Back in 2003, following the outbreak of the Sars virus, the directors of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club made a smart decision. To protect the club from financial disaster if a pandemic forced them to cancel the Wimbledon Championships, the board took out insurance. For the next 17 years, it paid an …
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Ukrainian service members fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region Ukraine, June 12. photo: GLEB GARANICH/REUTERS The battle for eastern Ukraine has been raging for more than 60 days, and it was foreseeable and foreseen that this long-range artillery duel would favor Russia. The mystery is why …
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education approved multiple contacts — including hiring both new head varsity basketball coaches — and renewed the district treasurer’s contract during a special meeting to discuss employment Friday morning. Among the list of employment approvals, many of which were supplemental contracts for various coaching positions, were varsity boys basketball …
Nowadays, many people around the world watch all kinds of sports. Even car races are extremely popular among sports fans. Similar to horse races, a car driver must be able to handle the vehicle and navigate the course to win the race. That’s why car race events are always super exciting. That being said, people …
With the Super Bowl taking over America this evening, LFCTR take a look at what footballers would make it into an NFL side. LA Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go head to head in American Football’s biggest prize, but would a team full of footballers give them a run for their money? Quarterback – Thiago Alcantara …
NEW YORK (Project Syndicate) – Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly displays his skills in judo and other martial arts. Success in these sports often depends on what the Japanese call it kuzushi– unbalance your opponent by applying techniques designed to upset their physical and mental balance. Putin has tried to unbalance the United States and …
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Anyone who thinks the big story of the Australian Open is that top tennis player Novak Djokovic is nearly banned for not being vaccinated is missing the real headline. The real scoop down under is the saga of American tennis star Reilly Opelka vs. the bird. Before I go any further, etiquette commands me to …
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