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Sports - ESPN
Fàbregas: Barça's Yamal 'most talented in world'
Cesc Fàbregas has told ESPN he thinks Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal is "the most talented player in the world."3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hannah Green part of three-way tie for lead at BMW Ladies Championship
Hannah Green, Ashleigh Buhai and Jenny Shin lead after 18 holes of the BMW Ladies Championship.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fans around the world mourn the death of Liam Payne
‘One Direction’ fans are mourning the death of Liam Payne. Officials in Argentina say the British singer-songwriter died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. NBC ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The world’s best vintage fashion dealers
An A-Z of the accounts, showrooms and vendors who’ll make the hunt that much easier4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Formula 1: Can Lando Norris pass Max Verstappen for the world championship over the final six races?
Verstappen has a 52-point lead over Norris heading into the United States Grand Prix.4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
2024 Shriners Children's Open, BMW Ladies Championship: How to watch, TV times, live streams
Here's how to watch this week's golf events around the golf world.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
On brink of WNBA championship, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve enjoying her ‘finest’ year
MINNEAPOLIS — It took all of two practices in April for Cheryl Reeve to truly believe that this might work. The new pieces she had acquired through the WNBA offseason — not through high-profile ...4 days ago - WNBA -
World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Are these the best work canteens in the world?
Inside the office restaurants leading a lunch revolution5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
How Tennessee built a historically-stingy defense that harkens back to championship teams of 25 years ago
No. 11 Tennessee ranks in the top 5 nationally in most defensive categories and is unexpectedly carrying the Vols as their offense struggles to score ahead of a showdown with No. 7 Alabama.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.5 days ago - MLB -
Tech - GameSpot
PlayStation: The Concert Is Going On A World Tour In 2025
Video game music concerts have been a part of the fandom for decades. But starting next year, Sony is bringing its own concert series, PlayStation: The Concert, to music-loving gamers in 200 cities ...5 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Snag Nintendo World Championships For Only $25 For A Limited Time
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition recently launched, and right now you can grab it at a discounted price of $25 at Woot. It's just one of numerous Switch exclusives on sale at the ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?
Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.5 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China.5 days ago - China -
Top stories - BBC News
'I'm set to manage the world's southernmost museum'
Aoife McKenna, 24, will also carry out a number of other roles in her stint in Antarctica.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Archaeologists uncover one of the world's oldest churches
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of an ancient church in Armenia, which they believe originated in the 4th century A.D.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship
Jersey fail to win a game as they finish bottom of their European Cricket Championship group.6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 Black Desert Championship leaderboard, scores: Matt McCarty wins in second start as PGA Tour member
Fresh off the Korn Ferry Tour, McCarty becomes the fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour this seasonOctober 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Steve Ballmer on becoming one of the world's richest billionaires
LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has seen his net worth soar north of $120 billion.October 13 -
Sports - ABC News
Carlos Rodón will start AL Championship Series opener for the Yankees vs. the Guardians
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the AL Championship Series opener for the New York Yankees against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday nightOctober 13 - MLB -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Here's the Mets' 2024 National League Championship Series roster, including Jeff McNeil's return
With Game 1 in Los Angeles set for 8:15 p.m. on Sunday night, the Mets announced their NLCS roster on Sunday morning, which features one prominent return.October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
MLB Championship Series: How to watch, who's playing and more
The MLB's National League Championship Series begins on Oct. 13; American League Championship Series games start on Oct. 14. Find out who's playing and how to watch now.October 13 - MLB -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Inside the Nasty Rivalry Rocking the World of Private Jets
The head of a private-jet company has been involved in a massive, often secret campaign to undermine his bitter rival. Now it’s spilling out into the open.October 11