The UEFA Champions League resumes this week with the Round of 16 showdown between the top two teams in the Bundesliga table this year. Bayern Munich, with Harry Kane and currently sitting atop the Bundesliga table, will host Bayer Leverkusen, the defending Bundesliga champions, in the first of two legs on Wednesday on Paramount+. Both teams haven’t lost a match in …
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‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight
This photo shows a general view of a screen broadcasting live footage of China’s President Xi Jinping attending the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) as seen outside a shopping mall in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China said it was prepared to fight “any type of war” with the U.S., …
Read More »Alisson’s world-class performance guides ‘lucky’ Liverpool to crucial Champions League win at PSG
If one team took 27 shots and put 10 on target for an xG of 1.82. and the other took only two shots putting one on target for an xG of 0.27, which team would you think won? Pencils down. You are wrong. It’s not that one as Liverpool, despite doing next to nothing in attack for nearly the entire …
Read More »Japanese 10-year bond yields surge to near 16-year highs
A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes …
Read More »Champions League round of 16 scenarios: What Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barca, Arsenal and more need to advance
The round of 16 is officially underway in the UEFA Champions League with several teams halfway to a spot in the quarterfinals after first-leg action. Arsenal, Aston Villa and Real Madrid all carry advantages heading into next week’s second leg, though some leads are bigger than others. The Gunners beat PSV 7-1 on Tuesday and all but have a spot …
Read More »China doubles down on AI and tech as Trump ratchets up trade pressure
A security guard watches during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — The undercurrent of China’s annual parliamentary meetings this week is U.S. trade tensions — and how Chinese technology is offsetting that pressure. The largely …
Read More »Bayer Leverkusen waste an opportunity in loss to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League round of 16
A few minutes into the second half, it was clear that Bayer Leverkusen were being outplayed by Bayern Munich. Most meaningful statistics tilted in Bayern’s favor, especially in attack – they had outshot Leverkusen nine to three by that time and were already up a goal. Longtime Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich was enjoying a standout night, while star striker Harry …
Read More »Alexis Ohanian, Kevin Rose team up to buy and revive Digg
Alexis Ohanian David A. Grogan | CNBC Content aggregator Digg is making a comeback with the help of an unlikely partner: Reddit co-founder and rival Alexis Ohanian. Ohanian and Digg founder Kevin Rose acquired the platform for an undisclosed sum. The deal is backed by venture capital firms True Ventures, where Rose is a partner, and Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six. …
Read More »Tripods vs Monopods for Wildlife Photography
When you read the title of this article, you might have said to yourself “neither” – and I wouldn’t blame you! After all, who wants to carry extra weight in the field? Modern image stabilization systems allow us to handhold the camera at shutter speeds that were once unthinkable. But camera support isn’t just about overcoming technical limitations; it’s also …
Read More »FIFA to postpone first Women’s Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women’s Champions Cup beginning in 2026
FIFA will postpone the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce a new club competition, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, in 2026. The world footballing governing body announced the new changes on Wednesday. The news comes just days after an initial statement about postponing the Women’s Club World Cup. The Women’s Champions Cup will be an annual competition …
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