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EA shares drop 7% after company lowers guidance due to weakness in soccer, other games

Electronic Arts slashed its full-year guidance on Wednesday, blaming the shortfall on underperforming games, in particular, its soccer franchise.

CNBC - Jan. 22

The terror of Sudanese women facing rape and abuse in Libya

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Marvel Rivals Spring Festival Introduces New Costumes And Superhero Soccer

Although springtime doesn't technically begin until March 20, NetEase is getting a jump on the warmer weather by launching a Spring Festival in Marvel Rivals later this week. In the announcement ...

GameSpot - Jan. 21

When Real Madrid Signed a Soccer Prodigy and It Did Not Work Out

Ten years ago, the team presented Martin Odegaard to the media after beating Europe’s biggest clubs. But he made little impact.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Naeher named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, edging out Naomi Girma with 40.8% of the vote.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Plum's No. 10 1st women's jersey in UW rafters

Washington legend Kelsey Plum's No. 10 became the program's first women's jersey to be retired Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action

Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the award in 40 years.

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Staley's $25M deal richest in women's hoops

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley received a contract extension on Friday that will make her the highest-paid college women's basketball coach of all time at a total value of about $25 million.

ESPN - Jan. 17

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star player

FIFA has suspended Panama's soccer federation president in the wake of fat-shaming comments he aimed at a star player on Panama's national team last May.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball

A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Hit or Miss? Rating the longest soccer contracts after Haaland's 9½-year deal

Erling Haaland has signed a new 9½-year contract at Manchester City, but what are some lessons from history regarding long-term deals?

ESPN - Jan. 17

Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports

In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Gardner catch 'one of the moments of Women's Ashes history'

Ash Gardner takes a "sensational" boundary catch as Australia cruise to victory over England in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

The Piece of Soccer Equipment That Some Players Don’t Like to Wear

Shin pads date to the 1800s, but sizes, shapes and tastes have made them more divisive than ever.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in group that buys Colombian soccer club La Equidad

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have made another foray into soccer team ownership as part of an investment group that acquired Colombian club La Equidad

ABC News - Jan. 16

Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds

New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

USMNT's John Tolkin taking big risk in Bundesliga move: Here's why it's one USA soccer player had to take

The defender, with four caps for the USMNT, will be trying to help the German club stay up

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Why Mexico national soccer team scheduled friendly games vs. clubs Internacional, River Plate in South America

Mexico will field a team made up exclusively of players from Liga MX against the Brazilian and Argentine club in South America

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams

Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March, just like the men have for years, under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies

An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.

BBC News - Jan. 15

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Women Really Want to Talk After Seeing ‘Babygirl’

Audiences may not be able to agree on how erotic the director Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller is, but it’s starting rich conversations.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points

What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Kings League's success explained: How Gerard Pique's project has become a popular new style of soccer

Brazil won the first edition of the Kings League World Cup Nations in Turin

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 12

When do the USWNT play next? USA soccer 2025 schedule, matchups, what to know about SheBelieves Cup

The USWNT will spend 2025 expanding and experimenting with the player pool as the long road to the 2027 Women's World Cup begins

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Milk, Murder and One of Soccer’s Biggest Clubs

A harrowing crime frames Liverpool’s game against Accrington Stanley.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey

Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Tottenham vs. Liverpool how to watch, stream, odds: Jan. 8, 2025 EFL Cup picks from soccer expert

Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Liverpool vs. Tottenham EFL Cup match on Paramount+

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Is Artificial Intelligence About to Transform Soccer?

In coaching, scouting, tactics, injury prevention and more, A.I. may have the capacity to transform the sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Watkins, Bueckers headline women's Wooden list

USC's JuJu Watkins, UConn's Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and UCLA's Lauren Betts headline the Wooden Award midseason top 25.

ESPN - Jan. 7

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond

The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player development