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Mexico faces deepening soccer crisis ahead of rivalry clash with USMNT
As the USMNT travels south to meet its archrival for the 78th time Tuesday the atmosphere around El Tri is fraught with discontent and unease.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns
There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on MondaySports - ABC News - October 14 -
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meetingWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi musicSports - ABC News - October 16 -
Suspect dead in Santa Monica College workplace shooting: Police
The suspect in a shooting at a California college Monday that left an employee injured died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team
BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Francesca Eastwood arrested in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence
Francesca, the 31-year-old daughter of film legend Clint Eastwood, was arrested Saturday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15 -
In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages
Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartelWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
What a Toothless Showing Against Mexico Means for U.S. Men’s Soccer
Mexico controlled much of the game and the U.S. failed to generate a shot on goal in the first half of a 2-0 loss.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England
England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans
The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Denies Rape Report
Swedish prosecutors said they were investigating a rape allegation, without naming Mbappé directly, after the soccer star and his entourage visited Stockholm.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas TuchelSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Boston’s New Soccer Team Misses the Mark With Name and Marketing Campaign
The N.W.S.L. club will be called BOS Nation FC. No one could have been prepared for the video that came next, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
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The Apprentice film star says Trump criticism 'inspiring violence'
Actor Sebastian Stan said Trump calling the filmmakers "human scum" was "divisive" and a "threat".Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Trump says Jan. 6 was a "day of love," glossing over supporters' violence
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Violence spikes in Syria's opposition-held northwest, killing civilians and striking infrastructure
A U.N. official has said he is “alarmed” by escalating violence in Syria’s opposition-held northwest in recent days, including airstrikes that hit near a food distribution site for displaced ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused
An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Gangs attack neighborhoods across Haiti's capital in new wave of violence
Multiple gangs are attacking several communities in Haiti's capitalWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN
Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing an increase in Israeli ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s First Month in Charge of U.S. Men’s Soccer
In just a few weeks, Pochettino and his staff have seen enough to understand the amount of work they have to do.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence
Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential electionTop stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Haitians leave their homes in several neighborhoods to escape more gang violence in the capital
Gangs have attacked in several neighborhoods of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, forcing many people to leave their homes after gunfire raged through the nightWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
College Officials Must Condemn Support of Hamas Violence on Their Campuses
Would school administrators be silent if there was a Ku Klux Klan gathering on their campus celebrating white supremacist violence?Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Loss, Confusion and Anger in Greece after the Death of a Soccer Player
Those who knew George Baldock speak of the day he died and what has happened since.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Spanish and German soccer royalty collide in third round of Champions League games
It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions LeagueSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence
Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state prosecutors' office said.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica leaves 5 dead and several injured
Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer matchWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Has a Tricky Problem: Finding Fans
Profits are skyrocketing, but the average attendance at games is falling.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6
Federal and local law enforcement and officials in Washington, D.C. are preparing to ensure a safe and peaceful transfer of power on January 6 and Inauguration Day.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Russia and Iran may try to incite postelection violence, intelligence officials warn
Russia and Iran may try to incite violence or disruptive protests in the U.S. after the election, U.S. intelligence officials say.Top stories - NBC News - October 22
