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2025 NWSL schedule: Challenge Cup kicks off on March 7, followed by 26-week regular season, starting March 14

Here's our team-by-team breakdown of NWSL's new 2025 schedule

CBS Sports - 12h

‘Housewife of the Year’ challenges Ireland’s progressive self-image

The old-fashioned competition, now the subject of a documentary, shows how far the country has come

Financial Times - 2d

Trump’s trade challenge

Biden’s parting gift throws down the gauntlet to the incoming president on industrial policy

Financial Times - 3d

Romário: Brazil need Neymar to win World Cup

Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.

ESPN - 6d

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

The 2026 World Cup faces challenges as stringent U.S. visa policies and long wait times threaten to hinder global fan attendance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

KPMG readies challenge to US law firms

Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate America

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Senate GOP incumbents brace for MAGA primary challengers

Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - Jan. 13

FA Cup replays: The arguments for and against

The arguments for and against the scrapping of FA Cup replays.

BBC News - Jan. 13

FA Cup draw: Liverpool travel to Plymouth

Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Championship bottom club Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Leyton Orient or Derby County drawn to face Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 13

25 questions for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season

A look at some of the key elements to watch this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Plymouth to host Liverpool in FA Cup fourth round

Championship side Plymouth Argyle are drawn at home to eight-time winners Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.

Inc. - Jan. 10

GB&I take charge of Ryder Cup-style Team Cup

Great Britain and Ireland lead Continental Europe 3½-1½ after day one of the Ryder Cup-style Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Tonks and Tilt: Best friends and FA Cup underdogs

BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt meets Salford City's Curtis Tilt and Tamworth FC's Tom Tonks as they prepare to take on Premier League opposition in the FA Cup.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Bellingham scores to set up Super Cup Clásico

Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday and set up a final showdown with Barcelona.

ESPN - Jan. 9

'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham

West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Carabao Cup offers lifeline for Postecoglou and Spurs

After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Gavi, Yamal send Barcelona to Super Cup final

Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final.

ESPN - Jan. 8

EFL defend Cup ball after Arteta's complaint

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

ESPN - Jan. 8

'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?

Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.

ESPN - Jan. 7

In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Conceição caps 1st week at Milan with Super Cup

Sergio Conceicao capped an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Monday, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an ...

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

The Challenge for Made-in-America Bikes? Made-in-China Parts

Two and a half years after Guardian Bikes opened a factory in Indiana, it is trying to find components manufactured in the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

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

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi

AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Rugby overhauls laws mid-season with Premiership to follow Champions and Challenge Cup changes

The Champions and Challenge Cups will adopt four new law trials midway through the pool stage of the competition, with the Premiership following suit later this month for the 11th round of league ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Dazzling Dumfries double puts Inter in Cup final

A second-half double from Denzel Dumfries earned Inter Milan a 2-0 win over Atalanta in Riyadh on Thursday to reach the Italian Super Cup final, where the Serie A champions will aim to win the ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges

In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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