Category: Soccer Players

Women’s March organizers call for ‘A Day Without a Woman’

Organizers of the January Women’s March are calling for women to take the day off and enco… . FILE – In this Jan. 21, 2017 file photo, Gloria Steinem, center right, greets protesters at the barricades before speaking at the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, in Wa… Organizers of January’s Women’s March are calling for women to take the day off, not spend money and wear red to mark a national “A Day Without A Woman.”

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher wears EVERTON shirt for Sky Sports interview

‘I’ve still got visions of coming on as a sub for Liverpool away at West Brom about three or four years ago and trying to steal a ball in front of him and him just rolling me and running away from me! However, he hasn’t best pleased Liverpool supporters on Tuesday as while heading over to Everton for a special interview and feature for Sky Sports, he’s decided to make the pretty unwise move to put on the Toffees training kit. Everton have gained 11 points on Liverpool since the turn of the year, winning six of their last nine thanks to goals from joint-Premier League top scorer Romelu Lukaku.

The Brief: Texas has an alarming maternal death rate. Now what?

Texas’ maternal mortality rates nearly doubled between 2010 and 2014 – but lawmakers have had few conversations around the issue since the legislative session began. Rise in Texas maternal deaths absent from legislative agenda The maternal death rate has been overshadowed by issues like child welfare, the so-called “bathroom bill” and sanctuary cities.

Immigrant community on high alert amid deportation fears

Fear and panic have gripped America’s immigrant community as reports circulate that federal agents have become newly aggressive under President Donald Trump , who campaigned for office with a vow to create a “deportation force.” Federal officials insist they have not made fundamental changes in enforcement actions, and they deny stopping people randomly at checkpoints or conducting “sweeps” of locations where undocumented immigrants are common.

Cameroon fights back to beat Egypt 2-1 in African Cup final

Cameroon players and staff celebrate after Vincent Aboubakar, foreground center, scored second goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Egypt and Cameroon at the Stade de l’Amitie, in Libreville, Gabon… . Cameroon’s Sebastien Siani shoots the ball next to referee Janny Sikazwe during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Egypt and Cameroon at the Stade de l’Amitie, in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Wall builder in chief

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and other pro immigrant groups hold a vigil in front of Los Angeles City Hall to denounce immigration-related Executive Actions by President Donald Trump on Wednesday January 25, 2017. About 30 protesters gather as they light candles and say prayers.

Justice Department to release Chicago police abuse report

The U.S. Justice Department plans to release a major report Friday on the Chicago Police Department after a yearlong civil rights investigation that is expected to find a pattern and practice of violations over many years. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson are among officials scheduled to attend a news conference Friday morning and publicly release the report, which is expected to be lengthy.