Borthwick Opts Continuity

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

WNBA players opt out of CBA; stoppage possible

WNBA players have opted out of their current collective bargaining agreement and face the prospect of a work stoppage if they don't negotiate a new deal with the league by the end of the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Intentionally opting out of voting is an ethical choice

Voting should be an act of conscience, not compulsion.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Borthwick waits on key players’ fitness for England’s Autumn Nations Series

No 9 Alex Mitchell likely to be out for several more weeks Upbeat news from Sale on Tom Curry and George Ford England are still awaiting news on the availability of key individuals as the head ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade

Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.

Angela Hartnett and Neil Borthwick host an autumnal meal at home

Two top chefs team up to create a menu for six – pumpkin soup, partridge and a lot more are on the table

Business - Financial Times - October 19

Borthwick names 17 England players given RFU deals

England head coach Steve Borthwick names a group of 17 players who will receive English rugby’s first Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts.

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers

Decision follows months of lobbying from tech sector and creative industries

Business - Financial Times - October 16

WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Everything we know about the WNBA players opting out of the CBA

On the heels of a landmark season, WNBA players are expected to focus on salaries and long-term benefits such as pensions in their negotiations.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

'Wookiee of the Year': Wembanyama opts for furry footwear ahead of Spurs' home opener

The San Antonio Spurs star brought the shoes to celebrate his Rookie of the Year season and love for "Star Wars."

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits | Robert Kitson

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the air. At first glance it was a low-key sort of day at the stadium formerly known as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie

Sports - ABC News - October 14

WNBA players opt out of current CBA after historic season: 'We're out'

The decision came one day after the Liberty beat the Lynx in the WNBA Finals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

WNBPA opts out of CBA with WNBA: Players looking to secure 'transformational change' after monumental season

The two sides have a year to come to an agreement to avoid a work stoppage

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared dead

Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people refusing to become organ donors, their confidence shaken by reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting

Trump to rally in Atlanta while Harris interviews in Detroit

Verstappen to continue giving minimal answers

Max Verstappen says he will continue his stance of giving minimal answers in official Formula 1 news conferences at this weekend’s US Grand Prix.

Despite struggles, Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II won't opt out of 2024 season: 'I finish what I start'

Gordon has no interest in giving up on his team in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - 11 hours ago

Tensions rise as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, Gaza

Israel continued strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned the U.N. to remove its peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks Journey Continues Through Alberta

The Chicago Blackhawks are on an 82-game odyssey that will present a lot of challenges this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Florida and North Carolina continue hurricane cleanup

As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government's response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has ...

92 unaccounted for as misinformation continues after Helene: Governor

Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" unleashed by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said.

"Smile 2" actors on continuing movie's eerie legacy

Following the success of its predecessor, "Smile 2" returns with a chilling story of a deadly curse as pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, faces the horrors of fame and an inescapable curse.

Harris says her presidency "will not be a continuation" of Biden's

Vice President Kamala Harris' nearly 30-minute interview with Fox News was tense from the start.

Chelsea continue winning start with comfortable victory at Twente

Goals from young forwards Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano showed just how bright Chelsea’s future is as they continued their winning start to the season under Sonia Bompastor with a 3-1 defeat ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Kamala Harris continues to underperform in critical states

Today’s polling speaks volumes; the Harris campaign’s increasing desperation speaks louder still.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Israel continues deadly strikes on Gaza, Lebanon

Israel continued striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday. Strikes in Gaza also left dozens dead or missing. Debora Patta has the latest on the fighting in the Middle East.

Connor Bedard Continues To Impress Early In 2024-25

Connor Bedard is off to a fast start in 2024-25. The Chicago Blackhawks have a legit superstar in the making with him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

We cannot continue to play with 10 men - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team "cannot continue to play with 10 men" in the wake of William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth.

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues

Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Boeing Workers Reject Pay Offer as Strike Continues

Strikers rejected a proposal for a 35 percent pay increase over four years by a nearly two-thirds margin.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Strike continues after Boeing workers reject deal

About 33,000 Boeing machinists remain on strike after they voted to reject a deal their union leadership had reached with the aircraft manufacturing giant. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at why they ...

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