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Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympic teams
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/20/helen-maroulis-olympics-wrestling/
Xavi to continue as Barcelona manager, LaLiga club confirms: Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday reversed his decision to step down at the end of the ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/xavi-continue-barcelona-manager-laliga-club-confirms-2024-04-24/
Barcelona may request Real replay if VAR is found wrong to disallow Yamal goal: Laporta
reuters.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-may-request-real-replay-if-var-is-found-wrong-disallow-yamal-goal-2024-04-22/
Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open: Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5 6-3 to win the ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/ruud-defeats-tsitsipas-win-barcelona-open-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
Bellingham's strike hands Real comeback win over Barcelona: LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title gathered momentum after ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/bellinghams-strike-hands-real-comeback-win-over-barcelona-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Bellingham's Goal Secures Real's Comeback Victory against Barcelona
- Real Madrid secured a 3-2 comeback victory over Barcelona with Jude Bellingham's goal in added time, edging closer to their 36th Spanish title.
- Barcelona took the lead twice, but Real fought back to beat them for the fourth consecutive time. Barca now trails the leaders by 11 points with six games remaining.
- Christensen scored first for Barca, Vinicius Jr. equalized, before Lopez put Barca ahead again. Vazquez and ultimately Bellingham sealed Real's win.
- Real dominated the second half, missing several chances before Bellingham's late winner. A crucial step towards their pursuit of the title.
Barca's Xavi decries 'maximum injustice' after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat
reuters.com/sports/soccer/barcas-xavi-decries-maximum-injustice-after-disallowed-goal-el-clasico-defeat-2024-04-22/
No joy for Springboks and Kolisi at Laureus World Sports Awards: South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-no-joy-for-springboks-and-kolisi-at-laureus-world-sports-awards-as-sas-four-nominees-lose-out/
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/spanish-hospital-enlists-therapy-dogs-boost-icu-patients-morale-2024-04-19/
Murder in Spain: Audrey Fang’s suspected killer identified as S’porean Mitchell Ong
straitstimes.com/singapore/murder-in-spain-audrey-fang-s-suspected-killer-identified-as-s-porean-mitchell-ong
Cava producer Freixenet plans to furlough 80% of workforce due to drought: Spanish cava producer Freixenet has presented a plan to lay off temporarily 615 ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/catalan-cava-producer-freixenet-lay-off-80-workforce-due-drought-2024-04-22/
Chelsea stun holders Barcelona 1-0 in Women's Champions League semis first leg: An Erin Cuthbert strike gave Chelsea a shock 1-0 win over reigning champions ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-stun-holders-barcelona-1-0-womens-champions-league-semis-first-leg-2024-04-20/
Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2024/04/20/spencer-lee-earns-olympic-team-spot-one-step-from-qualifying-for-paris/73327308007/
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay: There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a ...
smh.com.au/sport/tennis/de-minaur-becomes-first-australian-to-defeat-nadal-on-clay-20240418-p5fkoi.html
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Could a floating desalination plant fight drought in Barcelona?: Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than ...
euronews.com/green/2024/04/19/barcelona-is-banking-on-a-floating-desalination-plant-to-fight-drought-in-northeastern-spa
Spain’s Sanchez says he will ‘reflect’ on whether to remain prime minister, as court probes wife
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/pedro-sanchez-spain-wife-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez berated the referee and said his performance cost Barcelona a chance to ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/xavi-furious-referee-barcelona-knocked-out-by-psg-2024-04-16/
Chinese carmaker Chery says Spain to be among its main exporting plants: Chinese carmaker Chery (CHERY.UL) said on Friday its newly-acquired Barcelona plant will ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-carmaker-chery-says-spanish-plant-be-among-main-export-facilities-2024-04-19/
Spain's Enagas Q1 net profit rises 20%: Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said on Tuesday that its first-quarter net profit rose roughly 20% ...
reuters.com/business/finance/spains-enagas-q1-net-profit-rises-20-2024-04-23/
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
apnews.com/article/olympics-flame-lighting-greece-6ba355b34a5c6c8e4d037fa00f3b1321
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-security-taxis-bbd19ebbe9b4d0a9081de069b4bf43f7
Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek slams IOC for allowing Russian athletes in 2024 Olympics
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452719/
Singaporean woman missing in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: Reports: A Singaporean man has been arrested by Spanish authorities in connection with ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/audrey-fang-singaporean-woman-missing-spain-found-dead-stab-wounds-4273926
‘We need to eliminate references to it online’: Barcelona bus route taken off maps to deter tourists
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/19/we-need-to-eliminate-references-to-it-online-barcelona-bus-route-taken-off-maps-to-deter-t
Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann: death at the age of 34 - the day before the race: Adrian Lehmann was one of the best marathon runners in Switzerland ...
welt.de/sport/leichtathletik/article251142584/Marathonlaeufer-Adrian-Lehmann-Tod-mit-34-Jahren-am-Tag-vor-dem-Rennen.html
Parisians struggle to cash in on Olympic Games rentals: A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
ft.com/content/e8493911-7f29-4119-9cf8-6bafad313075
Crook and Barcelona's Jack Greenwell Football Hall of Fame honour: Jack Greenwell, who won trophies around the world, is Barcelona's third most successful boss.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-wear-68833633
Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
thelocal.fr/20240412/ex-resistance-olympic-torch-bearer-still-wants-to-change-the-world
‘The future of the Canary Islands is hanging by a thread’ – why Spain is falling out of love with tourists
irishtimes.com/life-style/travel/2024/04/20/canaries-say-no-spains-tourism-dream-turns-sour-as-locals-appeal-for-moratorium-on-visitors/
Nadal still the ultimate test on clay, says Tsitsipas: Rafa Nadal could return to action this week in Barcelona and play just his second event of an injury-hit ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-still-ultimate-test-clay-says-tsitsipas-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Who really owns all the Airbnb-style lets in Spain?: Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed ...
thelocal.es/20240418/how-many-airbnb-style-lets-are-there-in-spain-and-who-owns-them
How Brits in Spain can exchange their green residency document for a TIE in 2024: More than half of British residents in Spain haven't yet exchange their ...
thelocal.es/20210528/brexit-how-brits-in-spain-can-exchange-a-green-residency-document-for-a-tie
Lamine Yamal's humble beginnings, dream run at Barcelona and the Morocco connection
thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2024/04/20/king-of-the-304-lamine-yamals-rise-from-humble-beginnings-to-barcelona-prodigy/
Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/olyroos-miss-out-on-paris-olympic-games/103752198
LaLiga title race on the line at Clasico against Real, Xavi says: Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's "El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/laliga-title-race-line-clasico-against-real-xavi-says-2024-04-20/
ATP Barcelona: Sebastian Ofner turns his opening match around - and now challenges Stefanos Tsitsipas
tennisnet.com/news/atp-barcelona-sebastian-ofner-dreht-auftaktpartie-und-fordert-jetzt-stefanos-tsitsipas
Met police officers on Barcelona stag do chase down restaurant thief: ‘Instinct’ kicked in as Sergeant Eren Emin and his colleagues chased after the thief
standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-police-officers-barcelona-stag-do-restaurant-thief-b1153212.html
Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/reigning-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-barcelona-open-with-injury-2024-04-14/
Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis: Mbappe strikes twice for a 6-4 aggregate triumph.
straitstimes.com/sport/football/mbappe-scores-twice-as-psg-beat-10-man-barca-to-reach-semi-finals
Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach semis: Mbappe wrapped up the win in the 89th minute.
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/mbappes-psg-punish-10-man-barca-reach-semis-3588796
Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics : The Louvre museum in Paris is planning to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/24/louvre-museum-yoga-classes-2024-paris-olympics
Emile Cairess claims third at the 2024 London Marathon: Cairess thundered to a podium position while fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed followed his footsteps in fourth ...
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60567529/emile-cairess-london-marathon/
Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Iberians hit the beaches as temperatures rise 10C above normal: People in Bilbao in northwestern Spain normally spend April dodging the showers but on Saturday ...
reuters.com/business/environment/iberians-hit-beaches-temperatures-rise-10c-above-normal-2024-04-13/
Felix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cadiz: Joao Felix netted a brilliant bicycle kick to earn depleted Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga win at relegation-threatened ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/felix-bicycle-kick-earns-barcelona-win-cadiz-2024-04-13/
Spanish police release video of Audrey Fang’s suspected killer; cite possible romantic link
straitstimes.com/singapore/spanish-police-release-video-of-audrey-fang-s-suspected-killer-cite-possible-romantic-link
Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a38710837/emile-cairess/
Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/saiyidah-aisyah-rowing-team-singapore-olympics-paris-qualify-4280841
Who really owns all the Airbnb-style lets in Spain?: Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed ...
thelocal.es/20240418/how-many-airbnb-style-lets-are-there-in-spain-and-who-owns-them
Movistar+ fire pundit after remark about Barca's Yamal sparks outrage: Spanish TV station Movistar Plus+ have fired analyst German Burgos after Barcelona and ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/movistar-fire-pundit-after-remark-about-barcas-yamal-sparks-outrage-2024-04-11/
Nike’s US women’s Olympic team outfits criticized for being ‘born of patriarchal forces’
cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/nike-us-olympic-team-outfits-design-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
No rush to win league title for quadruple-chasing PSG, says Luis Enrique: Paris St Germain are in no rush wrap up the Ligue 1 title as they also have a Champions ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/no-rush-win-league-title-quadruple-chasing-psg-says-luis-enrique-2024-04-20/
Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower: The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-paralympic-games-2024-rings-eiffel-tower-5c3a260d7cd79c04f003a7bfbe4dbfd5
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – La Liga El Clasico: Follow our live build-up, team news and commentary from the Spanish league’s El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/21/live-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-el-clasico-la-liga
What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign tourists at hot summer destinations: Many countries across Europe have implemented fees for foreign visitors.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/tourist-tax-fees-foreign-tourists-hot-summer-destinations/story
Soccer-Barcelona destroyed themselves in defeat to PSG, says Gundogan: (Reuters) - Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said his side had no-one to blame but ...
thestar.com.my/sport/football/2024/04/17/soccer-barcelona-destroyed-themselves-in-defeat-to-psg-says-gundogan
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68817809
Spain joins UK, Portugal in scrapping Golden Visas: All you need to know: The 'golden visa' offers a residency permit to individuals making substantial ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/spain-joins-uk-portugal-in-scrapping-golden-visas-all-you-need-to-know-124041000299_1.html
Paris 2024: World Athletics to become first federation to award prize money at Olympic Games
bbc.com/sport/athletics/68778225
Quick Glance: World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Champions
- World Athletics has announced it will be the first federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total prize pot of $2.4 million for the Paris Olympics and gold medallists receiving $50,000.
- President Lord Coe emphasized the importance of creating a stable financial landscape for athletes, describing the decision as a pivotal moment.
- The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists was highlighted as a crucial step for World Athletics and the sport as a whole, recognizing the athletes' critical role in the success of the Games.
- It was noted that the payment of prize money will be subject to athletes undergoing standard anti-doping procedures, and details regarding the structure of prize money for the 2028 Games will be revealed later.
Kylian Mbappé and PSG suffer dent to Champions League dream after defeat to resurgent Barcelona
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/kylian-mbappe-psg-champions-league-barcelona-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Raphinha Leads Barcelona to Victory Against PSG, Atletico Triumphs Over Dortmund
- Raphinha scored twice to help Barcelona secure a win against PSG, while Atletico edged past Dortmund.
- Barcelona neutralized PSG's Kylian Mbappe and achieved their first knockout stage victory in four years.
- Atletico Madrid survived a late fightback from Borussia Dortmund to earn a 2-1 victory.
- Both matches ended with narrow results, setting the stage for exciting second legs in the UEFA Champions League.
Palaces, superyachts and chauffeurs: How the super rich will watch the 2024 Paris Olympics
cnn.com/travel/super-rich-2024-paris-olympics/
Barca, Atletico fall in Champions League quarter-finals: Dortmund held on to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid and set up a semi-final clash ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/686728-barca-atletico-fall-in-champions-league-quarter-finals.html
This year’s Paris Olympics will be the first in history to have full gender parity
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/paris-olympics-2024-gender-parity/
Barcelona aim to close gap on Madrid in high-stakes El Clasico tie: Barcelona are gearing up for a high-stakes clash against Real Madrid in the upcoming El ...
dailysabah.com/sports/football/barcelona-aim-to-close-gap-on-madrid-in-high-stakes-el-clasico-tie
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-23e64c51d56126663c7b3b1ef8443d8d
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68797836
Paris 2024: These are the Olympic outfits of the German athletes: Together with supplier Adidas, the German Olympic Sports Confederation presented its athletes' ...
welt.de/sport/olympia/article251087362/Paris-2024-Das-sind-die-Olympia-Outfits-der-deutschen-Sportler.html
Inside Spain: Canaries say no to mass tourism and do young Basques want independence?
thelocal.es/20240420/inside-spain-canaries-say-no-to-mass-tourism-and-do-young-basques-want-independence
The extraordinary life of Los Bravos singer Mike Kennedy, a genuine musical rebel
english.elpais.com/culture/2024-04-14/the-extraordinary-life-of-los-bravos-singer-mike-kennedy-a-genuine-musical-rebel.html
Takeaways from the 2024 Olympic wrestling trials: 13 athletes punch tickets to Paris
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/21/olympic-wrestling-trials-takeaways-results-2024-paris-games/73395683007/
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html
Triple-murder, suicide in Spain blamed on gender-based violence: Spanish police have discovered the bodies of a woman, her husband and their two young children ...
reuters.com/world/europe/triple-murder-suicide-spain-blamed-gender-based-violence-2024-04-10/
China's Chery nearing deal to manufacture cars in Spain: China's Chery Auto is nearing a deal to start making cars in Spain, its first manufacturing site in ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-chery-nearing-deal-manufacture-cars-spain-2024-04-09/
'Go home': Overtourism sparks backlash in Spain: Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country ...
yahoo.com/news/home-overtourism-sparks-backlash-spain-094412693.html
"Drought alert" for tourists too: extreme water shortage poses a dilemma for Catalonia
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/auslandsreport/Extremer-Wassermangel-stellt-Katalonien-vor-ein-Dilemma-article24866345.html
Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
pbs.org/newshour/show/chinese-olympic-doping-case-swept-under-the-carpet-by-wada-u-s-anti-doping-chief-says
Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins: April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/paris-aims-to-rekindle-love-for-the-olympics-as-the-100-day-countdown-begins
Barcelona bus route removed from map apps to tackle tourist overcrowding : Residents welcome removal of number 116 route, often used to get to Park Güell
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/barcelona-bus-route-removed-map-apps-tourist-overcrowding-park-guell
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