
Roundup: Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift Go Out in NYC; Bills Lose to Broncos; Dan Lanning Isn't Leaving Oregon
Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift hung out in New York, the Bills lost to the Broncos, Dan Lanning says he isn't leaving Oregon and more in the Roundup.
2023-11-14 20:00

Deco reveals Barcelona's transfer plans for January window
Barcelona sporting director Deco has insisted that the club do not intend to sign anyone during the January transfer window.
2023-11-14 19:55

Williamson relishing 'special' India semi-final
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said his side's experience of playing in front of partisan crowds would serve them well when they face hosts India...
2023-11-14 19:52

Megan Rapinoe says God doesn't exist after final game injury: "This is f**ked up"
American footballer Megan Rapinoe says an injury in her final professional game is “proof” that God doesn’t exist. Rapinoe suffered a game-ending injury in her final ever appearance in professional football and the National Women’s Soccer League Championship, following her final game for the US national women’s football team in September. On Sunday 12 November, Rapinoe’s team OL Reign took on Gotham FC in a final. But, the football star suffered a suspected Achilles injury in the 6th minute of the game, leaving her unable to continue. OL Reign eventually lost 2-1. The sad way she ended her career had Rapinoe getting philosophical, as she said it was a sign that there is no God. In a post-match press conference, Rapinoe said: “I’m not a religious person or anything and if there was a God, like, this is proof that there isn’t.” She added: “This is f**ked up. It’s just f**ked up. Six minutes in and I eat my Achilles.” The seemingly innocuous incident happened as Rapinoe was running to get into a defensive position and didn't involve any other player. In an interview with The Seattle Times, she explained: “Everyone is always like, ‘Who kicked me?’ And obviously, no one was even around me, and I was pressing.” “That’s what it felt like. Just a huge pop and I can’t even feel where the Achilles is, but pretty sure I tore my Achilles. The worst possible outcome.” She added: “Thank God I have a f**king deep well of a sense of humour. It’s devastating to go out in a final so early.” Over her illustrious career, Rapinoe has achieved several accolades, including winning the Ballon d'Or Féminin and being named The Best FIFA Women's Player in 2019. She scored over goals at the international level and 66 for her clubs. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-14 19:38

Edgbaston tie and Gibbs epic: Five memorable Australia-South Africa ODI clashes
Five-time winners Australia and South Africa clash in the second semi-final of the Cricket World Cup...
2023-11-14 19:37

Bellingham out of England's European Championship qualifiers with shoulder injury
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has withdrawn from England’s squad for its upcoming European Championship qualifiers because of a shoulder injury
2023-11-14 19:20

Players, start your engines: The Pacers are off to a fast start on the court and in the standings
Indiana is setting quite a pace in the early going
2023-11-14 19:00

Broncos coach Sean Payton is the NFL's admittedly absent-minded perfectionist, sentimentalist
Denver coach Sean Payton had his grounds crew paint the Buffalo Bills logo on the Broncos' practice fields ahead of their 24-22 win Monday night to cap a thrilling Week 10 that featured a half dozen walk-off wins on field goals as time expired
2023-11-14 19:00

Pitino returns to big-time college hoops under MSG spotlight with challenge ahead at St. John's
Rick Pitino looked sharp as usual in a snazzy suit
2023-11-14 18:59

Marquee doubleheader in Chicago headlines the week in AP Top 25 hoops
The opening week of the college basketball season had one marquee game, No. 3 Arizona’s win at No. 9 Duke
2023-11-14 18:55

Roger Federer-Backed Shoemaker On Sees Sales Surge
Swiss shoemaker On Holding AG reported earnings that topped estimates amid fast growth in US sneaker sales. The
2023-11-14 18:55

Jill Scott heads Lionesses trio inducted into Women’s Super League Hall of Fame
Former England and Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott said she is “absolutely buzzing” at being inducted into the Women’s Super League Hall of Fame and seeing her name up alongside some of her heroes. Scott joins former Lionesses team-mates Ellen White and Anita Asante as the third batch of players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was launched in 2021. The 36-year-old retired from football in August 2022, capping off a glittering 18-year career by winning the European Championship crown with England at Wembley. Previous years have seen the likes of Emma Hayes, Eni Aluko, Rachel Yankey and Fara Williams all inducted into the Hall of Fame and Scott described her pride at joining some of the most illustrious names in women’s football. She said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be honest, over the years I’ve seen Kelly Smith, Rachel Yankey, Karen Carney, players like that getting inducted in. “Just to have your name alongside those fantastic players who over the years were my heroes really - even when we played in England together I would question why I was even with those players at times. “Then the WSL, it’s been such a big part of my life. I’ve dedicated my life to it really, getting a result on the weekend was literally everything. It brings back so many good memories stacked into this little trophy. I’m really honoured.” Scott began her career with her hometown side Sunderland before securing a move to Everton in 2006, where she won the FA Cup in 2010 and spent seven years with the Toffees. The midfielder then moved to Manchester City and won the Continental Cup in her first season before going on to win a further six domestic trophies with the club, including the WSL title in 2016. Scott finished her career with loan spells at Everton and Aston Villa and, a year after calling time on her playing days, reflected on the changes she has seen in the top flight of women’s football. “When I look at the midfielders I used to play against, I played top league before it was WSL, when I was playing against the likes of Katie Chapman, Fara Williams and players like that, we used to have such battles,” she said. “I think I then wanted to pass that baton on and bring in that competitiveness into the league. I hope that as players who previously played in the league we did that and showed how much it meant to play for our club, no matter who that was. “You look at where the game is now, I think technically and tactically it’s probably one of the reasons I retired because the level has just gone through the roof! It’s just great to sit here and see where the league is now.” Scott was at Everton when the Women’s Super League was launched in 2011 and admitted the sport is a “completely different ball game” to when she first started almost two decades ago. “What I’ve liked about this Super League throughout the years is it’s followed the right process in getting better,” said Scott, who made 161 appearances for England - second only to Fara Williams - and scored 27 goals. “There’s always going to be things that can still be better, that’s what everyone keeps pushing for, but for where it is now compared to 13 years ago it’s like a completely different ball game with everything. “Like I say, I’m proud I got to play in this league for as many years as I did. Those battles, like when I knew we were playing Chelsea or Arsenal at the weekend I was just training - there was a massive buzz around and it was your life to play in those games. “I miss that now but the fact I can turn on my TV or get a ticket, sometimes, and go to the stadium and watch it, it’s great that we have that access now.”
2023-11-14 18:53
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