Month: March 2025

USA Historical

Former Spain Soccer Chief Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting World Cup Player Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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By Joseph De Avila Feb. 20, 2025 11:32 am ET Luis Rubiales in Spanish court earlier this month. Photo: thomas coex/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault …

Former Spain Soccer Chief Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting World Cup Player Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup Read More
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The Week That the Manchester City Dynasty Died The team that has ruled English soccer for almost a decade was brutally exposed in a pair of defeats that signal the end of its era of dominance

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By Joshua Robinson Feb. 23, 2025 9:00 pm ET Manchester City’s Phil Foden looks dejected, after Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool scores his team’s second goal. Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images The meltdown at …

The Week That the Manchester City Dynasty Died The team that has ruled English soccer for almost a decade was brutally exposed in a pair of defeats that signal the end of its era of dominance Read More
USA Historical

The Unorthodox Bet That Made the Eagles Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia raised eyebrows when it used its top two draft picks on prospects who played the exact same position. It turned out to be a masterstroke.

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By Andrew Beaton and  Joshua Robinson Feb. 11, 2025 7:00 am ET Cooper DeJean celebrates after scoring a pick-six touchdown in the Super Bowl. Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images New Orleans When the …

The Unorthodox Bet That Made the Eagles Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia raised eyebrows when it used its top two draft picks on prospects who played the exact same position. It turned out to be a masterstroke. Read More
USA Historical

The NFL’s Supply of Quarterbacks Has Dried Up This offseason features a glut of teams searching for new passers—and there’s a dire shortage of quality options to meet that demand

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By Andrew Beaton Feb. 24, 2025 8:00 am ET Daniel Jones was cut by the New York Giants but could now get another shot due to the scarcity of quality …

The NFL’s Supply of Quarterbacks Has Dried Up This offseason features a glut of teams searching for new passers—and there’s a dire shortage of quality options to meet that demand Read More
USA Historical

The Push to Ban the NFL’s Most Unstoppable Play A new proposal would outlaw the signature quarterback sneak that helped propel the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl

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By Andrew Beaton Feb. 26, 2025 7:00 am ET Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scored a touchdown on a Tush Push in the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. Photo: kirby lee/Reuters When …

The Push to Ban the NFL’s Most Unstoppable Play A new proposal would outlaw the signature quarterback sneak that helped propel the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl Read More
USA Historical

For Years, It Was the NFL’s Most Miserable Team. Now, It’s a Model Franchise. The Washington Commanders were rated as the worst NFL team to play for in each of the last two years. But after an upturn in fortunes on the field, the franchise is also riding high in the latest poll of NFL players.

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By Andrew Beaton Updated Feb. 27, 2025 9:02 am ET Washington ranked 11th out of 32 teams after finishing dead last in the first two editions of the the NFL Players …

For Years, It Was the NFL’s Most Miserable Team. Now, It’s a Model Franchise. The Washington Commanders were rated as the worst NFL team to play for in each of the last two years. But after an upturn in fortunes on the field, the franchise is also riding high in the latest poll of NFL players. Read More
Sports News

Archie Wade, University of Alabama’s First Black Faculty Member, Dies at 85 A leader on the front lines of the civil-rights movement, he was stoic in the face of dehumanizing behavior, but felt it all

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By Chris Kornelis Feb. 28, 2025 10:00 am ET Archie Wade at Wade Hall, named after him, on the campus of the University of Alabama. Photo: David Gray/Crimson White When the University of …

Archie Wade, University of Alabama’s First Black Faculty Member, Dies at 85 A leader on the front lines of the civil-rights movement, he was stoic in the face of dehumanizing behavior, but felt it all Read More
USA Historical

The NFL Thinks Aaron Rodgers Is Washed Up. Science Suggests He’s a Bargain. The four-time MVP quarterback looked a long way from his best in his 20th NFL season. Here’s why his next one could herald a return to form.

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By Andrew Beaton and  Louise Radnofsky The New York Jets decided to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Illustration: WSJ, Brooks Von Arx/ZUMA Press Let’s not mince words: Aaron Rodgers looks a …

The NFL Thinks Aaron Rodgers Is Washed Up. Science Suggests He’s a Bargain. The four-time MVP quarterback looked a long way from his best in his 20th NFL season. Here’s why his next one could herald a return to form. Read More
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Travis Kelce calls out Eagles for loopholes in Saquon Barkley’s new contract ‘Does he have to get a 2,000-yard season every year?’ Kelce asked

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By Jackson Thompson Fox News Published March 6, 2025 4:46pm EST LeSean McCoy congratulates Saquon Barkley for his 2-year, $41.2M extension | The Facility LeSean McCoy praises the Philadelphia Eagles for doing the …

Travis Kelce calls out Eagles for loopholes in Saquon Barkley’s new contract ‘Does he have to get a 2,000-yard season every year?’ Kelce asked Read More
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Drop Your Gloves! Are Team USA and Canada Delivering the Hockey Showdown of the Decade? The finale of the NHL’s ‘4 Nations Face-Off’ features a pair of rivals with rowdy recent history

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By Jason Gay Feb. 19, 2025 7:00 am ET Matthew Tkachuk of Team USA fights with Brandon Hagel of Team Canada. Photo: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images CHOOO CHOOOOO! Or whatever noise a Zamboni …

Drop Your Gloves! Are Team USA and Canada Delivering the Hockey Showdown of the Decade? The finale of the NHL’s ‘4 Nations Face-Off’ features a pair of rivals with rowdy recent history Read More