Month: November 2019

Tite extends Brazil contract to 2022 World Cup

Despite a mediocre performance in Russia, the ex-Corinthians boss is seen as the best man to see the Selecao through to the next World Cup Brazil coach Tite has extended his contract with the national team until the end of the 2022 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Wednesday.  Tite enjoyed a…

By JohnValbyNation November 2, 2019 0

Karius slams critics despite error in Dortmund defeat

The German stopper continues to come under fire, with Iker Casillas among those leaping to his defence after another blunder Click Here: Germany Football Shop Loris Karius has taken to social media to hit back at his critics after another error in Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup. Liverpool goalkeeper…

By JohnValbyNation November 2, 2019 0

Column: In Corinthian Colleges fiasco, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' actions define 'contempt'

As is true of many legal concepts, “contempt of court” can be inexact in its definitions or implications. But that doesn’t seem to be the case when it comes to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and her department’s treatment of thousands of students defrauded by the for-profit company Corinthian Colleges. U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim in…

By JohnValbyNation November 1, 2019 0

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill to resign amid allegations of improper relationship with staffer

WASHINGTON —  Rep. Katie Hill (D-Santa Clarita) announced Sunday that she would resign from Congress after allegations that she engaged in affairs with a congressional aide and a campaign staff member became public this month. Hill announced the resignation in a letter to constituents, saying she was stepping down “with a broken heart.” The letter did…

By JohnValbyNation November 1, 2019 0

Katie Hill: 'I am leaving because of a misogynistic culture that gleefully consumed my naked pictures'

Katie Hill, the freshman Democrat from Santa Clarita, told colleagues Thursday that she is leaving because of a double standard for female politicians WASHINGTON —  In a blistering, emotional final House speech, Rep. Katie Hill, the freshman Democrat from Santa Clarita, told colleagues Thursday that she is leaving Congress because of a double standard for female…

By JohnValbyNation November 1, 2019 0