States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose. Stick to football. It doesn’t really work does it? The big problem with sticking to ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Jets' Jeff Ulbrich once thought being a coach was 'craziness' until one play made it all make sense

Jeff Ulbrich’s passion for coaching began with a play by the man who replaced him on the football field

Sports - ABC News - October 13

Making sense of sentiment

And Trump equity trades

World - Financial Times - October 31

WATCH: Dog spotted atop Great Pyramid of Giza makes expert descent

There was a happy ending for the dog that was spotted by a paraglider on top of Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, after it was filmed returning safely to the bottom of the ancient landmark.

Oregon State, Washington State to play football home-and-home series in 2025

The schools last played each other twice in the same season in 1945.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

If the Rams tear it down, Stafford to the Vikings makes sense

Would the Rams really pull the plug on the Stafford era with another loss? A lot of factors point to a trade making sense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Simeone: Games amid fatal floods make no sense

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday it made no sense to play this weekend after catastrophic floods swept the eastern region of Spain.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Trump Wins: Making Sense of Election Night

An early-morning conversation about the state of the election and the potential consequences of a second term for Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Opinion: What Exactly Is Matt Rempe Doing In The NHL? Make It Make Sense

Ken Campbell says the Rangers' Matt Rempe can't hit without hurting someone, can't fight and can't produce, which pretty much precludes him from playing in the best league in the world.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Trump, Harris make play for North Carolina, polls show tight race in the Tar Heel State

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making last-minute stops in North Carolina. Though the state has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 2008, the ...

Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense | Barney Ronay

Champions League conqueror is a fiery tactical zealot but narrative has always been that England need a winner. Well, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Why Tony Bennett Said Goodbye to College Basketball

This version of the sport isn’t the one Bennett fell in love with, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

I'm Not Convinced Horizon Makes Sense As A Lego Game | Hands-On Preview

I'm just not convinced that Horizon Zero Dawn is an ideal choice to adapt to the Lego-game formula.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Why NFL analyst believes trading Kupp to 49ers makes sense for Rams

One ESPN analyst believes trading wide receiver Cooper Kupp to the San Francisco 49ers makes the most sense for the Los Angeles Rams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Why A Bridge Deal Makes Sense For St. Louis Blues, Jake Neighbours

2020 first-round pick signed two-year, $7.5 million extension Tuesday, can use teammates, past Blues as examples for future contract; could have been RFA next summer, will be RFA again when next ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Two charts and a map to help make sense of all the early voting data

Charts and data put into context the tens of millions of votes already cast in the 2024 presidential election.

Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster

Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

State of play: The battle for Congress

Politics - Politico - 3 hours ago

Oregon State, Washington State to play twice in '25

Oregon State and Washington State, needing to fill their schedules as quasi-independents again next season before the Pac-12 expands in 2026, will play each other twice in 2025, the first time that ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Steelers QB situation: Making sense of Russell Wilson reportedly getting first-team reps at practice this week

Could Wilson unseat Justin Fields for Week 7?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Mets stick with righties in lineup for NLCS Game 4 vs. Dodgers, but does Carlos Mendoza's logic make sense?

New York's first-year manager is staying the course with Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez against Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Week 8 showed us a new version of the SEC

Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Agent's Take: Making sense of contract resolution between Haason Reddick and Jets that ended holdout

Reddick held out for 90 days and missed seven games, but was it worth it?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Trump: A Second Chance? review – why his rise, and his return, make total sense

From Front Row Joes wanting control to the leader of the Proud Boys wanting to ‘make America hate again’, this documentary interviews Trump fans – and takes more time than most films to show why ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Lions OC Ben Johnson will reportedly be very selective if he decides to leave Detroit; 3 teams who make sense

Johnson won't go somewhere else unless it's an ideal situation

Sports - CBS Sports - 23 hours ago

College Football QB Power Rankings: Penn State's Drew Allar makes return after getting squeezed out last week

Despite coming off a bye, Allar's impressive body of work was too good to ignore this week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History

Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Barkley, Hurts making big plays vs. Jaguars

Saquon Barkley's two-TD day is highlighted but a 19-yard run, while Jalen Hurts finds DeVanta Smith for a 25-yard TD in the 4th quarter.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Muslim footballer stopped from playing in joggers

Ismail Iqra was told by a London grassroots football team she could not play unless she wore shorts.

Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks

Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Ohio State-Penn State: Top plays and takeaways from the Buckeyes' crucial win

It was a top-four matchup with huge stakes for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. Here's the best from Buckeyes-Nittany Lions.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

James and Son: LeBron and Bronny make history as they play together in Lakers opener

Pair are first father and son pairing in an NBA game ‘It’s a moment I’m never going to forget,’ LeBron says LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Watch live: Trump makes play for blue New Mexico

Former President Trump is campaigning Thursday afternoon in New Mexico, his latest effort to rally up voters in traditional blue states. During his visit to the Land of Enchantment, a slight detour ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Is it naive for a promoted side to play possession football in the Premier League?

Southampton have stood out for their commitment to playing out from the back … but they only have one point. By Ryan Benson for Opta Analyst . Love or loathe their style of football, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

European football: Simeone criticises playing in Spain after floods disaster

‘It doesn’t make any sense,’ says Atlético Madrid manager Barcelona counterpart Hansi Flick also voices concerns The Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, said on Saturday it made no sense to ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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