U.S., Mexico, Canada score 2026 World Cup
The United States, Canada and Mexico were all chosen Wednesday to host the 2026 World Cup, a first for one of the world’s premier sporting tournaments. FIFA, international soccer’s governing…
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South Africans mourn Winnie Mandela at emotional service
South Africans showed up in droves to mourn Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, an anti-apartheid icon and controversial figure, at her funeral service Saturday. The wife of civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, known…
South African British makes history with 4,000-mile trans-Atlantic paddleboard trek
A South African man on Thursday became the first person in history to paddleboard across the Atlantic Ocean while standing — a monumental 4,000-mile journey that took more than three…
Avalanche in France’s Savoie region kills one; two missing
At least one person died and two others are missing after an avalanche struck the French ski resort of Valfrejus in the Savoie region, officials said. A Dutch national died…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics medals to be made from recycled phones
Japan plans to make the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic medals from recycled electronic devices instead of metal from a traditional mining process. Tokyo 2020 announced plans Wednesday for the…
British MP calls for boxing ban after fighter Mike Towell’s death
GLASGOW, Scotland, The death of a Scottish boxer following a fight has prompted one U.K. lawmaker to renew his call for boxing to be banned. Labor MP Paul Flynn, who…
Cyclist dies after crash in Rio Paralympics
Cyclist-dies-after-crash-in-rio-paralympics. RIO DE JANEIRO, A cyclist from Iran died after a crash in the men’s road race in the Rio Paralympics — the first athlete to die in the competition…
British, Russian soccer fans riot outside Euro16 match in France
British-Russian-soccer-fans-riot-outside-Euro16-match-in-France. MARSEILLE, France, British and Russian soccer fans rioted before and after a match in the Euro 2016 tournament in France on Saturday, leaving one British fan in serious condition.…
Jose Mourinho fails with appeal over stadium ban
Suspended one-match ban and €70k fine remains for Chelsea manager Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has failed in his appeal against a suspended stadium ban, the Football Association has announced. Mourniho…
Jurgen Klopp defends ‘nice guy’ Jose Mourinho
Jurgen Klopp has defended Jose Mourinho ahead of their first Premier League meeting, saying he is a “nice guy” as long as you are not a referee or a journalist.…
