Italy probe eyes mafia link to Milan soccer 'ultras'

Inter and AC Milan ultra groups investigation explained: 19 arrested, mafia involvement, what's next

Italian police are currently investigating links between ultra groups and criminal organizations

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans

Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crime

World - Financial Times - October 24

Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponed

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns

There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on Monday

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Televisa Chairman Takes Leave Pending DOJ International Soccer Probe

Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga is also taking leave as TelevisaUnivision director pending resolution of investigation involving FIFA.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Milan's Reijnders to replace Rodri

Could AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders plug the Rodri-sized hole in Manchester City's midfield? Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Transfer Talk: Are Real Madrid going to move on Tchouaméni already?

Real Madrid would consider offers to let midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

GB's Charlton takes silver as Italy's Milan breaks individual pursuit world record

Watch as Great Britain's Josh Charlton wins silver in the men's individual pursuit, as Italy's Jonathan Milan breaks the world record to win gold at the Track Cycling World Championships in ...

Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says

An Israeli military official says Israeli naval forces have captured a senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Inside the £70k ‘mafia-style’ champagne shoplifting gang

A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears.

Review: Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye at the linking of gender and nature in new L.A. show

Artists explore the intersection between environmental ruin and sexism

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Have it large: why 2024 is the era of ultra-baggy jeans

From Rihanna to Loewe, jeans are enjoying a wide-legged moment. But for all of the excess denim being worn on catwalks, by celebrities and by gen Z, will the skinny ever truly fall out of favour?. ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Girl Ultra falls back in love on latest EP 'Blush'

While celebrating the release of the "Blush" vinyl, Mariana de Miguel, a.k.a Girl Ultra, opens up about pushing creative and personal boundaries on the 7-track EP.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

These ultra-rich college endowment funds have a lot to learn about investing

Endowment managers’ attraction to hedge funds, real estate and other alternative investments ends poorly.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Italian Camorra mafia fugitive arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking

A fugitive member of the Camorra mafia due to serve almost 19 years in prison for drug trafficking has been arrested in Colombia, Italian police said on Friday.

Mafia fugitive caught in Colombia seen at infamous drug lord's grave

Luigi Belvedere has been sentenced to almost 19 years in jail for international drug trafficking but has been on the run since December 2020.

UK's ultra-rich feel the pinch from Labour's tax-raising budget

Britain's wealthy are feeling the pinch following a slew of targeted tax hikes in the Labour government's budget, with many saying they are making good on plans to leave.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo

Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Milan coach hails 'fantastic' Pulisic for role in win

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca praised Christian Pulisic's all-round performance as his side beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday despite being down to 10 men for more than an hour.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Pulisic: 'Olimpico' goal for Milan was 'a bit of luck'

Christian Pulisic continued his sensational start to the season for AC Milan on Tuesday, scoring directly from a corner in the UEFA Champions League match against Belgium's Club Brugge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Transfer Talk: USMNT's Cardoso to join Pulisic at Milan?

Christian Pulisic could soon be joined in Milan by fellow USMNT star Johnny Cardoso, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

'No one really saw this coming': Chargers' Scott Matlock is NFL's ultra-rare two-way player

Scott Matlock splits time between fullback and the defensive line for the Chargers, a fittingly singular role for a player who has defied odds.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win

Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

German researchers track bat's migration path to Italy

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism

Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad

Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy— a project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex ...

Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy

The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.

Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump

World - Yahoo News - October 18

First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy

World - Yahoo News - October 19

The first migrants sent to Albania for processing return to Italy

An Italian navy ship has taken back to Italy the first 12 migrants from newly opened asylum processing centers in Albania following a highly-debated court decision in Rome

World - ABC News - October 19

One dead as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Italy legend Totti open to Serie A return at 48

Roma legend Francesco Totti has claimed that Serie A teams are still calling him to see if he would return to professional football, adding that he thinks it would take two to three months of ...