Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.
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The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.
Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis after someone fired shots.
Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged trial.
Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May..
She has been detained in Russia since February, and the U.S. government is under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom.
She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Miki Sudo won at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
MOSCOW — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4½ months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.
The start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set for July 1.
After several minutes some of the fights moved to the field where they continued punching and kicking. Some people were armed with chairs and metal bars.
