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Protestor with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup
Read full article: Protestor with rainbow flag runs onto field at World CupA protestor ran onto the field carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay.
Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front row
Read full article: Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front rowAlex Bowman and William Byron swept the front row Wednesday night in qualifying for the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick its 14th pole and sixth in the last seven years. “Here it really just comes down to who built the fastest race car. It’s the fourth consecutive year Bowman will start from the front row, but he's got a completely new look this time. Only the front row was set Wednesday, the first time Daytona 500 qualifying has been held at night under a condensed Speedweeks schedule. “My motto is, ‘No more excuses.’”Hamlin, who is trying to become the first driver to win three consecutive Daytona 500s, was 12th.
Study claims in-duct air purifier effective against COVID-19
Read full article: Study claims in-duct air purifier effective against COVID-19A third-party study claims an in-duct air purifier is effective against COVID-19. RGF Environmental Group said the study shows the REME Halo is 99.9% effective. The REME Halo is an air purification system designed to clean the air and kill bacteria and viruses. “The Reme Halo is an air purification device that uses UV technology,” said Kavanaugh. “Indoor air quality has become a huge thing that homeowners are concerned with,” said Shannon Booker, with A/C Designs Heating and Air Conditioning.
Soccer players lay down 'marker' in fight against racism
Read full article: Soccer players lay down 'marker' in fight against racism(Xavier Laine/Pool via AP)Soccer players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find their sport remains infested with racism. Before the match restarted Wednesday, the players took a knee in unison as the Champions League anthem played, while some — including PSG star Neymar — raised a fist. Unintentional racism is still racism," Powar said. Meanwhile, the persistent racism infesting soccer was on show again Wednesday in England, where two lower-league matches were played with limited crowds. The same thing can be said about a white man, but then it’s no longer a sign of racism.
Players walk off in protest against alleged racism in CL
Read full article: Players walk off in protest against alleged racism in CL(AP Photo/Francois Mori)In a powerful protest against alleged racism, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the field during a Champions League game on Tuesday and didn’t return after a match official was accused of using insulting language about a Black coach. It sparked a commotion in the technical area that led to Webo being sent off by the referee. UEFA said it would “thoroughly investigate” the incident, while stating the match would restart with a different fourth official inside an empty Parc des Princes stadium. PSG’s players will return to their stadium knowing they have already qualified for the knockout stage. Ronaldo converted spot kicks for Juventus in either half, after briefly embracing with Messi before kickoff when the pair also exchanged a few words.
Man United wins again at PSG; Messi scores in Barca rout
Read full article: Man United wins again at PSG; Messi scores in Barca routAnother trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. In a heavyweight contest on the opening night of the group stage, United reproduced its stunning exploits from the 2018-19 competition by beating PSG away thanks to Rashford's 87th-minute strike in a 2-1 win on Tuesday. YOUNGSTERS SHINEMessi now has 116 goals in the Champions League, and extended his run of scoring at least one goal in the competition in 16 consecutive seasons. Messi and Ronaldo — two players who have been at the top of the world game for more than a decade — are in the same Champions League group for the first time and are set to meet next week when Juventus hosts Barca. AMERICAN PRESENCEU.S. national team goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is one of a record 10 Americans eligible for the group stage with various clubs.