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Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Finland named as happiest country for eighth year
Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start on Saturday after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The seven-time F1 world champion was ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
World Series odds, predictions: Bettors backing Los Angeles Dodgers despite best World Series odds in 20 years
Despite the best World Series odds in 20 years, bettors are backing the Dodgers to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'World's ugliest animal' is New Zealand's fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Norris takes Melbourne pole with Hamilton eighth
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton is eighth on his Ferrari debut.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Poch: USMNT can be world's best in 5 or 10 years
Mauricio Pochettino has said the U.S. men's national team can be the best in the world within "five or 10 years" due to the growth and investment in soccer in the country.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
The Jordan shot that 'changed the world'
How a match-winning shot from 19-year-old college basketball player Michael Jordan "changed the world" of sports endorsements.BBC News - 2d -
Linebacker Jerome Baker returns home on 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns
Linebacker Jerome Baker is returning to his hometown after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Baker will be going into his eighth season in 2025. Baker spent his first ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Reflecting on five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world
On this day five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, shutting down daily life, crippling the economy and reshaping public health. More than 1.1 million ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year
Australian 17-year-old Gout Gout continued to demonstrate why he is the most exciting talent in sprinting right now, running the fastest 200-meter time in the world this year on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
One country is celebrating the 'world's ugliest animal'
The blobfish, a deep-sea creature that has been described as the world’s ugliest animal, was named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Club World Cup winners to get up to $125m
The winners of this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. will earn up to $125 million, FIFA said on Wednesday.ESPN - 1d -
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Panthers mock draft roundup 7.0: Tracking the latest 2025 projections
Has free agency changed the draft outlook for the Panthers? Here's who the experts are now projecting as this year's eighth overall pick . . .Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Top-five finishes propel PCM boys to eighth at Iowa State
Mar. 17—AMES — Five top-five finishes propelled the PCM boys track and field team to an eighth-place team finish in the Class 2A portion of the IATC Indoor Championships at Iowa State University on ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
GB clinch bobsleigh bronze at World Championships
Great Britain secure just their second World Championships medal in four-man bobsleigh in 86 years, taking bronze in Lake Placid.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Is this the world’s most highbrow gap-year tour?
Like a modern Grand Tour, the John Hall Venice course promises to open (wealthy) young minds to Italy’s artistic treasuresFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
NFL world reacts to Patriots cutting eight-year captain David Andrews
Here's how NFL fans reacted to the shocking news that the New England Patriots were releasing eight-year captain David Andrews.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
'Changing the world' - Hampson's paralysing injury and England pride, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Who to watch on the U.S. team in the World Figure Skating Championships
This year's World Figure Skating Championships are being held in Boston, which makes it the first championship in the U.S. since 2016.NBC News - 3d -
Man City and Chelsea could earn £97m at Club World Cup
Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year's Club World Cup.BBC News - 1d -
Alysa Liu finds the joy — and the lead — at World Figure Skating Championships
Alysa Liu can become the first U.S. woman to win a world championship in 19 years.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Champions Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup
Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.ESPN - 2d -
'97m reasons to take on the world' - Thursday's back pages
Thursday's newspaper back pages hone in on how Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year's Club World Cup. The two sides qualified because of their recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Earth’s 10 Hottest Years on Record Are the Last 10
A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
No. 5 seed Kansas State survives Kentucky in OT, advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 23 years
Temira Poindexter hit a corner 3-pointer with 56 seconds left in overtime — her eighth 3 of the game — and fifth-seeded Kansas State dodged four misses by No. 4 seed Kentucky in the closing seconds ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Is the U.S. Falling in the World Happiness Rankings? Blame a Kindness Recession
This year, the U.S. sank to No. 24 in the World Happiness rankings. What do the likes of Finland and Denmark have that we don’t? More kindness.Inc. - 6d -
Mouat goes for fourth curling Worlds medal - watch on BBC
Scotland skip Bruce Mouat believes the pain he still feels from missing out on a medal at last year's World Championship is a good thing to take into this year's competition.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Once named world’s ugliest animal, blobfish wins New Zealand’s fish of the year
Made up of blobby tissue and living deep in the ocean, the distinctive species beat the longfin eel and pygmy pipehorse in the annual contest. It was once crowned the “world’s ugliest animal” and ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Jalen Green stays hot in Orlando as Rockets win eighth straight, go 20 games over .500
Jalen Green (26 points) stayed hot as the Rockets won their eighth straight game and moved to 20 games over .500 for the first time since April 2019.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
No. 1 seed Houston survives upset scare, holding off eighth-seeded Gonzaga to reach the Sweet 16
LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday night to reach the ...NBC News - 5d -
Mauricio Pochettino says USMNT can win World Cup in next decade: What would it take for USA to reach top?
'In five or 10 years, for sure we can be No. 1 in the world,' Pochettino said. 'It could be.'CBS Sports - Mar. 20 -
Scarratt keen to play part in England's 'big year'
Experienced centre Emily Scarratt wants to play her part in a "big year ahead" for England, with a home Rugby World Cup to come this summer.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Germany captain Kimmich: Nations League title important for World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has said that winning the Nations League in June can help the team do well at next year's World Cup. Speaking to broadcasters ZDF on Saturday night ahead of a Nations ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Löw says Wirtz should stay at Leverkusen at least until World Cup
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has advised young star Florian Wirtz to stay at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen until after next year's World Cup. Playmaker Wirtz, 21, has a Leverkusen ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title
Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Flamengo's Opponent May Be Excluded from Club World Cup
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.FIFA may exclude one of the Mexican clubs qualified for this year's Club World C...Yahoo Sports - 6d
