “worrying surge” of racism that is being fuelled ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Faulty data overstates surge in UK economic inactivity, finds report

Problems with ONS labour market survey have given ‘overly pessimistic picture’, says Resolution Foundation

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?

Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans. When news broke on Monday that the Connecticut Sun had ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?

Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Tyler Marsh has been hired as coach of the Chicago Sky

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Fever's Kelsey Mitchell exploring free agency after 2024 season defined by grief, surge in WNBA's popularity

Mitchell and Caitlin Clark became one of the WNBA's most dynamic backcourts down the stretch last season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Temple fires coach Stan Drayton: Third-year coach never had a winning season with the Owls

Temple is 3-7 on the year following Saturday's overtime win against FAU

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

'He sent me back a wink emoji': How Oregon and others have exploited rule loopholes

When Oregon put 12 men on the field late against Ohio State, the untrained eye saw a gaffe. But really it was gamesmanship and using the rule book.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself

John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?

Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Steelers and Bears hit with bizarre scheduling quirk in Week 11 that's never been seen before in NFL history

Both teams have very familiar opponents coming up down the stretch

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Lions' huge win over Jaguars ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a scorigami!

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Sexist attacks on women surge on social media after Trump's win, report finds

A barrage of misogynistic comments have permeated social media since Donald Trump became the president-elect last week, according to research from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a ...

Analysis: NBA and WNBA coaching jobs 'don’t have a long shelf life.' Lately that's been 1 to 3 years

Erik Spoelstra quietly made history last week

Sports - ABC News - October 29

NBA has been ‘poking around’ on Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Rice fires Mike Bloomgren: Seventh-year coach took Owls to two bowl games but never notched winning season

The Owls are 2-6 on the season following a Week 9 loss to UConn

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Coaches Poll top 25: Indiana surges into top 10, Iowa State tumbles in college football rankings

The undefeated Hoosiers continue their dream season in the first year of the Curt Cignetti era

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Coaches Poll top 25: Alabama surges back into top 10, Miami tumbles in college football rankings

The Crimson Tide are back in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll after beating LSU

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Canada Soccer drone scandal explained: Bev Priestman out as coach, investigation findings, what's next

Canada Soccer's attempts to spy on opponents using drones date as far back as 2016

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Dallas Wins No. 1 Pick in W.N.B.A. Draft Lottery, and a Shot at Paige Bueckers

The Wings are set up to draft a potential franchise cornerstone in 2025.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Paige Bueckers Isn’t the Only Prize at the Top of the W.N.B.A. Draft

The UConn star is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft, but there will be other coveted players available.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has been away from the Spurs because he had a mild stroke, team announces

Sports - ABC News - November 13

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - November 8

'Push Russia harder,' Zelensky urges allies in speech

'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.

It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why

The PGA Tour is making sweeping changes to its eligibility and it's only going to get more difficult to keep a tour card

Sports - ABC News - 45 minutes ago

After a Landmark W.N.B.A. Season, How Much Higher Can Women’s Basketball Soar?

“The finals mark the culmination of what I think is the most transformational year in the W.N.B.A.’s history,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

United Airlines Makes MileagePlus Loyalty Perks Harder to Get

Carriers have increased requirements for passengers to improve their standing in programs in recent years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

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