World Cup 2026: England squad debating Tuchel’s tactics against Argentina

Players saw their families and loved ones immediately after the defeat in Atlanta and it is understood there was a definite sense in those moments that the way the team was set-up after going ahead was a contributing factor in their downfall. BBC Sport is aware of at least three senior players who have complained … Read more

A.I. IPOs, SpaceX and the Next Liquidity Wave Explained

As companies stay private longer and valuations rise, advance liquidity planning has become as important as the liquidity event itself. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images The IPO market is open again, and the next wave of liquidity is expected to be unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. SpaceX has just completed the largest listing … Read more

White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump’s speeches: Sources

As President Donald Trump approached the podium to deliver his speech State of the Union address In February, one of the few people who knew what he was about to say was allegedly positioning himself to capitalize on the president’s words. Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars … Read more

The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

Historically, English football-supporting culture has had a well-known darker side. But in recent decades, as the England men’s team’s trophy drought has continued, some of its unofficial anthems have acquired an endearingly melancholy quality. “It was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet”, as the Three Lions song had it in the 1990s, when England exited … Read more

Nottingham Forest: Oliver Glasner on new challenge – ‘Nobody wants to get divorced’

When Glasner took over at Selhurst Park in February 2024, Palace were 15th, having lost 10 of their previous 17 games under Roy Hodgson. Come the end of the season they finished 10th, winning six of their last seven games – beating Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa. He utilised a back three, something he … Read more

Christopher Nolan defies the odds & the gods

Movie reviews Christopher Nolan’s film eschews the gods in favor of telling a surprisingly human version of “The Odyssey,” with everyman Matt Damon as the film’s anchor. Matt Damon and Zendaya in “The Odyssey.” Universal Pictures Written by Kevin Slane July 16, 2026 | 12:25 pm 4 minutes to read At the beginning of Christopher … Read more

Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before exit from Senate race after rape accusation

Before Graham Blattner’s dramatic exit from the Senate race in Maine last week, the Democratic nominee received glowing coverage from legacy media outlets that pushed the narrative that he was a salty oyster farmer who could win back male voters and unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Now that he’s out of the race after … Read more

Arsenal agree first summer signing with 24-year-old international winger set to join: report

Arsenal allowed a trusty servant to depart earlier this week, with Leandro Trossard joining Turkish side Besiktas for £15.3m. The 31-year-old proved a shrewd buy for the Gunners and more than played his part in both the Premier League title success of 2025/26 and the run to the Champions League final. But Arsenal clearly want … Read more

NFL Insiders Still View Antoine Winfield Jr. As A Top 10 Safety

The Bucs have a long list of players who can be characterized as X-Factors heading into this season. Among them, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is near the top of the list. It might feel like forever ago that Winfield was in consideration to be the NFL’s best player at his position. After a sensational All-Pro … Read more

Messi’s Iconic Shrug And Bellingham’s Barco Slap: Argentina-England Was Tense

The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina on Wednesday proved to be an all-timer that featured tons of tough physical play.  And it also produced what surely will be one of the most iconic images in the tournament’s history.  With England up a goal against Argentina thanks to Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute goal, Lionel Messi … Read more