A group of Buddhist monks is set to finally reach Washington, D.C., on foot, completing a trek from Texas that captivated the country
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain
What over a century of ice data can tell us about the Great Lakes’ future
Michigan researchers have gone back in time to get a picture of how ice cover on the Great Lakes has evolved since the late 19th century. Using historical temperature records from weather stations around the region, researchers improved their understanding of where ice might have formed and for how long...
Casemiro proved his doubters wrong. Now Manchester United must try to replace him
The Brazilian was often exposed by the tactics of Ten Hag and Amorim, but was always adaptable and a replacement will be expensive “Leave the football before the football leaves you.” The meme-baiting quote from Jamie Carragher hung heavy over Casemiro for a long while, but it is testament to...
Pakistan agree to play India at T20 Cricket World Cup after scrapping boycott
Match to go ahead in Sri Lanka on Sunday Government made decision after negotiations Pakistan are poised to fulfil their T20 World Cup fixture against India on Sunday, having previously been instructed by their government to boycott the game in a move that could have cost the sport millions. The...
Bad Bunny and jingoism lite: was this the Super Bowl where woke roared back?
The NFL appeared keen to welcome the sport’s non-Maga contingent back into the tent. But the theater and violence of capitalism was still there Roger Federer smiling wolfishly to the crowd: a return to woke? Adam Sandler hangdog in the Levi’s Stadium stands, Jon Bon Jovi mooching on the sideline...
Jutta Leerdam’s ruthless brilliance leaves speed skating in awe and Jake Paul in tears
The Dutch star, who combines commercial visibility alongside elite results, won gold on Monday in front of a packed arena that included her influencer boyfriend Jutta Leerdam delivered the defining race of her career on Monday night, roaring to Olympic gold in the women’s 1000m and setting a new Olympic...
Referee Hollie Davidson: ‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’
The 33-year-old Scot has overcome misogyny and abuse and is justifiably proud of becoming the first woman to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match “I probably stood out like a sore thumb,” says Hollie Davidson as she reflects on the long hard road she has travelled to reach the...
Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior admits online mockery is affecting his family
Head coach says he expected backlash after taking role I’m not a massive name and have a different character’ Liam Rosenior has opened up on the ridicule directed at him since he became Chelsea’s head coach, saying he expected the backlash and revealing it has affected his family. Speaking with...
Winter Olympics briefing: Leerdam lights up the ice but Britain’s medal wait goes on
Jutta Leerdam’s fiance Jake Paul was moved to tears by her victory while Team GB are still waiting for a first medal You couldn’t move for orange jumpers and coats in Milan’s speed skating stadium on Monday. Even the king was wearing one. Many Dutch people live for this sport...