U.S. Aid Rules Deepen Africa's Maternal Health Risk
Washington's values fight hides the service chain African patients face through clinic funding, referrals, contraception and emergency care.
Amara Okonkwo
Bureau: Lagos
U.S. Soccer's Paywall Narrows Its Talent Pipeline
Roster blame begins too late: five-figure family costs can exclude prospects before national-team selectors ever see them.
Women Amputees Build South America's World Cup Teams
With X unobserved, inspiration clips hide the federation, coaching, travel and funding work still needed to turn one regional camp into national teams.
Final Pitch Draws Mixed Reviews Before Kickoff
FIFA engineered temporary grass for an NFL stadium, but players found it hard and inconsistent; rain may help without proving the surface safe.
Kenya Investigates Cybersecurity Incident Affecting President's Website
A presidential-site incident is confirmed enough for investigation, not enough for attribution, data-loss claims or a verdict on Kenya's wider government network.
France and England Contest a Prize Neither Wanted
Coaches dislike the bronze game, yet ranking points, $2 million, records and duty keep it alive; incentives explain the fixture better than pride copy.
World Cup Earns High Marks Except Affordability
A pre-final audit praises stadium atmosphere but fails U.S. hosting on ticket prices and transport, separating packed seats from public accessibility.
Liam Plunkett Carries Cricket Skills Into Baseball
A novelty appearance becomes a useful skills profile: Plunkett's bowling, throwing and batting reveal what transfers between cricket and baseball, and what does not.
Caitlin Clark Sets Record After Back Injury
Clark's 45 points and 10 assists mark a first, but one brilliant return does not answer workload or back-to-back availability after a recent injury.