Sporting Head Coach Ruben Amorim prior to the match between Sporting CP and CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on October 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Pedro Loureiro | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images English soccer giants Manchester United on Friday confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new manager, shortly after sacking Erik ten Hag. In a …
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Why was Valencia vs. Real Madrid postponed? Massive floods after storms in Spain causes match rescheduling
Getty Images The match between Valencia and Real Madrid has been following massive flooding in Spain. Overall, more than 200 people died in the flooding which hit Valencia and surrounding areas while more rain is expected to be on the way adding to the chaos. On Thursday, the Spanish Football Federation announced that all matches in the Valencia region would …
Read More »Economy added 12,000 jobs, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike
Job creation in October slowed to its weakest pace since late 2020 as the impacts of storms in the Southeast and a significant labor impasse dented the employment picture. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 12,000 for the month, down sharply from September and below the Dow Jones estimate for 100,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. In what had already …
Read More »USWNT stock watch: Alyssa Thompson leads way on USA soccer talents who impressed; Did anyone take a step back?
The U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes expanded the player pool in her first games post-Olympic success in October. The program recently celebrated its 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal victory during a three-match international window, beating Iceland twice and Argentina once. Several players from the Olympic roster were named to the 26-player training camp with plenty of newcomers …
Read More »UK bid to take global tech crown in doubt after Budget
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference that is held at the ACC Liverpool Convention Center in Liverpool, UK on September 23, 2024. Anadolu | Getty Images LONDON — British tech bosses and venture capitalists are questioning whether the country can deliver on its bid to become a global artificial intelligence hub after the government …
Read More »Manchester United appoint Ruben Amorim; Portuguese coach will take over on Nov. 11 after deal with Sporting
Getty Images Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim, the outgoing Sporting boss signing a contract through to at least 2027 at Old Trafford. Amorim will take charge of United from November 11, as CBS Sports reported on Thursday, with the 39-year-old having committed to seeing out three more matches with Sporting. That means his first game in …
Read More »Amazon (AMZN) Q3 earnings report 2024
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks at the Bloomberg Technology Summit in San Francisco on June 8, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the third quarter, driven by growth in its cloud computing and advertising businesses. The stock was up about 7% on Friday morning. Here are the results. Earnings: $1.43 …
Read More »NWSL playoffs scenarios, schedule: Three teams for two spots ahead of final day of NWSL regular season
Three teams remain in the hunt for two playoff berths in the NWSL, setting up for an entertaining final weekend of regular season action. The Portland Thorns and Bay FC are in control of their own destiny this weekend, with a draw enough for either side to book a spot in the postseason. Bay could also make history by becoming …
Read More »UK borrowing costs surged — but it’s not a ‘mini-budget’ repeat, economists say
LONDON — U.K. borrowing costs posted two days of gains right after the Labour government unveiled a huge package of borrowing and tax rises in its Wednesday budget — but analysts downplayed the possibility of a second “mini-budget” crisis in the British bond market. The 10-year gilt yield, representing medium-term borrowing costs for the government, was slightly lower on the …
Read More »Chinese EV company Zeekr deliveries rise in October to a record high
ZEEKR EV cars are displayed at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2024. Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr said Thursday its deliveries surged by 92% in October from a year ago, helping the company clock its best month at 25,049 vehicles. That beat the prior record of 21,333 deliveries in September, bringing …
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