‘Girl From Ipanema’ singer dead: Astrud Gilberto was 83
The Independent reported.“She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he said. “RIP from ‘the chief’, as she called me.
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Ange Postecoglou doesn't want Celtic cup shock stain on his CV with 'pertinent question' shelving Tottenham chat
He admits he’s never thought of himself as an underdog but Ange Postecoglou recalls when he had no option but to confront that reality.
Russian Olympic cycling medallists barred from races for lack of neutrality during war in Ukraine
Two Russian track cyclists who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics were ruled ineligible to race Wednesday for breaching rules monitoring their neutrality during the war on Ukraine.
Adam Peaty: Three-time Olympic champion says gold medals will not solve his problems with Paris 2024 on horizon
Great Britain's three-time Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says gold medals will not solve his problems. The five-time Olympic medallist picked up two golds and a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as well as a gold and silver at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Ad Peaty defended his 100m breaststroke title in Tokyo and has also set a record for the 20 fastest times in history over the distance.
Vinicius Jr, Joelinton in Brazil squad for June friendlies
RIO DE JANEIRO : Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was among 23 players named in Brazil's squad on Sunday for friendlies against Guinea and Senegal next month, his first national team call up after being racially abused in a match at Valencia earlier this month.
Disgusted by racism targeting Vinicius Junior, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him
The chants of "monkey!" at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.
Soccer: Brazil to play African nations in anti-racism campaign to support Vinicius Jr
Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Friday.
Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr
The lights on Rio de Janeiro's iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer were switched off for an hour on Monday (May 22) night in a display of solidarity with Vinicius Jr after the Brazil forward was racially abused during a club match in Spain.