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‘It’s important we saved our sport’: Ukraine’s footballers play on in conflict’s shadow
Three years after Russia’s invasion, UPL teams dream of a seat at Uefa’s top table to avoid an uncertain financial future. Last Friday, Kolos Kovalivka opened the second half of this Ukrainian ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Mystery of body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police
Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Red Wings Connected To 3 Superstars
Tick, tock. Tick, tock.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
In Havana, a Fiery Connection That Couldn’t Be Ignored
Patricia Gillespie and Alvaro Pérez Abrahantes, both documentary filmmakers, met over art in Cuba and, after a temporary separation for work, resumed their developing romance in New York.The New York Times - 3d -
Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says "harsher" bans are needed to stop dangerous tackles after Garry Ringrose received a 20-minute red card during Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales.BBC News - 5d -
New law to tackle goalkeeper time-wasting approved
A goalkeeper holding the ball for more than eight seconds will be punished with a corner for the opposition from this summer.BBC News - 2d -
Air India partners with this Australian airline to enhance connectivity
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Suspect in Graceland fraud pleads guilty in connection with scheme
As part of a plea deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss one count of aggravated identity theft that was previously filed against her.ABC News - 6d
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Many N.F.L. Quarterbacks Say ‘Blue 42.’ Most of Them Don’t Know How It Began.
The story behind the color-number cadences yelled at the line of scrimmage spans the evolution of football.The New York Times - 4h -
Ilona Maher’s Time In England Has Transformed Women’s Rugby
She has almost single-handedly set attendance records and will return with the U.S.A. Eagles for a World Cup challenge this summer.The New York Times - 4h -
Ranking the Best N.F.L. Free Agents at Each Position
Sam Darnold, Stefon Diggs and Khalil Mack could all be changing teams this off-season.The New York Times - 4h -
What We’re Hearing About the N.F.L.’s Biggest Looming Decisions
Some teams believe a third quarterback has solidified himself as a first-round pick, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4h -
Picking the Women’s College Basketball All-American Team
Two freshman sensations are included in The Athletic’s top 10.The New York Times - 4h
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