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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Francesca Jones defeats Venus Williams in Miami for WTA 1000 breakthrough

Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in the Miami Open first round, securing her first WTA 1000 match win and breaking a four-match losing streak.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

Nahshon Wright's 2025 Performance Made the Most Money

Nahshon Wright earned the most performance-based pay in 2025 at $1,441,397 despite not securing a multi-year free agency deal, demonstrating significant value from his exceptional season performance.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Veteran CB Darius Slay retires after 13 NFL seasons

Darius Slay retired after 13 NFL seasons, expressing gratitude for the opportunities the game provided and readiness for life's next chapter.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement

Thad Matta retires after 502 wins across Butler, Xavier, and Ohio State, transitioning to special assistant role at Butler.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Prue Leith looks back: I had a great time on Bake Off, but I don't think I'll have any yearning when I see Nigella in that position'

Prue Leith built a successful restaurant and food education business through disciplined financial management and refusing to accumulate debt, earning businesswoman of the year recognition in 1990.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 week ago

Nadine Sierra at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The youngest person to win the prestigious Marilyn Horne Foundation Vocal Competition, Sierra made her operatic debut at age 16 as the Sandman in Hansel and Gretel. Today Sierra is best known for her roles in Verdi's Rigoletto (as Gilda) and as the lead in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.
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Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Kyle Walker retires from international football with 96 England caps

Kyle Walker retires from international football after 96 England caps and 14 years of service, citing it as the greatest honor of his career.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 weeks ago

Barcelona captain reveals the one moment he will never forget after 200th game: 'I'll go with...' | Barca Universal

Ronald Araujo reached 200 appearances for Barcelona, evolving from an unknown 19-year-old prospect into a key squad member and captain.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

James Milner, the Premier League's reluctant record breaker

James Milner reached 654 Premier League appearances, breaking Gareth Barry's record, and received recognition despite his preference for keeping a low profile.
Women
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Muriel Siebert kicked down the door so others could follow - Harvard Gazette

Muriel Siebert broke gender barriers in finance, becoming the first woman to buy a NYSE seat, own a brokerage firm, and serve as New York's Superintendent of Banks.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: I'm keeping my salary a secret, and they don't like that

Maintain salary privacy by calmly deflecting questions, expressing pride and gratitude, and pivoting conversations to preserve relationships and personal boundaries.
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