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Lebanese soccer player in coma after lsraeli strikes

Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar is in a medically induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut's southern suburbs, putting her international ...

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

Geno Auriemma recruited strong women, forged strong women, changed the lives of his 160 players

Geno Auriemma and UConn forced every program to raise their standard. They also changed the lives of the 160 women who have played for the Huskies.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Move Over, Duolingo. Dunkin’ Is the New Chaotic Social Media Power Player

The chain’s latest online shenanigans prove that everything—even a Halloween-themed doughnut—can become a meme.

Business - Inc. - October 24

The players who won often-Messi-less Miami a Supporters' Shield

Lionel Messi may have gotten the headlines, but during his lengthy absence, which of his teammates stepped up to secure Inter Miami's Supporters' Shield?

Sports - ESPN - October 25

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.

Report: Two Patriots players among possible 49ers trade targets

With the 2024 NFL trade deadline less than two weeks away, the San Francisco 49ers reportedly have their eye on two New England Patriots players.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A

A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Real Madrid investigate alleged racist insults directed at Barcelona players

Spain’s supreme sports council to discuss racist incidents Bristol Rovers ‘sickened’ by racist abuse aimed at Forde The Spanish government, La Liga and Real Madrid reacted strongly on Sunday ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

This Player Made Premier League History, but for All the Wrong Reasons

Harry Clarke scored an own goal, gave away a penalty and was sent off for Ipswich Town on his first full game for the team on Saturday.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

USWNT player ratings: Hayes' super-subs Horan, Sears inspire win

USWNT boss Emma Hayes made the right moves as substitutes Lindsey Horan and Emma Sears rallied the hosts to victory over Iceland.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection

What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed?

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

Madrid players back Vini. Jr after Ballon D'Or snub

Vinícius Júnior's Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City's Rodri in the race to win the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why Ten Hag failed: From player disputes to bad results

He was handed the keys to Old Trafford upon arrived. Two years on, he's been told to give them back.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Reid the fine print: Wolves prove CBA isn't helping players or teams

Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they're left stranded due to CBA regulations that limit veteran extensions to 140% of the last salaried year — a percentage Reid is extremely unlikely to agree to.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Call Of Duty Players Think They've Discovered The Next Warzone Map

Leaks have been surfacing for months about a potential map for Call of Duty: Warzone called Avalon. While nothing has been confirmed by Activision, players now believe the rumored map can be seen ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

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