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Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

The Clock Is Ticking on LeBron James and the Lakers

This season could decide how James’s partnership with the superstar Anthony Davis ultimately ends, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

Experience: A tick gave birth in my ear

It was surrounded by eight babies. With its long spindly legs, it looked like a crab. After a terrible sleep, I raised my head and noticed drops of blood on my pillow. My earache must have been ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Inflation ticks up for first time since March

The Consumer Price Index in October rose 2.6% year-over-year, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, a higher rate than September's 2.4%. The uptick means the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is ...

As Mets Show Fatigue in N.L.C.S., Time Could Be Ticking on Their Magical Season

The Mets face elimination after falling to the Dodgers, 10-2, in the National League Championship Series.

Sports - The New York Times - October 18

Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September

Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Jobless rate ticks higher in October for white Americans, bucking the broader trend

The unemployment rate for white workers crept higher in October, running counter to the overall trend.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Ulta Beauty shares tick higher, even as company sees 'headwinds' in beauty industry

Retailer Ulta Beauty did not provide guidance for next fiscal year and said it expects near-term challenges to continue.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states

Four new cases of bird flu were detected in farmworkers in Washington state this week. Human infections have cropping in six states as the virus spreads among farm animals.

AP Top 25 poll: Ohio State ticks up to No. 3, Clemson plummets in college football rankings

A chaotic weekend filled with upsets created plenty of movement in Sunday's poll

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

Messi nets hat trick as Argentina steamroll Bolivia

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Kompany hails Barça over potential new Messi

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says it is exceptional that Barcelona have potentially found a Lionel Messi replacement in Lamine Yamal so soon after the Argentine left the club.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

After Intel’s messy earnings report, this much is clear

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger seems to have the board’s backing for his plan to run Intel’s foundry and design businesses combined, analyst says, despite reports of potential merger interest or a split.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Busquets gives Inter Miami surprise fitness boost

Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'

Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Messi jerseys to test Paraguay's away shirt ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Lionel Messi dazzles with a hat trick and two assists for Argentina in a resounding victory over Bolivia

Messi made his first start in Argentina in 333 days and didn't disappoint

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last'

Lionel Messi turned in another vintage performance for Argentina, scoring three goals and adding two assists in a runaway win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first

It's been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Lionel Messi has missed half the MLS season. Should he be MVP?

Can the Inter Miami talisman win the league’s top individual honor despite missing much of the campaign? It depends on your definition of valuable. In a development that will only come as a shock ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Football Daily | The ongoing adventures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . While last week’s win by 10-man Bolivia over Colombia in an Air Miles World Cup qualifier might have raised a few eyebrows, it shouldn’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Messi: I value happiness over reaching 2026 WC

Lionel Messi said he prioritizes the ability to stay happy and healthy at this point in his career over fixating on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

‘The Interview’: Mia Khalifa’s Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism

For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Messi hat trick secures Miami MLS points record

Lionel Messi scored a stunning 11-minute hat trick to help Inter Miami break the Major League Soccer record for most points in a single season, after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 on ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.

Lionel Messi Is at the Club World Cup. How He Got There Is Ridiculous.

A competition that is already struggling for respectability just took another hit to its reputation, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

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