Water quality concerns halt Paris Olympics swimming test in the Seine Posted September 14, 2023 Another Paris Olympics test run in the Seine River was canceled because of concerns about water quality, in a fresh blow to Games organizers and the city’s ambitions to reopen the…
Brazilian dictionary adds Pelé as adjective, synonym of best Posted May 28, 2023 A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective to use when describing someone who is “exceptional, incomparable, unique.” The announcement by the Mich…
Japanese stars Ohtani, Sasaki turn Czech players into fans Posted April 6, 2023 Players become fans, collect souvenirs, chase autographs and cherish memories — some painful. That's a common thread running through the World Baseball Classic…
Where’s the snow? Climate change affects ski racing season Posted March 13, 2023 Besides some minor dustings, it hasn’t snowed significantly in the French resorts hosting the skiing world championships since mid-January. And there is no sno…
Djokovic says no hard feelings over Australian deportation Posted January 31, 2023 Novak Djokovic has reiterated his earlier comments that he bears no hard feelings on his return to Australia after his visa cancellation and subs…
Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended by NFL for gambling Posted January 24, 2023 New York Jets wide receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one year for violating the league's gambling policy. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy…
Taiwan seniors test e-skills in League of Legends Posted January 20, 2023 A year ago, 65-year-old Chiang Yi-Shu knew nothing about computers. Now, she is a League of Legends player who has just battled in her first-ever e-sports tournament. Chiang is…
Pelé sends message of support to Neymar after World Cup exit Posted January 16, 2023 Brazilian soccer great Pelé congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record on December 9, and then commiserated with the player for his World …
NFL launches challenge to predict, prevent player injuries Posted January 10, 2023 The NFL is searching for a technology-driven game plan to help predict — and prevent — player injuries on the field. The league announced it is partnering with…
Angels’ Ohtani voted majors’ top DH for 2nd straight year Posted January 2, 2023 Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors' best designated hitter for the second consecutive season. The Los Angeles Angels' two-way slugger won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding De…