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☆ Lil Wayne says it 'hurt' that Kendrick Lamar was picked to perform at the Super Bowl. Here's what to know about the controversy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewEarlier this week, Kendrick Lamar was confirmed as the headliner for the next Super Bowl halftime show. AdvertisementMany hip-hop fans had hoped that Lousiana native Lil Wayne would be the chosen headliner — a hope that Lil Wayne said he shared. Here's a breakdown of the controversy's key points and everything you need to know about the Lamar vs. Wayne debate. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!

Persons: —, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, I'm, Wayne, Lamar hasn't, Critics, Wayne hasn't, Jay, Uzi, Lil Yachty, Ty Dolla, Nicki Minaj, Minaj, Kevin Mazur, Dre, Cam'ron, Wayne —, Nicki, LIL WAYNE, Nola what's, Johnny Nunez, Mike Freeman, Roc, Z, Z's, Joe, Fabolous, Roger Goodells Organizations: Service, Business, Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, NFL, ign, Young Money Entertainment, Money Records, ppl, SoFi, West, Entertainment, Birdman, Cash, Wayne, BIRDMAN, The Recording, USA, Young, NPR, Jay Locations: New Orleans, Lamar, Los Angeles, Compton , California, City of New Orleans, Atlanta, Las Vegas

☆ USWNT 3-0 Zambia takeaways: Rodman and two-goal Swanson ensure Olympics start with a win
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Jeff Rueter | Steph Yang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

It was a well-deserved opening after the U.S. had hammered at Zambia’s goal for 15 minutes straight, including two attempts off the crossbar and a first-minute toe-poke from Lindsey Horan that went just wide. 🤯 📺 USA Network & Peacock | #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/Dnx2xioNTC — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 25, 2024Following Trinity Rodman’s opening goal, Zambia’s defense was caught in two minds. The additional open terrain catered to the dynamic forward line of Swanson, Smith and Rodman, as the trio weaved about to find pockets to exploit. After the game, Hayes said the decision was down to mitigating risks. (Photo by John Todd, Getty Images)A more expected, but very intriguing, change came in the 65th minute with Rodman, Swanson and Horan out for Casey Krueger, Nighswonger and Emily Sonnett.

Persons: Lindsey Horan, Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, Emma Hayes, Zambia’s Pauline Zulu, Hayes, Sophia Smith, Rose Lavelle, Jeff Rueter, Steph Yang, Horan, Rodman, Swanson’s, Steph Yang Mal’s, Swanson, Emma Hayes ’, MALLORY SWANSON, S. Organizations: U.S, women’s, Zambia, Germany, Olympic Games, Australia, Chicago Red Stars, Olympics Locations: Nice, The U.S, Marseille, bamboozle, Republic of Ireland

☆ At ESPYs, Prince Harry Applauded a Critic While Accepting an Award
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Scott Cacciola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is no stranger to controversy, and he found himself in the thick of another public-relations pickle before he strode to the stage at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night. But in accepting the Pat Tillman Award for Service at ESPN’s annual made-for-TV gala, Harry graciously acknowledged his critics — including Mr. Tillman’s mother, Mary — while citing the work that his organization, the Invictus Games, had done since its inception in 2014. “The truth is, I stand here not as Prince Harry, Pat Tillman Award recipient,” Harry said during his speech, “but rather a voice on behalf of the Invictus Games Foundation and the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality. This award belongs to them, not to me.”The awards show, which had its broadcast delayed by President Biden’s news conference, featured stars from the sports world and beyond in their formal best. There were emotional moments, like a speech from the former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, who won the Icon Award; powerful ones, like Dawn Staley, the women’s basketball coach at South Carolina, highlighting the pay gap in men’s and women’s sports; and some laugh-out-loud moments when presenters took swipes at people like Harrison Butker and Bronny James.

Persons: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, strode, Pat Tillman, Harry, Tillman’s, Mary —, ” Harry, ”, Biden’s, Nick Saban, Dawn Staley, Harrison Butker, Bronny James Organizations: Invictus Games, Invictus Games Foundation, Invictus, Alabama, South Locations: Los Angeles, South Carolina, men’s

☆ Women's sports merchandise is an estimated $4 billion industry but fans still can't find the items they're looking for
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"When you invest in a jersey, that means you really appreciate that person, their character, and what they bring to the game," Krieger said. Sports Innovation Lab estimates the women's sports merchandise industry is worth $4 billion — conservatively. People simply don't know where to find merchandise — 32% of fans reported having an issue finding a seller for women's sports merchandise compared to just 18% of fans looking for men's, according to Sports Innovation Lab's 2024 Women's Sports Merchandise Survey. But while big brands are making strides in partnering with women's professional teams to create merchandise, the women's sports merch buying experience is still lacking. Building the women's game takes an ecosystem of collaboration involving fans, athletes, leagues, team sponsors, and retailers.

Persons: —, Ali Krieger, Krieger, Mary Earps, Marc Atkins, Nike's, Aubrey Kingsbury, it's, Alyssa Naeher's, there's, didn't, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Puma, Bjørn Gulden, Arne Freundt, Dylan Buell, isn't, Angela Ruggiero, Ruggiero, Roy Rochlin, Stringer, " Krieger, Megan Gokey, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird, Klarna, Billie Jean King's, Esther Kim's, Zach Boisjoly, we've Organizations: Service, National Women's Soccer League, FFC Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt, German, Business, FIFA, England, New York Times, Adidas, Puma, Nike, Washington Spirit, Chicago Red Stars, Innovation, Sports, Google, WNBA, WTA, Survey, NBA, Manchester United, AC Milan, Bloomberg, Indiana Fever's, Sports Innovation, Realty Trust, Professional Women's Hockey League, League, Media, Sports Foundation, NCAA, New York, Gotham FC, New York Liberty Locations: Germany, Morocco, Esther Kim's Playa, New Jersey, New

☆ Sam Kerr signs contract extension at Chelsea… but not before giving fans a minor scare
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Rebecca Hall | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer star Sam Kerr has signed a new contract with current Women’s Super League (WSL) champion Chelsea, the club announced Thursday, but not before giving her fans a minor scare. According to BBC Sport, it was Kerr’s idea to tease the fans around the news of the contract extension. Kerr has become one of the best players in women's soccer. Former Chelsea manager Hayes had made it her mission to convince Kerr to move to the WSL club back in 2019. Sonia Bompastor’s recent arrival as the new Chelsea manager marks a new era in west London, but retaining Kerr will help steady the ship.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Emma Hayes, Kerr, Chelsea, ”, Alexander Canillas, Aitana Bonmati, Ballon, Hayes, Sonia Bompastor’s Organizations: CNN — Soccer, Super League, Chelsea, US, BBC, Chicago Red Stars, Champions League, Blues Locations: London, soccer, Barcelona

☆ Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: How to watch the undisputed heavyweight title fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

After months of talk and canceled fights, the two boxers will exchange blows to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, and the division’s first undisputed champion in the four-belt era. DAZN will broadcast the fight around the world, with viewers in the US able to watch on ESPN’s pay-per-view service. A long time in the makingA fight between Fury and Usyk has been a long time coming. Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFinally, a date of December 23 was agreed, but following a controversial, tougher-than-expected fight for Fury against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, the fight was delayed until February, 2024. All on the lineA general view of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk speaking to the media on May 16, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Lennox Lewis, Usyk, Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder –, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Fury, Justin Setterfield, Francis Ngannou, rescheduling, Richard Pelham, Joshua, ” Organizations: CNN, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, WBC, –, WBO, WBA, IBF, Fury, UFC, Briton, Getty, Ngannou Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk

☆ The husband and wife team behind 'The Fall Guy' reveal how their own love affair inspired stars Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Their latest film, "The Fall Guy," looks to continue that streak of success. 'The Fall Guy' evolved from film noir to action rom-comRyan Gosling plays stuntman Colt Seavers in "The Fall Guy." Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures"The Fall Guy" movie adaptation had been bouncing around Hollywood for decades, with everyone from Nicolas Cage to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attached to star. AdvertisementIn "The Fall Guy," Gosling's Colt must clear his name after footage appears to implicate him in the death of another stuntman. AdvertisementThe Taylor Swift song "All Too Well" wasn't originally in the movieRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy."

Persons: —, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick, they've, Shaw, Guy, it's, Lee Majors, Colt Seavers, Ryan Gosling, Jody Moreno, Emily Blunt, Leitch, McCormick, who's, Brad Pitt, McCormack, Gosling, Blunt's, Eric Laciste, Nicolas Cage, Dwayne, Johnson, David, Blunt, Jody, Emily, " Leitch, Ryan, Leitch David Leitch, Kiss, Yungblud, I'm, Tom Cruise's, Taylor, Colt, Harry Nilsson's, Taylor's Organizations: Service, Business, Pictures, Universal, Colt, deepfakes, Hollywood Locations: Hollywood

☆ ‘Sleeping giant’ massive black hole found in the Milky Way galaxy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Astronomers have spotted the most massive known stellar black hole in the Milky Way galaxy after detecting an unusual wobble in space. The wobbling movement of an old giant star in the Aquila constellation revealed that it was in an orbital dance with a dormant black hole, and it’s the third such dormant black hole spotted by Gaia. So Gaia BH3 is the most massive black hole in our galaxy that formed from the death of a massive star. Stellar black holes observed across the Milky Way galaxy are about 10 times as massive as the sun on average. True to expectations, the researchers found that the star orbiting Gaia BH3 was metal-poor, which means that the star that formed Gaia BH3 was likely the same.

Persons: ”, Gaia BH3, —, munch, Aquila, Gaia, Pasquale Panuzzo, BH3, hadn’t, Elisabetta Caffau, “, Carole Mundell Organizations: CNN —, Southern, Astrophysics, “, France’s National, for Scientific Research, ESO, Space Locations: Atacama, Paris, France’s

☆ How NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman led the league out of crisis to revive women's soccer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, speaks during a panel on women's professional soccer at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Feb. 10, 2024. In 2019, Berman became the first female deputy commissioner of a men's professional sports league, joining the National Lacrosse League. Taking the fieldBerman took the helm at the women's soccer league after allegations were made of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across several teams. She also brought the first-ever million-dollar prize pool to U.S. women's soccer. She's also lured big-name investors, selling them on her new vision for professional women's soccer.

Persons: Jessica Berman, Omar Vega, Berman, Gary Bettman, Sally Yates, Yates, She's, lister Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Eli Manning, Kevin Durant, Carli Lloyd, Sofia Huerta, Delanie Sheehan, Ben Nichols, Sportico Organizations: National Women’s Soccer League, Hilton Anatole, Getty, New, National Women's Soccer League, CNBC, National Hockey League, NHL, National Lacrosse League, U.S, Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns, Hollywood, Seattle, NY Gotham FC, Women's Soccer League, Snapdragon, Amazon, Angel City FC Locations: Dallas, New York City, NJ, San Diego, Angeles

☆ ‘Old smoker’ stars revealed at the heart of the Milky Way
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A decade-long survey of the night sky has revealed a mysterious new type of star astronomers are referring to as an “old smoker.”These previously hidden stellar objects are aging, giant stars located near the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. This illustration shows an eruption occurring in the swirling disk of matter around a newborn star. They help the newborn star in the middle to grow, but make it harder for planets to form. Infrared images show a red giant star, located 30,000 light years away near the center of the Milky Way. Understanding how the old smokers release elements into space could change the way astronomers think about the way such elements are distributed across the universe.

Persons: Philip Lucas, Lucas, ”, Zhen Guo, Fondecyt, Guo, ” Guo, ” Lucas, Dante Minniti Organizations: CNN, Royal Astronomical Society, Astronomers, Survey, Cerro Paranal Observatory, Southern, University of Hertfordshire, University of Valparaiso, University of Hertfordshire Red, NASA, Andrés Bello University Locations: Chilean Andes, Cerro, Chile

The Chicago Red Stars have signed U.S. team forward Mallory Swanson to a historic four-year contract with an option for a fifth year, a record for the National Women's Soccer League. Swanson, who was a free agent this season, has been with the Red Stars since 2021. Swanson returns to a Red Stars team that looks vastly different. Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts bought the Red Stars last September and the team hired Lorne Donaldson, coach of the Jamaican national team at the World Cup. "The Red Stars could not be more excited that Mallory Swanson has decided to extend her career with us here in Chicago,” Red Stars President Karen Leetzow said.

Persons: Mallory Swanson, Swanson, ” Swanson, “, Laura Ricketts, Lorne Donaldson, Donaldson, Dansby Swanson, Karen Leetzow, “ Mallory, Mal, ”, Maria Sanchez, ___ Organizations: Chicago Red Stars, U.S, National Women's Soccer League, CBS Sports, Red Stars, Ireland, Chicago Cubs, Stars, Jamaican, Houston Dash Locations: Chicago, United States, Colorado

☆ Megan Rapinoe, Emma Hayes and a Women’s Soccer Crossroads
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Rory Smith | More About Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Emma Hayes first met Megan Rapinoe before she was Megan Rapinoe. Or, rather, just as she was becoming Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was not even a professional soccer player back then, not quite. In 2008, she had been appointed head coach and director of soccer operations of the Chicago Red Stars, one of the inaugural franchises in the start-up league Women’s Professional Soccer. The Red Stars drafted Rapinoe second overall ahead of the league’s first season.

Persons: Emma Hayes, Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, Hayes Organizations: Chicago Red Stars, Women’s Professional Soccer, University of Portland, Red Stars Locations: California, Chicago, Lake Michigan

The retiring star was honored by club team OL Reign on Friday night in front of a National Women's Soccer League record crowd of 34,130 fans, many of whom wore pink wigs in her honor. Rapinoe had already played her final match with the U.S. national team last month in Chicago, but Friday marked her final regular-season home game for the Reign. The 38-year-old Rapinoe has played in 114 regular-season games for the Reign and scored 49 goals. “And she's really embraced her role with her full authentic self.”Rapinoe is also known for her social justice activism. She led the national team's long fight for equal pay with the men’s national team, which started with an EEOC complaint in 2016.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, “, ”, Sue Bird, Rapinoe, Lumen, Lauren Barnes, Abby Wambach, Ken Griffey Jr, Magic Johnson, Billie Jean King, isn't, —, Ballon, Jessica Berman, ” Berman, Colin Kaepernick Organizations: SEATTLE, Women's Soccer League, Washington, U.S ., Chicago Red Stars, Orlando Pride, FIFA, men’s, U.S, Soccer, NFL Locations: Chicago, Australia, New Zealand, France, Netherlands, U.S

☆ Twice US World Cup champion Ertz bows out
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Sep 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; United States midfielder Julie Ertz (8) acknowledges the crowd as she walks the field after the match against South Africa at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSept 21 (Reuters) - Two-time World Cup champion Julie Ertz bid farewell to professional soccer with a 3-0 U.S. victory over South Africa in a friendly in Cincinnati on Thursday. Ertz, a twice Female Player of the Year who played a key role in the team's World Cup winning campaigns in 2015 and 2019, was given an emotional send off with fans holding up messages of appreciation throughout the contest. Some were hoping that Ertz, who took an 18-month break prior to this year's Women's World Cup to give birth to her son Madden, might be convinced to stay on through next year's Paris Olympics but she said her priorities had changed. "I've got a little boy that I'm exciting to spend my time with," said Ertz, who is married to NFL tight end Zach Ertz.

Persons: Julie Ertz, Aaron Doster, Ertz, Madden, I've, Zach Ertz, Striker Alex Morgan, She's, Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rory Carroll, Michael Perry Organizations: South, TQL, NFL, Women's Soccer League, Chicago Red Stars, Angel City FC, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Cincinnati , Ohio, USA, United States, South Africa, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Australia, Chicago

☆ Julie Ertz to play in final US women’s national team match against South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

ET Thursday will see the two-time Women’s World Cup winner and two-time Olympian earn her 123rd and final cap for the US. She announced her retirement last month, adding that she made the decision “with immense emotion and processing.”Ertz controls the ball against Sweden in what would be her final Women's World Cup match. Jenna Watson/USA TODAY Sports/ReutersErtz, 31, was an integral member of the US teams which won the Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019. She represented the US women’s team on 122 occasions, losing just five matches and scoring 20 goals during her 10-year international career. Ertz, pictured as the US celebrates its victory over the Netherlands at the 2019 Women's World Cup final, was an integral member of the US teams which won women's soccer's showpiece event in 2015 and 2019.

Persons: Julie Ertz, Jenna Watson, Reuters Ertz, Richard Heathcote, Ertz, “ There’s, Momma can’t, Momma, ” Ertz, Madden, Twila Kilgore, Ertz’s Organizations: CNN, US, National, TQL, Sweden, USA, Reuters, Getty, Chicago Red Stars, US Soccer, National Women’s Soccer League, Angel City, Interim, “ Locations: South Africa, Cincinnati, Netherlands, Angel, Australia, New Zealand, Interim US

☆ Julie Ertz: US soccer great announces retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Julie Ertz, one of the greats of US soccer, has announced her retirement from the sport. Ertz, 31, was an integral member of the US teams which won the Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019. She made her senior international debut in 2013 and went on to play in 17 World Cup matches, winning 13 of those. I hope that I was able to leave an impact that reflects that.”Ertz celebrates winning the 2015 Women's World Cup. 8) celebrates with teammates afer winning the 2019 Women's World Cup.

Persons: Julie Ertz, Ertz, I’ve, ” Ertz, Mo Khursheed, “, I’ll, Madden, afer, Richard Heathcote, Angel City, ” Organizations: CNN, National Women’s, US, National Team, Chicago Red Stars, US Soccer, National Women’s Soccer League, Angel City, Getty, Angel Locations: France, Angel, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden

☆ England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Jenny Vrentas | More About Jenny Vrentas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Until Sunday night, England met every tough situation it fell into during the Women’s World Cup the same way: It found a way out. So it was understandable when, in the 70th minute of the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday in Sydney, Australia, England Coach Sarina Wiegman thought her team had found an escape hatch yet again. Surely, Wiegman thought, it would find a new way out. “I thought, ‘Now we are going to score a goal,’” Wiegman said. “‘Now we are going to score a goal and get to 1-1.’ But we didn’t.”

Persons: Sam Kerr, Sarina Wiegman, Mary Earps, ’ ” Wiegman, “, ” Organizations: England, Colombia, Australia, Spain Locations: Sydney, Australia, Spain

☆ Sam Kerr: the superstar carrying Australia’s hopes on her shoulders
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Even as a 15-year-old, Sam Kerr had the weight of a nation on her shoulders. Fast forward to 2023 and Kerr is one of best players in the game and a global star. Kerr has had to wait longer than expected for the honor at this tournament having been forced to miss Australia’s opening two games because of injury. But a surprise defeat to Nigeria in the Matildas’ second group game have left their hopes hanging by a thread. Kerr takes a selfie as she celebrates with her Chelsea teammates after winning the Women's FA Cup in 2022.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Kerr, Alyssa Mautz, ”, Tony Gustavsson, Don Arnold, Tony, it’s, I’m, ’ Kerr, Daniel, Bobby Despotovski, “, ” Despotovski, Nicola Williams, ” Williams, Williams, Mautz, ” Mautz, she’s freakin, ” Kerr, Ryan Pierse, Western New York Flash, Rich Barnes, Vanessa DiBernado, Vanessa, ‘, ’ ”, …, swag, Michael Regan, –, Eddie Keogh, she’s, She’s, soccer’s Organizations: CNN, Australia, Perth Glory, Chicago Red Stars, National Women’s Soccer League, FIFA, reining Olympic, Canada, coy, Sydney Opera House, Getty, Reuters, West Coast Eagles, Australian Football League, Glory, AFL, CNN Sport, Western New York, Sky Blue FC –, NY Gotham FC, Western New York Flash, Perth, Sky Blue, Chelsea, Super League, Red, League, – Chelsea, EA Sports Locations: Canberra, Italy, Australia, Brisbane, New Zealand, South Korea, Nigeria, Western Australia, Chelsea, NJ, Rochester , New York, Perth, Illinois, –, Chicago, London

☆ Harrison Ford Is 80. He’s Proof: Silver-Haired Stars Are the New Box-Office Gold.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( Ellen Gamerman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

It could have been a pickup line at a gym, but instead it was a question at the Cannes Film Festival. A woman wanted to know how Harrison Ford, 80, prepared to go shirtless in the new Indiana Jones movie. “I think you’re still very hot,” she said. “How do you keep fit?”

Persons: Harrison Ford, Indiana Organizations: Cannes Film, Indiana Jones

☆ Veterans Rapinoe, Morgan named in U.S. World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Jun 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) is seen before the game against the Kansas City Current at Lumen Field. Five players, Rapinoe, Morgan, midfielder Julie Ertz, defender Kelley O’Hara and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were part of the victorious U.S. World Cup squads in 2015 and 2019. The top-ranked Americans are fielding one of their least experienced squads in recent memory, with 14 of the 23 players going to their first World Cup, compared to 11 in 2019 and seven in 2015. Sam's sister and fellow midfielder, Kristie Mewis, was included in the roster for her first World Cup at age 32. Her Gotham FC team mate, Lynn Williams, also made the cut for the global showpiece tournament for the first time at age 30.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Michael Thomas Shroyer, Alex Morgan, Vlatko Andonovski, Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma, Savannah DeMelo, Andonovski, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Morgan, Julie Ertz, Kelley O’Hara, Alyssa Naeher, Mallory Swanson, Becky Sauerbrunn, Catarina Macario, Sam Mewis, Kristie Mewis, Lynn Williams, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O'Hara, Emily Sonnett, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan, Amy Tennery, Ed Osmond Organizations: Kansas, Lumen, YORK, Savannah, Women's Soccer League, U.S, Gotham FC, Washington, North, Courage, Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns FC, Diego Wave FC, NY Gotham FC, Racing Louisville FC, FC, Olympique Lyonnais, San Diego Wave FC, Angel, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, States, Australia, New Zealand, NJ, Angel, New York

CNN —At first glance, the idea of a former NFL legend and a former US Women’s National Team star wanting to bring “global eyeballs” to an English soccer club might seem an unusual ambition. Its inhabitants have also been hit particularly hard by the UK’s cost of living crisis, which hasn’t been lost on JJ Watt and his wife, Kealia. “Burnley is a special club. “All I want to do is help tell their story. “The success of the football club this year has given such a boost to Burnley and the surrounding area.

☆ JJ Watt and Kealia Watt invest in Premier League-bound Burnley FC
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After retiring from professional football in the NFL earlier this year, JJ Watt is turning his hand to soccer as he and his wife Kealia announced their investment in English club Burnley FC on Monday. In a statement released by the club, JJ Watt said: “When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition. Kompany is best known for his exploits as the captain of Manchester City, with whom he won four Premier League titles. Manager Vincent Kompany has guided Burnley back to the Premier League. Burnley’s chairman Alan Pace said of the Watts’ investment: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome JJ and Kealia into the Clarets family.

☆ J.J. Watt invests in English soccer club Burnley
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Feb 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, US; Former football player J.J. Watt poses for a photo on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsMay 1 (Reuters) - Former NFL player J.J. Watt and his wife, former U.S. international soccer player Kealia Watt, announced on Monday that they are investing in the English soccer club Burnley FC. Watt, three-times Defensive Player of the Year in the National Football League, announced his retirement in December. Kealia Watt formerly played for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and is currently a free agent. Burnley are owned by Burnley FC Holdings Limited, with Calder Vale Holdings holding 83.97% of the company and individual shareholders holding the remaining shares.

☆ U.S. Soccer Star Mallory Swanson Injures Knee in Possible Blow to World Cup Hopes
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Mallory Swanson signals to fans as she is taken off the field after an injury. Mallory Swanson, the hottest scorer this year for the world No. 1-ranked U.S. women’s soccer team, suffered a serious injury to her left knee in a friendly against Ireland on Saturday, a potentially devastating setback that comes a little more than three months ahead of this summer’s Women’s World Cup. Swanson suffered a torn patella tendon, the team announced Sunday. She returned to Chicago, where she plays for the National Women’s Soccer League’s Red Stars, for further evaluation.

☆ A lot of money is on the line for women's pro soccer in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Restore faith in women's soccer and grow the business. The league averaged 37 sponsorship deals per team, which is more than any other women's sport, according to sports data and intelligence platform Sponsor United. Women's pro soccer valuations are also soaring. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman speaks during the 2023 NWSL Draft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Culture changeOL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) scores on a penalty kick during the second half of the National Womens Soccer League game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and OL Reign on September 21, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

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