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The massive cyber outage, triggered by a software upgrade, halted operations at businesses, hospitals, broadcasters and banks overnight and grounded thousands of planes, causing chaos for air travelers stranded in airports around the world. As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, more than 100 flights in and out of the Twin Cities had been canceled at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, with the number expected to rise, airport spokesman Jeff Lee said. “Just like with winter storms, if flights are cancelled in other parts of the country, they won't get here. It could have a domino effect,” he said. Queues had already stretched…
The Anaheim Ducks completed the signing of all of their restricted free agents on Monday (July 15), inking deals with defenceman Jackson Lacombe and forward Nikita Nesterenko. This is a stark contrast to last offseason, when contract negotiations with Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale dragged on into early October. Rumors are still circulating that unrestricted free agent-to-be Frank Vatrano and third overall pick Beckett Senneke have been invited to play for Canada in the upcoming 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase. Ducks agree to deals with Lacombe and Nesterenko Jackson Lacombe signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract with the Ducks after…
In recent years, international soccer friendlies between clubs have increased dramatically with the formation of unofficial tournaments and multi-city tours, spreading international sports tourism to destinations across the United States. It's all about branding, for the clubs, the league and the chance to boost their profile in the American market ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One of the most established events is the Soccer Champions Tour, which includes Spain's Real Madrid and Barcelona, Italy's AC Milan and England's Manchester City and Chelsea, and plays in the eastern and midwestern United States. This summer, Arsenal's women's team will also…
Story Link Marquette, Michigan – The Northern Michigan University hockey team is pleased to announce the hiring of NMU graduate Phil Fox as assistant coach beginning with the 2024-25 season. “We are excited to have Phil, his wife Rich, and their two children Levi and Bode returning to Marquette,” said head coach Dave Shaiach. “Phil was on the last NMU hockey team to play in the NCAA Tournament, and his passion for the program and community will be valuable to our current players and future recruits. He understands the type of player that fits our program, which is…
RTL Today – Cheng Pei-Pei, martial arts actress famous for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” dies at age 78
Actress Cheng Pei-pei, who began her career in Hong Kong martial arts films and starred in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” and was considered one of history's first female action stars, has died at the age of 78, her family announced Friday.Chen's family announced on his official Facebook page that he “passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 17th” after being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease similar to Parkinson's in 2019.Born in Shanghai in 1946, Cheng moved to Hong Kong in the 1960s and began working at the city's famed Shaw Brothers Studio, widely credited with…
Two-thirds of Russian athletes approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete in the Paris Olympics as a neutral country have voiced support for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine or have ties to the military, according to a new report.According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), 15 Russians and 16 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete as neutrals in the Paris Games, which begin on July 26. Athletes from both countries were banned from world sport following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, but the IOC has been overseeing their gradual return as a neutral party under strict conditions.…
Story Link Austin Daniels, the former head coach of the women's soccer team who led the Hawks to six NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four appearance in 1992, passed away on July 14. He had a long and courageous battle with cancer, but he never stopped enjoying his work or his friendships, especially those with his former players.A Hartford native, Daniels has spent his career developing the sport of soccer among youth and collegiate players, compiling an illustrious record of 103 wins, 35 losses and 6 ties in seven seasons at Hart (1989-1995). He scouted and developed…
highlight It is very important for a boxer to know when to retire because some of them, like some of the top champions in history, make comebacks. For boxing legends like Larry Holmes and Eder Jofre, retirement was merely a temporary respite. As the returns of fighters like Erik Morales and Sugar Ray Leonard have shown, retirement doesn't necessarily mean the end. Finding the right time to retire is something many athletes struggle with. Whether it's chasing fame, a final shot, or just the love of the sport, retirement is often an uncomfortable one for boxers. But history has shown…
At the recently concluded Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, a string of prominent and outspoken tech billionaires threw their support behind President Donald Trump. The undoubted main player is Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and social media platform X, who has pledged to donate $45 million per month to a Trump-aligned super PAC. Other big tech backers of Trump include venture capitalists David Sachs, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, as well as Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and former boss (at his own Silicon Valley venture capital firm) of Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance. The wave of big…
Ani Has been updated: July 19, 2024 18:47 IST New Delhi [India]July 19 (ANI): The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Friday opened registrations for the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24), a qualifier for the highly anticipated esports events at the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to be held in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand.Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the 6th AIMAG will feature 36 sports and two demonstration sports. The 6th AIMAG esports event, which has been promoted to a full-fledged medal sport, will take place in Central Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand from 23-28 November 2024…