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Walmart set to raise its full-year forecast as shoppers stick to essentials
Walmart set to raise its full-year forecast as shoppers stick to essentials
(This Aug. 15 story has been corrected to clarify that CFRA is a research company and not a brokerage firm,
2023-08-17 02:34
Donald Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York civil fraud case
Donald Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York civil fraud case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A New York judge on Friday rejected Donald Trump's bid for a mistrial in state Attorney General
2023-11-18 04:52
What do the Miami Heat do after missing out on Damian Lillard?
What do the Miami Heat do after missing out on Damian Lillard?
The Miami Heat spent a good chunk of the offseason waiting on a Damian Lillard trade that never worked out. What do they do next?
2023-09-28 03:58
Romelu Lukaku's agent blasts Saudi Pro League for difficult summer
Romelu Lukaku's agent blasts Saudi Pro League for difficult summer
Romelu Lukaku's agent speaks on the Saudi Pro League's spending making it more difficult to secure a transfer away from Chelsea.
2023-09-10 19:40
British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators
British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON The head of Britain's Royal Navy joined Australia on Tuesday in questioning U.S. bureaucratic
2023-10-18 08:45
Xbox Games Pass streaming puck rumoured for release in 'next 12 months'
Xbox Games Pass streaming puck rumoured for release in 'next 12 months'
Rumour has it Microsoft is set to make it possible to stream Xbox Game Pass titles via smart TVs and a puck.
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Vascular Specialist Dr. Amanda Steinberger Joins San Diego Vein Clinic
Vascular Specialist Dr. Amanda Steinberger Joins San Diego Vein Clinic
LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 22, 2023--
2023-08-23 00:16
Australian competition regulator rejects $3.2 billion ANZ-Suncorp Bank deal
Australian competition regulator rejects $3.2 billion ANZ-Suncorp Bank deal
(Reuters) -Australia's competition regulator said on Friday it had denied authorisation for ANZ Group Holdings to proceed with its proposed
2023-08-04 08:08
Why Ange Postecoglou might need to transform Tottenham twice
Why Ange Postecoglou might need to transform Tottenham twice
Tottenham were approaching Nuno territory and part of the problem was that the last time they spent 72 days searching for a manager, they ended up with Nuno Espirito Santo, albeit not for long. As Ange Postecoglou swaps Glasgow’s East End for north London, it is the next stage in a unique journey; adding the English title to those in Australia, Japan and Scotland feels far-fetched but there has been little that is predictable about his career thus far. And yet it may give Postecoglou something two of his more toxic predecessors lacked: a sense of gratitude. Both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte gave the impression they thought they were doing Tottenham a favour by deigning to manage them. The most successful appointments of the Daniel Levy era, whether Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp or Mauricio Pochettino, had a more upbeat approach. Each, in his own way, inherited something of a mess – certainly, Redknapp needed few excuses to cite the two points in eight games Spurs procured before his arrival – and so does Postecoglou. He joins a club who snatched eighth place from the jaws of fourth, where only one footballer played genuinely well last season and he could leave, and where the atmosphere is shrouded in negativity. He showed an ability to unite and galvanise a fanbase at Celtic; it will be required again. His in-tray is overflowing. The most obvious element is Harry Kane’s future and even if, due to a combination of Levy’s obstinacy, the striker’s domestic situation and determination to break Alan Shearer’s Premier League goalscoring record and the opportunity to leave with less aggravation on a free transfer next summer, it is likelier the talisman stays for another year, it could mean Postecoglou faces two rebuilding jobs: one with Kane in 2023, one without him 12 months on. Meanwhile, he joins at a point when Spurs have never been more reliant on Kane. The Australian has the job of clearing up Conte’s mess. The Italian’s legacy is a dreadful one in various respects. He imposed the tactical straitjacket of the back three, yet an overly rigid team ended up with a disastrous defensive record: only Leeds and Southampton conceded more top-flight goals in 2023 and if Spurs sieved five in 21 minutes at Newcastle when Cristian Stellini’s attempt to play a back four was an unmitigated disaster, pragmatism has rarely looked less pragmatic. Postecoglou has to find a formation and a style of play that both brings more solidity and attacking quality from players not named Kane. Conte’s spending spree – which cost far more than the Italian ever seemed to acknowledge – has created problems. Conundrums abound. Richarlison was the £60m forward who got a lone league goal and did not fit into the strongest side. Yves Bissouma and Djed Spence were soon discarded. There is scope for Postecoglou to revive careers. He may also need to reinvent a Conte recruit; the specialist wing-back Pedro Porro married a capacity to score with an inability to defend. Can the Spaniard play as a full-back or, if Spurs use a back four, be converted into a winger? There is untapped potential but part of the difficulty is that Spurs’ past limits the room for manoeuvre. Postecoglou is bequeathed a bloated squad, because of both poor recruitment and a struggle to sell. The loan army will return; thus far they have represented an indictment. Conte was quick to give up on players. His successor ought to find a use for some of Sergio Reguilon, Harry Winks, Joe Rodon, Bryan Gil and Spence though, given the lack of creativity in the centre of midfield and their cost, Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso remain the most symbolic cases. And, if they are surplus to requirements, there is a need for a proper clearout. It reflects poorly on both his predecessors and Levy that Spurs have three senior right-backs and, arguably, five left-backs. In various departments of the squad, they have quantity where they need quality. There is also the question of the succession: Postecoglou’s reign will probably bring the end of Hugo Lloris’ time in goal, perhaps this summer. In defence, Eric Dier is coming off the back of a hideous season and with questions if he can excel as one of two centre-backs. In attack, Son Heung-min’s wretched year may be a one-off but much of the spine of this side is either over 30 or soon will be. And of the others, the excellent Rodrigo Bentancur will miss the start of Postecoglou’s tenure, when he could do with generating a feelgood factor at a club marked by a mix of apathy and anger; the Australian, meanwhile, has to find a way to stop Cristian Romero from behaving idiotically, or at least to ensure he does so less frequently. Levy claimed Postecoglou would bring back attacking football and an emphasis on youth, ideas Tottenham mislaid in recent years. But factor in the dreadful away form, their poor record against the top teams last season and the lack of a trophy since 2008 and virtually every element of the club requires attention. Postecoglou has a four-year contract but after two, Tottenham could look completely different. They need to. Read More Tottenham appoint ‘attacking’ Ange Postecoglou as new manager Tottenham’s lengthy to-do list after appointing Ange Postecoglou as boss Daniel Levy reveals why Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou as new manager
2023-06-06 20:03
Fed's 'discount window' should be part of bank contingency plans -regulators
Fed's 'discount window' should be part of bank contingency plans -regulators
By Hannah Lang U.S. banks should incorporate the Federal Reserve's emergency lending facility known as the "discount window"
2023-07-29 03:50
Even with economic worries, Vivid Seats CEO says customers still pay to see sports and hair bands
Even with economic worries, Vivid Seats CEO says customers still pay to see sports and hair bands
Strong spending by consumers has been a linchpin keeping the U.S. economy out of a recession, and Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia doesn't see demand in his industry falling off
2023-10-16 20:00
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory from Russia's occupying forces has started
2023-06-15 01:43