Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire
Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.
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Boxer Nishant Dev Eyes Olympic Success Through Pro Stint
Indian pugilist Nishant Dev believes that his stint in the physically-demanding professional circuit will help him develop endurance, which will be key when he takes another shot at fulfilling his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Dev turned professional earlier this year, owing to his close loss in the Paris Games quarterfinals and the state of flux surrounding boxing's Olympic future. In amateur boxing, a bout lasts a maximum of nine minutes with three rounds of three minutes each whereas in Pro boxing, the bouts can stretch to even 12 rounds. "One of the biggest reasons to go professional was that my endurance and stamina was low. To improve that, I joined professional boxing, so that I am used to playing more rounds in pro and when I come back to amateur boxing, I can handle three rounds," Dev said on the final day of the women's National Championships.
Decision on next EU privacy chief in deadlock
EU lawmakers and member states remain deadlocked over their choice of the next European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) – the privacy watchdog of the EU institutions - after negotiations on Thursday ended in stalemate, according to a source familiar with the process.
Trump issues executive order targeting ‘woke’ and ‘anti-American’ culture in US museums
President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution - the world’s largest museum, education and research complex - with an executive order targeting funding for programs that advance “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology."
Pete Hegseth pledges US support for Manila against China
The Trump administration will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the Philippines to counter the threats posed by China, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said during a visit to Manila.
All set for BetKing 3×3 Wheelchair National Basketball Championship
The championship marks a major boost for wheelchair basketball, which is rapidly growing into one of Nigeria’s premier para-sports. Speaking ahead of the event, the president of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, yesterday, expressed profound gratitude to BetKing for their unwavering support.
Fired John Tortorella a 'complicated man,' says Flyers GM - ESPN
Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere said differences of opinion with John Tortorella led to the coach's firing on Thursday.
Sources -- Blue Jays make another offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - ESPN
In an attempt to sign star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays have made another offer to the slugger in the past 24 hours, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.