Soccer Match Overshadowed

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo

Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer

A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Five epic Barca-Bayern Champions League matches

Barcelona and Bayern Munich will meet each other for the 11th time in Champions League history when they face off on Wednesday night.

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada has become the fifth school this season to call off a women's volleyball match against San Jose State.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Dalot: New boss Amorim is 'perfect match' for Utd

Diogo Dalot has talked up new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim's credentials for the job, describing the Portuguese coach as a "perfect match" for the club.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Are Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?

Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Aces assistant Tyler Marsh their coach Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Cavaliers beat Bucks to match franchise record

The Cleveland Cavaliers match a franchise record by winning their first eight games of the season following a 116-114 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe

Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Joseph banned for two matches over on-field row

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is suspended for two matches after storming off against England following an argument with captain Shai Hope.

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.

Gary Lineker to step down as Match of the Day presenter

Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026. Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.

Gary Lineker to Leave BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’

After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

France increases security ahead of football match with Israel

Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in Amsterdam

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Fans clash at football match between France and Israel

Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police are deployed at ‘high-risk’ game. A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match

Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.

Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match

Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

WWE Crown Jewel 2024 card, date, matches, match card, start time, rumors, predictions, location

Crown Jewel takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Trump's Madison Square Garden rally overshadowed by his allies' crude and racist remarks

Trump's New York rally was designed to mark the start of his closing argument in the final days of the 2024 campaign, but was overshadowed by other speakers.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Trump rally overshadowed by comedian's racist remarks and Quarter Pounder is back: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump headlines a rally in Madison Square Garden after racist and crude remarks from his allies.

Harris, Trump back on trail after Trump MSG rally overshadowed by offensive remarks

Former President Donald Trump's campaign sought to distance themselves from an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden before Trump spoke.

US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt

Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in office, in pivotal runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

World - ABC News - November 3

Moldova's pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...

Fan's death overshadows Bayern's win in Champions League as fans refrain from singing

Bayern Munich is mourning the death of a fan who attended the team’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League

Sports - ABC News - November 6

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.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

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