Chelsea sign Girma for women's world record fee

Sources: West Ham hire ex-Chelsea coach Potter

Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Oromay by Baalu Girma review – an Ethiopian classic

This political satire of insurrection and propaganda during the civil war, which is thought to have cost the author his life, gets an English translation at last. Oromay begins as it means to go ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey

Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Panama Canal chief dismisses Trump’s claims on China, fees

The Panama Canal Authority chief dismissed President-elect Trump’s claims that China is controlling the trade route and criticized his comments about fees. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The Wall ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Watkins, Bueckers headline women's Wooden list

USC's JuJu Watkins, UConn's Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and UCLA's Lauren Betts headline the Wooden Award midseason top 25.

ESPN - Jan. 7

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond

The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player development

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses

The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea leading race to sign Mainoo

Chelsea are exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Trina Solar achieves new world record for solar module conversion efficiency

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Isak transfer fee would be off the charts - Shearer

Alan Shearer and Shay Given discuss the importance of striker Alexander Isak as well as Newcastle United's recent form.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay a new entry fee starting this week

Starting Wednesday visitors to the UK from dozens of countries will have to pay a new travel authorization fee before entering.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Chelsea's winless run hits 4 as Palace score late

Crystal Palace scored a late equaliser to leave Chelsea winless in four Premier League games as Jean-Philippe Mateta struck in the 82nd minute to cancel out Cole Palmer's first-half opener.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Faith and fashion: Iranian women revamp hijab rules

Defiance of headscarves accompanied by growing demand for stylish options among those following Islamic republic’s dress code

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Chelsea's missed chances vs. Palace show why they're not in title race

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his side isn't ready to challenge for the title. He might be right.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list

The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is done

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

How hidden credit card fees impact consumers and businesses

The start of 2025 brought an increase in fees from the biggest credit card companies in the U.S. that may have you paying more the next time you swipe a card. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Jan. 4

I’m 72 and trying to hire a financial adviser, but I feel tricked about the fees

A reader says the final agreement they gave him to sign did not include the pricing they negotiated.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

The fight over credit card swipe fees enters a new year with no end in sight

With new fee increases and more shoppers ditching cash, some small businesses are urging their customers to consider sticking with bills and coins.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Ilona Maher’s Bristol bow expected to double record crowd for women’s side

Presence of the most followed rugby player on the planet will attract over 8,000 fans to Ashton Gate on Sunday. Making a debut for a new club is a day every player will remember in their career but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Chelsea defender Fofana could miss rest of season

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

ESPN - Jan. 3

These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'

Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Chelsea FC co-owner pays £56mn for London penthouse

Purchase by billionaire Behdad Eghbali is one of largest UK property deals of 2024

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Spurs sign Denmark midfielder Holdt

Tottenham have signed Denmark midfielder Olivia Holdt on a contract running until June 2027.

BBC News - Jan. 3

NWSL expanding to Denver after 'record-setting' fee agreed

The National Women's Soccer League knows the location of its 16th team in the competition, according to reports in the United States.The Athletic and Sportico have shared that the league's newest ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Fee change on investment trusts could badly hit manager revenues

Greencoat UK Wind’s charge shake-up could be copied by other trusts

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2