The Mysterious Piece of Land Baffling Soccer Fans

Lisa Nandy’s baffling theory for TV success is all stick, no substance

Culture secretary’s push for greater diversity speaks to Labour’s misguided belief that ‘being nice’ delivers growth

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Arteta rues 'small margins' but how reliant are Arsenal on set-pieces?

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues "small margins" after the Gunners miss chance to move to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Unidentified Drones Light Up New Jersey’s Skies, Baffling Residents

People across the state have reported seeing scores of large, low-flying objects in recent weeks. Officials haven’t said where they’re coming from, or why they’re here.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United’s set-piece struggles are ‘my fault’

United conceded from early corner in 3-2 defeat by Forest Amorim: ‘When this happens it is because I am responsible’ Ruben Amorim refused to blame his defence and instead insisted it was “my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without 'big pieces'

After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Discovery of Bizarre Stone Age Skulls Baffles Archaeologists

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Danish clubs fined after fans' snowball fight

Danish clubs FC Nordsjælland and AGF have been fined after a snowball fight broke out between fans in their recent league match.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Lionel Messi Is Voted Major League Soccer’s 2024 M.V.P.

The star’s triumph is the first time that an Inter Miami player has won the award

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Ex-bodyguard of late UnitedHealthcare CEO calls fatal shooting 'just baffling'

A former bodyguard of the late UnitedHealthcare CEO was dumbfounded by the lack of security for Brian Thompson after he was killed in a fatal shooting, sparking a manhunt in New York City. “It was ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

3,955-Piece Home Alone Lego Set Gets Huge Discount At Best Buy, Will Sell Out (Again)

Lego Ideas: Home Alone (3,955 Pieces) $240 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

Trump and Kushner Help Launch New U.S.-Based Soccer Tournament

The Club World Cup will take place in the United States next summer, and a draw for the games was held on Thursday night.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi picked as Major League Soccer's MVP

ABC News - Dec. 6

Postecoglou has 'no interest' whether fans back him

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in whether fans back him after he was confronted by supporters.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?

Marta might not have been wrong in saying the NWSL is the world's best, so give us Orlando vs. Barcelona!

ESPN - Dec. 6

Spurs' Postecoglou confronts angry fans after loss

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confronted fans after his side's tame 1-0 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday which increased the pressure on the Australian.

ESPN - Dec. 6

After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it’s baffled by UFOs

After nearly eight decades of official denial and obfuscation of the UFO phenomenon, the new head of the Pentagon’s UFO analysis office made a remarkable admission last month.

The Hill - Dec. 6

Kidnapped soccer star rescued after shootout in jungle

Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.

Wired - Dec. 6

Ask a stylist: finding the forever party piece

From the classic tux to a dramatic frock that shouts ‘festive’ — how to choose the looks you’ll wear and wear

Financial Times - 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

No Texas fans punished for UGA bottle throws

The University of Texas investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October resulted in no one being caught or punished.

ESPN - Dec. 5

French Government's Collapse Lands Macron in a Minefield

The French president faces calls from the furthest ends of the political spectrum to resign. They are likely to grow louder the longer he takes to resolve the political crisis.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election

Romania’s soccer federation leader has urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path before a state presidential election between a far-right populist and a reformist opponent

ABC News - Dec. 5

MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer

MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Apple subscriptions are exceeding expectations.

CNBC - Dec. 5

MeetKai creates virtual fan experience for Detroit Pistons

MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

A Women’s Soccer Star Faced Bad-Faith Attacks. More Are Inevitable.

The N.W.S.L. failed to protect a player who became a lighting rod for hate, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

There’s No Denying That Carli Lloyd Earned Her Spot in Soccer’s Hall of Fame

The soccer star loved proving critics wrong, but almost no one doubted her place among the sport’s elite, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Why One of Soccer’s Hottest Prospects Left Arsenal for Manchester United

Chido Obi, who just became the Under-18 Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, swapped London for Manchester in the summer.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Crimson Tide land at No. 11 in the CFP rankings

Barring an upset in Saturday's ACC title game between Clemson and SMU, Alabama might be headed back to the College Football Playoff for the ninth time in the past 11 seasons, as the Crimson Tide ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Texas is offering land for Trump mass deportation facilities

Trump transition officials are exploring the possibility of building immigrant detention facilities on a plot of land recently purchased by the state of Texas.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines

The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.

Wired - Dec. 4

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

New evidence uncovered in Princes in Tower mystery

A Huddersfield professor finds the first reference in 540 years of any item belonging to the princes.

BBC News - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.

ESPN - Dec. 2

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match

Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...

ABC News - Dec. 2

This 2,660-Piece Hogwarts Castle Lego Set Is Only $136 For Cyber Monday

Several Lego sets are getting generous discounts for Cyber Monday, including the sprawling Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set . The massive set consists of 2,660 pieces--and it’s currently ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats

At least one of the marine mammals was recently spotted in Washington wearing the multipurpose fishy accessory. Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

The Mysterious Piece of Land Baffling Soccer Fans

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