Noel le Graet, president of the French Football Association, has resigned in the wake of a devastating report on the group and allegations of sexual harassment. In January, the 81-year-old retired as the French government conducted an audit of the federation. The report’s conclusion was made public when it was released earlier this month. “Considering…
In two cases that could determine the fate of more than 40 million Americans’ student debts, the US Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments. It follows the Democratic President Joe Biden’s announcement of a plan to cancel up to $10,000 (£8,400) in federal student loans per borrower last year. Republican-appointed judges on lower courts have…
Following last month’s fatal shootings of six people, including a teenage mother and her child, that investigators think were the result of a gang dispute, authorities in central California revealed the arrests of more than two dozen individuals as part of a gang crackdown. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reported on Saturday that 26 people…
Despite the animosity and division that plague professional golf, the PGA and DP World Tours’ heartwarming victories last week offer the sport much to be happy about. After German veteran Marcel Siem broke an eight-year winless streak on the European Tour with his fifth triumph, American Chris Kirk ended a similar long run with a…
Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, would not say on Sunday whether the United States would assist Ukraine in its efforts to retake Crimea, the peninsula that Russia attacked and annexed in 2014. Sullivan repeatedly contended that Ukraine would have to define victory against Russia during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” When Ukrainian…
A newborn was among the more than 40 migrants who perished when their overloaded boat capsized in choppy waters near southern Italy. Dozens more people survived. More than 100 passengers were on board when the ship apparently broke apart as it attempted to land close to Crotone, a coastal town in Calabria. At a nearby…
Wes Bentley, who plays Kevin Costner on the popular Paramount Network series “Yellowstone,” has responded to rumors of behind-the-scenes conflict regarding Costner’s status on the program. Deadline reported earlier this month that the Taylor Sheridan-penned western series “Yellowstone” may be coming to an end due to scheduling conflicts with Costner, 68, who allegedly wanted to…
Using the torch on his mobile phone to guide him, Yaroslav Amosov climbs out of the darkness, up some dusty, broken stairs into the light. Below is a basement, above are the remnants of a bombed-out home. Carefully cradled in Amosov’s arms is a package. The Ukrainian peels back a plastic bag, unwraps a towel…
At Bellator 291 in Dublin, Yaroslav Amosov defeated Logan Storley by majority decision to make a successful comeback to mixed martial arts. In his first battle since participating in the Ukrainian army’s defense against the Russian invasion, the welterweight champion maintained his championship. Amosov, 28, gave a nearly flawless effort while remaining focused and relentless….
Despite a lackluster performance in Rome, Ireland took a step closer to achieving their Grand Slam goal as they held off a resilient Italy to earn a bonus-point victory. Before the break, James Ryan, Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki, and Mack Hansen each scored a try for the Irish. But earned goals from Stephen Varney and…
