The U.S. has a World Cup problem brewing already

Car companies have an infuriating software problem

Managing smooth updates is becoming ever more important with the spread of EVs and more sophisticated systems

Financial Times - Jan. 8

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond

The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player development

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem?

After winning nine games in a row and capping a strong 12-2 December, the Knicks fell in back-to-back games in which they looked outmatched without their starting unit in and gassed down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Stiga's goal in OT gives U.S. world juniors title

The Americans avenged a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland in group play, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the second period to win their second straight junior worlds title and seventh overall.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Why this week's 'Team Cup' is important for Europe's Ryder Cup hopes

This geographically misplaced match, with the most anodyne of names, has a value that might help nudge Europe to a rare away win over the US next September, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - Jan. 6

How to watch Lindsey Vonn race Alpine skiing World Cup St. Anton

Lindsey Vonn races in St. Anton, Austria, this weekend, live on Peacock.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

British teen Mia Brookes wins back-to-back snowboarding World Cup titles

Brookes, 17, claims victory in Austria Britain strike gold in four-man bobsleigh in Germany Mia Brookes produced an incredible display of big air snowboarding in Klagenfurt on Sunday to seal ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge

Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The Gen Z problem for audit firms

The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspections

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem

Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek to Help U.S. Win United Cup

Gauff moved her head-to-head with Iga Swiatek one small step in the right direction with a 6-4, 6-4 win in Sydney.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Brookes seals 'insane' back-to-back World Cup wins

Britain's Mia Brookes produces another stunning display of big air snowboarding to seal back-to-back World Cup victories.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Gauff, Fritz lead U.S. charge to United Cup title

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz led the U.S. to the title at the United Cup mixed team tournament.

ESPN - Jan. 5

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup

Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Forgan and Kirkby win another medal for USA Luge, and Lolo Jones set to return to World Cup bobsled

Chevonne Forgan and Sophie Kirkby of the U.S. got their third World Cup women’s doubles luge medal of the season Saturday, continuing their climb in the rankings

ABC News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died

TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

World's oldest person has died at 116

Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died

ABC News - Jan. 4

Lakers' LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for a record you would've thought he already owned

LeBron's name is now at the top of yet another NBA list

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Intel's Problems Are Even Worse Than You've Heard

There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areas

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Postecoglou has 'no problem' with Maddison at darts

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he has "got no problem" with James Maddison going to watch darts despite being unable to start a match because of illness.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final

An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Victor Wembanyama at the 100-game mark: Is Wemby already a top-10 player in the NBA?

Our staff puts the Spurs star's early career into perspective and explores his ultimate ceiling.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Kings World Cup Nations schedule, rules, tournament format for Gerard Pique's 7-a-side league

Everything you need to know about the 16-nation seven-a-side event in Italy

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Pulisic return gives U.S. big presence in Super Cup

United States attacker Christian Pulisic appears to be healthy again following injuries to his calf and ankle and could return for AC Milan against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals on ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates

Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.

Politico - Jan. 2

Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing

The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off

CBS Sports - 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

Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Marcotti's 2025 wishes: Club World Cup success, tough questions for MLS, more

As the new year begins, Gab Marcotti takes his annual look ahead to the next 12 months in soccer and lays out the things he would like to see in 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 2

The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - Jan. 1

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'

The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew

An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?

Wired - Jan. 1

'Babygirl' filmmaker Halina Reijn had no problem directing steamy sex scenes

Halina Reijn didn't have to research how to direct sex scenes in 'Babygirl,' having acted in her share of them. But it helps to have a plan, she says.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

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