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Brazil named 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
Why Biden's China tariffs could hurt his climate agenda
As President Biden strives to prove his pro-manufacturing and anti-China credentials ahead of his likely election rematch with former President Trump, his far-reaching climate agenda could pay a price. Biden this past week hiked tariffs on ...The Hill - Politics -
Wembley cup final gives women's game incentive
Holders St Helens, York, Leeds and Wigan all have eyes on the Challenge Cup final, and the prospect of gracing Wembley.BBC News - Top stories -
The UK-made boxing game gunning for heavyweight success
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.BBC News - Top stories -
FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
Ukrainians divided over Usyk, the world boxing champion facing Tyson Fury
Boxer has raised funds for Ukraine but faced criticism in the past for his apparent Moscow-leaning sympathies. On the streets of Kyiv this week, the name of the Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk prompted a few eye-rolls, alongside ...The Guardian - World - Boxing -
Cowboys 2024 NFL schedule: Opponent breakdowns, five must-see games and predictions for all 17 games
A closer look at how the Cowboys' 2024 season could play out now that we know their exact scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Chiefs 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Game-by-game predictions, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups
Breaking down Kansas City's full 2024 scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Bears 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Ranking five must-see matchups, game-by-game predictions, opponents
Can the Bears make the playoffs behind their new franchise quarterback?CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
Is the N.B.A.’s Most Hated Referee Also Its Best? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
There is an undercurrent of mistrust around Scott Foster. One of basketball’s most polarizing figures wants to tell his side of the story.The New York Times - Sports -
Miami Dolphins 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Five must-see games, predictions for every matchup, more
Everything you need to know about Miami's newly announced slateCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Packers 2024 NFL schedule: Opponent breakdowns, five must-see games and predictions for all 17 matchups
A closer look at how the Packers' season could play out, and dominance is predictedCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
You think Parisians grumble a lot? Don’t get them started on the Olympic Games | Robert McLiam Wilson
From price rises to a ridiculous mascot, the French have had it up to here with the event. . We tend to view Paris as a fairytale princess, all romance and half-seen glitter. But for all its glamour, Paris has actually been depressed and irritable ...The Guardian - World -
In a world of fantasy leagues, Anthony Edwards is an actual fantasy player
The Minnesota star’s shapeshifting brilliance helped the Timberwolves oust the defending NBA champions in a pulsating seven-game series. This isn’t the way things were supposed to end. When the Denver Nuggets bolted to a 20-point lead over the ...The Guardian - World - Fantasy Football -
Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup after seeing off European bid
Brazil gets 119 votes to 78 for Belgium-Netherlands-GermanyInfantino says legal threats over Club World Cup are ‘futile’Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the Fifa congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host, bringing the tournament to South America for the first time
Brazil's bid beat out a joint effort from Belgium, Germany and the NetherlandsCBS Sports - Sports -
Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and GermanyABC News - Sports -
Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup by FIFA's 211 members
Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup following a vote by FIFA's 211 membersABC News - Sports - World Cup -
Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027
Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nationABC News - Sports - World Cup -
Boxing announcer Dan Hennessey retires after naming wrong winner: 'No longer the world's punching bag'
ESPN's Joe Tessitore described the incident as an “absolute clown show garbage amateur hour."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
One club, 17 seasons and a second-hand car: Bram van Polen's final game for PEC Zwolle
Van Polen will play his 513th and final game on Sunday. He will enjoy one heck of a party.ESPN - Sports -
Trump trial: Drama sweeps courtroom as defense tries to get case tossed
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
It's 100 days to college football! Top games, players, contenders
With 100 days until Florida State and Georgia Tech kickoff in Ireland it's time to get excited about what's ahead: From new conference games to a new playoff.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
2024, not 1994: Knicks, Pacers ready to make their own Game 7 history
The Knicks-Pacers series has evoked memories from the 1990s, but these players, most of whom weren't even alive for those battles, are ready to make their own history.ESPN - Sports -
Games for Change honors Player 2’s Alyssa Sweetman with Vanguard Award
Games for Change announced the winners of its Special Awards today, including its most recent Vanguard Award. This year, the award goes to Alyssa Sweetman, currently the director of strategy at Player 2 and founder of Ideation Forge. Sweetman was ...VentureBeat - Tech -
2024 NHL Playoffs bracket: Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, scores, start times for Saturday's Round 2 games
The conference finals matchups are nearly setCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Decks And Booster Boxes Are Pretty Cheap Right Now
Several official Final Fantasy trading card game starter decks, booster boxes, and anniversary collections are discounted on Amazon right now. While these discounts are great for anyone looking to get into the Final Fantasy TCG or expand their ...GameSpot - Tech -
Microsoft Is Pushing For No "Red Line" For What Games Could Come To PlayStation - Report
Microsoft is reportedly pushing to have no "red line" or restrictions when it comes to putting Xbox games onto PlayStation.. According Windows Central, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood are mandating increasing margins across all ...GameSpot - Tech - Microsoft -
The world's top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, faces criminal charges after an incident involving the Louisville police as he tried to enter Valhalla Golf Club to play in the PGA Championship.
The world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, faces criminal charges after an incident involving the Louisville police as he tried to enter Valhalla Golf Club to play in the PGA Championship.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league games
Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league gamesABC News - Sports -
Two Game 7s: Key players, X-Factors for Pacers vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
For the Knicks, the questions start with if Josh Hart will play.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Who wins Game 7? Key players, final score predictions for Canucks-Oilers
The Dallas Stars await the victors of this Western Canadian clash. Here's everything you need to know, including how to watch.ESPN - Sports -
How the world could have looked: the most spectacular buildings that were never made
A mega egg in Paris, a hovering hotel in Machu Picchu, an hourglass tower in New York, a pleasure island in Baghdad … we reveal the architectural visions that were just too costly – or too weird. Did you know that, if things had gone differently, ...The Guardian - World -
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as everABC News - Health -
Queen of the Book Club
Sitting down for lunch with Reese Witherspoon, whose book picks have become a force in the publishing industry.The New York Times - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Bruins' Brad Marchand could return to lineup for Game 6, comments on controversial hit from Sam Bennett
Marchand has missed the last two games after being hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett in Game 3CBS Sports - Sports -
Here's the deflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart
Deflation is the opposite of inflation: It's when prices decline. That has largely occurred for goods such as furniture, appliances and cars in the past year.CNBC - Business -
House GOP releases $1.5 trillion farm bill proposal as clock ticks
House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) unveiled his long-awaited farm bill, teeing up the process of wedding the two chambers’ competing visions for the $1.5 trillion package underpinning the U.S. agriculture system. The committee is set ...The Hill - Politics -
Top Anglo shareholder backs break-up plan as clock ticks for BHP
Legal & General says it is confident Anglo’s management can deliver as miner fends off interest from larger rivalFinancial Times - Business