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Boom time for the City’s law firms as deals drive record profits and pay
The City’s legal market is running white hot, if figures coming out of its leading lights are anything to go…
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Top Credit Suisse investor backs board after scathing Archegos report
One of the largest shareholders in Credit Suisse has their reaffirmed support for senior executives at the Swiss lender, despite…
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Schroders CEO says he won’t chase M&A at any cost: ‘Culture is hard to get right’
The chief executive of Schroders says he’s not prepared to compromise on culture in order to strike a transformative fund…
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Square bags $29bn deal for Afterpay as fintechs fight banks in payments sector
Square has agreed to acquire Afterpay in an all-stock deal worth around $29bn, illustrating how financial technology companies are seeking scale to challenge…
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Jefferies tells staff to get Covid-19 jab before coming back to the office
Jefferies will only allow employees back into its offices if they have been vaccinated against Covid-19, as executives raise concerns…
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City banker bonus cap may be lifted in post-Brexit revamp
A limit placed on bankers’ bonuses may be scrapped by the government as part of its plans to make the…
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U.S. women tested but reach basketball quarters
SAITAMA, Japan — A’ja Wilson scored 22 points and Breanna Stewart added 17 to help the U.S. beat France 93-82…
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Should office returners be paid more? Goldman Sachs looks at the future of hybrid working
Firms could end up hiking pay for employees who have to come into the office every day, according to a Goldman…
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Upset nets Camacho-Quinn gold in 100m hurdles
TOKYO — Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico powered ahead of American Keni Harrison in the women’s 100-meter hurdles Monday, springing…
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Second chance: Betts plays 2B, homers in return
PHOENIX — Mookie Betts looked right back at home playing his original position on Sunday. Betts hit a homer in…
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Bucs to support CB’s sister at Olympics party
TAMPA, Fla. — The Detroit Lions aren’t the only team holding Olympic track and field watch parties this training camp.…
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Sources: Heat aiming to be front-runner for Lowry
The Miami Heat are positioning themselves to become front-runners to land Kyle Lowry in a sign-and-trade agreement once discussions are…
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No. 2 prospect in Ohio State’s class decommits
ESPN 300 cornerback Jaheim Singletary decommitted from Ohio State on Sunday. Singletary is the No. 15 prospect overall and was…
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Duke lands second top-20 commit in four days
6:57 PM ET Jeff Borzello Close ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of…
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Capps, Pruett post wins at NHRA Winternationals
POMONA, Calif. — Ron Capps and Leah Pruett gave Don Schumacher Racing a nitro sweep Sunday in the Lucas Oil…
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Source: NHL rejects Kraken’s deal with Grubauer
The NHL has rejected the free-agent contract the Seattle Kraken signed with goaltender Philipp Grubauer, a source confirmed on Sunday.…
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Seriously?! Supreme Court Judge Named As A Suspect In Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination
Police in Haiti have leveled new accusations against a former Supreme Court judge in connection with the assassination of President…
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Sorenstam wins U.S. Senior Women’s Open title
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Annika Sorenstam ran away with the U.S. Senior Women’s Open on Sunday, closing with a 4-under 68…
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Sale, Schwarber inching closer to joining Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will make a fifth minor league rehab start later this…
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DaCancellation Continues: DaBaby Dropped From Lollapalooza Lineup Following Homophobic Remarks
Another day, another hearty helping of backlash for daDefiant, DaBaby. Source: Rich Fury / Getty Chicago’s Lollapalooza Festival announced Sunday…
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Source: Kawhi declines $36M option with Clips
Kawhi Leonard has declined his $36 million player option for next season to become a free agent, a source confirmed…
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Giannis brings Larry O’Brien Trophy to Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday. The NBA…
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Italy’s Jacobs claims surprising gold in 100m
TOKYO — Usain Bolt would not recognize what went down on the Olympic track he used to own. On the…
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Silver Medalist Raven Saunders Forms ‘X’ on Podium to Call Attention to Oppressed
Team USA’s Raven Saunders won silver in the shot put competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday, with…
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Clemson CB charged after driving 115 mph, crash
Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II surrendered to police Sunday after they charged him with misdemeanor reckless driving for allegedly driving…
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Source: Fleury agrees to play for Blackhawks
Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury has agreed to play for the Chicago Blackhawks, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Emily…
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Sources: Mets don’t plan to sign top pick Rocker
12:15 PM ET Jeff Passan Close ESPN ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most…
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‘Can we have 2?’ Barshim, Tamberi share HJ gold
TOKYO — Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim added a coveted Olympic gold to his list of accolades in the men’s high…
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Free agency, Olympics collide for Fournier, Batum
SAITAMA, Japan — Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum are going for gold, though they can’t forget about the green. Basketball…
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Olympic champ Lee adds bronze on uneven bars
TOKYO — Sunisa Lee came to Japan to win a gold medal. And she did. Just not the one she…
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Nelly & Longtime Girlfriend Shantel Jackson Call It Quits–But Were They Actually Broken Up YEARS Ago?
Nelly and his longtime girlfriend, Shantel Jackson, are no longer in a relationship, and according to the singer, things have…
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Israel gets 1st Olympic baseball win; Mexico out
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Israel had just routed Mexico for its first Olympic baseball victory, riding a loud three-run homer by…
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Kane denies wife’s allegations he bet on games
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane on Sunday vehemently denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on his…
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King: Russians ‘should not be here’ due to doping
TOKYO — American swimmer Lilly King doubled down on criticism of Russian athletes hours after the president of the Russian…
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Dressel wins 2 more golds, closes Games with 5
Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Games, Caeleb Dressel became just the fifth swimmer…
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Biles pulls out of individual floor exercise
TOKYO — Simone Biles has withdrawn from Monday’s floor exercise final at the Olympics, USA Gymnastics announced on Sunday. She…
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French boxer refuses to leave ring after DQ loss
TOKYO — A French super heavyweight boxer sat on the Olympic ring apron in protest for about an hour after…
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Seahawks’ Smith: ‘Still have a lot left in the tank’
1:40 AM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Aldon Smith declined to answer questions Saturday about his pending legal case…
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Source: Mond positive; Cousins a close contact
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings were without multiple players for Saturday evening’s practice at TCO Stadium due to a…
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Zavala 1st ever to hit 1st 3 MLB HRs in one game
CHICAGO — White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam,…
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Source: Browns, Chubb agree to 3 years, $36.6M
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns and star running back Nick Chubb have reached an agreement on a three-year, $36.6…
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Strickland overwhelms Hall in unanimous decision
There’s nothing flashy about Sean Strickland, unless you’re counting the punches he relentlessly flashes into the face of his opponent.…
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QB Mannion signing with Seahawks, source says
9:53 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks are signing free-agent quarterback Sean Mannion, a source told…
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Howard practices, opens door to remain a Dolphin
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Xavien Howard is leaving the door open for the Miami Dolphins to fix his contract issues.…
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Cards’ Hicks: GM said I can’t vie for starting job
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A few days after the Arizona Cardinals drafted linebacker Zaven Collins 16th overall on April 29, general…
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La Russa: No ‘closers controversy’ for White Sox
The only thing better than having one All-Star closer is having two. The Chicago White Sox acquired their second one…
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R.I.P: Biz Markie’s Celebration Of Life Set For Monday In New York City
A celebration of life for the legendary Biz Markie has been announced. Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty According to reports…
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Brewers’ Strickland, Cousins test positive, out
ATLANTA — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed…
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Maye latest frustrated Jets safety, hints at trade
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — For the second year in a row, the New York Jets have an unhappy safety. Marcus…
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Saints reach one-year deal with RB Freeman
METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints bolstered a position of strength on Saturday, agreeing to a one-year deal with…
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