Alexei Navalny's death not criminal, authorities say, as mother is denied access to his body
Alexei Navalny's team said on Saturday they were told a first investigation into his death had found nothing criminal, which they dismissed as a "lie".
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Team Northern Ontario remains hopeful for spot on badminton podium despite tough start
Northern Ontario's badminton team had a tough start to its 2024 Ontario Winter Games campaign, but their coach remains hopeful they'll find their way to the podium.
Phillies' Bryce Harper accepts move to first base, eyes longer deal - ESPN
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series.
Former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from sentence for corruption-related offences
Former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offences. Thaksin, the former Thai prime minister, was accused of corruption and abuse of power during his time in office from 2001 to 2006, when he was toppled in a coup.
Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9
The suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Sunday announced that it will conduct its delayed polls March 9. The Sports Ministry had on February 4 suspended the body for not holding election on time. The four-year term of PCI Executive Committee had ended on January 31. The ministry had even advocated forming of an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs of the sports body but the world governing body of the game, IPC did not allow it. PCI president Deepa Malik and general secretary Gursharan Singh issued the election notice in which they asked all the state affiliated units to send the names of representatives, who would be eligible to vote in the polls.
Plastic industry knew recycling was a farce for decades yet deceived the public, report reveals
Recycling has been promoted as a solution to plastic waste management for more than 50 years.
MLS set to begin with stand-in refs as CBA dispute goes on - ESPN
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), the union that represents officials working in MLS, the NWSL, and the USL, rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) put before it by the union's executive board, and negotiated with the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), the referees' employer.
MLS season may start with replacement refs amid labor dispute
The Professional Referee Organization said on Saturday it has decided to lock out Major League Soccer referees ahead of next week's start to the 2024 season after the Professional Soccer Referees Association rejected a proposed new labor pact.