Wednesday, 31 July 2019

‘We Have Fire Everywhere’: Escaping California’s Deadliest Blaze


By JON MOOALLEM from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/31a0bNl

Morning Exercise May Offer the Most Weight Loss Benefits


By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2GBNYsU

India’s ‘Coffee King’ Found Dead Amid Financial Troubles


By KAI SCHULTZ, RAYMOND ZHONG and AYESHA VENKATARAMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/317tf8a

Princess Haya, Wife of Dubai’s Ruler, Seeks Protective Order


By BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2YgLMlh

She Was Filipino Food’s Greatest Champion. Now Her Work Is Finding New Fans.


By LIGAYA MISHAN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3314yvG

New on Sports Illustrated: Elena Delle Donne for MVP and Other Award Predictions at Midway Point of the Season

Does Elena Delle Donne have MVP wrapped up? Who will take home Coach of the Year? We look at the awards race as we surpass the midseason mark. 

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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Trump Orders Navy to Strip Medals From Prosecutors in War Crimes Trial


By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ka8otK

North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Boca 2-0 Athletico Paranaense | El 1x1 del Xeneize que ya está en los cuartos de Copa Libertadores

New on Sports Illustrated: Brian Cashman Says Yankees 'Didn't Get Close' to Making Trade Deadline Deals

The Yankees were expected to be buyers at the trade deadline but instead decided to stay put.

New on Sports Illustrated: MLS in Advanced Expansion Discussions With St. Louis, Other Markets

Wednesday's board of governers meeting led MLS one step closer to expansion in St. Louis and Sacramento, sources told SI.com.

New on Sports Illustrated: Why Wasn't Madison Bumgarner Traded? Look to the Contenders for Answers

The Giants didn't trade Bumgarner because the proposed return wasn't good enough.

Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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New on Sports Illustrated: Grading Every Team's Performance at the MLB Trade Deadline

The Astros got Zack Greinke while the Dodgers and Yankees held. 

Hal Prince, Giant of Broadway and Reaper of Tonys, Dies at 91


By BRUCE WEBER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/32ULDTg

New on Sports Illustrated: Madison Bumgarner Remains With Giants: 'I've Got a Job to Do and I'm Going to Do It'

Bumgarner was expected to be traded before the Giants started winning.

New on Sports Illustrated: Astros Become Lone World Series Favorites After Trading for Zack Greinke

The deal moved Houston's odds from 4:1 to win the World Series to 2:1.

New on Sports Illustrated: In Acquiring Zack Greinke, Astros Stomp on Yankees and Other Big-Market Superpowers

The New York Who? Houston stomped on the Yankees and other financial superpowers to win the trade deadline.

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Aalon Cruz Earns UFC Contract With Flying Knee KO on Contender Series

Cruz had Dana White's immediate attention.

New on Sports Illustrated: Grading the Trevor Bauer Trade for the Indians, Reds and Padres

Trevor Bauer was traded to the Reds for Yasiel Puig, as well as the Padres' Franmil Reyes and LHP Logan Allen on Tuesday night.

Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Indians Come Out Surprisingly Well in Trevor Bauer Trade

The Indians reportedly received Yasiel Puig, Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen in exchange for Trevor Bauer.

She Thought He Would Kill Her. Then She Complimented His Orchids.


By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://ift.tt/311teCD

6 Highlights from Night 1 of the July Democratic Debates


By LISA LERER, REID J. EPSTEIN, SHANE GOLDMACHER and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SYPAlu

When a Mega-Tsunami Drowned Mars, This Spot May Have Been Ground Zero


By ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2MuGGLn

The White House Blocked My Report on Climate Change and National Security


By ROD SCHOONOVER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2YeggV5

Far-Right Proud Boys Go on Trial, but Anti-Fascists Are Boycotting


By COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2SOEKhP

Paige Thompson, Suspect in Capital One Data Breach, Left a Trail Online


By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2OqtbyF

America’s Farmers, Reeling From Floods, Face a New Problem: No Water


By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ynD5Gs

Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Be Great?


By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Gxq6X5

A Racist Stuck in the Past


By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SMp66o

VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Amir Garrett Charges Pirates Dugout in Wild Brawl; Yasial Puig Among Five Ejected

Trevor Williams, Chris Archer and Kyle Crick were also ejected for the Pirates.

New on Sports Illustrated: Abroad Like Beckham: Englishman Kieran Trippier Takes Atlético by Storm

A $25 million transfer to Atlético has Kieran Trippier following in David Beckham's Spanish footsteps. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Trevor Bauer Traded to Reds, Yasiel Puig to Indians in Three-Team Deal

Trevor Bauer is headed to the Reds as part of a three-team deal with the Indians and Padres.

New on Sports Illustrated: El uno x uno de River, que avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores

New on Sports Illustrated: Fantasy Football 2019: RB Rankings and Auction Prices

Ranking the top 70 running backs going into your 2019 fantasy football draft.

New on Sports Illustrated: Roger Goodell Under Oath: No-Call Lawsuit Means Deposition for Commissioner

Roger Goodell and three officials will be questioned under oath about the no-call that led to a Rams victory over the Saints in the NFC Championship Game. What does this mean for the NFL?

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security


By CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KeKm0P

Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Uber Lays Off 400 as Profitability Doubts Linger After I.P.O.


By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31cgWHN

The Owners of Eleven Madison Park Are Ending Their Partnership


By KIM SEVERSON from NYT Food https://ift.tt/330rU4v

Fed Poised to Cut Rates for First Time Since Financial Crisis, Ending an Era


By JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2LNVogD

U.S. Student Said to Confess to Killing Italian Policeman


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New on Sports Illustrated: Andy Murray Says 'Best-Case Scenario' Is a Singles Return at Cincinnati Open

Andy Murray is looking to make his singles comeback at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is an ATP Masters 1000 event that starts August 11. 

Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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New on Sports Illustrated: After Facing Public Pressure, U.S. Soccer Says Women's Team Has Made More Than Men's

According to a letter released Monday by U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro, the federation paid out $34.1 million in salary and game bonuses to the women between 2010 and 2018 as opposed to $26.4 million paid to the men.  

Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure

Let's explore all the possible Mets moves between now and the trade deadline.

Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Cowboys Bringing Back Alfred Morris With Ezekiel Elliott Holding Out

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back running back Alfred Morris with two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott holding out of training camp while seeking a new contract.

Capital One Says Hacker Stole Data of 100 Million People


By EMILY FLITTER and KAREN WEISE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/312PRX8

Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Yankees Are No Longer Paying Alex Rodriguez as Special Advisor

Alex Rodriguez is not being paid by the Yankees anymore as a special advisor.

Top Progressives Face Off: Democratic Debates, Night 1


By SHANE GOLDMACHER, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and ADRIANA RAMIĆ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/310pf9f

Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jerry Lawler Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Son Brian Christopher's Passing

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler has filed a wrongful death suit in relation to Brian Christopher Lawler's passing.

Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Gareth Bale & Zinedine Zidane Both Left 'Fuming' After Real Madrid Cancel Jiangsu Suning Move

New on Sports Illustrated: Liverpool Ready €15m Bid for Bordeaux Winger Francois Kamano as Search for Backup Forwards Continues

Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'

The pro-democracy protests have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd See Bid Rejected for Benfica Star Ruben Dias as Red Devils Eye Harry Maguire Alternatives

New on Sports Illustrated: Nicolas Pepe to Join Arsenal 'in Coming Days' But Late PSG Bid Could See Move Collapse

Mother of Twins Who Died in Hot Car: ‘I Still Love My Husband’


By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS and LAUREN HARD from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Ypej3l

Sunday, 28 July 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Odell and Baker Are Clicking—But They Know They Haven’t Won Anything Yet

The suddenly loaded Browns are looking sharp at the start of camp—but they know there’s still a season to play. Plus more from around training camps.

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

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Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.

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Shooting at California Festival Kills at Least 3, Official Says


By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Y6Qfae

“Who’s That?”: Running for President at Zero Percent


By Photographs and Text by ALYSSA SCHUKAR from NYT Multimedia/Photos https://ift.tt/2ZqLaG8

Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land


By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy

Border Collie Trained to Recognize 1,022 Nouns Dies


By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2LKFIuF

50 States of True Crime


By TINA JORDAN and ROSS MacDONALD from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Y88w6Q

Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests Fall


By LETÍCIA CASADO and ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZiJnD4

New on Sports Illustrated: Jennifer Lopez Pulls Off Epic Birthday Surprise for Alex Rodriguez

Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez and ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball crew pulled off an epic birthday surprise for Alex Rodriguez. 

New on Sports Illustrated: The Mets Would Be Foolish to Trade Noah Syndergaard

The Mets acquired Marcus Stroman on Sunday but are still reportedly interested in trading Noah Syndergaard.

Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Grading the Mets' Trade for Marcus Stroman

The Mets acquired Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays for two pitching prospects.

New on Sports Illustrated: BOCA 0-0 HURACÁN | El 1x1 del Xeneize en su regular debut por la Superliga 2019/20

New on Sports Illustrated: Dalilah Muhammad Breaks World Record in 400 Hurdles at Nationals

Dalilah Muhammad broke a 16-year-old world record in the 400-meter hurdles by finishing in 52.20 seconds on a drizzly night at the U.S. championships.

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.


By BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2YsK6Aq

New on Sports Illustrated: JuJu Smith-Schuster Makes Good on Ticket Promise for Tattooed Steelers Fan

JuJu Smith-Schuster made good on a promise to give tickets to a fan who tattooed the Steelers wide receiver's signature on his head. 

Saturday, 27 July 2019

ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti

Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Ravens' Robert Griffin III Fractures Thumb, Expected to Miss 4-8 Weeks

RG3 reportedly suffered a hairline fracture in his right thumb during the Ravens' practice on Saturday.

Trump Assails Elijah Cummings, Calling His Congressional District a Rat-Infested ‘Mess’


By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YqIM0S

‘Would Dad Approve?’ Neil Armstrong’s Heirs Divide Over a Lucrative Legacy


By SCOTT SHANE, SARAH KLIFF and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GwYVMe

The Mosquitoes Are Coming for Us


By TIMOTHY C. WINEGARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/32URloj

Father Charged in Deaths of 1-Year-Old Twins Left in Car


By NATE SCHWEBER and ANDREA SALCEDO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2K8AKVl

The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight


By NATALIE KITROEFF, DAVID GELLES and JACK NICAS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2YkLnxF

Should Black People Wear Sunscreen?


By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OjTlTH

Was It O.K. to Leave a Drunken Woman With a Stranger?


By KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Og6MnC

Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Christian Yelich, Keston Hiura Homer Off Craig Kimbrel in 10th Inning as Brewers Beat Cubs

Kimbrel's ERA balloons to 6.75 in his 12th game with the Cubs.

New on Sports Illustrated: Barack Obama's High School Basketball Jersey Up for Auction

Former president Barack Obama's game-worn high school basketball jersey is up for auction.

New on Sports Illustrated: El uno x uno de River en el empate ante Argentinos Juniors

New on Sports Illustrated: UFC 240 Live Blog: Highlights, Updates, Analysis from Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar

Two-and-a-half years in the making, it's finally time to see Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar.

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal ofreció 40 millones por Malcom

New on Sports Illustrated: El increíble posteo de Dani Alves en el que 'busca trabajo'

New on Sports Illustrated: Roberto Baggio confesó cómo fue que se hizo hincha de Boca

New on Sports Illustrated: El Inter Miami de David Beckham anunció a sus dos primeros refuerzos

New on Sports Illustrated: Júnior Firpo, posible refuerzo del Barcelona, explicó sus tweets 'anti Messi' de 2012

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Twins Acquire Sergio Romo From Marlins for Pair of Prospects

The veteran reliever will bring much needed help to the Twins' struggling bullpen.

Twin Infants Found Dead in Car in Bronx After Father Left Them, Police Say


By ANDREA SALCEDO and NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Mlwpkn

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Grasshopper Invasion of Las Vegas May Last Weeks, Experts Say


By NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZeuEZL

Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban

They rally against a mob attack on protesters last week, and accuse police of colluding with gangs.

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New on Sports Illustrated: FC Barcelona - Vissel Kobe | Alineaciones confirmadas

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd Struggling to Match £90m Valuation as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's Agent Arrives in London

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea Handed N'Golo Kante Boost After Concerns Over Reoccuring Knee Injury in Pre-Season

Friday, 26 July 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: LAFC Scores Four Goals in 12 Minutes, Holds on to Beat Atlanta United

Carlos Vela scored his league-leading 22nd goal as a part of LAFC's four goals during a 12-minute stretch that led to a narrow 4-3 victory over Atlanta United.

Where I Find Romance in Marriage


By MICIAH BAY GAULT from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2K3HEet

The Next Chapter of the Epstein Story


By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/2JVK8Nn

He Made a Fake Presidential Seal. Then Came the Media Rumpus.


By SARAH MERVOSH and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Y6k5Mb

In Escalation, Iran Tests Medium-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says


By ERIC SCHMITT and DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GubbgG

A Navy SEAL Platoon Is Pulled From Iraq Over Misconduct Reports


By DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ya4jjX

Trump’s Secret Foreign Aid Program


By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2OjWe7c

An In-N-Out Burger From Heaven and How It Fell Back to Earth


By DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Yt4zJr

New on Sports Illustrated: Mookie Betts Smacks 3 Homers Off James Paxton as Red Sox Rout Yankees Again

Yankees starters have stumbled in historic fashion this week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Two Main Cards at UFC 240 Make Up for Event's Lack of Depth

Here are the three storylines heading into UFC 240.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Proceed on Border Wall


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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid Has Nightmare First Half in ICC, Trails Atletico 5-0

Diego Costa notched a hat trick and Benfica transfer Joao Felix scored for Atletico in the first half.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Bobby Wagner Agrees to Three-Year, $54 Million Extension With Seahawks

Wagner leads the NFL with 981 tackles since 2012.

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid-Atlético de Madrid | Alineaciones confirmadas

New on Sports Illustrated: El probable equipo de River para debutar en la Superliga

New on Sports Illustrated: Ben Zobrist Eyes August Return to Cubs After Minor League 'Rehab' Games

The Cubs granted Zobrist a leave of absence on May 8 after he and his wife, Julianna, filed for divorce.

‘I Have a Moral Responsibility to Come Forward’: Colonel Accuses Top Military Nominee of Assault


By HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mjp2tB