Why Do So Many Soccer Stars Love Chess?
The strategic skills of the ancient board game are helping to shape modern tactics for players and coaches.
Month: August 2024
What Message Does NASCAR’s Decision to Penalize Austin Dillon Send?
NASCAR said it would allow the driver to keep his victory but stripped the playoff eligibility that accompanies a typical…
How Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels Scared His Coach
The rookie passer absorbed tough hits when he ran with the ball in college, which is a concern for the…
Premier League Preview: Here We Go Again
The European soccer season is back. Here are the top story lines to watch this season.
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…
‘Bad Blood’ Stalks a Lithium Mine in Serbia
A Rio Tinto mine that Europe sees as a critical source for electric vehicle batteries has been the target of…
Has Power Moderated Giorgia Meloni? Not to Italy’s Same-Sex Parents.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has mostly shown a pragmatic streak abroad. But at home, her government is plunging many gay…
During Ukraine’s Incursion, Russian Conscripts Recount Surrendering in Droves
More than 300 have been processed in a prison in Ukraine, providing the country with a much-needed “exchange fund” for…
Ukraine Destroys Key Russian Bridge as It Presses On With Offensive
The bridge’s destruction is a setback for Russian supply lines as Ukraine seeks to consolidate its territorial gains in the…