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MATCHDAY: Man City Can Strengthen Title Bid At Southampton
A look at whats happening in European soccer on Saturday:
Russia Records Highest-ever Daily Rise in Covid-19 Cases at 49,513 Amid Omicron Surge
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned last week that the country had two weeks to prepare for a surge, calling for more testing and vaccinations.
‘No Such Thing As Minor Incursions Or Small Nations’: Ukraine President Slams Biden
Kyiv was surprised after Biden referred to the Russian intimidation tactics as well as the annexation attempts across the Ukrainian border as 'minor incursion'
Valeri Leaves Timbers For Lanus In Argentina's Top Division
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is heading home to Argentina.
Rating Upgrade Clears Way For $10B Hudson Tunnel Project
Federal regulators announced a key approval Thursday for a planned $10 billion train tunnel under the Hudson River, marking another milestone for a longdelayed project that is the centerpiece of an effort to transform rail travel in the Northeast.
Q&A: Aguilera Picks Up Spanish Full Force With "LA FUERZA"
Christina Aguilera doesn't pick up exactly where she left 22 years ago with her Latin Grammy winning Spanish album Mi Reflejo. The superstar singer comes full force as a grown woman and a mother to showcase her Latino roots in the EP LA FUERZA, out Friday...
100%: Chief Medical Officer Says All US Olympians Vaccinated
The U.S. Olympic top doctor says all of the 200plus athletes heading to Beijing for the Olympics next month are fully vaccinated, and not a single one asked for a medical exemption.
Arbitrator Rules UConn Coach Kevin Ollie Improperly Fired
An independent arbitrator has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, Ollie's lawyer said Thursday
US Fugitive Who Faked Death, Skipped UK Court Date Arrested
A Rhode Island man who fled the U.S. and faked his death to evade prosecution for rape and financial fraud has been arrested after skipping his court date in Scotland, authorities said Thursday.
Covid Cases 'Drop Significantly' in Africa, Deaths Decline: WHO
South Africa, where the Omicron variant was first detected, had seen cases trending downward over the past four weeks.
Atlético Out Of Copa, Sevilla Held In Spanish League Race
Atltico Madrid was eliminated by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, with the 20 defeat adding to its poor run and increasing the pressure on coach Diego Simeone.
Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee To Get Trump Documents
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Rare, Pristine Coral Reef Found Off Tahiti Coast
Deep in the South Pacific, scientists have explored a rare stretch of pristine corals shaped like roses off the coast of Tahiti. The reef is thought to be one of the largest found at such depths and seems untouched by climate change or human activities.
Timeline Of Events Since George Floyd's Arrest And Death
A timeline of key events that began with George Floyd's arrest on May 25, 2020, by four police officers in Minneapolis:
Browns' Mayfield Has Shoulder Surgery After Rough '21 Season
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had successful surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his left left shoulder, an injury that affected his play and led to a disappointing season in Cleveland.
NBA Prospect Watch: Scouts Love Athleticism Of Purdue's Ivey
Purdues Jaden Ivey has not had any trouble finding ways to stay motivated even after playing his way into NBA lottery consideration.