By George Ramsay, CNN Choirs have been banned from performing Tom Jones’ hit “Delilah” during Wales’ international rugby matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff due to the song’s “problematic” nature, the UK’s PA Media reported. The lyrics of the 1960s hit, which was taken off the half-time entertainment list at the Principality Stadium in
Continue Reading By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Australia and New Zealand’s soccer federations say they are “disappointed” about Saudi Arabia’s reported sponsorship of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The two countries will co-host the global showpiece from July 20 until August 20 and claim FIFA did not consult them about this sponsorship. New Zealand Football issued a
Continue Reading By Alasdair Howorth, CNN The legend of “King Kazu” took another turn as Kazuyoshi Miura joined Portuguese second division club Oliveirense on loan from J-League club Yokohama FC, just a month shy of his 56th birthday. The former Japan international will enter his 38th season as a professional soccer player in his sixth country, having
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN Donna Kelce has divided loyalties ahead of this year’s Super Bowl — and she’s got the jersey to prove it. The mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason, Kelce has gained fame for the half-and-half top she’s been sporting ahead of Super Bowl LVII, incorporating
Continue Reading CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Matias Grez, CNN An NFL fan has started an online petition to allow the mother of Travis and Jason Kelce, Donna, to perform the coin toss ahead of Super Bowl LVII. It is gaining significant traction ahead of the February 12 showdown, closing in on 35,000 signatures — which would make
Continue Reading By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Kylian Mbappé missed two penalties and an open goal in the space of 100 seconds before coming off injured in Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 win against Montpelier. Just seven minutes into the game, PSG was awarded a penalty for a foul on defender Sergio Ramos, but Mbappé — who converted three penalties
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CV does it! Coachella Valley rode an early 3-0 lead to down Desert Mirage and take the outright Desert Valley League title. This was the Mighty Arabs first win over the rival Rams since December, 2013. One ball. One team. One family. ⚽️ 🚨 Coachella Valley beats Desert Mirage for the first time in nearly
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The Saints are queens of the pool in the desert. Xavier Prep won the girls water polo league title on Wednesday night, defeating rival Palm Desert 17-6 at Cathedral City high school. Special night in the pool for the Saints of Xavier Prep, securing a championship after defeating rival Palm Desert. This team has the
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After three seasons, Alex Esquibel is out as head coach at Shadow Hills high school. DSUSD confirmed this to KESQ on Wednesday, saying it was a mutual decision between the school and coach. Esquibel took over the program in 2020 during COVID, replacing Ron Shipley. BREAKING: Alex Esquibel to be named Shadow Hills head football
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The Aztec 11! A grand total of 11 student athletes inked their respective college commitment on Wednesday, signing their National Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic career at the next level. Athletes. 1️⃣1️⃣ @PDHS_Athletics seniors signing their NIL! ✍️ 3️⃣ – Division 1 3️⃣ – Division 25️⃣ – Division 3 / NAIA
Continue Reading By Jacob Lev, CNN National Football League executive and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard has died at the age of 86 following a lengthy illness, the Hall and two teams announced on Wednesday. Beathard passed away at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday, according to the Washington Commanders. His son Casey told
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN By all accounts Arsenal was very much in the running to sign Ukrainian superstar Mykhailo Mudryk during the January transfer window. As the current Premier League leader, the 22-year-old forward had the potential to be a pivotal addition in the title race. Instead, Mudryk signed for Arsenal’s crosstown rival, Chelsea. Now
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We’ll have desert representation at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic! Max McCormick, captain of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, was selected to represent the Pacific Division in the game. NEWS: #CVFirebirds captain Max McCormick has been named to @theAHL All-Star Classic! Congrats, Max! #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/qITjRh1lQ0— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) February 1, 2023 Check Out Our Firebirds
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CNN — Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 12, 2023 – Super Bowl LVII is scheduled to take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. February 13, 2022 – Super Bowl LVI takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals,
Continue Reading By Celina Tebor, CNN A rare Kobe Bryant jersey from the basketball star’s sole MVP season is going up for auction — and it could sell for up to $7 million. An iconic photo of Bryant grabbing his jersey after clinching a 14-point lead against the Denver Nuggets during the 2008 NBA playoffs has been
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good. The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over, by posting a brief video lasting just under one minute on social media. Unlike
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The second annual Coachella Valley Invitational soccer tournament begins today at the Empire Polo Club in Indio with D.C. United facing Charlotte FC at 11 a.m. Charlotte FC was 13-18-3 during its inaugural 2022 Major League Soccer season, finishing ninth in the 14-team Eastern Conference. D.C. United was last in the conference with a league-worst
Continue Reading By Ben Morse and Jen Christensen, CNN Calling LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama — Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin needs your help. Hamlin launched a campaign on Tuesday, in partnership with the American Heart Association, to increase CPR awareness and education. The 24-year-old, who received life-saving CPR on the field after suffering a
Continue Reading WTOV, OKLAHOMA STATE ATHLETICS, CNN By Laura Ly, CNN A player for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape charges in Ohio, according to an indictment announced Wednesday by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. A grand jury indicted Josh Sills, 25, accusing him of raping a woman and holding her against her will
Continue Reading By Laura Ly, CNN A player for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape charges in Ohio, according to an indictment announced Wednesday by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. A grand jury indicted Josh Sills, 25, accusing him of raping a woman and holding her against her will on December 5, 2019, in
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