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Monday, Mar 21

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Tennis champion Naomi Osaka signs up to FTX’s sports celebrity roster to help get more women into crypto

Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has become the latest sports celebrity to partner with crypto platform FTX, which wants to get more women involved.

Thursday, Mar 17

11

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s $600 million superyacht was targeted by a failed graffiti stunt while docked in Barcelona

A Lithuanian man hired a boat and tried to vandalize the yacht a week before Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK, Crónica Global reported.

Wednesday, Mar 16

18

13 mouthwatering Irish recipes Americans are missing out on

From Irish soda bread to black pudding and shepherd's pie, here are some of the most delicious Irish foods you should consider trying.

Monday, Mar 14

10

Roman Abramovich’s $65 million private jet apparently flew from Moscow to Israel, and then to Istanbul after his assets were frozen by UK sanctions

Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea Football Club owner who was sanctioned by the UK, reportedly owns the Gulfstream G650ER that flew to Istanbul on Monday.

Friday, Mar 11

15

Champion powerlifter Tamara Walcott cycles her training to build strength and beat world records without burning out. Here’s how she does it.

Tamara Walcott, a mom of two, started powerlifting just five years ago. Now she sets world records with a deadlift, bench press, and squat.

11

2 superyachts worth a total of $1 billion that are owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich head east after he receives sanctions

Roman Abramovich's $600M Solaris was located near Italy on Friday, while his $700M Eclipse was near the west coast of Africa, per Marine Traffic data.

Sunday, Mar 6

21

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich tried to offload his vast assets amid clampdowns on the country’s oligarchs

Abramovich is selling Chelsea FC for a reported $4 billion. He said the sale's net proceeds will go to those who are affected by the war in Ukraine.

Friday, Mar 4

19

A ‘frictionless’ gold rush: How online sports betting swept the nation in less than 4 years

"It's men ages 22 to 50, white, college educated, have disposable income … That's who's betting," a sports book operative told Insider.

Thursday, Mar 3

04

Israel’s Holocaust museum asked the US not to sanction Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich because he’s one of its biggest donors

Two weeks after the letter was sent, Roman Abramovich donated an unspecified "eight-figure sum" to the museum, The Times of Israel reported.

Saturday, Feb 26

15

Aaron Rodgers said he did a 12-day Panchakarma cleanse, which involves drinking warm ghee in the morning and a laxative at night

NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers said he did a Panchakarma cleanse of strict diet, laxatives, and no sugar or sex. An expert said don't try it alone.

Thursday, Feb 24

20

12 photos show Ukrainian families fleeing the Russian invasion amid warnings of a mass refugee crisis

Ukrainian families were forced to flee their homes to find refuge from Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Wednesday, Feb 16

15

After 5 years out of work, a ‘return internship’ got this lawyer’s career back on track

Melissa Janvier took a five-year career break to care for her children. She got her career back on track with a 'returnship' at the Bank of England.

Tuesday, Feb 15

14

Kamila Valieva, the Russian skater at the center of a doping scandal, refused to speak with reporters after her latest Olympic performance

In a video shared by a journalist at the games, the 15-year-old was seen shaking her head and avoiding interviews while walking past the media.

Monday, Feb 14

23

NFL running back Adrian Peterson charged with domestic violence after police say he got into a ‘physical altercation’ with his wife on a flight

A spokesperson for Peterson called the incident a "verbal argument" that was the result of a "private misunderstanding between husband and wife."

15

7 of the best ways to get to and around San Antonio, based on a local’s advice

Read up on the best options for traveling to and throughout San Antonio, with insider tips on transportation and more.

Sunday, Feb 13

17

Video shows fans at a New York high school basketball game make monkey noises when a Black player lined up to take a shot

"It happened three different times," varsity basketball captain Harrison Jordan said. "You hear it but you don't believe it."

Saturday, Feb 12

19

A dog sled musher says she emptied her gun into a charging bull moose with no effect, and it went on to trample several of her dogs

The moose attacked the sled dogs while training with Bridgett Watkins to run in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

Friday, Feb 11

17

I tried 5 popular brands of Buffalo sauce and found one worthy of any Super Bowl party

Buffalo wings are a must-have for Super Bowl celebrations, so I put five brands of sauce to the test to find one worthy of serving at your party.

Wednesday, Feb 9

23

Roblox jumps 11% after it partners with NFL to launch metaverse game ahead of Super Bowl

"We see Roblox as an extension of NFL's real-life engagement platforms for emerging social connectivity where fans can learn the game and business."

21

China’s Twitter-like platform Weibo says it banned 2,000 accounts and deleted more than 71,000 posts, following online abuse of Olympic athletes

The move comes after massive online abuse was heaped on US-born figure skater Zhu Yi, who fell in her Olympic debut while competing for China.

Tuesday, Feb 8

19

A Tampa Bay home-owner is about to sell her $650,000 property as an NFT to ‘stimulate conversation’ about blockchain technology

"Is this just hype or is there a real world application?" Leslie Alessandra said to the Tampa Bay Times last week.

Friday, Feb 4

09

I visited Manchester’s Northern Quarter neighborhood that doubles as NYC in movies. It’s full of thrift stores and vibrant street art that made me want to live here.

The Northern Quarter in Manchester, England, was used as a New York City filming substitute in "The Crown" and "Captain America: The First Avenger."

Thursday, Feb 3

21

Cooper Kupp, the NFL’s best wide receiver, quit junk food for a farm-to-table diet. Now he’s headed to the Super Bowl.

NFL wide receiver Cooper Kupp switched to a strict 'clean eating' diet this year and had a historic season for the Los Angeles Rams.

Wednesday, Feb 2

20

The Cleveland Cavaliers are launching an NFT ‘experience’ for fans of the NBA team

The Cleveland Cavaliers have partnered with Sweet to launch an "immersive" NFT experience for basketball fans, geared toward those who attend home games.

13

Washington’s NFL team officially has a new name: the Washington Commanders

The team was previously known as the Washington Redskins, but it renamed in 2020 due to racist connotations.

Tuesday, Feb 1

21

Tom Brady says he is going to focus on his NFT platform Autograph and other ventures following his retirement from pro football

Tom Brady said he will focus on his numerous businesses, including NFT platform Autograph, which in January raised $170 million in funding.

07

South Africa says people who test positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms no longer need to isolate

South Africa, which had a huge surge of Omicron cases toward the end of 2021, relaxed its rules in an update on Monday.

Monday, Jan 31

20

The Australian Open’s metaverse turns Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam-winning shot into a potential 4,000% NFT gain

The value of bids for the NFT where champion Rafael Nadal's winning shot landed has surged more than 4,000% from the floor price.

Friday, Jan 28

18

NBA superstar LeBron James partners with Crypto.com to offer Web3 opportunities through his foundation

In a partnership with Crypto.com, the NBA star is pushing for more opportunities focused on Web3 through the LeBron James Family Foundation.

Wednesday, Jan 19

19

‘Pawsitively adorable’ Puppy Bowl NFTs are going on sale to benefit Ariana Grande’s animal rescue

Discovery is dropping new NFTs weekly leading up to the annual Puppy Bowl that airs on the same day as the NFL Super Bowl.