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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.BBC News - 3d -
Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
40-Year-Old Nigerian Boxer Dies After Collapsing Mid-Fight
Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was known in the boxing community as 'Success'Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman
Woman’s lawyer says verdict proof of ‘patriarchal’ justice system and does not rule out taking case to European court of human rights. A Cyprus court’s acquittal of five men accused of abducting ...The Guardian - 2d -
South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao hilariously crashed Chloe Kitts' interview after Elite Eight win
South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao is deeply unserious. She couldn't wait to crash Chloe Kitts interview after the Gamecocks' March Madness win.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returning to the U.S.
Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan says a couple who was jailed in Mexico are returning to the U.S. after spending a month behind bars over a timeshare dispute.CBS News - 4h -
Former African boxing champ Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, dies after collapsing mid-fight
Former African boxing champion Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after collapsing during a fight on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.The New York Times - 2d -
Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility
A criminal court in Cyprus has dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with ...NBC News - 2d -
Michigan couple held in Mexico jail for a month after timeshare dispute is back in U.S.
A Michigan couple who were jailed in Mexico for almost a month after they disputed charges related to a Mexican timeshare have returned to the United States, their lawyers said Thursday.NBC News - 6h -
Palestinian teenager dies in Israeli jail after being held six months without charge
Family of Walid Ahmad, 17, say his health had deteriorated and Palestinian officials say he was denied medical care. A 17-year-old boy from the West Bank who was held without charge for six months ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pollard did not think South Africa return was possible
Leicester's Handre Pollard says the inclusion of South African teams in European competitions helped convince the two-time World Cup winner to rejoin Bulls.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Goosen extends Edinburgh stay until 2027
Wes Goosen has signed on for another two years with Edinburgh, saying it would be "stupid to leave". The 29-year-old South African-born full-back, who joined in 2022, is set for his 50th Edinburgh ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
South Korea's ousted president belongs to a long line of troubled leaders
Three years after winning South Korea’s closest presidential race, President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally removed from office as the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment over a stunning ...ABC News - 5h -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats
South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleaguesABC News - Mar. 18 -
Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year
There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.The New York Times - 4d -
Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism
The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against Trump. Neil Young has shared his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Juju Watkins shares message on Instagram after USC's Elite Eight loss
JuJu Watkins thanks USC fans for support after Trojans' season ends versus fell to UConn in the Elite Eight Monday night, ending their season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What LSU women's basketball star Mikaylah Williams said after Elite Eight loss to UCLA
LSU women's basketball lost to UCLA in the Elite Eight. Here's what star Mikaylah Williams said after the loss.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.The New York Times - 2d -
Turkey’s young ‘hope of millions’ held in jail as Erdoğan cracks down on protests
Popular student demonstrator Berkay Gezgin, 21, snatched off street by police outside office of detained Istanbul mayor. When 21-year-old Berkay Gezgin left the interior of Istanbul city hall, a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Boxer dies after collapsing during light heavyweight fight
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was pronounced dead after losing consciousness during a fight in Accra, Ghana, boxing officials said.CBS News - 2d -
After rapid rise through USWNT ranks, 17-year-old Lily Yohannes is focused on steady growth
If Lily Yohannes succumbed to the eight-hour jetlag between her home in the Netherlands and Southern California when she sat down late Tuesday afternoon for an interview on’s Full Time podcast, it ...Yahoo Sports - 26m -
Johni Broome injury update: Auburn star returns vs. Michigan State in March Madness after hurting elbow, knee
Broome went down hard under the hoop in the Elite Eight, but the SEC Player of the Year quickly returnedCBS Sports - 4d -
Three things Kim Mulkey said following LSU's Elite Eight loss to UCLA
Here's what Kim Mulkey said after LSU women's basketball was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the Elite EightYahoo Sports - 3d -
Why TCU women's basketball players were doing cartwheels after Elite Eight loss vs. Texas
The TCU women's basketball team lost to Texas in the Elite Eight, ending a historic run. Afterward? They did cartwheels together in the locker room.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Worst offenders' around world face tariffs of up to 50%
The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.BBC News - 1d -
Hailey Van Lith is grateful for her long, well-traveled college career after it ends in Elite Eight
Hailey Van Lith got a text from her dad hours before TCU tipped off against Texas in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament. Van Lith will have to find solace in that sunrise. Van Lith ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kim Mulkey praises Flau'Jae Johnson following LSU women's basketball's Elite Eight loss
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey had a lot to say about Flau'Jae Johnson after the Tigers fell to UCLA in the Elite EightYahoo Sports - 3d -
Softball: South Plainfield bests Spotswood in first game in 44 years with new head coach
The South Plainfield softball team scored an impressive win over Spotswood in its first game since departure of the state’s all-time winningest coachYahoo Sports - 2d -
Prosecutors to appeal Alves rape acquittal case
Spanish state prosecutors said Wednesday that they plan to appeal the recent acquittal of soccer player Dani Alves on rape charges, opening the door to the case reaching the country's Supreme Court.ESPN - 1d -
Antonio Conte on his Napoli future: “We will see after eight games”
Napoli picked up a vital 2-1 win over Milan in the Serie A yesterday and after the game, manager Antonio Conte was asked about his future.The Italian saw his side hold on to a 2-1 lead at the end ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Watchdog to probe charity co-founded by Prince Harry after chairwoman accused him of bullying
Britain’s charity commission has opened an investigation into the boardroom battle of an African charity co-founded by Prince HarryABC News - 20h -
UConn and Texas prevail in Elite Eight matchups to advance to women’s Final Four
The UConn Huskies and Texas Longhorns join the South Carolina Gamecocks and UCLA Bruins in the Final Four of the 2025 women’s NCAA basketball tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Varsity Maine Girls Hockey Player of the Year: Marina Bassett, South Portland
Mar. 31—Bob Mills coached Marina Bassett in her four years of high school hockey, and even he was surprised by some of the things she did on the ice this season. "I think she was really in a class ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
DL Calais Campbell returns to Arizona Cardinals on one-year contract
Campbell played nine seasons for the Cardinals and left in free agency eight years ago. He returns on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How UCLA, South Carolina punched their women's Final Four tickets -- and their keys to winning in Tampa
Half of the women's Final Four is set after 1-seeds UCLA and South Carolina won in the regional finals Sunday.ESPN - 3d
