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Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia president
Former Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday.ESPN - 1h -
Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia
The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.The New York Times - 5h -
‘A WaterAid tap changed my life’
In Malawi, women bear the brunt of water scarcity. WaterAid plans to remedy thatFinancial Times - 18h -
Women's soccer star Deyna Castellanos says college in the U.S. changed her life — and she's paying it forward
Bay FC midfielder Deyna Castellanos' foundation helps young international soccer players obtain scholarships to come study and play in the U.S. like she did.NBC News - 11h -
Foot tapping and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.BBC News - 1d -
Swedish media say prosecutors have dropped rape investigation against soccer star Kylian Mbappé
Swedish media say prosecutors have dropped rape investigation against soccer star Kylian MbappéABC News - 2d -
Trump taps Kari Lake for director of Voice of America
President-elect Trump announced he is tapping Kari Lake, a former news anchor and staunch Trump supporter, to head the government-funded news outlet Voice of America. “I am pleased to announce that ...The Hill - 2d -
Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes latest Trump family ally tapped for administration role
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who dated Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., is the latest family friend set to join the new ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump taps FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to chair agency
President-elect Trump has tapped Andrew Ferguson, a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as the next head of the independent agency. Trump, in a statement Tuesday night, touted ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump taps Dan Bishop for budget role
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) to serve as deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Trump announced the news in a ...The Hill - 3d -
Riviera gems: Monaco's renowned soccer academy keeps churning out some of France's biggest stars
Monaco’s strategy of developing young talents who often go on to represent their national sides is bringing both sporting and financial benefits to the French league clubABC News - 4d -
The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation
In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump taps San Francisco attorney for assistant AG position at DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will nominate Bay Area attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a position at the U.S. Department of Justice.CBS News - 4d -
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi picked as Major League Soccer's MVP
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi picked as Major League Soccer's MVPABC News - Dec. 6 -
Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?
Marta might not have been wrong in saying the NWSL is the world's best, so give us Orlando vs. Barcelona!ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Kidnapped soccer star rescued after shootout in jungle
Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China
Former Sen. David Perdue pushed President-elect Donald Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia governor in 2022.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Etsy Taps Eventbrite Leader as Finance Chief in Flurry of Executive Changes
The e-commerce company named Charles Baker as its next CFO, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Rachel Glaser, whose retirement was announced in late July.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer
MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Apple subscriptions are exceeding expectations.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
A Women’s Soccer Star Faced Bad-Faith Attacks. More Are Inevitable.
The N.W.S.L. failed to protect a player who became a lighting rod for hate, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Tapped by Trudeau to Steer Foreign Affairs, She’s Now His Possible Successor
Mélanie Joly, Canada’s top diplomat, has already faced off against India and China, with Donald Trump up next. She’s also considered a top contender to replace Justin Trudeau.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps Gail Slater to lead DOJ antitrust division
President-elect Trump on Wednesday tapped Gail Slater, a former adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance, to lead the Justice Department’s antitrust division. “Big Tech has run wild for years, ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump changes White House counsel pick, tapping David Warrington
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced a change in his choice to serve as White House counsel in his upcoming administration, tapping his top campaign lawyer, David Warrington, for the job. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa
Aerospace defense firm founder was first civilian to walk in space and led first flight of all-private crew of astronauts. A billionaire entrepreneur who led the first flight of an all-private ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps ex-aide Peter Navarro for senior counselor on trade and manufacturing
President-elect Trump on Wednesday named his once-jailed former aide Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to the incoming White House, picking a loyal ally to help ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
There’s No Denying That Carli Lloyd Earned Her Spot in Soccer’s Hall of Fame
The soccer star loved proving critics wrong, but almost no one doubted her place among the sport’s elite, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Why One of Soccer’s Hottest Prospects Left Arsenal for Manchester United
Chido Obi, who just became the Under-18 Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, swapped London for Manchester in the summer.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Top House GOP super PAC taps new president
Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.Politico - Dec. 4 -
The USWNT reclaimed soccer's mountaintop in 2024. Its next task: ‘evolve’
The USWNT capped an unbeaten first half-year under Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Intel considers an outside CEO, taps headhunters, sources say
Intel is considering tapping an outside hire as CEO, a nearly unprecedented occurrence, as the company reels from the ouster of Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador
President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match
Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...ABC News - Dec. 2
