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Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change
Political|Sports|US

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL
Europe|Sports

European soccer leagues reject latest proposal for new breakaway competition

The organization that represents European soccer leagues has rejected latest proposals for a breakaway super league

European soccer leagues reject latest proposal for new breakaway competition
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Nike warns its turnaround will be a slog, after results beat expectations

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Nicholas P.

Nike warns its turnaround will be a slog, after results beat expectations
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|US

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
Celebrity|Sports

Lindsey Vonn set to return to competitive skiing

Ahead of her competitive comeback to the slopes for the first time since February 2019, Lindsey Vonn sat down with Eurosport's Viktoria Rebensburg to discuss her decision to return.

Lindsey Vonn set to return to competitive skiing
Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn ahead of World Cup comeback at age 40: ‘I wouldn’t be doing it if it was a reckless idea’

Lindsey Vonn ahead of World Cup comeback at age 40: ‘I wouldn’t be doing it if it was a reckless idea’

Lindsey Vonn ahead of World Cup comeback at age 40: ‘I wouldn’t be doing it if it was a reckless idea’
Celebrity|Sports|US

Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use and apologizes. Cubs welcome him back into fold

Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to welcome him back

Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use and apologizes. Cubs welcome him back into fold
Americas|Sports|US

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium
Political|Sports|US

DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday

DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Crime|Sports|US

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers
Celebrity|Sports|US

US women's team star Trinity Rodman says her relationship with father Dennis Rodman is strained

U.S. women’s soccer team forward Trinity Rodman has opened up about her strained relationship with father Dennis Rodman, saying he is largely absent from her life

US women's team star Trinity Rodman says her relationship with father Dennis Rodman is strained
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock

NBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when it puts the matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs into the realm of the Madden video game universe

NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock
Sports|US

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly turns down trade target over video game rating – The Athletic

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly turns down trade target over video game rating – The Athletic

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly turns down trade target over video game rating – The Athletic
Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she's crazy to return to ski racing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn didn’t just pop into the hospital one day for a new titanium knee and then decide on the way out that she wanted to return to downhill ski racing

Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she's crazy to return to ski racing at age 40
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

5 things we learned from Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Enigma’ Netflix documentary

5 things we learned from Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Enigma’ Netflix documentary

5 things we learned from Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Enigma’ Netflix documentary
Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Usyk vs. Fury 2: How to watch, betting odds and more about heavyweight title rematch

The rematch is days away

Usyk vs. Fury 2: How to watch, betting odds and more about heavyweight title rematch
Election|Europe|Political|Sports

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has published manifestos of the seven candidates running to be its next president

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
Entertainment|Sports|US

Charlotte Hornets apologize for gifting PlayStation 5 to child – and then taking it away off camera

Charlotte Hornets apologize for gifting PlayStation 5 to child – and then taking it away off camera

Charlotte Hornets apologize for gifting PlayStation 5 to child – and then taking it away off camera
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

Friedkin Group completes purchase of Everton and becomes 10th US owner in Premier League

The Texas-based Friedkin Group has completed its 98.8% purchase of Everton

Friedkin Group completes purchase of Everton and becomes 10th US owner in Premier League
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-What the IOC presidential candidates promise for future of Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March.

Olympics-What the IOC presidential candidates promise for future of Games
Europe|Sports

Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's F1 teammate in 2025

Formula 1 team Red Bull says Liam Lawson will be the partner for world champion Max Verstappen in 2025

Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's F1 teammate in 2025
Sports|US

Hajj-Malik Williams throws 2 TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal 24-13 in the LA Bowl

Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night

Hajj-Malik Williams throws 2 TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal 24-13 in the LA Bowl
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Japanese newspaper boss who influenced the nation's postwar politics died at 98

Tsuneo Watanabe, the powerful head of Japan's largest newspaper who helped shape the country's postwar politics, has died, his company said Thursday

Japanese newspaper boss who influenced the nation's postwar politics died at 98
Sports|US

Vandy QB Diego Pavia wins injunction allowing him to play D-I football in 2025

A federal judge granted Diego Pavia’s request for a preliminary injunction allowing the quarterback to play the 2025 season and told the NCAA the organization cannot take any action against Vanderbilt or any other university that Pavia plays a fifth season for next year

Vandy QB Diego Pavia wins injunction allowing him to play D-I football in 2025
Crime|Sports|US

Aaron Hernandez's brother pleads guilty to threatening a shooting at UConn

The brother of the late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has pleaded guilty to threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut and to kill three people outside of the state last year

Aaron Hernandez's brother pleads guilty to threatening a shooting at UConn
Crime|Sports|US

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers

A man accused of stalking and harassing UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers has pleaded guilty to a stalking charge

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers
Health|Sports

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, died Wednesday

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89
Health|Sports

Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism

American professional tennis player Jenson Brooksby tells The Associated Press he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was nonverbal at about 2 1/2 years old

Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US

New Nike CEO Hill gets his chance to lay out turnaround plan

By Nicholas P.

New Nike CEO Hill gets his chance to lay out turnaround plan
Business|Sports|US

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory

The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint have been granted a preliminary injunction that will allow them to compete as chartered teams in 2025

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Kansas City's 'Fearless Jackrabbit' hides amazing art for people to find

Kansas City's 'Fearless Jackrabbit' hides amazing art for people to find

Kansas City's 'Fearless Jackrabbit' hides amazing art for people to find
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

'He's not a dad': Trinity Rodman on strained relationship with Dennis Rodman

Olympic gold medalist, Trinity Rodman, describes her childhood on Spotify's "Call Her Daddy" podcast with host Alex Cooper, and talks about her estranged relationship with her father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman.

'He's not a dad': Trinity Rodman on strained relationship with Dennis Rodman
Celebrity|Sports

‘Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be’: Dennis Rodman apologizes to daughter Trinity after she says he wasn’t a father

‘Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be’: Dennis Rodman apologizes to daughter Trinity after she says he wasn’t a father

‘Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be’: Dennis Rodman apologizes to daughter Trinity after she says he wasn’t a father
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years
Sports|US

Lamar Jackson has had problems against the Steelers. Now he'll finally have a big home crowd to help

Lamar Jackson will finally have help he’s never enjoyed before against Pittsburgh

Lamar Jackson has had problems against the Steelers. Now he'll finally have a big home crowd to help
Sports|World

Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons

Formula 1 team Red Bull has dropped Sergio Perez after months of poor results

Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons
Sports|US

Ivy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season

The Ivy League has announced its football programs will compete in the FCS playoffs beginning next season

Ivy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season
Business|Economy|Sports

The ATP men's tennis tour paid $1.3 million to 26 players via a guaranteed-income plan in 2024

The ATP men’s tennis tour is paying out $1.3 million to a total of 26 players in 2024 under a new financial program called Baseline that guarantees minimum annual incomes for players ranked in the top 250

The ATP men's tennis tour paid $1.3 million to 26 players via a guaranteed-income plan in 2024
Celebrity|Education|Sports

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football
Sports|US

Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement

Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement

Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement
Europe|Sports

The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here's what they propose

The group behind a breakaway European soccer competition to rival the Champions League has resurfaced

The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here's what they propose
Crime|Europe|Political|Sports

Curva nostra? Mob infiltration of soccer 'ultras' spreads across Italy

Italian crime bosses and the far-right are tapping into the muscle and money-spinning activities of hardline 'ultra' soccer fans in several Italian

Curva nostra? Mob infiltration of soccer 'ultras' spreads across Italy
Celebrity|Sports|US

Michael Vick accepts head coaching job at Norfolk State

Michael Vick has agreed to become the head coach at Norfolk State in a return to football for the former NFL star, who has never coached at any level

Michael Vick accepts head coaching job at Norfolk State
Election|Political|Sports|US

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas

President-elect Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
Celebrity|Election|Political|Sports|US

Trump nominates ex-US Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Herschel Walker, the former football star who he had previously backed for the 2022 Senate race in Georgia, as the U.S.

Trump nominates ex-US Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas
Sports|US

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
Health|Sports|US

Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment

Max Cobb, the secretary general of the International Biathlon Union, apologized to any athlete who was mistreated during his tenure at U.S. Biathlon during a 90-minute meeting focused on concerns about athlete safety brought to light by multiple Associated Press reports

Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment
Political|Sports|US

RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital

RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL