UCL talking points: Are Madrid in crisis? How good is Gyökeres?

After matchday four of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

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UCL talking points: How good is Pulisic? Is Vinícius a Ballon d'Or lock?

After matchday three of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Transfer rumors, news: Goretzka linked with Man United move

Manchester United are still looking to bring in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Ancelotti hails Vini Jr.'s 'energy' in comeback win

Vinicius Junior scored a hat trick as part of five second half goals for Real Madrid in the 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

The good news no one is talking about this election season

The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Real Madrid target Davies

Manchester United will look to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Transfer Talk: Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold heats up

Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is ramping up. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Transfer Talk: Madrid, Liverpool, Man United in race for Lukeba

RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba is being courted by the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Transfer Talk: Are Real Madrid going to move on Tchouaméni already?

Real Madrid would consider offers to let midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

How to give a good speech

Before you begin, what is it that you really want to say?

Business - Financial Times - October 25

UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 schedule, live stream, storylines: How to watch UCL on Paramount+

Borussia Dortmund enters Matchday 3 atop the Champions League table

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 schedule, live stream, storylines: How to watch UCL on Paramount+

Aston Villa are top of the Champions League table

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

'Oh my goodness' - Wieffer error allows Wolves to snatch point

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer analyses Mats Wieffer's mistake which allowed struggling Wolves to earn a "huge" point at Brighton.

The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided

The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Signs do not look good for Eidevall, Kirby could push way back into England’s squad and Terland’s focus brings reward. The “Jonas out” painted on a wall outside the ground and the mock P45 waved ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Talking points: Poch suffers a 'Dos a Cero,' Jiménez is back

Mauricio Pochettino had his first setback as USMNT coach, a 2-0 loss to a Raúl Jiménez-inspired Mexico. ESPN's writers cover the key talking points.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

UWCL talking points: Arsenal begin post-Eidevall era with win

Emily Keogh, Sophie Lawson and Sam Marsden to answer some of our burning questions after the second round of games in this season's Champions League.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Aston Villa are grateful for their No 1, West Ham have problems and Eddie Howe is under the pump. Curtis Jones’s all-action display against Chelsea was all the more impressive, given that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Rytting Kaneryd keeps Chelsea on top, Parris punishes United while Arsenal move on with life after Eidevall. The issues that plagued Arsenal under Jonas Eidevall will not go away overnight, but two ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka shines against former club, Alex Iwobi has gone up a level and Brentford find new hero. Aaron Wan-Bissaka looked as if he had a point to prove against Manchester ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Who can stop Sabalenka? WTA Finals talking points and vote

Aryna Sabalenka is looking to cap a superb year with a first WTA Finals triumph. Here's everything you need to know about the event - and cast your vote for the winner.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Forest and Bournemouth shine again, Gordon provides Toon tonic, while Gomez and Solanke are winning over doubters. If Ruud van Nistelrooy was supposed to wash the nostalgia out of the Manchester ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United to re-sign Fernández ahead of Liverpool, Madrid, Barca

Manchester United could look to re-sign Benfica left-back Alvaro Fernandez, as Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid are starting to show interest, Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

How Real Madrid and Spain are reviving the art of long-range shooting

For an art form that is allegedly dying out, long-distance goals have played a big part in Spanish football recently, especially for Real Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

How historical turning points shaped the United States

Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...

How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis

Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the start

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending

Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams, with X factors, games to watch and more

Can the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here's what to know as the 2024 season hits the midway point.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

NBA Hater Report: Wemby is not a good shooter, plus Anthony Edwards, KAT on opposite ends of 3-point epidemic

The NBA season is one week old, and these trends are drawing the ire of this author

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Trump sticks to usual talking points, Harris to speak at Ellipse about turning the page

Former President Donald Trump addressed some top voter issues while delivering remarks in Florida. This comes on the day Vice President Kamala Harris plans to deliver her closing remarks from the ...

Trans voters share concerns ahead of election in which they’ve been a central talking point

Most transgender voters told NBC News they’re backing Kamala Harris for president, with some saying they plan to leave the country if Donald Trump wins a second presidential term.

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