Racism on the Soccer Field Took A Toll on Black Players in England
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Soccer star Vinícius breaks down about racist abuse in Spain and says he's losing desire to play
Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears on Monday while talking about the racist insults that he has been subjected to in Spain, saying that he is losing his desire to keep playing because of what he has been going through.NBC News - Top stories -
New image reveals spiraling magnetic field around Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
A new image of the black hole that lies at the center of our Milky Way galaxy shows that it is surrounded by a strong, twisting magnetic field.NBC News - Top stories -
T.J. Watt 'excited' to have Russell Wilson, Justin Fields; star LB hoping to learn from Steelers' new players
Watt hopes Pittsburgh's new players can end the team's playoff droughtCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
'We'll come back stronger' - reaction after 14-player England thrash Italy
Reaction after defending champions England start their Women's Six Nations campaign with an eight-try win over Italy.BBC News - Top stories -
Sarina Wiegman: Player-coach relationships 'very inappropriate', says England manager
England manager Sarina Wiegman says player-coach relationships in the women's game are "very inappropriate" and "not healthy".Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Stock up, stock down for USMNT players, England, Brazil and other teams during the international break
Welcome to Wednesday's edition of the Golazo XI newsletterCBS Sports - Sports -
Utah shaken after experiencing racism near hotel
Utah coach Lynne Roberts said her team experienced a series of racial hate crimes after arriving at its first NCAA tournament hotel and was forced to change hotels during the event for safety concerns.ESPN - Sports -
Vinícius to captain Brazil in Spain anti-racism game
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has chosen Vinícius Júnior to lead the team at the Real Madrid forward's Bernabéu stadium.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
Campaigners in Spain call for more to be done about racism in football
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior’s tearful comments prompt questions over why racist fans can still act with impunity. Antiracism campaigners in Spain have called on the country’s institutions to do more to crack down on racism in football, after ...The Guardian - World -
Prosecutors allege South Africa's parliamentary speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes
South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruptionABC News - World -
New book details how 'barons' took over American agriculture
Iowa's food landscape can become like Italy's — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand can be defeated, a new book argues. Barons, published on Tuesday by Austin Frerick, a native Iowan and Yale food policy fellow, argues that a ...The Hill - Politics -
The English Soccer Prodigy Who Became a Cocaine Conspirator
Jamie Cassidy was tipped for stardom at Liverpool but now faces 13 years in jail — how did it come to this?The New York Times - Sports -
Meet the Rising Soccer Coach Who’s on the Radar of Many Top Clubs
Thiago Motta’s contract with Bologna expires this summer. Teams could be lining up to hire him.The New York Times - Sports -
In the Shadow of War, Ukraine Qualifies for Soccer’s Euro 2024
In a Polish city made home from home, Ukraine qualified for this summer’s European championships.The New York Times - Sports - Ukraine -
NWSL's Alozie balances soccer with cancer research
When Michelle Alozie isn't immersed in pediatric cancer research, she's starring for the Houston Dash and leading Nigeria on a quest for the Olympics.ESPN - Sports -
Unique Roman helmet found in field on display again
The helmet, found more than 20 years ago, is being displayed again at a museum.BBC News - Top stories -
Bears GM 'surprised' by lesser interest in Fields
Bears GM Ryan Poles said he was "surprised" by the "smaller pool" of teams with interest in Justin Fields, and that he tried to do right by the QB by trading him to the Steelers.ESPN - Sports -
Breaking down the 16-team NCAA field
We break down the key storylines and have a team-by-team look at the NCAA men's hockey tournament.ESPN - Sports -
Life after a traumatic brain injury: ‘It took me over a year to find out I had an accident’
Caroline Laner Breure always wanted to be perfect. Then an accident left her in a coma. As she pieced her brain and body back together, her idea of perfection was transformed. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailCaroline Laner Breure was a ...The Guardian - World -
George Paton: We took a shot on Russell Wilson, there's a lot of reasons we didn't win
Broncos General Manager George Paton took a big chance when he traded a boatload of players and draft picks to the Seahawks for Russell Wilson.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 130 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Homophobic Chants Halt U.S. Soccer’s Victory Over Mexico
As shouts of a discriminatory word continued, Sunday’s match was paused twice so offenders could be removed from the stadium.The New York Times - Sports - Mexico -
The American Fraudster Who Nearly Bought an English Soccer Club
Chris Kirchner played golf with the stars and tried to buy Derby County and Preston North End. Now he’s facing a lengthy prison sentence.The New York Times - Sports -
Soccer star breaks down in tears talking about racist insults
Vinícius Júnior said he is losing his desire to keep playing because of the racist taunts he has endured.CBS News - World -
Ukraine raise spirits with qualification for Euro 2024 soccer finals
Ukraine’s qualification for the Euro 2024 soccer finals has cheered a country suffering hardship in its conflict with Russia.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
Ukrainians have expressed gratitude toward their men’s soccer team for qualifying for the European ChampionshipABC News - Sports - Ukraine -
Death toll rises in Russia terror attack
In the aftermath of Friday's terrorist attack at a concert venue outside Moscow (when armed men in combat fatigues opened fire and then set the place ablaze), the death toll has now climbed to more than 130. Although ISIS claimed responsibility, ...CBS News - World - Russia -
Apollo theater and Opera Philadelphia partner to support new operas by Black artists
The Apollo theater and Opera Philadelphia announced a five-year partnership to support new operas by Black artistsABC News - Entertainment -
WATCH: Game warden comes face-to-face with large black bear
A game warden was called to a Pennsylvania home to deal with a large black bear that broke into one family's car, as the car owners watched on from a distance.ABC News - Top stories -
Former Norwich sporting director denounced for ‘callous’ remarks about black footballers
Webber: for some players it is ‘potentially jail or something else’Raheem Sterling among the players Webber listedStuart Webber, the former Norwich sporting director, has been accused of “racial profiling” and “lazy stereotyping” after suggesting ...The Guardian - World -
83 Years After His Killing, a Black Soldier Gets an Army Funeral
Pvt. Albert King, shot dead by a white military police officer in Georgia in 1941, was blamed for his own death and buried in an unmarked grave.The New York Times - Top stories -
Number of Black women who say they are scared of having children rises
Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, Black women are increasingly worried about the impact on pregnancy and birth. Nearly 40 percent of Black women of reproductive age said they feel less ...The Hill - Politics -
Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias in Home Appraisals Is Settled
Nathan Connolly and the estate of Shani Mott, who recently died, will receive a payment from their mortgage lender, which also agreed to several policy changes to discourage discrimination.The New York Times - Top stories -
WATCH: Black bears play on swan-shaped pedal boat
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Man charged with murder after stabbing of Black teen worker at Illinois Walmart
Timothy Carter, 28, in custody over killing of Jason Jenkins, 18, in attack criminal complaint says appears to be racially motivated . An Illinois man has been arrested after the fatal stabbing of a teenage employee at a Walmart last Sunday, in ...The Guardian - World -
Breaking Barriers: How Storytelling Is Changing the Landscape for Black Business Owners
Storytelling isn't just a marketing tool. It's a powerful way to elevate yourself and your community.Inc. - Business -
Democrats’ declines with Blacks and Hispanics could erode liberal beliefs
Losses in Black and Hispanic communities present an obvious loss; however, the even greater threat could come from white liberals seeing their beliefs undermined by these departures.The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled’
Poland warns Russian missiles coming too close may be shot down; how Ukraine has ramped up making its own weapons. What we know on day 763. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Two bodies recovered from water under collapsed Baltimore bridge
The bodies of two people were recovered from a vehicle in the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.BBC News - Top stories -
Jack Black Says Claptrap In Borderlands Movie Is "R-Rated R2D2"
Jack Black voices the robot Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands film. The actor describes the character as an "R-rated R2D2." This characterization should come as little surprise to fans of the game series, who know how Claptrap has many humorous ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment