Poch: U.S. needs arrogance to compete at '26 WC

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent.

ESPN - 1h

UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'

The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.

NBC News - 1d

EA Sports College Football 26 Announced, Launches This Summer

Electronic Arts has announced EA Sports College Football 26 and revealed that the game will launch sometime this summer.. Over on Twitter, EA posted, "We said this place would be full again–thanks ...

GameSpot - 1d

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

The complaint accuses the company of underpaying female, Black and Hispanic employees compared with their male and white counterparts.

The New York Times - 3d

Robust U.S. Economy May Not Need Trump’s Big Reforms

The incoming President wants to uncork major moves, including protectionist tariffs, more tax cuts, and immigration curbs, but macroeconomic data suggests some measures may not be required.

Inc. - 4d

Eagles ride defense, Goedert stiff-arms to WC win

Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes in his return from a concussion, Dallas Goedert threw three stiff-arms on a TD catch and the Eagles rode their NFL-best defense to a 22-10 wild-card playoff ...

ESPN - 5d

Macuga records 1st WC win; Vonn finishes 4th

Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G while U.S. teammate Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place.

ESPN - 5d

2025 NFL Wild Card predictions, odds, line, time, spread: Ravens vs. Steelers picks by expert on 53-26 roll

SportsLine's Mike Tierney just revealed his Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore expert NFL playoff picks for Saturday's NFL Wild Card 2025 matchup

CBS Sports - 6d

Vonn lands 6th in first WC downhill in 6 years

Lindsey Vonn skied into an impressive sixth place in her first World Cup downhill race in six years.

ESPN - 6d

Ream: Poch focused on improving USMNT mindset

USA defender Tim Ream said that head coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to stress to his players the importance of having a winning mentality.

ESPN - 6d

2025 Cotton Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Ohio State vs. Texas picks, best bets by expert on 26-12 run

Josh Nagel, who's on a 26-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his Cotton Bowl picks for Texas vs. Ohio State in Friday's 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal matchup

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers

Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar. South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Chinese developer Sunac’s shares tumble 26% after liquidation petition

Real estate company reveals winding-up request filed in Hong Kong

Financial Times - Jan. 10

'Everton need stability' - how chaotic day unfolded

Everton sacked manager Sean Dyche just hours before their FA Cup win against Peterborough - this is how a chaotic day unfolded at Goodison Park.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Poch wants U.S. to emulate mentality of Argentina

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said players must see soccer as more than just a game when competing in order to be successful during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Oilers Don't Need Hits To Be Winners

The Edmonton Oilers aren't the only team that is bucking the trend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Franklin jabs at ND, says CFP needs uniformity

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

ESPN - Jan. 9

U.S. companies will need to increase their hedges against a stronger dollar in 2025, says Bank of America

A surging buck can crimp multinational’s profits

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Universities need new ways to make their research pay

Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fall

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Northern Illinois joins Mountain West: Huskies will compete as football-only member beginning in 2026 season

Northern Illinois, a longtime MWC target, has been a member of the MAC since 1997

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots competing with these three teams for Mike Vrabel: Report

The Patriots aren't the only team interested in potentially hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000

Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?

Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.

ESPN - Jan. 7

What you need to know about HMPV

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Poch picks MLS-heavy U.S. team for Jan. friendlies

Jesús Ferreira, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman headline the 24-player USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

ESPN - Jan. 6

What we learned as Steph's 26 not enough in blowout loss to Kings

The Golden State Warriors laid an egg in a 129-99 blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Man United's draw at Liverpool comes with signs of progress: Are Red Devils ready to consistently compete?

Amad Diallo scored the equalizer in the 80th minute as the Red Devils, surprisingly, got a point

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Bulls to retire former MVP Derrick Rose's jersey number during 2025-26 NBA season

The recently retired Rose spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Bulls and was named MVP in 2011

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

5 Productivity Skills You Need to Learn in 2025

Power up your productivity levels by going back to basics. Honing these five soft skills can help you improve your workflow in the new year.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Simone Biles says it would be 'greedy' for her to compete at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Biles doesn't want to overstay her welcome, noting 'I'm humble enough to know when to be done'

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete

More than half a dozen current or former UFC champions will compete in a three-week window

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars

Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue.

BBC News - Jan. 3

New Israeli airstrikes in Gaza humanitarian zone and elsewhere kill at least 26

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 26 people across Gaza as they struck Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone

ABC News - Jan. 2

Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem

Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

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