The Soccer Penalty Shootout That Lasted 34 Kicks
Two European clubs took part in a seemingly never-ending tiebreaker packed with drama, frustration and even laughter.
Day: August 18, 2024
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Russians Fleeing Ukraine’s Advance Border Regions Rush to Kursk
In the regional capital, those who left their homes as Ukrainian forces tore into western Russia are uncertain whether they…
Russians Fleeing Ukraine’s Advance Border Regions Rush to Kursk
In the regional capital, those who left their homes as Ukrainian forces tore into western Russia are uncertain whether they…