Poch: Playing in MLS no barrier to U.S. selection

ST. LOUIS -- United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play for him on the USMNT.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

San Diego FC to play first MLS game at LA Galaxy

San Diego FC will kick off its inaugural Major League Soccer season against the LA Galaxy in Carson during the opening weekend, February 22-23.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

MLS Cup Playoffs Round One: How to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play Atlanta United tonight

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs; here's how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role

A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Sinner to face Taylor Fritz for ATP Finals trophy

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, who topped Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday in Turin, Italy, is going to face a very familiar opponent for the trophy at the ATP Finals, taking on Taylor Fritz, the player ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

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World - Financial Times - October 24

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry push back on U.S. Ryder Cup players' demands, would 'pay for the privilege to play'

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the U.S. players when it comes to being compensated for Ryder Cup participation

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

How climate change is threatening homes on North Carolina's barrier islands

In the last four years, the Atlantic Ocean has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island. Residents are grappling with an unknown future.

What to know about remaining barriers to a cease-fire in Gaza war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been in the Middle East trying to revive talks for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. Blinken said Israel's military has achieved its goal of ...

Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to family planning

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency contraception.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Here’s the big barrier Amazon stock must overcome to reach fresh highs

There is a fundamental reason why the shares have been rebuffed at the $200 mark

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Language barriers and inexperience may hamper North Korean troops on Russia’s battlefield

North Korea’s entry into Russia’s war against Ukraine is a major escalation in the grinding conflict, but Moscow may find it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98

He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.

Business - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Selection headaches as England meet Germany again

England manager Sarina Wiegman has selection headaches as the Lionesses meet Germany for the first time since the Euro 2022 final.

Trump selects Rep. Elise Stefanik to be UN ambassador

Trump in a statement described Stefanik as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."

Trump selects Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

Presented by American Chemistry Council — President-elect Trump has selected former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump selects Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.

Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection

President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump selects Gaetz, Gabbard to join his Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday when he announced he intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be his attorney general. He also selected former Rep. Tulsi ...

Gabbard selection flummoxes national security experts

Tulsi Gabbard’s expressed support for national security leakers and her elevation of Russian-backed narratives are coming under renewed scrutiny after President-elect Trump nominated her to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check

The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Manchester City players may need to go through pain barrier, warns Guardiola

Nine of first team squad could miss trip to Bournemouth ‘Sometimes if you have problems you have to play’ Pep Guardiola has stated Manchester City’s fit squad members will have to continue ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

2024 NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team: Packers lead way with three selections, Rams pass-rush pair selected

Let's pick the best rookies through the first half of the 2024 regular season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'

Jordi Alba criticized the Major League Soccer postseason format, labeling the system "unfair," after Inter Miami was eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

MLS playoffs preview: Messi and Inter Miami push for MLS Cup, Columbus hopes for back-to-back championships

With the MLS wild-card matchups kicking off on Tuesday, here's everything to know about the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Playing Favorites

The foods and music and culture that move us most might not be very good, but that doesn’t diminish their power to comfort and delight.

World - The New York Times - November 9

10 small-cap stocks selected by digging deep for quality

David Trainer explains how New Constructs incorporates decades of information buried in companies’ financial statement notes, for “better” calculations of returns on invested capital

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Jury selection begins for man accused in NYC subway chokehold death

Daniel Penny's trial in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely is set to begin Monday in New York City.

Mike McCarthy: There's room for improvement, but don't agree with Troy Aikman's word selection

The Cowboys had a bye last week, so Monday was the first time head coach Mike McCarthy was asked about comments that Troy Aikman made about the team's receivers during a recent radio appearance.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Jury selection begins in deadly New York City subway chokehold trial

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Marine veteran accused of putting a man in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was inside the courtroom and ...

Sarina Wiegman ‘happy’ with England team selection despite Germany defeat

Lionesses lose 4-3 in friendly at Wembley ‘I’m not going to make changes just for the sake of it’ Sarina Wiegman hit back at criticism of her team selection for England’s 4-3 friendly defeat by ...

World - The Guardian - October 25