Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home

An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets' Attendance Improving, But There's A Long Way To Go

It's hard to believe the Winnipeg Jets, an undefeated team in a Canadian hockey market, can't sell out the second-smallest arena in the NHL, says Ken Campbell.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job

FA reached out to Manchester City manager in summer Tuchel believed to have reservations about the role The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Flick dismisses title-favourites tag: Long way to go

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick dismissed the idea his side have replaced Real Madrid as favourites to win LaLiga after last weekend's 4-0 Clásico win.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

'A long way back now' - what is going wrong at Arsenal?

Tipped by many to take the next step and end their long wait for a Premier League title this season, is Arsenal's challenge already over?

Warriors make a statement in Boston, but Stephen Curry says there's 'a long way to go'

Curry's late-game heroics once again saved the day for Golden State in a gritty road win over the defending champions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

The Long, Syncopated Journey From Scott Joplin to Beyoncé

Critics have come a long way since “Maple Leaf Rag.” Just consider how “Cowboy Carter” rode into town.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Trump’s Use of Profanity Was Already Growing Before the MSG Rally

In former President Donald J. Trump’s third campaign for the White House, his speeches have grown coarser and coarser.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Long and winding road that took a recording console from Beatles session to the skip

A Hertfordshire father and son have been able to restore the console used on the Beatles' last album.

‘We still have a long way to go’: Thomas spearheading NFL’s mental health push

Family tragedy has been the impetus for the Jets’ Solomon Thomas to become an advocate for mental health. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . When the Buffalo Bills kicked a late field ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

In 12-team College Football Playoff, strength of schedule will go a long way in deciding bracket

The executive director of the new 12-team College Football Playoff suggested that while wins and the age-old “eye test” will play a role in determining who makes the bracket, strength of schedule ...

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"

In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.

Ravens' decision on final play vs. Bengals cost them a place in NFL history, ended a long streak

Baltimore could have tied NFL history

Sports - CBS Sports - 10 hours ago

I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson

Long hospital waiting lists, extortionate food bills and rising homelessness. Welcome to life under the most rightwing Finnish government in generations. Oulu is five hours north from Helsinki by ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The long end keeps on rising

And emerging markets in a no-landing scenario

World - Financial Times - October 22

Boomers beware: Tapping home equity to pay for long-term care carries serious risks

Long-term care “will force people to deplete many of their assets.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms

Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino's first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager

A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America's playing pool after a handful of top players missed out

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

‘They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile

Moscow is using ties with neighbouring countries to deport and arrest anti-war Russians who fled after invasion of Ukraine. Lev Skoriakin, 23, fled Russia in January 2023 after he was accused of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Derek Carr injury update: Saints QB could soon return to practice, long shot to play in Week 8, per report

The quarterback is battling an oblique injury

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

'I lost my leg on the way home from school'

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Lonzo Ball makes long-awaited return from knee injuries, scores 10 in Bulls' preseason game

Lonzo Ball got a rousing ovation in his long-awaited return for the Chicago Bulls after being sidelined for nearly three years because of a knee injury

Sports - ABC News - October 17

A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship

Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials now racing to remove tons more fuel ahead of cyclone season. From the sky you can see ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Tua Tagovailoa took long, cautious road back from his latest concussion

Tagovailoa will play Sunday vs. the Cardinals for the first time since Week 2, when he sustained his third concussion in two years.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Previewing all 14 races at the 2024 Breeders' Cup: From top picks to long shots at the Classic and more

Expect the unexpected at this year's Breeders' Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington. If the Melbourne Cup is looking to expand its appeal beyond ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence

Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Bettors backing Bronny as long shot ROY pick

More bets have been placed on Bronny James to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year than any other player at multiple major U.S. sportsbooks.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Gordon signs new long-term deal with Newcastle

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon signs a new long-term deal with the Premier League club.

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran

In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."

UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'

Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Will there be a long wait for Pennsylvania's election results in 2024?

Pennsylvania's ballot counting lasted days in 2020, but will that be the case again in 2024? CBS News Pittsburgh political reporter Jon Delano reports on why the count took so long in 2020 and how ...

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