Year: 2020
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In powerful testimony, Syrian defector warns US that Assad will kill more
omersukrugoksu/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A ceasefire was reached last week to halt the offensive of Syrian strongman Bashar al Assad into the country’s last rebel stronghold, but U.S. officials and Syrian activists warn that the violence is [Read More…]
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Inmates revolt after Italian prisons restrict visitors due to coronavirus concerns
DanHenson1/iStock(ROME) — As the COVID-19 death toll rises throughout Italy, more than a dozen inmates have escaped from prisons during riots that were sparked after officials restricted or limited visitors. Twelve inmates at a medium-security [Read More…]
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Amid virus precautions, Tokyo Olympic flame is lit in Greece
The flame for the Tokyo Olympics has been lit at the birthplace of the ancient games in a pared-down ceremony because of the spread of the coronavirus
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Sports court hears UAE challenge to Qatar’s Asian Cup title
An appeal by United Arab Emirates that could strip Qatar of its 2019 Asian Cup title is being heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport
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Are these $59 pantyhose really unbreakable?
AntonioGuillem/iStock(NEW YORK) — The word “pantyhose” makes many women cringe — whether it brings up memories of being uncomfortable or ripping during the day, most of us have been there. But what if pantyhose never [Read More…]
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NBA suspends season due to coronavirus
TuelekZa/iStock(NEW YORK) — The NBA has suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came after a confusing mid-game suspension of play between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA [Read More…]
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Scoreboard roundup — 3/11/20
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPhiladelphia 124, Detroit 106Charlotte 109, Miami 98New York 136, Atlanta 131 — OTDallas 113, Denver 97 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEChicago 6, San Jose 2Winnipeg [Read More…]
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Guides say China is shutting Everest due to virus fears
Guides say China is shutting Everest due to virus fears
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The Latest: Juventus player with virus says he ‘OK’
The Juventus player who tested positive for the coronavirus says he’s “OK” and wants “to reassure everyone who is worrying about me.”
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Season-ending ski races canceled, Kilde wins World Cup title
The season-ending men’s World Cup ski races have been canceled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
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Q&A: Will WHO’s ‘pandemic’ ruling impact the Tokyo Olympics?
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike acknowledges that the World Health Organization’s declaration that the coronavirus is a pandemic could impact the Tokyo Olympics
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Q&A: Will WHOs ‘pandemic’ ruling impact the Tokyo Olympics?
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike acknowledges that the World Health Organization’s declaration that the coronavirus is a pandemic could impact the Tokyo Olympics
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Allyson Felix finds voice, new legacy through motherhood
Allyson Felix shied away from speaking on controversial subjects early in her career
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St. Louis hosts San Jose after Pietrangelo’s 2-goal game
St. Louis hosts the San Jose Sharks after Alex Pietrangelo scored two goals in the Blues’ 4-2 win against the Ducks
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Chicago hosts Ottawa after Kane’s 2-goal game
Chicago hosts the Ottawa Senators after Patrick Kane scored two goals in the Blackhawks’ 6-2 victory over the Sharks
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Business as usual for Aussie F1 Grand Prix amid coronavirus
Business as usual for Aussie F1 Grand Prix amid coronavirus
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Column: Vince Carter knew end was near, but not this soon
After 22 years in the NBA, Vince Carter knew his playing days were numbered
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Directors of hitting, pitching becoming more common
The Chicago Cubs added directors of pitching and hitting to their revamped front office after they missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 2014
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An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble
An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble
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Patient Zero: Gobert’s health scare shuts down NBA for now
Patient Zero: Gobert’s health scare shuts down NBA for now