Messi Mania Helps Drive Record Growth for Mls

🔮 Previewing the MLS Cup conference semifinals

The MLS Cup Playoffs are finally back after an extended break between rounds one and two. With a place in the conference finals on the line, the games have officially become do or die. Let's dig ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

S&P 500 in a ‘mania’ as stock-market rally overshoots, says Wall Street bear

One of Wall Street’s last remaining bears warned Thursday that the S&P 500 is approaching “mania” levels as stocks become more expensive, setting up the potential for a further surge in the near ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

These Rats Learned to Drive—and They Love It

Driving represented an interesting way for neuroscientists to study how rodents acquire new skills, and unexpectedly, rats had an intense motivation for their driving training.

Tech - Wired - November 16

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'

Jordi Alba criticized the Major League Soccer postseason format, labeling the system "unfair," after Inter Miami was eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Poch: Playing in MLS no barrier to U.S. selection

ST. LOUIS -- United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play for him on the USMNT.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

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 - November 9

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 - November 10

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 - November 11

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 - November 14

Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Scaloni: Club minutes rule doesn't apply to Messi

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni usually demands that individuals regularly feature for their club to be considered for the national team, before emphasizing Lionel Messi's case is "different."

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Messi sets up Martinez golazo in Argentina win

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Miami's Gressel: Ties were 'unacceptable' to Messi

Midfielder Julian Gressel said Lionel Messi demanded Inter Miami CF reach higher standards, going as far as to label ties throughout the season as "unacceptable."

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Robert Lewandowski: Challenging for Greatness in Messi-Ronaldo Era

We interviewed Barcelona’s star striker, the top scorer in Europe’s big leagues at the age of 36.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Messi 'hugely proud' of Flick's Barcelona side

Former Barcelona and current Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has praised the team's "spectacular" form under new coach Hansi Flick.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls

Data shows cooling jobs market as Bank of England weighs when to make next cut in interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Red Bulls end Crew MLS Cup defense in shootout

Carlos Coronel made three consecutive penalty shootout saves and Daniel Edelman converted the winning goal in the bottom of the seventh frame when the New York Red Bulls stunned the Columbus Crew ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Arena makes MLS return as San Jose coach, GM

The San Jose Earthquakes signed Bruce Arena to be the team's sporting director and manager, the former LA Galaxy and United States coach told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

MLS player Angulo, 22, dies from crash injuries

Ecuador and FC Cincinnati player Marco Angulo has died from his injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Football ...

Sports - ESPN - November 13

MLS player Marco Angulo, 22, dies from car crash injuries

Marco Angulo died from injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, officials said.

MLS is exploring a calendar overhaul. The case for (and against) change is clear

Major League Soccer faces pressure to shift its season calendar to align with Europe's in order to maximize playoff exposure and synchronize with global transfer windows.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

NWSL taking a different approach than MLS in gaining an audience

While the MLS plays many of its games on subscription television, the NWSL is putting its playoffs on good, old-fashioned network TV.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Messi Mania Helps Drive Record Growth for Mls

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