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A new start after 60: I was never a great swimmer – but I took up diving and now somersault into the pool
After moving to a new city, Antonia Murphy was captivated by the local diving facilities. Now 68, she can launch herself off a 7.5-metre platform. Antonia Murphy has always loved water. It can be ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tatelines State tournament has lost its luster
Mar. 31—The state's high school basketball tournament came and went here earlier this month and, despite strong supportive efforts locally, it resembled more of a whisper than a roar. A time used ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell talks J.J. McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kevin O’Connell pulled up a chair in the courtyard of a swanky hotel adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. It marked the first time O’Connell has spoken to local reporters about ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Border wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers
Attempts to seal porous borders through which guns, drugs and fuel flowed in Assad times are turning local tensions deadly. Hidden trails snake through the mountains in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump steps up efforts to exert control over DC
President Trump is growing more aggressive in his posture towards Washington, D.C, threatening to exert more control over the local affairs of the nation's capital. The president signed an ...The Hill - 23h -
A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien … and the pandemic
A chubby, rhubarb and custard-coloured tower bedecked with anteaters and moles make a fun neighbour to the city’s dreaming spires. It’s left some locals lost for words. A carved stone pangolin ...The Guardian - 22h -
Emirates Team New Zealand fails to secure support to return America’s Cup to Auckland
America's Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand won't be able to stage the next edition of the sailing competition at home in Auckland after failing to secure support from the local government. The ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Basin teams shine at 49th Ray Cross Invitational
Apr. 1—EPHRATA — On a sunny Saturday, local high school track and field teams showcased their talent at the 49th annual Ray Cross Invitational, with performances and personal bests across the ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Five takeaways from Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell at NFL owners meetings
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kevin O’Connell spoke for exactly 31 minutes, 58 seconds on Tuesday morning at the NFL owners meetings. He answered a wide array of questions from local reporters, while ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
America cannot afford to break global investor trust
Even the most powerful nation in the world needs foreign investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears – business live
Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nations, and Goldman Sachs say US recession more likely. Wall Street shrinks in response ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales; he leads 6 Dodgers in the top 20
Shohei Ohtani has another win to add to his stockpile. After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Earth, Wind & Fire made its masterpiece
The veteran R&B group released 'That's the Way of the World' in March 1975. Here's why the album still matters.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 3d -
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message
The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.BBC News - 2d -
Florida State's two top-ranked players are the favorites heading into Augusta National
Defending champion Lottie Woad is the No. 1 amateur in the world, yet she's not playing No. 1 on her own team.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Extreme kayaker plunges almost 100 feet down waterfall
Incredible video captured the moment a world champion extreme freestyle kayaker plunged down a 92-foot-tall waterfall in Oregon.ABC News - 1d -
How a Tennis Star Barred From Playing Won Without Stepping on the Court
As Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev falter, Jannik Sinner remains the runaway world No. 1.The New York Times - 1d -
Grand Slam Track: Schedule, times and start lists for first-ever event
World and Olympic champions including Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker will be in action in JamaicaYahoo Sports - 1d -
Speedway rider in coma after racing crash
Three-time world champion Tai Woffinden suffered multiple injuries in a crash in Poland on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Four golds and a baby boy - but what next for Azu?
After becoming an indoor 60m European and world champion, Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu turns his attention to the outdoor season.BBC News - 1d -
Four golds and a baby boy - but what next for Azu?
After becoming an indoor 60m European and world champion, Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu turns his attention to the outdoor season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman aggravates surgically repaired ankle in shower 'mishap,' considered day to day
Freeman injured the ankle late last season and played through the pain en route to World Series MVP honorsCBS Sports - 1d -
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.BBC News - 23h -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 21h -
Erling Haaland injury: Manchester City star faces up to seven weeks out with ankle problem
Haaland could miss a potential FA Cup final for City, but will likely return in time for the summer's Club World CupCBS Sports - 20h -
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
One major difference in today’s sports world is a willingness to ignore the stigma attached to seeking professional help and acceptance of psychologists.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Masters app expanding, will include live shot tracking of every shot at practice area
The Masters app is the best in the world, and it's going to be even better come the 2025 Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
WWE, AEW power rankings (April 2025): John Cena or Cody Rhodes — who reigns supreme as WrestleMania 41 nears?
The balance of power in the wrestling world continues to shift as we hit the final sprint toward WrestleMania 41.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
This two-time USGA champion has withdrawn from the Augusta National Women's Amateur
Rianne Malixi, the No. 4 amateur in the world, has withdrawn from ANWA with back pain.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
5 must-watch groupings for first 2 rounds of the 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur
There are plenty of notables to watch during one of the best amateur events in the world, but which groups are the best during the first two rounds?Yahoo Sports - 13h -
London’s best running clubs for marathon training
The capital’s annual 26.2-mile race is the biggest in the world. Here’s how to swerve the loneliness of the long-distance runner while prepping for itFinancial Times - 5h -
Should we worry about what the new Boston Celtics ownership group might do to the roster?
Is there a world where the Celtics can maintain their star-studded assemblage of elite players despite the rumors of impending downsizing for the team?Yahoo Sports - 53m -
Former Benjamin golfer Andie Smith teeing it up at Augusta National Women's Amateur
The tournament's field of 72 players includes 49 of the top 50 players in the women's World Amateur Golf Rankings.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train
On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
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17 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.Wired - 5d -
InZoi Karma Explained And How To Change Your Karma
As pleasant as it might be for us if the world were exclusively full of nice people, that's not necessarily the right formula for an entertaining life sim video game. If all the characters in ...GameSpot - 4d -
Corvex’s Meister joins the board at Illumina. Here’s how he can create value for shareholders
Keith Meister, Corvex Management's chief investment officer, will join Illumina's board starting March 28. He's no stranger to the world of biotech.CNBC - 3d -
New tech could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the worldABC News - 4d
