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'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners 01/30/2026 04:37pm • His name wasn't splashed across any of the headlines when Grand Slam Track — the running league that was supposed to infuse cash into the sport and its athletes' bank accounts — declared bankruptcy, making it official that dozens of runners and even more vendors might not see any of the money th IF Bancorp: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 01/30/2026 04:25pm • WATSEKA, Ill. (AP) — WATSEKA, Ill. (AP) — IF Bancorp Inc. (IROQ) on Friday reported net income of $1.3 million in its fiscal second quarter. The bank, based in Watseka, Illinois, said it had earnings of 41 cents per share. The savings and loan holding company posted revenue of $11.9 million in t Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank 01/30/2026 03:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other. Warsh, if approved by the Senate, will be under close scrutiny from financial markets AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel 01/30/2026 10:47am • NEW YORK (AP) — American Express saw its profits grow 13% in the fourth quarter, as the credit card giant continues to benefit from its well-to-do clientele spending heavily on their cards on everything from luxury goods to restaurants to travel. The New York-based company said Friday it earned a Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City 01/29/2026 07:38pm • HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls from England's third-tier Cardiff City on Thursday and agreed to a 1 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2027-28 and 2028-29. New York agreed to send Charlotte $75,000 in 2026 Gene Is It Possible to Get My Credit Card's Annual Fee Waived? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile for some, that isn't the case for everyone. When this happens, many consumers choose to close their cre 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy for 2026 01/29/2026 07:00pm • For much of the four-decade bond bull market that ended in 2022, a number of fixed-income portfolio managers rose to prominence on the back of consistent outperformance. One of the most notable was Bill Gross, formerly of Pimco, who helped popularize the total return approach to bond investing. Rath Everything You Need to Know About Affirm 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Affirm is a lender that allows you to buy now and pay later, whether you're shopping in-store or online. After qualifying for one of these short-term loans, you choose a payment schedule and then pay at affirm.com or in the Affirm app. Borrowers know upfront how much they will pay for each installme Recession 2026: What to Watch and How to Prepare 01/29/2026 07:00pm • The U.S. economy managed to navigate a volatile 2025 without collapsing, but the cumulative effects of ongoing trade tensions and persistent inflation keep concerns about a 2026 recession on some investors' minds. The Federal Open Market Committee decided to hold interest rates steady at its January As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives 01/29/2026 05:48pm • FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Rodeo 's biggest organizing body, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado to Wyoming, the state with a bucking horse logo, the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the world's largest outdoor rodeo. There's just TFS Financial: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 01/29/2026 04:49pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — CLEVELAND (AP) — TFS Financial Corp. (TFSL) on Thursday reported net income of $22.3 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Cleveland-based company said it had profit of 8 cents per share. The holding company for Third Federal Savings and Loan posted revenue of $205.8 million Former First Brands CEO Patrick James and his brother are indicted for bilking billions from banks 01/29/2026 04:43pm • Patrick James, the former CEO of bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, was indicted on federal fraud charges and arrested Thursday in Ohio with his brother Edward, a former senior executive with the company, the government said. The indictment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Sout San Jose Earthquakes acquire Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig in major move for MLS club 01/29/2026 04:14pm • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German club Red Bull Leipzig and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028 on Thursday in one of the biggest acquisitions in the MLS club's history. The 29-year-old Werner, whose deal is pending r Goalscoring goalkeepers have created iconic moments from the 'great escape' to Benfica drama 01/29/2026 02:17pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It's usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the dice that can produce the most spectacular results. At other times it can be the result of a shambolic mix-up. One for the blooper reel. It doesn't happen often, but when goalkeepers score, it's usually memorable f Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years 01/29/2026 02:01pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.1% from 6.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate average