England Seek Inspiration

The moving inspiration behind Procházka shaving his head

Jiří Procházka cut his signature "war braid" to show support for Ashly McGarity, a UFC fan who went viral last month as she began cancer chemotherapy.

ESPN - 5h

England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds

England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.

BBC News - 13h

‘We’re still alive’: England seek inspiration with Women’s Ashes slipping away

Heather Knight recalls 2023 series and similar deficit Kate Cross being prioritised for possible Test return Heather Knight says England face a battle to win the Ashes but urged her team to ...

The Guardian - 16h

England on the brink as Australia seal ODI clean sweep

Ash Gardner's century and Alana King's 5-46 sees England slump to a 3-0 defeat in the ODI leg of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - 19h

England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say

Worsening surface conditions and infrastructure project delays have caused continuing problems

Financial Times - 1d

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - 2d

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - 2d

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - 3d

Ex-England captain Stoney hired to coach Canada

Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.

ESPN - 4d

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - 4d

ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday.

The New York Times - 4d

Russell-inspired Bath cruise past 14-man Clermont

Bath breathe life into their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive bonus-point victory over 14-man Clermont Auvergne at the Rec.

BBC News - 5d

Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

The New York Times - 5d

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - 5d

Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China

Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing trip

Financial Times - 6d

How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense

Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.

BBC News - Jan. 8

England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations

England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England

Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave

With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details

It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Hyperkin Announces New DualSense-Inspired Controller For Xbox Consoles And PC

CES 2025 has kicked off, and amidst all of the new tech reveals, Hyperkin has unveiled a new Xbox and PC controller that appears to borrow heavily from the design of the PlayStation DualSense ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers

The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Supporters of impeached South Korean president find inspiration in Trump

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have adopted some of the symbols and slogans associated with President-elect Donald Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 6

More NHS patients in England to be treated in private clinics as PM seeks to reduce backlog

The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.

BBC News - Jan. 6

NHL Debut Of Ozzy Wiesblatt An Inspiration For Deaf Community And Wonderful Parenting

Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt made his NHL debut on Friday. And Wiseblatt's connection to the deaf community makes him a terrific role model.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Mayorkas and McCaul warn of ISIS-inspired threats after New Orleans attack

In an interview on ABC's "This Week," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned of a "very difficult threat landscape" after the New Orleans truck attack.

ABC News - Jan. 5

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success

As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appeal

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes

A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Here's a list of ISIS-inspired attacks in the US

The Pulse nightclub shooting in 2017 is the largest attack believe to be inspired by ISIS.

The Hill - Jan. 2

England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

BBC News - Jan. 2