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World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Wednesday, April 1 by SRN News

By Field Level Media For the third consecutive time, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition. In World Cup European playoff action on Tuesday, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks to knock FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of... Read More.

Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

Tuesday, March 31 by SRN News

The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. The Wednesday case stems from an executive order Trump signed on the first day of... Read More.

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - "Push!" "Press!" "Good ball!" As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team's goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday... Read More.

Surfing-Old guard trio back to challenge young guns as elite world tour returns

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

By Lincoln Feast SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Surfing's elite world tour kicks off this week at Australia's Bells Beach with Stephanie Gilmore, Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina returning to the circuit to face off against a new guard that has raised the performance level... Read More.

Disney’s new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

Sunday, March 29 by SRN News

CHESSY, France (AP) - A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world - Elsa's palace glowing at the summit, a "Frozen" Nordic fishing village below, and the company's new CEO... Read More.

Soccer-Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup ‘dispossession’

Sunday, March 29 by SRN News

By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, March 28 (Reuters) - Protesters transformed a major Mexico City highway into a makeshift football pitch on Saturday, playing impromptu matches to denounce World Cup preparation which they said is overshadowing the capital's pressing needs. The event unfolded on the white-painted... Read More.

Soccer-Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

Saturday, March 28 by SRN News

ATLANTA, March 28 (Reuters) - Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring alarm bells for the World Cup co-hosts. Weston McKennie had the U.S... Read More.

Explainer-What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium?

Saturday, March 28 by SRN News

By Olivia Le Poidevin YAOUNDE, March 28 (Reuters) - The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization members which bans customs duties being applied to electronic transmissions such as digital downloads and streaming. The policy was first adopted in 1998 at the WTO's... Read More.

Put a ring on it: Dodgers receive glittering World Series jewelry to mark back-to-back titles

Saturday, March 28 by SRN News

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers to celebrate their second straight title Friday night in a pregame ceremony. Shohei Ohtani removed his ring from a blue box that includes a video playing highlights from... Read More.

World Series winner Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement on Friday after 16 seasons. Heyward, 36, helped the Cubs win their historic World Series title in 2016. He also was an All-Star with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and a five-time Gold Glove winner. He made... Read More.

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World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

Surfing-Old guard trio back to challenge young guns as elite world tour returns

Disney’s new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

Soccer-Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup ‘dispossession’

Soccer-Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

Explainer-What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium?

Put a ring on it: Dodgers receive glittering World Series jewelry to mark back-to-back titles

World Series winner Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons

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