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11/23/2024 07:03:28 am

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Kevin Ward Jr.

NASCAR Racer Kevin Ward Jr. Laid to Rest

Kevin Ward Jr., former Sprint car driver, was recently laid to rest Thursday in Turin, New York, five days after he was killed when fellow race car driver and former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart struck him, throwing him away a feet, and killing him on the speedway.

Luis Suarez

Ban on Luis Suarez Relaxed

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), the governing body presiding over Luis Suarez's biting case, has reduced the sanctions bestowed by Fifa on the athlete for the altercations in the World Cup group stage incident last June 24.

Steve Ballmer

New Clippers Owner Sends Letter to Staff, Fans

A new saga for the Los Angeles Clippers has begun with their new owner, former Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer. Ballmer wrote a letter introducing himself to the Clippers organization and the team's supporters, explaining his expectations going forward.

Ebola

Scientists Understand Inner Workings of the Ebola Virus

The Ebola virus contains a unique mechanism that defeats the attempts of interferon to block viral reproduction.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty Becomes an Astronaut Aboard a Japanese Satellite

Hello Kitty is a passenger aboard the Hodoyoshi-3 satellite.

Caiuajara dobruskiii

Prehistoric "Butterfly-Headed" Flying Reptile Fossils Found in Brazil

"Caiuajara dobruskii" is the name of this brand-new species of reptile.

Chip Sarafin

Sun Devil Offensive Lineman Comes Out

Edward "Chip" Sarafin, Arizona State's senior offensive lineman, has told a magazine that he is gay, the first time a football player from a Division I team to come out of the closet.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods Opts to Rest Injured Back, Begs off from Ryder Cup Selection

Tiger Woods has begged off from joining the U.S. team who will compete in the upcoming Ryder Cup, opting to rest his injured back which hampered him to take a crack at the PGA Championship last week

Donald Sterling

Sterling Concedes Clippers Ownership to Ballmer as Court Throws Out Appeal

Donald Sterling has apparently given up his attempt to block the sale of his stake on the Los Angeles Clippers to the group of former Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer, as an appeals court rejected his petition to prevent the buyout.

Rotary shadowed Clostiridum noyvi

Scientists Fight Cancerous Tumors with Fecal Bacteria

The perfect environment for the bacteria to grow is the center of a cancerous tumor.

Luis Suarez

Arbitrators to Decide Luis Suarez' Appeal vs Suspension

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will learn about the outcome of his appeal against a suspension after he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during the recently concluded World Cup.

Wayne Rooney takes a shot

Wayne Rooney Named Manchester United's Captain

Star striker Wayne Rooney has recently been appointed as the Manchester United's team captain. He replaces Nemanja Vadic who leaves for Inter Milan, beating out Robin van Persie who was Manager Louis Van Gaal's leader in the recent World Cup.

Real Madrid team members pose after winning the UEFA Supercup against Sevilla

With Pricey Lineup, Real Madrid Shows Up in UEFA Supercup

Real Madrid recently took to the field against Sevilla in the UEFA Supercup match, with a lineup comprising of perhaps the most expensive starting 11 in football history.

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