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Ángel Mateos GonzálezがCD Colungaでプレーする予定であり、公式戦に出場する最年長選手となる。多くのベテランサッカー選手が、かつての武勇伝を少し脚色して孫や友人、バーの常連客たちに語って聞かせることを好むような年齢で、70歳のÁngel Mateos Gonzálezは再びピッチへと向かっている。27年前に競技サッカーから引退したこのスペイン人は、今週日曜日の5部リーグの試合でアストゥリアスのチームCD Colungaのゴールキーパーとして出場する予定だ。すべてが計画通りに進み、彼がグローブをはめれば、スペインの公式戦に出場した史上最年長の選手になると報じられている。 続きを読む...

• ピッツバーグ・ペンギンズは月曜夜の第5戦で、Connor Dewar、Kris Letang、Elmer Soderblomのゴールにより、フィラデルフィア・フライヤーズを3-2で下した。 • この勝利により2試合連続で敗退を回避し、第6戦は再びフィラデルフィアへと舞台を移す。 • Sidney Crosby率いるペンギンズは、粘り強いフライヤーズを相手にシーズンを生き残らせることを目指す。

• ボストン・レッドソックスのルーキーが、アレックス・コーラ監督不在となって初の試合で好投し、この日を「目まぐるしい一日」だったと振り返った。 • このルーキーは突然の変化に前向きに反応し、移行期のチームを安定させる一助となった。 • コーラ監督の退任はレッドソックスに不確実性をもたらし、シーズン早々に若手選手の層の回復力が試されることとなる。

The chief of the ​District of Columbia police department said investigators believe the suspect was a guest at the Washington Hilton hotel, where the annual dinner was ​taking place, but that no motive had been determined.

• The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 with a blowout victory, securing a commanding series advantage. • The Hawks' defensive struggles and offensive inefficiency led to their decisive defeat in front of the Knicks' home crowd. • New York's dominant performance positions them favorably as they look to advance further in the playoff bracket.

• Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reached a significant milestone by tying Alex Rodriguez's record of a 53-consecutive game on-base streak. • The achievement highlights Ohtani's consistent offensive performance and places him among baseball's elite hitters in terms of sustained production. • Ohtani's streak demonstrates his status as one of the premier players in Major League Baseball this season.

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occuredSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon.Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf. Continue reading...

The Oscar winner is set to produce, and possibly star in, a film adaptation of the war game series with Christopher McQuarrie at the helmMichael B Jordan is following up his Oscar win with the announcement of another new project: a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game series Battlefield.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Sinners star will produce, and possibly star in, a film based on the long-running war series which is being hyped as the year’s most in-demand project to date in Hollywood Continue reading...

• The New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field, ending their two-week-long skid when Luke Weaver struck out Byron Buxton for the final out. • Shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from the game with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning and will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. • The victory marks a crucial turnaround for the struggling Mets, who had not won since early April and faced mounting pressure during their extended drought.

• The New York Mets lost 2-1 in extra innings to the Chicago Cubs, extending their losing streak to 11 games, matching their longest skid since 2004. • The defeat capped a winless 0-6 road trip for the Mets, who have not lost 12 straight since 2002. • Despite the struggles, Mets players emphasized they are still 'fighting for each other' amid the mounting losses.

• The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of their playoff series, with forward Evgeni Malkin calling for a reset. • Malkin emphasized the need for the team to regroup and improve their performance heading into subsequent games. • The playoff matchup sets up a critical series between the two historic NHL franchises competing for Eastern Conference advancement.

Finance chiefs to join exercise in Washington designed to assess how they would handle collapse of significant bankThe bosses of the central banks and treasuries of the UK, US and EU are to take part in a war game in Washington on Saturday to test how they would handle the collapse of a globally significant bank.Amid growing unease over the risks to global financial stability, the most senior officials from the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England – including its governor, Andrew Bailey – are expected to take part. Continue reading...

Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big lossesAs the school day ends in Honiara, *Irene, a 43-year-old teacher in a floral dress with a yellow daisy in her bun, steps on to a minibus.After 10 minutes, Irene gets off the bus, walks down an alley, and enters a damp, smoky shelter. Plastic tables fill the space and playing cards are scattered on the floor. Irene has stopped by a hidden gambling table in a western suburb of Honiara to play Pass, a street card game gaining popularity in the Solomon Islands capital. Continue reading...

• Jacob Wilson’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers, snapping a seven-game losing streak. • The win came on Wednesday night in a tight contest where pitching dominated early. • This victory boosts Oakland's momentum in the AL West race amid a challenging season.

Regulator says tool, which creates reports for humans to review, has helped classify entire UK catalogue of HBO MaxTV shows including Game of Thrones and Euphoria have received age ratings for the first time in the UK, after the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) deployed an AI tool to help assess content.The BBFC has developed a tool to identify content that triggers compliance issues, such as violence, nudity and bad language. The flagged scenes are then passed over to BBFC staff for human review. Continue reading...

Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budgetUK politics live – latest updatesA Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility.James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the cold war, but he would not say when it would publish its delayed defence investment plan. Continue reading...

• Cole Reinhardt scored his second goal with 1:50 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. • Reinhardt and Mackie Samoskevich scored in the first period for a 2-0 lead, with Quick making 14 saves in his retirement finale after 19 seasons and three Stanley Cups. • The win spoils Jonathan Quick's last NHL appearance as the three-time champion announced his retirement beforehand.

• Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout left the game against the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch on the hand in the seventh inning. • Trout showed immediate pain and was removed as a precaution, with no immediate updates on fracture but X-rays pending. • The injury adds to Trout's history of setbacks, potentially impacting Angels' lineup depth early in the season.

• Cheryl Miller, alongside Val Ackerman and Ann Meyers Drysdale, spoke on the evolution of women's hoops at the AP Top 25 Poll Experience on April 4. • The panel addressed key challenges and growth in college women's basketball. • Their insights matter as the sport sees record viewership and investments post-Caitlin Clark era.

• GloRilla publicly addressed swirling pregnancy rumors during her appearance at a recent basketball game in the US. • Fans spotted what appeared to be a baby bump, prompting viral speculation across social media platforms. • The rapper shut down the rumors in a video response, clarifying her outfit choice amid the online frenzy.

• Veteran MLB umpire C.B. Bucknor, 63, left Wednesday's game early after a foul tip struck his facemask while umpiring behind the plate. • The incident came one day after Bucknor's viral erroneous call on Tuesday, ruling Jake Bauers did not touch first base despite his cleat hitting the bag center. • Bucknor faced intense scrutiny in the ABS era, where plate umpires are under the biggest microscope amid increased video review.

Tim Sweeney, chief of firm that created Fortnite, received backlash after worker’s wife revealed loss of life insuranceThe chief of the company that created Fortnite, a popular online game, has issued an apology following backlash after recent mass layoffs cost an employee with terminal brain cancer his job – and his life insurance.On Sunday, Tim Sweeney, the Epic Games chief executive, apologized after Jenni Griffin, the wife of Mike Prinke, a laid off employee, revealed on social media that the loss of her husband’s job also meant he was losing his life insurance. Continue reading...

• The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 in their final exhibition game of spring training on March 24, 2026. • The Reds will open their regular season on March 26, 2026, against the Boston Red Sox in downtown Cincinnati. • In related news, Joe Flacco is returning for his 19th NFL season as backup quarterback to Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals.

• The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 128-126 on March 23, snapping their franchise-record 16-game losing streak since the All-Star break. • Pascal Siakam led with 37 points and sealed the victory by blocking Paolo Banchero's driving layup at the buzzer. • This win boosts Pacers' momentum as they host the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night to open a three-game homestand.

• Women's NCAA tournament second round play continues Monday, March 23, with eight games scheduled across ESPN and ESPN2, featuring matchups including Alabama at Louisville (noon ET) and Virginia at Iowa (2 p.m. ET). • Additional second round games include Notre Dame at Ohio State, Kentucky at West Virginia, Syracuse at UConn, Illinois at Vanderbilt, Southern Cal at South Carolina, and Oklahoma State at UCLA. • The women's tournament second round concludes Monday's schedule, with the most successful teams advancing to regional play in subsequent rounds.

• The 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament entered its first round on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, with games hosted across multiple venues including Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, and Portland. • First-round matchups are scheduled for March 19 and 21 in Oklahoma City and Portland, while March 20 and 22 games take place in Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis, with teams competing for advancement to the second round. • The tournament follows Selection Sunday on March 15, with the First Four play-in games held on March 17-18, setting the stage for the 68-team competition.

• Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-119 in NBA action on March 18, 2026, extending Indiana's losing streak to 15 consecutive games. • Ivica Zubac led the Pacers with 18 points in the loss, as the team prepares for a two-game road trip starting Saturday in San Antonio. • This defeat highlights Indiana's ongoing struggles late in the season, impacting their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

• The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament First Four games kicked off on March 17, 2026, at the University of Dayton Arena with Maryland-Baltimore County facing Howard at 6:40 p.m. ET on truTV/HBO Max. • The evening featured multiple First Four matchups including Texas vs. North Carolina State at 9:15 p.m. ET, with broadcasts featuring prominent analysts including Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale. • Coverage of the tournament's opening night included comprehensive studio programming on multiple networks, with NCAA Tip-Off at 6 p.m. and extended bracket analysis continuing into the late night hours.