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New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup

YoopyaDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240376

Fifa has confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup, meaning the biggest football event on the planet will return to the...

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Miami’s Grant DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans

YoopyaDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 16, 2024December 16, 20240487

HOUSTON (AP) — Miami receiver Grant DuBose was hospitalized in stable condition and undergoing further evaluation after being taken off the field on a stretcher...

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Oregon’s Gabriel, Colorado’s Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami’s Ward are named Heisman finalists

YoopyaDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 10, 2024December 10, 20240577

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. The...

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Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden

YoopyaDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 9, 2024December 9, 20240489

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject...

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No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title

YoopyaDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 8, 2024December 8, 20240608

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs were struggling to get anything going against Texas, and there was little reason to be hopeful of a turnaround...

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Why is soccer fandom so linked to violence?

YoopyaDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 7, 2024December 7, 20240465

Soccer’s global allure is unmatched, yet its history is shadowed by tragedies. At a recent soccer match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, a controversial refereeing decision led to unrest,...

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Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

YoopyaNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

by YoopyaNovember 25, 2024November 25, 20240508

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When Saquon Barkley glanced up at a SoFi Stadium replay of his latest huge run for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday...

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Vikings waive former starting cornerback Akayleb Evans in another blow to 2022 draft class

YoopyaNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

by YoopyaNovember 24, 2024November 24, 20240514

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Akayleb Evans on Saturday in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class. Evans started 15...

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Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

YoopyaNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

by YoopyaNovember 24, 2024November 24, 20240480

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and,...

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Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers

YoopyaNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

by YoopyaNovember 22, 2024November 22, 20240524

CLEVELAND (AP) — With snow falling, Nick Chubb plowed forward. On a play that looked eerily similar to the one in Pittsburgh last year that...