Amsterdam prospered as a banking center even as it declined as a center of manufacturing and commerce. By the late 18th century, Europe no longer wanted Dutch fabrics or Dutch fish, and it no longer needed Dutch ships. In 1783, a group of Dutch merchants sent a gift of salted herring to George Washington, requesting […]
Enzo Maresca has said lifting the Conference League this season would signify that “Chelsea are back.” The west London side have one foot in the final after a commading 4-1 win against Djurgarden in their semifinal first leg last week. Chelsea, who had to go through the playoffs to qualify for Europe’s third-tier competition, last […]
There has been a mantra spreading among weary corporate executives who are becoming resigned to President Trump’s tariffs while still hoping to avoid the worst of their effects: Ten percent is the new zero. The statement refers to the 10 percent tariff that Mr. Trump put in place on most U.S. imports one month ago. […]
Senior Trump adviser Kari Lake, shown above at a conservative conference earlier this year, announced Tuesday night that Voice of America would rely on coverage from the far-right television network OAN. Voice of America employees that Lake put on indefinite leave are suing to be restored to their jobs. Jose Luis Magana/AP/FR159526 AP hide caption […]
LOS ANGELES — When club owner and magnate Michele Kang sat in the “Futbol W” studio in L.A. to speak with ESPN, there was an obvious question lingering — and one without an obvious answer. Earlier that day, Kang announced her latest large investment in the U.S. Soccer Federation at an event a few blocks […]
The Pentagon in Arlington, Va., is seen from above. Jen Golbeck/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jen Golbeck/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced he will trim the number of senior admirals and generals and also transform the Army to focus on homeland defense and deter China. But […]
MILAN, Italy — After 210 gripping minutes and 13 goals, Internazionale have reached their second UEFA Champions League final in three years, surviving three astonishing Barcelona comebacks to eliminate the LaLiga side 7-6 on aggregate with one of their own when it most mattered. Davide Frattesi scored the match-winning goal in extra time to seal […]
Manchester United are determined to resist any offers for captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, a source has told ESPN. Al Hilal have added Fernandes to a list of potential high-profile signings, a source told ESPN. The Saudi side, who will feature in the FIFA Club World Cup in June and July, were keen on landing […]
Pakistan says Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) armed group targeted vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Seven Pakistani army soldiers have been killed when their vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan’s military says, blaming India for the attack amid rising tensions. Pakistan’s military said members of the […]
Barcelona forward Raphinha has revealed his anger at the lack of football he played under Xavi Hernández, saying he feels his former coach never showed any real confidence in him. Raphinha, 28, has emerged as a Ballon d’Or contender this year but he often played a bit part under Xavi after joining Barça from Leeds […]