The Chicago Bulls Had a Players-Only Meeting After Opening Night Blowout
Blowout loss to Oklahoma City Thunder leads to historic players-only meeting in Bulls locker room.
1970-01-01 08:00
NHL Awards Rankings: New No. 1 in MVP race
The NHL Awards Rankings can change weekly as players who are coming off an outstanding week can punch a ticket into the MVP race. Here's who is currently on top.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lazard quarterly profit misses estimates on dealmaking drought
Lazard on Thursday missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit, as the independent investment bank's advisory business reeled
1970-01-01 08:00
French club Montpellier in turmoil after point deduction and training-ground brawl
Everything seems to be falling apart at French club Montpellier
1970-01-01 08:00
Ford workers to return to work as UAW turns to GM, Stellantis
By David Shepardson and Joseph White Ford autoworkers were set to head back to work after the United
1970-01-01 08:00
Weight-loss drug worries add to US restaurants' weak traffic woes
By Deborah Mary Sophia Investors will look for signs that U.S. fast-food chains, already contending with inflation-stung consumers
1970-01-01 08:00
Assessing Israel's overnight raid of the Gaza Strip
Israel's manoeuvre has been described as "a tactical operation", meaning it was limited in scope.
1970-01-01 08:00
Traders boost bets Fed will keep rates on hold this year
Despite a stronger-than-expected reading for third-quarter U.S. economic growth, traders on Thursday added to bets the Federal Reserve
1970-01-01 08:00
US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace
1970-01-01 08:00
ECB pauses record streak of rate hikes
LONDON The European Central Bank broke the longest streak of interest rate rises in its 25-year history on
1970-01-01 08:00
Sandro Tonali’s reported ban brings calls for ’empathy and support’ from charity
Asking a footballer who is addicted to gambling to play in stadiums plastered in betting logos is akin to making an alcoholic work in a pub, campaigners have said. The Big Step campaign, part of the Gambling With Lives charity, has said Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali deserves “empathy and support” for his gambling rather than a 10-month ban. Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said on Thursday the 23-year-old had been suspended for 10 months and ordered to undertake a further eight-month rehabilitation programme, according to reports in Italy. The player’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, has said his client is living with a gambling addiction. The PFA is understood to be working with and continuing to support Tonali. “Footballers are human and if they are suffering from addiction they deserve empathy and support, not lengthy bans,” the Big Step said in a statement issued to the PA news agency. “Every football game is wall-to-wall with gambling ads, not just across shirts but around stadiums and related media content. “Sending someone addicted to gambling into this environment is like sending an alcoholic to work in a pub. If you force young footballers to endorse addictive products then don’t be surprised if they use them. “Ending all gambling advertising and sponsorship in football, including all parts of the shirt and in every stadium, will help to prevent harm to those on and off the pitch.” Gravina told reporters: “An agreement has been reached between the federal prosecutor and Sandro Tonali. “The plea agreement is for 18 months, of which eight months is for rehabilitation, which involves therapeutic activity and making at least 16 public appearances. “The rules call for a certain number of years of suspension, but the plea bargain and extenuating circumstances have been taken into consideration and the players’ collaboration went above and beyond, therefore we must continue to respect the rules we have established for ourselves.” Tonali was one of several players named in the FIGC’s investigation, which also saw Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli banned for seven months. Read More It doesn’t add up – North Wales Crusaders chief on IMG’s new grading system England ‘at end of cycle’ in ODIs – Michael Atherton England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka
1970-01-01 08:00
Ranking the 8 best players who didn't sign rookie extensions
Only 14 of the 27 eligible players signed rookie scale extensions. Of the 13 that didn’t, these are the eight best, all of whom will now be restricted free agents this summer.
1970-01-01 08:00
