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Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

By Canadian Press on April 22, 2025. BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player …

Orlando flag football star eyes Olympic debut

Simone Biles ‘not so sure’ about competing at Los Angeles Olympics

American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 28-year-old, a seven-time Olympic champion, won …

Seattle Seahawks champion major breakthrough for high school flag football in the state of Washington

Girls' high school flag football is on the rise as multiple states are recognizing it as a sport. Washington became the latest state to acknowledge girls' high school flag football as an official sport, as per the Washington Interscholastic …

Pope Francis: Sporting world pays respects with football matches postponed

The Pope was a huge football fan and lifelong supporter of his local team, San Lorenzo, who also paid their respects. “He was never just one of us, but always one of us. Cuervo as a child and as a man ... Cuervo as a priest and Cardinal ... Cuervo as Pope …

"Bohot kanjoos hai" - Fazalhaq Farooqi reacts cheekily on not getting bat from star GT all-rounder amid IPL 2025 [Watch]

Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi reacted cheekily on not getting a bat from star Gujarat Titans (GT) all-rounder Rashid Khan. Rajasthan and Gujarat face each other in the IPL 2025 season on Monday, April 28, in Jaipur. During a training session …

Karun Nair vs Virat Kohli - comparing their stats after 80 IPL matches

Karun Nair and Virat Kohli will be in action when Delhi Capitals (DC) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, April 27. For Karun, it has been a bit of a resurgence as he is leaving his mark in the IPL as well coming on the back of a brilliant …

SRH team retreats to Maldives for a vacation amid IPL 2025 [Watch]

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have embarked on vacation in the Maldives amid the IPL 2025 season. They beat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in their previous encounter at the Chepauk on April 25. On Saturday, the franchise put out a video on …

Speed is king: Sprinters race against the clock to break the time barrier

Usain Bolt, the planet’s fastest man during his prime, set the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany, during a much-anticipated match against African-American sprinter Tyson Gay. ALL the countless hours of …

"Haydos, I have found a gem!" - Matthew Hayden reveals interaction with Ricky Ponting over young PBKS star in IPL 2025

Matthew Hayden revealed his interaction with Ricky Ponting over young Punjab Kings (PBKS) star Prabhsimran Singh at the start of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 24-year-old has showcased his talent with the bat this season. PBKS played KKR at the …

Covers fly into the stands as rain halts play in KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 match [In Pictures]

Rain interrupted the action between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday, April 26. The game was being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Batting first, PBKS had posted a total …

How many overs need to be bowled for a result in today's KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 match?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been halted due to rain. The game is being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR began their run chase and had played just one over, making …

Ravi Shastri picks four youngsters from IPL 2025 who can make it big in international cricket

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has picked four uncapped youngsters from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season who he thinks can make it big in international cricket. The ongoing IPL season has seen several youngster perform well …

Shubman Gill reveals how a famous character from a superhit Bollywood film made him fall in love with 'aloo parathas'

India batter Shubman Gill revealed how a famous character from a Bollywood film made him fall in love with 'aloo parathas'. Gill is currently leading the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. In an interview with The Hollywood …

Youngster gets teased by RCB teammates about hilarious meme with Virat Kohli during IPL 2025 [Watch]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) youngster Swastik Chikara was teased by his teammates about a hilarious meme involving Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 season. RCB next play Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday, April 27. While leaving for Delhi, Swastik was …

“Har saal aise hota rehta hai” - Former captain urges India to break ties with Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the debate around India breaking ties with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. According to several reports, nearly 28 people were killed and many were injured during the attack in Jammu …

“Kya re hero, abhi aa raha hai” - Rohit Sharma’s hilarious taunt at Shardul Thakur ahead of MI vs LSG IPL 2025 match [...

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma, being his funny self, greeted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Shardul Thakur with a hilarious taunt ahead of their IPL 2025 match. MI and LSG play each other on Sunday, April 27, at the Wankhede Stadium. …

Sanjay Manjrekar omits Virat Kohli, includes KL Rahul & Shreyas Iyer in his top IPL 2025 batters

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar left out star batter Virat Kohli from his list of top batters of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The IPL 2025 season is in full swing and is approaching its business end. Sanjay Manjrekar put a list of batters …

IPL 2025: Predicting 3 players who could score the most runs in today’s KKR vs PBKS match ft. Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) meet once again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday, April 26. The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will play host to this clash. The last time these two sides met this season, it was a low- …

Louisiana Rural Carriers Release Open Letter Urging Speaker Johnson and Congressional Reps to Oppose USPS Privatization

Informational Demonstration in Baton Rouge Part of Growing Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable and Defend Rural Jobs and Communities BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 27, 2025, rural …

Rep. Danny Alvarez Honored with JBF Second Chance Award at Jack Brewer Foundation Event Celebrating Second Chance Month

Tallahassee Event Highlights Florida’s Efforts to Reduce Recidivism TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), in partnership with NWF Health Network, hosted an impactful dinner …

FLEOA Supports AG Bondi's Initiative to ‘Make America Safe Again’

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) commends U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent address to “Make America Safe Again” and to confront the nation…

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

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Miami Return Preparer Agrees to Injunction and Disgorgement

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an injunction today against Miami tax return preparer Nia Daniel, which bars her from preparing tax returns for others, having any ownership stake in any tax preparation business, or …

Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims

A Nigerian national was sentenced on Friday to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. According to court documents, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, was a member of a group of fraudsters that sent personalized letters …

Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme

A Nevada woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and abroad. Barbara Trickle, 80, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit …

Comer Continues Investigation into Biden-Era Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today requested that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide documents and communications related to …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …

Civicom’s Quillit ai® Selects Anthropic’s Claude As Its LLM Provider For Enhanced Qualitative Research Insights

Civicom Research Services chooses Anthropic AI’s Claude as the LLM Provider for the backbone of its AI-powered report-generating tool, Quillit ai®. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civicom, a trusted global …

White Collar Support Group Launches New Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

The 9+ year-old group is taking the lead in pardon and expungement reform, right to banking for felons, and a Yale University research study on second chances. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White …

Mayor Wu & B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the third annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank …

Mayor Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTs and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honored 35 graduating recruits and 13 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston. Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today celebrated the …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater Delivers First Antitrust Address at University of Notre Dame Law School

Remarks as prepared for delivery, "The Conservative Roots of America First Antitrust Enforcement" Good afternoon. Thank you so much for having me. It is an honor to be here at Notre Dame to give my first formal address as Assistant Attorney …

Chairman Comer Statement on Ranking Member Connolly

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on Ranking Member Gerry Connolly’s announcement that his cancer has returned and he will soon step down as Ranking Member: “I’m …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of April 28, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   On Tuesday, April 29, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, Office of …