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Jeff CarlisleOct 15, 2025, 07:38 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The Aug. 10 match between the Portland Thorns and the Seattle Reign looked like countless other NWSL matches at Providence Park in downtown Portland over the years. The stadium’s North End, home to Thorns supporters group Rose City Riveters, kept up a steady beat of chants and songs. The Pride flags and Cascadia banners were draped over the railing. A crowd of 21,811 fans enjoyed a 4-2 victory over their longtime rivals.Compared to the 2022 and 2023 seasons, there were some flags missing,…

France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaks during his statement of general policy at the French National Assembly, France s lower house of parliament, in Paris, France, on October 14, 2025. Mathilde Kaczkowski | Afp | Getty ImagesFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s decision to suspend a controversial pension reform has given markets some welcome relief Wednesday, with the move appearing to stave off another government collapse — at least for now.But the axing of the 2023 reform — a key part of President Emmanuel Macron’s legacy which would have seen the retirement age raised from 62 to 64 — and the…

Where is the tournament and when does it start?Guinea were initially set to host the tournament, but Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe announced in September 2022 the West African nation would be stripped of the right. “CAF is going to ask to receive new bids because the infrastructure and facilities are not appropriate or ready for CAF to host the 2025 Nations Cup in Guinea.”Morocco were awarded the hosting rights on September 27 2023. They last hosted the tournament in 1988.The 2025 edition was originally planned to take place during the summer in order to avoid club…

Ted Pick, CEO of Morgan Stanley speaks on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 23, 2025.Gerry Miller | CNBCMorgan Stanley on Wednesday posted third-quarter earnings that beat expectations by the largest margin in nearly five years on booming equities trading, investment banking and wealth management results.Here’s what the company reported:Earnings per share: $2.80 vs. $2.10 expected, according to LSEGRevenue: $18.22 billion vs. $16.7 billion, according to LSEGThe bank said profit surged 45% from a year earlier to $4.61 billion, or $2.80 per share. Revenue rose 18% to a record $18.22 billion.Morgan Stanley shares…

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Minority shareholder of Chelsea, Alexis Ohanian during The Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)Eddie Keogh – The Fa | The Fa Collection | Getty ImagesAlexis Ohanian is expanding his investment portfolio in women’s sports with a new stake in professional women’s volleyball.League One Volleyball (LOVB) announced on Wednesday that Ohanian’s investment firm, Seven Seven Six, will lead the ownership group of a new professional team, LOVB Los Angeles Volleyball.…

Cisse, a 2005 Champions League winner during his own time as part of Liverpool’s attack, is enthused by what Ekitike is already producing.”He brings goals,” Cisse told Get French Football News. “He can score goals. He showed it in Germany, and he’s shown it at Liverpool when he arrived.”I was a little scared that he wasn’t going to play much, but I was wrong. He’s playing, he’s doing good, he’s scoring goals. He’s bringing different options to Mo Salah and Alexander Isak.”He’s a really good player. I know him from France. I knew he had the quality to perform, but…

Cristiano Ronaldo is on track to reach an unprecedented scoring milestone but when he could hit his 1,000th goal? Between the Lines returns for a bonus edition to break down the numbers.Ronaldo set yet another scoring record when he became the outright top scorer in World Cup qualifying history with his double in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Hungary on Tuesday night. The goals put him on 41 from 51 World Cup qualifying games, moving him clear of the previous record-holder, former Guatemala striker Carlos Ruiz on 39, with Lionel Messi third in the list on 36. Datawrapper This content is…

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, leaves the U.S. Capitol after a meeting with Republican members of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on the issue of debanking on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesBank of America on Wednesday posted third-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ expectations on stronger-than-expected investment banking revenue.Here’s what the company reported:Earnings per share: $1.06 vs. 95 cents expected, according to LSEGRevenue: $28.24 billion vs. $27.5 billion expected, according to LSEGThe second-largest U.S. bank by assets said profit rose 23% from a year earlier to $8.5 billion, or…

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors monitored the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade war.The 10-year Treasury yield was up 1 basis point to 4.034% and the 2-year Treasury yield rose nearly 3 basis points to 3.504%. The longer maturity 30-year Treasury bond yield was little changed at 4.626%.One basis point is equal to 0.01% and yields and prices move in opposite directions.Investors are keeping an eye out for the latest moves in the rift between China and the U.S.President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened China with a cooking oil embargo in retaliation for Beijing not buying U.S. soybeans.Meanwhile, China put new sanctions…

A Pony.ai AION robot taxi is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 23, 2025. Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty ImagesAutonomous driving firms Pony.ai and WeRide have received approval from China’s securities regulator for secondary listings in Hong Kong, as the companies look to raise funds and continue their global expansion. The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced Tuesday that both companies had filed to issue and list shares in Hong Kong. Chinese companies seeking a foreign listing are required to file an application with the CSRC in advance,…