Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend?

England’s former captain has talked openly about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Steph Houghton spoke from the heart – why have people been so quick to judge or condemn?

It feels like we’ve seen more of Steph Houghton since she’s retired. Not literally — although maybe her burgeoning media career means she is more visible to rival fans who would only glimpse her ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Why NWSL Playoffs have been so fun: Stars Trinity Rodman, Barbra Banda lead attack-minded approach

The Orlando Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 19 hours ago

Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?

Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.

Why Wrexham’s Captain Has Been Allowed to Bypass a Soccer Rule

James McClean will be allowed to leave the field using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Klay Thompson Is a Golden State Legend, So Why Did He Ever Leave?

Thompson helped the franchise win four N.B.A. titles in eight seasons. If not for career-altering injuries, they might have achieved more.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?

The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Sources: Giants won't have quick Jones hook

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

‘DJT’ is booming. Here’s why other SPAC stocks haven’t been so lucky.

A surge of companies decided to go public via SPAC mergers in 2020 and 2021. Since then, not so much.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?

Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Why Hield believes ‘fun' Warriors fit has been successful so far

Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield explained why he perfectly fits in with Golden State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

With Canucks On the Rise As The Penguins Falter, Pittsburgh Fans Can Wonder What Might Have Been

The Vancouver Canucks continued an excellent season start with a comeback win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, utilizing multiple players who were once Penguins themselves in the process.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Yankees fans who interfered with Betts' catch are banned from Game 5 of the World Series

Two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday night

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans

A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why

Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.

2 Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with play have been banned from Game 5

Sports - ABC News - October 30

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested

Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...

How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded

Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why We Got It So Wrong

It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

80 countries have been led by a woman, but not the US

Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to shatter glass ceilings and become the first woman to be president in the U.S., the office remains solely male-dominated.

Why Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend

It wasn't an easy decision, but when Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK fandom.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

How the World Analyzes Soccer and Why the U.S. Is Good at It

You can learn much about a country’s culture by how it dissects the sport.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years

Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters

Brazilian authorities say a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning

Sports - ABC News - October 27

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Sound shirts help deaf soccer fans feel the excitement

While many of us may take the excitement of a crowd at a live event for granted, two deaf sports fans in the U.K. have just experienced it for the first time - thanks to sound shirts. CBS News Leah ...

Israeli soccer fans attacked after game in Amsterdam, 5 hospitalized

Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.

WATCH: Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in Amsterdam incident: Officials

At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.

Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

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