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Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools’ tax-exempt status.“The primary goal of these companies is to make money for the firm, which is unlikely to align with the academic goals of your university or its obligations as a not-for-profit organization,” Cantwell said.The Big Ten has been exploring a partnership with private equity firms, with reports saying it could be looking at a $2 billion investment that would involve placing the sale of its media rights and other assets under a…
Through LFC Foundation and Red Together, the club delivers a number of programmes across schools, community hubs and at Anfield itself to support people with their mental health.These initiatives are designed to help people of all ages build confidence, make connections and develop coping skills, with the aim of improving mental wellbeing across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.The club and LFC Foundation, its official charity, were proud to launch the new Kicking Off Conversations initiative last month, which offers people a safe, welcoming place to talk about their mental wellbeing on Premier League matchdays at Anfield.The hub was open…
“How many goals did he score for England? 13? One-three?” Thomas Tuchel had a look of some confusion as he clarified Bukayo Saka’s goal total for England. “This has to be more. It’s not enough. He needs to keep on going. I thought it’s 30 at least! And then I would have said ‘well it’s not enough’ because I’m never, never satisfied.” It had been a straightforward question to Tuchel, trying to elicit some praise for Saka, after he became the highest goal-scoring Arsenal player for England with a fine strike in the friendly win over Wales on Thursday night.But…
Oct 10, 2025, 06:26 AM ETErling Haaland has been named as the Premier League’s Player of the Month for September.The Manchester City striker took the award following a prolific month in the top flight that saw his score five goals, helping him sit top of the Premier League’s goalscorer’s tally.He began the month as he meant to continue, with a brace in a 3-0 victory over neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad.The 25-year-old found the net again a week later, in a tight-fought draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.A late brace and and assist against Burnley capped off September…
Liverpool Women boss Gareth Taylor says his playing style is “like my religion” as he prepares for a first meeting with his former side, Manchester City Women, since his departure.Taylor took a short trip down the M62 to join the Reds earlier this year, but is yet to earn a point in the WSL with his new team. Not only is there a new philosophy to implement, but the club also saw two of their key players – Taylor Hinds and Olivia Smith – join Arsenal this summer, with the quality difficult to replace.But Taylor is adamant the team are…
“Sometimes you don’t get what you deserve in football, and sometimes you get a little bit more than you deserve.”Steve Clarke accepts it was far from a vintage performance from Scotland. Outclassed by Greece for the first hour, but somehow it ended in a 3-1 win as World Cup qualification remains within reach. Greece dominated while the hosts struggled. There was a nervous quiet around Hampden Park as the tension increased with every chance the Greeks wasted. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Scotland head coach Steve Clarke heaped praise on his battling players after they…
Oct 10, 2025, 05:56 AM ETDeclan Rice says England still need their notable absentees despite describing his side as an “unreal team”.Thomas Tuchel’s side followed up last month’s World Cup qualifying statement win over Serbia with a 3-0 friendly success over local rivals Wales.Goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka inside the opening 20 minutes at Wembley put Craig Bellamy’s side to the sword, continuing England’s momentum as things begin to click under the German head coach.Their improvements over the last two camps have been without big names Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer as a host…
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — María Corina Machado has long been the face of resistance to Venezuela’s 26-year ruling party. Now, she may become a symbol of peace, too. Machado, the Venezuelan opposition powerhouse who commandeered millions of Venezuelans to reject President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s election, on Friday was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work “to achieve a just and peaceful transition” of power in the South American country. The award also recognized the seasoned politician for being a “unifying figure” in the fractured opposition.The award, however, is being granted at a time when opposition supporters are…
I came to Liverpool to do my best and it’s great now afterwards that my best gave me the kind of career at Liverpool Football Club that I had. That day when I signed my deal, if somebody came to tell me, ‘You’ll spend the next 10 years here and you’ll win this and this and this and you’ll play this many games’, I wouldn’t have believed that. It was like living in a dream for 10 years.We didn’t win anything in my first season but I established myself as a Premier League player.One of the biggest prizes I’ve won…
Kylian Mbappé has hit out at the spotlight on Lamine Yamal, calling on critics to “leave him alone” and describing the teenage Barcelona and Spain star as a “great talent.”Lamine, 18 — who last month won the Kopa Trophy for the world’s best under-21 player for the second consecutive year — has faced recent scrutiny on his private life.There’s also been a row between Barça and the national team over his fitness, after the wide forward was initially named in the Spain squad for this international break, before being withdrawn by his club, after coach Hansi Flick earlier criticised Spain’s…