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Met Office defends Storm Bert weather warning

The agency says assessments before last month's storm did not suggest the severe floods coming.

BBC News - 5h

USWNT World Cup winner Sauerbrunn to retire

Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women's national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement from professional ...

ESPN - 8h

Becky Sauerbrunn retires: Legendary USWNT defender hangs it up having won two World Cups and an Olympic gold

"I learned early on that we were all just renting our jerseys"

CBS Sports - 1d

Arteta defends 'tactical' Ødegaard sub in draw

Mikel Arteta has defended his substitution of captain Martin Ødegaard in Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Everton by insisting it was a "tactical decision."

ESPN - 3d

USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings

The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.

ESPN - 5d

Oilers Defender Punches Above His Weight

Fists were flying in tonight's Edmonton Oilers versus Minnesota Wild game.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The USWNT won Olympic gold. Why did none of their players make the Fifpro XI?

The Guardian’s ranking of the world’s best female footballers overflowed with Americans. But their fellow players largely shunned them. Women’s soccer has grown exponentially in the 22 years since ...

The Guardian - 6d

Starmer defends sandwiches as Badenoch says they are 'not real food'

The Conservative leader says sandwiches are "not real food" while the PM says they are a British institution.

BBC News - 6d

McCabe on Wray resignation: 'FBI independence is worth defending'

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Wednesday he disagrees with FBI Director Christopher Wray’s decision to step down from his post at the end of President Biden’s term and thinks he ...

The Hill - 6d

Blinken defends Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified in a House hearing on the chaotic and deadly 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still searching for answers. CBS News political ...

CBS News - 6d

USWNT to play pair of April friendlies with Brazil

The United States women will play a pair of friendlies against Brazil in April in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, which the Americans won 1-0.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Ranking best NWSL signings of 2024: Temwa Chawinga, Barba Banda, USWNT stars make huge impact

There was plenty of movement before the season, but these are the best moves that paid off the most this past season

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Trump defends Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth in NBC interview

In his first broadcast network interview since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Trump sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his ...

NBC News - Dec. 7

Horner defends Verstappen in Russell feud as Formula One rift escalates

Mercedes driver said world champion threatened him Red Bull principal also responds to Toto Wolff ‘terrier’ dig The Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, has defended his driver Max ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Man Attacks Polar Bear With Bare Hands to Defend Wife

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Arsenal continue set piece magic, Amir Lowery chats open goal project & Alyssa Naeher says goodbye to USWNT

Christian and Alexis Arsenal’s impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United. They also discuss West Ham’s manager situation after another loss. Then, Christian and Alexis bring on Amir Lowery, former ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Toothless Tottenham laid low by Bournemouth’s teenage defender Huijsen

. Teenage defender Dean Huijsen became Bournemouth’s youngest Premier League goalscorer by heading his side to victory over Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium.. Andoni Iraola’s Cherries had upset ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

‘Delay, Deny, Defend’: United Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claims

The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

USWNT-Netherlands talking points: Naeher shines in send-off

In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win.

ESPN - Dec. 5

How the USWNT beat the Dutch in the fight for Lily Yohannes

Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?

ESPN - Dec. 5

How Microsoft defends against 7000 password attackers per second

Vasu Jakkal's reflects how AI is the core DNA of Microsoft security, permeating every product and service the software giant produces.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Hayes: Retiring Naeher 'greatest' USWNT GK ever

United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the "the greatest goalkeeper" the country has produced after Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

ESPN - Dec. 4

USWNT's Yohannes 'understands' boos from Dutch

Lily Yohannes is keen to put any controversy of her decision to pick playing for the US women's national team over the Netherlands behind her.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Bill Clinton Defends the Hunter Biden Pardon, but Suggests It Was Mishandled

The former president, speaking at the DealBook Summit, suggested that he understood the move but that he wished President Biden “hadn’t said he wasn’t going to do it.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Airline executives defend seat fees before Senate panel

Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating fees.

CNBC - Dec. 4

USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match

Alyssa Naher made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1

ABC News - Dec. 3

Naeher stands tall, ends USWNT career with win

Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in The Hague on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 3

USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Alyssa Naher made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and the Americans beat the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

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

To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today

Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package to strengthen its military against China, while the U.S. and Taiwan have agreed to spend over $2 billion in American weapons ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

YSL Trial Ends With Final Defendants Acquitted of Murder and Gang Charges

The winding, yearslong case against the star Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who recently pleaded guilty to gang charges, and five others concluded on Tuesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial

Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial

The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.

CBS News - Dec. 3

USWNT vs. Netherlands prediction, odds, start time: Dec. 3, 2024 international friendly picks by proven expert

Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Tuesday's Netherlands vs. USWNT international friendly

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers

ABC News - Dec. 3

Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis leaving San Diego Wave role to become FIFA’s chief football officer

Former United States head coach Jill Ellis is leaving her role as San Diego Wave FC president to become chief football officer at FIFA. Ellis, 58, has been Wave’s president since the club joined ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3