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I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.

After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

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 - November 8

Ngannou wins PFL title; dedicates fight to son

Francis Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round to win the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship in his return to MMA.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet

It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.

World - The New York Times - October 20

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.

Monty Williams to coach sons at Texas prep school

Former NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams will take his skill set to the high school level as coach of TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his sons, Elijah and Micah, ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.

Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law

Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.

Walz votes early with his wife and son in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz cast his ballot early in Minnesota with his wife, Gwen, and his son, Gus, who is a first-time voter.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

New appeal for mum and son missing for eight years

Sarah Sisson's brother, David, says the pair "continue to be on our minds every single day".

Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast

An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.

Son of Lord Lucan nanny searches for her killer

Fifty years after his mother's death, Neil Berriman embarks on a search for murderer Lord Lucan.

Ange: Hope to work with S. Korea on Son fitness

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea can work collaboratively to ensure Son Heung-Min's long-term fitness

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Mother left 'shattered' after son stabbed to death

The mother says "where I once saw the world in colour, I now only see it in black and white."

'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.

Mum’s anguish over son’s ‘endless’ prison sentence

James Lawrence threatened someone with a fake gun in 2006 and is still in prison.

Police offer £10,000 reward in father and son case

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

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

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru

Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player

A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.

World - The New York Times - November 5

When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models

Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested

Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded

Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?

The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Piece of Soccer Kit That Has Become Extremely Rare

This item was once an essential feature, but now it is hardly ever seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

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