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World - The Wall Street Journal
Televisa Chairman Takes Leave Pending DOJ International Soccer Probe
Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga is also taking leave as TelevisaUnivision director pending resolution of investigation involving FIFA.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation
Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issue11 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?
The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.16 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten
Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding
AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponedYesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures
The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
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.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Has a Tricky Problem: Finding Fans
Profits are skyrocketing, but the average attendance at games is falling.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Senior VW executive deported from China
Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto market3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica leaves 5 dead and several injured
Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer match3 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Spanish and German soccer royalty collide in third round of Champions League games
It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions League4 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
Sports - The New York Times
Loss, Confusion and Anger in Greece after the Death of a Soccer Player
Those who knew George Baldock speak of the day he died and what has happened since.5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.6 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s First Month in Charge of U.S. Men’s Soccer
In just a few weeks, Pochettino and his staff have seen enough to understand the amount of work they have to do.October 19 -
Top stories - NBC News
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."October 18 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.October 18 - Texas -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...October 17 -
Sports - The New York Times
Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused
An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.October 17 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.October 17 - Google -
Sports - ABC News
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachOctober 17 -
Sports - ABC News
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas TuchelOctober 17 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.October 16 - Elon Musk -
Sports - The New York Times
Boston’s New Soccer Team Misses the Mark With Name and Marketing Campaign
The N.W.S.L. club will be called BOS Nation FC. No one could have been prepared for the video that came next, a columnist for The Athletic writes.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.October 16 - Climate -
World - The New York Times
Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans
The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump suggests he will ban transgender athletes through executive action
Former President Trump on Tuesday signaled he would ban transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity though an executive order if he wins reelection next ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Denies Rape Report
Swedish prosecutors said they were investigating a rape allegation, without naming Mbappé directly, after the soccer star and his entourage visited Stockholm.October 16 - France -
Sports - The New York Times
What a Toothless Showing Against Mexico Means for U.S. Men’s Soccer
Mexico controlled much of the game and the U.S. failed to generate a shot on goal in the first half of a 2-0 loss.October 16 -
Sports - The New York Times
Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England
England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned
After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...October 16 -
Sports - ABC News
Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi musicOctober 16 - World Cup -
Top stories - NBC News
Judge upholds execution warrant in 'shaken baby' case
A judge in Texas denied a motion by lawyers for Robert Roberson to throw out the execution warrant against him. Roberson is scheduled to be executed Thursday and would be the first person put to ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team
BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.October 15 -
Sports - ABC News
Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns
There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on MondayOctober 14 - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mexico faces deepening soccer crisis ahead of rivalry clash with USMNT
As the USMNT travels south to meet its archrival for the 78th time Tuesday the atmosphere around El Tri is fraught with discontent and unease.October 14 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Former Outfest executive director Damien Navarro sues the organization
Former executive director Damien Navarro is suing Outfest for discrimination and retaliation after his contract was not renewed amid the nonprofit's financial turmoil. Outfest is known for its ...October 14 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups
An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate ranks.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Why mature executives return to study for an EMBA
Fiftysomething graduates share their motivations and experiences of studying alongside younger classmatesOctober 13