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Pitt left tackle Goncalves out for the season, QB Jurkovec's status uncertain for Virginia Tech
Pitt left tackle Goncalves out for the season, QB Jurkovec's status uncertain for Virginia Tech
Pittsburgh will have to find a way to recover from its worst start since 2017 without left tackle Matt Goncalves
2023-09-26 01:14
Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talks
Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talks
General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April.
2023-09-23 12:24
What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
The five passengers on the fatal submersible trip to the Titanic wreckage site were likely asked to sign liability waivers
2023-06-24 05:55
Ball Corp considers options for aerospace unit
Ball Corp considers options for aerospace unit
Ball Corp, the world's largest supplier of beer cans, said on Tuesday it was considering options for its
2023-06-20 21:39
Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags
Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags
Shoppers were treated to deep discounts, new products and payment plans as online merchants sought to revive their sluggish appetite for spending during China’s first major online shopping festival after the end of zero-COVID policies
2023-06-19 17:23
'Succession' Season 4 Finale: Major cliffhanger as Kendall and Shiv's fate lies in Roman's hands
'Succession' Season 4 Finale: Major cliffhanger as Kendall and Shiv's fate lies in Roman's hands
Roman Roy seems to have had enough of this office politics and is having second thoughts on who to support
2023-05-29 10:55
White House says impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'
White House says impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'
A top Biden aide asked the press to apply “appropriate scrutiny” to Republican allegations of wrongdoing.
2023-09-14 08:56
US Black women-owned venture capital fund mounts defense to conservative's race lawsuit
US Black women-owned venture capital fund mounts defense to conservative's race lawsuit
By Nate Raymond The founders of a venture capital fund devoted to funding Black women-owned businesses on Thursday
2023-08-11 05:20
A change too far? England’s last roll of the dice comes up short
A change too far? England’s last roll of the dice comes up short
England had covered the gaps, they had filled the holes. They had adjusted, adapted, repositioned, created a new formation, and reached a first World Cup final. Then England changed again. Down 1-0 at half time in the World Cup final, Sarina Wiegman went for a last roll of the dice, a double substitution that saw Alessia Russo and Rachel Daly brought off and Lauren James and Chloe Kelly come on. That 3-5-2 that was England’s revelation of the tournament, that changed their World Cup? It was binned. England went back to 4-2-3-1. They disposed of the wing-backs and brought on the wingers. They stopped pressing Spain and abandoned their plan. With it, and for the first time at the World Cup, the Lionesses did not find the change that was required. James and Kelly brought moments of improvement, but the truth is that England were at their most dangerous when Lauren Hemp and Russo were combining as a front two. Hemp’s switch to a central role took away the threat that was everywhere in the first half and left Wiegman searching for something else. On came Beth England. Up went Millie Bright. But this was a situation England could not overcome. In a tournament that has been defined by England’s ability to adapt and solve the problems they have faced, the changes that were required against Spain were a step too far. Mary Earps’s save from Jenni Hermoso’s penalty gave England some momentum, but this was a final that stuttered and in the second half never found its rhythm, where stoppages played into Spain’s hands and covered the defensive frailties they had previously shown through the tournament. “When Mary saved the penalty I thought we’d go on and score the goal,” Wiegman shrugged. “But we didn’t.” Wiegman felt England improved with the changes and they certainly played with a better balance. But by then the game had changed and in its final moments, Spain managed to stay in control. While England never found the right combinations, Spain never quite felt threatened. While England played with two systems, neither one quite arrived at the right time. Perhaps this was always the natural conclusion for a World Cup that hit its first hurdle in November when Beth Mead suffered a torn ACL, then when England lost Leah Williamson, and then Fran Kirby; the deflating end to a tournament where Wiegman has not had the same consistency or continuity of last summer’s Euros, and where winning the final was beyond the resilience of this side. Perhaps it’s also the rebalance from last summer’s quarter-final in Brighton, where Spain were the better team and lost after England found a moment of magic through Georgia Stanway’s equaliser. England couldn’t produce another one; despite the introductions of Kelly and James, England were at their most threatening when they played into an open, frantic match, even if it left them more vulnerable at the other end and, ultimately, led to Olga Carmona’s winning goal. It was a quality finish, the moment to crown Spain’s golden generation, a magnificent team of sharp passers and quick minds. Aitana Bonmati was the clear player of the tournament and no one will be surprised when the Ballon d’Or follows at the end of the year. They looked a class above England, but the regret is that a head coach who appears to have no impact on how his team plays in Jorge Vilda did not need to have a tactical approach to beat the Lionesses. England gave Spain what they wanted. Wiegman committed to a brave plan but it gave England a hard time. They had pushed high and pressed Spain, hoping to force the error, with Lucy Bronze and Daly defending as forwards as much as wingers, gambling on a misplaced pass. But Spain were too good. They responded by playing through England, isolating a back three that had found strength in its unity. Spain pulled an already stretched team further out of shape and created another problem for England to solve. Bronze’s misadventure then led to another one. As Carmona fired past Earps, Bronze immediately sank to the pitch, as if her legs had been cut from beneath her, the sort of reaction that told you everything about where the goal had come from. It was a run that was too ambitious when what England needed to do was move it faster. Bronze was crowded out, England were outnumbered, and suddenly it was left to Russo to follow Carmona’s run. That was a gap in the team that England could not cover. There had been such a fine balance to it, an open game where the first goal was always going to be crucial. While the final was goalless, England had chances that came from their high press and then found spaces to hit Hemp down the channels. But when Spain scored, the space vanished and Wiegman needed to try something else to protect her side, even if it meant England lost some of their unpredictability. To reach this stage was a triumph of the team’s approach and its mentality; a campaign that always managed to deliver answers. Eventually, and on the biggest stage of all, England were unable to find another. 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2023-08-20 22:42
What time and channel does Colorado play today, Oct. 13?
What time and channel does Colorado play today, Oct. 13?
Which channel will broadcast the Colorado game against Stanford? What time does the game start? Tune in to catch the action!
2023-10-13 20:01
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 2
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 2
While you're figuring out whether or not to succumb to a Grimace shake, here's Wordle!
2023-07-02 11:00
Why is Grimes supporting Lizzo? Internet turns against singer after she lauds rapper's 'exemplary behavior'
Why is Grimes supporting Lizzo? Internet turns against singer after she lauds rapper's 'exemplary behavior'
'Lizzo was kind to me and others for a decade before she was 'cool',' Grimes said
2023-08-07 21:40