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‘A phenomenon’: how World of Warcraft smashed out of geekdom and conquered gaming
The ultimate multi-player has survived ‘frat boy’ slurs, a ropey film, one mega lawsuit, legions of change-averse puritans – and Mr T in a Night Elf Mohawk. As it hits 20, join us on a trip to the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets
Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
On board the 18:31 to Aberystwyth as it smashed into another train
"Brace yourselves, we're going to hit another train" - one passenger relives fatal train crash.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
America’s Football Coach President Was a Smashing Success
Dwight Eisenhower learned leadership in an early job as a football coach. His success as president offers a few important lessons.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Buttler smashes England past West Indies in second T20
Jos Buttler hits a blistering 83 from 45 balls as England cruise to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
ETF flows smash full year record
The $1.4tn pumped into global ETFs in the first 10 months of the year surpasses the $1.33tn racked up in all of 2021World - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury
The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Hugh Grant recalls getting 'smashed' with Travis Kelce at a Taylor Swift concert
Hugh Grant says he got 'absolutely smashed' doing tequila shots with Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during a summer concert at Wembley Stadium.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Swiss bank UBS smashes third-quarter expectations with $1.4 billion in profit
Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
UBS smashes forecasts with bumper profit, warns of volatility around U.S. elections
The Swiss bank’s profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit SuisseBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
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The Penn State Police Are Investigating the Jason Kelce Phone-Smashing Incident
A report in the police crime log lists criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as the offenses.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident
The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
Improving Cardinals smash Jets to stay in 1st place of the NFC West
The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the NFL.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Teases His Next Video Game Project -- Maybe
Just over two years ago, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai launched his YouTube channel to give fans around the world an inside glimpse at game development and design. Now, Sakurai has ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
Zimbabwe smash 17 runs an over to shatter records in T20 World Cup qualifier rout
Zimbabwe 344-4 beat the Gambia 54 by record-breaking 290 runs Sikandar Raza blasts unbeaten 133 from 43 balls in highest team total Sikandar Raza has smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
1 dead and 12 injured after bus carrying Japanese tourists smashes into truck in Malaysia
One of Japan’s largest travel agencies says a tourist died and 12 other people were injured when their a tour bus smashed into the rear of a truck on a highway in MalaysiaWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?
As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Car crashes into Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan's tea store in suburban Chicago, authorities say
A car crashed Wednesday into Madame ZuZu’s, a popular suburban Chicago tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, officials said, leaving his mother-in-law injured.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Jason Kelce Smashes Fan’s Phone After Slur About Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Taunts and a homophobic slur were said to the former Eagle on Saturday ahead of Penn State’s matchup against Ohio State.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Jason Kelce appears to smash phone of man who used a gay slur to describe brother Travis and Taylor Swift
Jason Kelce appeared to run into some trouble with a college football fan while he was in Happy Valley on Saturday for the Penn State-Ohio State game.Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Jason Kelce apologizes on ESPN after phone-smashing incident with fan who directed anti-gay slur at brother Travis
"In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate."Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Travis Kelce says brother Jason was defending his family in phone-smashing incident
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce defended his brother Jason Kelce's phone-smashing incident last week, saying he was defending his family.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Champions League as it happened: Atlético stun PSG, Barca smash Red Star Belgrade
Recapping Matchday 4 of the Champions League as Inter Milan play Arsenal and PSG host Atlético Madrid.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
‘Smash the gangs’ is just Keir Starmer’s version of ‘stop the boats’. It won’t solve the migrant crisis | Enver Solomon
The PM echoes Tony Blair in his pledge to be tough on crime – but he is less interested in the causes behind the Channel crossings. Enver Solomon is chief executive of the Refugee Council It may ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Man who smashed glass in door on Jan. 6 before Ashli Babbitt shooting sentenced
A Virginia man who was charged for smashing the glass of a door at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday. Zachary Jordan Alam, 32, convicted of eight ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Video shows police smash sunroof, saving man from car submerged in pool
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Should Rams trade Cooper Kupp? QB Room Week 6 & Broncos smash Saints, but are they really any good? | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab react to the New Orleans Saints loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, take a look at potential WR trades, and give their QB stock up and stock ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18