Confederate flag flies near arena where NCAA tournament games are being held
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RIP, everyone’s college bracket, blame Wisconsin, and freak out on Twitter
Villanova Wildcats' Josh Hart during a game in December.Image: Mitchell Leff/getty images There’s been a great disturbance in the force-of-brackets. As if millions were suddenly thrown in the trash. Chances are: Your bracket’s probably worthless, or at least one-fourth worthless, now that the Wisconsin Badgers took down defending champion Villanova in the second round of … Read more
‘This is your night’: Conlan’s dream debut wipes out nightmares of the past
Irishmans third-round knockout of Tim Ibarra, amid all the trappings of a major bout, means he can now make headlines for the right reasons With a dream of a professional debut on Friday night in New York, Michael Conlan all but erased the nightmarish end that befell his decorated amateur career at the
Fukushima to host Tokyo Olympics events to help recovery from nuclear disaster
Some baseball and softball events will be held about 70km from nuclear power plant that suffered triple meltdown in 2011 Fukushima has been chosen to host baseball and softball matches at the March 2011 nuclear disaster. Azuma baseball stadium, about 70km north-west of the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, will host at least one … Read more
USC, UC Davis ride second-half rallies to First Four wins in NCAA tournament
USC, UC Davis use second-half rallies to win First Four games in early NCAA tournament play UC Davis overcame 18 turnovers and rallied in the second half to win its first ever NCAA tournament game, beating a North Carolina Central team whose poor shooting ensured it would be one-and-done. Chima Moneke had 18 points and … Read more
Rising Arizona: how Phoenix is becoming a foodie city to savour
Phoenix is working hard to reinvent a food scene once regarded as flatter than a pancake. Guardian restaurant critic Marina OLoughlin eats her way round the diners and restaurants fusing cuisines and creating fresh twists on American classics Among Americas great cities, the name of Phoenix, Arizona, does not loom large. Yoghurt, the old joke … Read more
Pipe dreams: life on the road in pursuit of surfing glory
Special report: At the start of a new series on the world of surfing, we join the circuit to discover the stories of precocious youngsters and battleworn veterans trying to make their way in the sport they love Sat in the trunk of her car in the sweltering midday sun, Freya Prumm is contentedly scraping … Read more
You’ll Be Cringing When You See What This Flexible Lady Can Do
I’ve always been amazed by what the human body can do. It can be pushed surprisingly far when it comes to athletics, sports, and even survival if necessary — even watching your scrapes and cuts heal is pretty amazing when you think about it. But what especially impresses me is its ability to bend in … Read more
10 Things Every Parent And Grandparent Needs To Know About Bullying
Bullying has become a huge problem in America. It’s come to a point where some children are skipping school and even turning to destructive behavior in order to avoid the type of terrible bullying happening nationwide. Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids.” No. Bullying is consistent harassment that scars a person, emotionally and sometimes even … Read more
Teen Is Fed Up With The Bullies At Her School, So She Leaves Dozens Of Notes About It On Walls
Though bullying can be greatly reduced in schools, it unfortunately may never be completely absent. Sometimes kids lack the wisdom to understand that their actions can hurt others. Although this doesn’t mean that they can’t change, we’ve seen bullies turn a new leaf once they’ve realized the weight of their harm. One student at Calera … Read more