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Today: December 21, 2024
Today: December 21, 2024

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Asia|Health|Sports

Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym

Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg (77-pound) weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic

Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym
Europe|Sports

Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Top soccer players have had enough

Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn has finished 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles

Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles
Sports|US

Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night

Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
Education|Health|Political|Sports|US

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports

The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a proposed rule change that would have prohibited schools from banning transgender athletes from teams matching their gender

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports
Business|Sports|US

Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit

A federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing for NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series teams backed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit
Business|Sports|US

World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty

World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty
Celebrity|Sports

Tiger Woods' immediate goal: Keep his son from beating him in golf for 18 holes

Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the year and he has one pressing goal

Tiger Woods' immediate goal: Keep his son from beating him in golf for 18 holes
Business|Sports|US

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

A a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Education|Sports|US

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday
Business|Celebrity|Sports

Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table

The chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Toronto wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy Altidore in purchasing a minority share of the franchise

Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups
MidEast|Sports|World

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stare at each other for over 11 minutes ahead of heavyweight rematch

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stare at each other for over 11 minutes ahead of heavyweight rematch

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stare at each other for over 11 minutes ahead of heavyweight rematch
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Sports

Soccer-Netflix inks US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups

FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women's World Cup in the United States, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Soccer-Netflix inks US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Sports

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031
Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn's coach suggests she'll be competitive in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

How fast can she go

Lindsey Vonn's coach suggests she'll be competitive in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
Sports|US

5-ish players to watch in the first round of the College Football Playoff

5-ish players to watch in the first round of the College Football Playoff

5-ish players to watch in the first round of the College Football Playoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

New Nike CEO goes back to basics as investors cool their heels

By Nicholas P.

New Nike CEO goes back to basics as investors cool their heels
Europe|Sports

Robert Lewandowski confident ‘genius’ Pep Guardiola can get Manchester City out of ‘very difficult situation’

Robert Lewandowski confident ‘genius’ Pep Guardiola can get Manchester City out of ‘very difficult situation’

Robert Lewandowski confident ‘genius’ Pep Guardiola can get Manchester City out of ‘very difficult situation’
Entertainment|Sports|World

Lewandowski chimes in on former manager Guardiola's woes

Barcelona star striker Robert Lewandowski speaks with CNN's Patrick Snell about his former manager Pep Guardiola looking to right the ship amid Man City's poor run of form.

Lewandowski chimes in on former manager Guardiola's woes
Sports|US

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Fans are being let into ‘the inner sanctum’ of F1 – for a price

Fans are being let into ‘the inner sanctum’ of F1 – for a price

Fans are being let into ‘the inner sanctum’ of F1 – for a price
Election|Europe|Sports

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body