History weighs heavily as Newcastle's new heroes seek immortality
LONDON : Long-suffering Newcastle United fans flock every day to pay homage to the statues outside St James' Park stadium, which looms like a cathedral over the city centre.
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5 trade candidates Yankees should monitor in 2025 to help replace Gerrit Cole
When Juan Soto rebuffed the Yankees' offer to stay in the Bronx, they pivoted to a new game plan — one that would strengthen their pitching staff in hopes of offsetting the possibility of diminished offensive production. Their strategy looked slick on paper. After all, adding Max Fried, the top left-handed starter on the market, and Devin Williams, a two-time All-Star and one of the best closers in the game, just days after Soto's decision to play for the Mets made for a staggering response. But, as general manager Brian Cashman likes to say, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans."
Duke March Madness history: Men's NCAA tournament stats - ESPN
The Duke men's basketball program became synonymous with March Madness in the mid-1980s. The Blue Devils had success in the NCAA tournament before then, but it wasn't until Duke hired Mike Krzyzewski as head coach on March 18, 1980, that the school became a mainstay in the tournament and hung its first national championship banner.
Alpine skiing-Brignone has one hand on overall globe after super-G win
Italy's Federica Brignone had a second career Alpine skiing World Cup overall crystal globe within her grasp after winning a super-G by the smallest possible margin on home snow in La Thuile on Friday.
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod - ESPN
NOME, Alaska — Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday.
Lower risk of diabetes to bone fractures: What are the benefits and drawbacks of being vegetarian?
Vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with both health benefits and risks, which is why it’s important for people thinking of eating plant-based foods to pay attention to balancing their meals, a group of experts has said in two new reports.
India all-rounder Axar to captain IPL's Delhi Capitals
India's spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has been named Delhi Capitals captain ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, the team said on Friday.
Stephen Curry's career 3-points timeline described by pop culture - ESPN
Stephen Curry is already the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, but Thursday night, he became the first player in league history to net 4,000 career 3-pointers.