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Girona FC launches Orgull Gironí podcast
The Orgull Gironí podcast is bornGirona FC is launching a new project that will provide an official Club space to give a voice to figures linked to the territory and highlight stories that inspire. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Obama photobombs family's D.C. cherry blossom moment
WASHINGTON — A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on D.C.’s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.NBC News - 1d -
Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree.
Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.CBS News - 20h -
Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to a dominant win over the Pelicans amid playoff push
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and all five Clippers starters scored in double figures as the team rolled to a home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Luton 'should have spent more' to avoid relegation
After posting record financial figures, Luton Town directors admit club could have spent more to have stayed in Premier League.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
The Trade War Begins
We explain the sweeping tariff announcement and the world’s reaction.The New York Times - 5h -
Barcelona willing to reject €100m offer for midfield star
Manchester City appear to be looking to overhaul their squad in the summer after a down year under Pep Guardiola, and that will mean moving on from some major figures. However the reigning Premier ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Pérez shines in his Chicago debut with 6 hitless innings in White Sox's 9-0 romp over Twins
Martín Pérez figured he had enough left to remain in the game a little longer. The veteran left-hander threw six no-hit innings and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in a sparkling Chicago ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WBIT: Gophers roll past Florida, into another postseason championship game
Grace Grocholski led four Minnesota players scoring in double figures, and Mallory Heyer finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Gophers beat Florida, 66-52, on Monday to advance to the WBIT ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jake Mangum does a little bit of everything for Rays vs. Pirates
TAMPA — Jake Mangum figured Sunday was the crazy day. The one where after waiting most of his 29 years he finally made his major-league debut. Started in rightfield for the Rays (going 0-for-3 with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Man United icon agrees with Real Madrid-bound star’s exit decision – ‘Wouldn’t blame him’
Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, has shown his understanding of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s interest in moving to Real Madrid. The Liverpool right-back has been a central figure for his club ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Daniele De Rossi close to Wolverhampton
After his coaching experience with Roma, Daniele De Rossi could move abroad in search of his next professional challenge.The legendary Giallorossi figure was sacked by his boyhood club at the start ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Julian Erosa knows better than to count on a bonus at UFC 314
Julian Erosa's been in the UFC long enough to have a few things figured out. Very few people in UFC history have walked away with double bonuses, regardless of how they came, but he's one of them. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Settlements agreed over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club
Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class action Law firm expects further settlements in coming weeks A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual ...The Guardian - 2d -
French ministers condemn threats to judges in Marine Le Pen case
Senior figures also reject claim verdict against Le Pen on embezzlement charges was ‘political and partisan’. French ministers have condemned threats against the judges who convicted the far-right ...The Guardian - 2d -
Major union launches ad campaign featuring detained Tufts student
A major labor union launched a six-figure ad campaign on Tuesday featuring Tufts University Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk decrying what it called an infringement on the First Amendment. The Service ...The Hill - 1d -
Obama photobombs family portraits during cherry blossom bloom
While a family was taking portraits during the peak cherry blossom bloom in Washington, former President Barack Obama walks in the background of some of the shots! By the time they figured it out, ...NBC News - 1d -
The Mole Allegedly Installed By Deel to Spy on Rippling Confesses With Lurid Details
A cell phone destroyed with an axe, a James Bond reference, and a mysterious figure called the Watchman. An Irish court filing reveals how a corporate spy allegedly fed information to Deel from ...Inc. - 20h -
Antony: Betis loan move 'best decision I've made'
When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure ...ESPN - 19h -
Barnes and Paul lead Spurs past the short-handed Nuggets 113-106
Harrison Barnes scored 20 points to lead six San Antonio players in double figures and the Spurs beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-106 on Wednesday night. In his second career start, Jaylen ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure. The climate crisis is on track to destroy capitalism, a top ...The Guardian - 6h -
Dan Worrall: ‘I haven’t thought about England - I’m just going to do my best for Surrey’
Interview: The Australian-born seamer, who qualifies for England this summer, has been a key figure in Surrey’s County Championship three-peat and a call-up from his adopted nation could yet comeYahoo Sports - 1h -
Journalist Graydon Carter: ‘If there was another 9/11 this week, I don’t think the world would rush to support us’
The former Vanity Fair editor on how #MeToo changed Hollywood, what Christopher Hitchens would make of the US today, and the value of a handkerchief. Graydon Carter, 75, is a Canadian-born ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘My brain reaches for morbidity’: inside the unsettling world (and 700 Post-it notes) of artist Ed Atkins
He was a digital art pioneer, making himself an avatar in disturbing films. Now Ed Atkins has a new medium: the pandemic Post-it note. Ahead of a major Tate show, we meet the shapeshifting artist. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Maddie Feaunati the ‘Kiwi’ trump card England need to win Rugby World Cup
History and highlights packages will commemorate the seventh of England’s 11 tries as the most memorable of their 67-12 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How to fight a fascist state – what I learned from a second world war briefing for secret agents | Zoe Williams
You can forget the advice on disguises, secret codes and spreading propaganda by dropping leaflets in train carriages. But there is something for us all here about the need for action. The SOE ...The Guardian - 3d -
Monaco, AC Milan and Bayern Munich all sense an opportunity to sign potentially world class Chelsea man
Andrey Santos has had an excellent season, and took things up a gear once again on Friday night when he scored for Strasbourg against Lyon to open the scoring in a 4-2 win. That was his 10th goal ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lions GM Brad Holmes: I always had more optimism than the outside world about Jared Goff
Holmes worked with Goff during their time in Los Angeles and made bringing Goff to Detroit his first move as Lions GM.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Man United planning onslaught on self-declared ‘best playmaker in the world’ who already replaced Eriksen
Manchester United have reportedly added Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu to their summer shortlist, considering him a profile capable of adding quality to the middle of the park.The Red Devils are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
World champion boxer Tevin Farmer reveals Tourette’s diagnosis amid fan ‘concern’
Farmer held the IBF super-featherweight belt from 2017 until 2020 and came close to winning WBC lightweight gold on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson
The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...The Guardian - 2d -
Biden campaign held 'karaoke at the end of the world' party before he dropped out, new book recounts
Former President Biden's campaign aides were "pissin' the night away" less than 72 hours before he exited the White House race last year, according to a new book, which details how they were ...The Hill - 1d -
Lance Lynn, World Series champion and 2-time All-Star pitcher, says he’s retiring
Lance Lynn announced his decision on the “Dymin in the Rough” podcast.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side
Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.BBC News - 1d -
Real Madrid place World Cup-winning South American coach on shortlist to succeed Ancelotti
As Real Madrid looks ahead to the future of its coaching staff, an unexpected name has emerged in discussions: Argentina’s current manager, Lionel Scaloni. According to a report from Fichajes, Scal...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The world is missing out on the real Yemen: we are not just war, headlines or suffering | Nada Al-Saqaf
After a decade of conflict, loss is constant, as is fear for our children’s future. But we are more than this. A decade of war in Yemen has left us in a place we never could have imagined. Our ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dodgers improve to 7-0 vs. Braves, matching best start to season by World Series champion in MLB history
The 1933 Yankees are the only other reigning champion to begin 7-0CBS Sports - 1d -
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 weigh-in results: Welterweight out after missing mark
The 2025 PFL welterweight tournament experienced a shakeup before it even began after Magomed Umalatov missed weight Wednesday, forcing him to be removed from the competition. Umalatov weighed in ...Yahoo Sports - 23h
