Report: Laine, Blue Jackets reach multi-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Patrik Laine to a multi-year contract extension, according Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
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The right to choose: EU lawmakers vote to protect abortion right after Roe v Wade overturned in US
In the European Union, abortion is currently available without conditions in 24 of the 27 member states. In Finland, a list of conditions applies, while in Poland abortion is only permitted in cases of rape – which the woman must ‘prove’ – or the woman’s life being in danger. In Malta, abortion is illegal in all circumstances, though in reality the proportion of Maltese women who do terminate pregnancies each year matches the EU average.
Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough transfer reveal a boost for Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers
Chris Wilder has revealed that Middlesbrough have made three offers for Premier League strikers in what is a boost to Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers‘ hopes of keeping hold of their forwards.
Figure skating-Britain to host Grand Prix event for the first time
Britain will host a round of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating for the first time in November after the Cup of China event was cancelled for the second straight year due to COVID-19, the International Skating Union (ISU) said.
Germany beat Austria to reach women’s Euro 2022 semifinals
LONDON: Germany remain on course for a ninth women’s European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semifinals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.
Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Javelin Throw Final At World Athletics Championships
India's Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships, being held in Eugene, Oregon, with an effort of 88.39m. The Olympic champion sealed his spot in the final with his first throw in the qualification round. Chopra was in Group A of the qualification round and the first to throw, and the 24-year-old wrapped it up early for himself. He will now compete in the final, which is set to be held on Sunday early morning (IST).
Germany 2-0 Austria: Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side make semi-finals with hard-fought win
Germany’s class shone through as they saw off a resilient Austria to claim their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2022 in front of 16,000 supporters at Brentford. Lina Magull’s first-half effort gave Die Nationalelf the lead and Alexandra Popp added an unconventional second in added-time as Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side sealed their spot in the final four where they will meet either Netherlands or France on Wednesday.
