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Euro 2025 hopes as Wales on brink of footballing history

Wales' women are hoping to make history by qualifying for their first major tournament.

Georgia’s Football Team Was on the Brink. Now, It’s a Title Contender Again.

After slipping out of the College Football Playoff field last week, the Bulldogs are very much alive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 17

Turkey Day football: The history, the records, the moments

We revisit the beginning, the biggest performers and the best moments in Thanksgiving NFL history.

Sports - ESPN - 13 hours ago

Football Daily | San Marino make history and bring Nations League vindication

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . As any Irish football fan of a certain vintage can attest, Liechtenstein can be a famously difficult place to go. In June 1995, Jack Charlton ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration

The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.

Non-league team score four in added time for ‘greatest comeback in football history’

North-east team Yarm & Eaglescliffe grab four in five minutes to seal 6-5 win in Northern League Division Two. Step aside Barcelona , forget all the talk about Charlton , Roma and the miracle ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Why Dodgers are on brink of World Series dynasty

BBC Sport looks at how the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani won the World Series and why this could be the start of an MLB dynasty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Maresca: Chelsea on brink of beating title rivals

Enzo Maresca is adamant Chelsea are on the verge of knocking over one of their title rivals after seeing his side draw 1-1 with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Brazil win puts Verstappen among F1 legends, on brink of title

Bernie Ecclestone called it one of the best drives he's seen: Max Verstappen's win in Brazil, from 17th on the grid, puts a fourth title within reach.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now

Germany's ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a breakup more likely than ever.

Business - CNBC - November 4

German government collapses after Olaf Scholz sacks finance minister

Unexpected move throws Europe’s largest economy into political disarray and is likely to lead to snap elections in March. The German government has collapsed after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

German coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

Israel and Iran Seemed on the Brink of a Bigger War. What’s Holding Them Back?

So far, direct attacks between the two adversaries have been precise and calculated. Whether that lasts is another question.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warming

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

South Africa condemn Wales to 12th straight defeat to leave Gatland on brink

Wales 12-45 South Africa Springboks score seven tries without reaching top gear Another week, another record defeat. This time Wales went down by 33 points to South Africa, which is the worst ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Sean Baker and Mikey Madison push the 'Anora' vibes to the brink

The director and the actor on the humor and pathos and tension and scary moments — sometimes all at once — in their prize-winning film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Has Biden's 'just enough' strategy pushed Putin to the brink of nuclear war?

President Biden's "just enough" strategy of providing Ukraine with the weapons it needed to defend itself but not what it needed to win has contributed to the worst-case scenario of nuclear ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

The History of Veterans Day

The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Taste-testing "Sandwiches of History"

Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. Some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes are now ...

Entertainment - CBS News - 4 days ago

The Division Making N.F.L. History

The N.F.C. North is the first division since the 1970 merger to feature three teams with at least eight victories through Week 12.

Sports - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Bobby Brink breaks late tie, Flyers beat Blues 2-1 for 2nd straight victoiry

Bobby Brink redirected Joel Farabee’s feed past goalie Jordan Binnington with 3:01 left in the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Insider notebook: Experts size up Ohio State vs. Penn State, Dave Aranda on brink of saving job at Baylor

Plus, whether the Rice opening is going to be attractive enough to move the needle and why Texas A&M is on high alert vs. South Carolina.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on brink of elimination in MLS Cup Playoffs after surprising loss at Atlanta United

The loss on Saturday night means the best-of-three series will go to a final game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Alex de Minaur on brink of ATP Finals exit after heavy loss to Daniil Medvedev

Australian blown away 6-2 6-4 by Russian in Turin Men’s No 1 now relying on other results to stay afloat Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals debut appears to have come to a brutal end with a match still ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Orlando Pride advance to NWSL Championship: How legendary Marta, unsung heroes have franchise on brink

The Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23

Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

Lebanon Cease-Fire Brings Middle East Back From Brink but Risks Remain

The deal carries the risk of putting Israel and Iran closer to a more dangerous direct confrontation.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 20 hours ago

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

How the 2024 election compares in history

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted

Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History

Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

World - The New York Times - November 1

How Will White Women Vote? It’s a Question With a Fraught History.

White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it’s a tenuous alliance.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Notable firsts that made history on Election Day

Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.

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