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How Alanna Smith fought 'an uphill battle' through injuries and early struggles to become an impact player for the Chicago Sky
Chicago Tribune - 9 Jul 2023 13:00
Alanna Smith's journey from Australia to Stanford and on to the WNBA wasn't always easy -- but "the good times are always going to be that much sweeter," the Chicago Sky forward says.
Commentary: Megan Rapinoe leaving soccer on her own terms, same way she rose to stardom
L.A. Times - 9 Jul 2023 01:10
Megan Rapinoe's soccer career has unfolded largely on her terms, so it made sense that it should end that way as she announced her retirement plans.
Americans favor Prince Harry more than Prince William, despite 'Spare' and Spotify backlash: poll
New York Post - 9 Jul 2023 00:28
Americans fancy Prince Harry more than Prince William, despite the Duke of Sussex airing the royals' dirty laundry in "Spare," a new poll found -- and they like their own Meghan Markle the least.
CS:GO community in a frenzy after 18-year-old rookie pulls $200k knife: "I don't come from money - it'll help out my parents"
GamesRadar - 9 Jul 2023 22:40
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Overdue Book Is Returned to a Library After Nearly 120 Years
The New York Times - 9 Jul 2023 22:43
The book was checked out in 1904 or 1905, according to the director of the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts.
Karlovy Vary Competition Entry 'We Have Never Been Modern' Takes on Conventional Thinking and Storytelling
Variety - 9 Jul 2023 10:25
In Karlovy Vary Film Festival competition entry "We Have Never Been Modern," Czech director Matej Chlupacek takes on both the dangers of Utopian bubbles and the power of unbending faith in traditional gender concepts. Th...
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals in latest mass appointment
NY Daily News - 9 Jul 2023 21:57
Francis has now selected dozens of cardinals across the world who will likely choose his successor. The papal conclave will consist of all cardinals under age 80, a number that stands at 137 as of Sunday.
9 missing in China landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures
ABC News - 9 Jul 2023 07:58
Chinese authorities say nine people are missing in a landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures across much of the country
Gregg Popovich Signs New Five-Year Contract With San Antonio Spurs, Ready To Guide A Young Roster
Forbes - 9 Jul 2023 22:13
Gregg Popovich has inked a new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. With a splash of young talent entering the franchise, he's ready to guide them every step of the way.
What channel is the MLB Draft on today? Start times, TV schedule for Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3
Sporting News - 9 Jul 2023 09:00
Everything you need to know to watch all three days of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Disturbing videos show deranged gunman killing elderly man, shooting 'random' pedestrians in broad daylight NYC rampage
New York Post - 9 Jul 2023 03:40
Chilling footage reveals the moment a scooter-riding madman casually motored around a Queens neighborhood Saturday, shooting unsuspected pedestrians.
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible advance booking surges in India, may be his biggest opener; Check details here
livemint.com - 9 Jul 2023 17:27
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One may become his biggest opener in India as on 12 July, its box office collection of the opening day is likely to be between ₹12 crore and ₹14 crore.
Elton John Plays Final Concert of Farewell Tour: "It Will Stay With Me Forever"
Consequence of Sound - 9 Jul 2023 04:34
The Rocket Man wrapped up his long-running "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" in Stockholm. Elton John Plays Final Concert of Farewell Tour: “It Will Stay With Me Forever” Scoop Harrison
HBO's 'Last Call' Tells a Story of a Serial Killer -- and 1990s Queer New York -- You Haven't Heard Before
IndieWire - 9 Jul 2023 18:12
IndieWire spoke to the filmmakers behind the four-part docuseries, a must-see for true-crime fans but also a vital telling of how the forces suppressing the LGBTQ community allowed a murderer to run free for decades.
Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder
The New York Times - 9 Jul 2023 09:00
Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un's regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.
Breaking down how NBA's new in-season tournament will work
New York Post - 9 Jul 2023 02:38
Coming soon: the NBA Cup. The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament.
Harry Styles Hit In Eye With Thrown Object, Latest Victim In Disturbing Concert Trend
Deadline - 9 Jul 2023 17:22
Harry Styles was hit in the eye by a thrown object while performing Saturday night in Vienna, Austria. Styles became the latest victim of a trend in which concertgoers throw objects at performers, hoping to create a mome...
Amid Ukraine War and Internal Spats, NATO Seeks Show of Unity
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jul 2023 05:00
Summit in Lithuania aims to showcase cohesion against Russia. But fights over Sweden joining and spending levels cast a shadow.
New Iceland Tech Shakes Up Global Geothermal Energy
Forbes - 9 Jul 2023 15:00
The conventional wisdom once posited that Iceland's geothermal-centric energy model could not be exported or studied. New tech is changing that.
Dangerous TikTok trends claim 4 lives in 6 months in Alabama: officials
New York Post - 9 Jul 2023 05:44
The thrill-seekers jumped or flipped off the backs of speeding boats, only to break their necks on the wake and drown, according to Cpt. Jim Dennis of the Childersburg Rescue Squad.
1-year-old dies after mom ran her over while moving car near family home: cops
New York Post - 9 Jul 2023 03:49
A 1-year-old Arizona girl died after her mother ran her over while moving her car near the family's home, police said.
'Undisputed' Hiatus Due to Fox's Inability to Find Replacement for Shannon Sharpe, per Report
Sports Illustrated - 9 Jul 2023 19:40
The network reportedly is struggling to find someone to debate alongside Skip Bayless.