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Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.
Golf-Lee in a ‘actually good place’ forward of Evian Championship title defence
Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia enters this week’s Amundi Evian Championship in France in prime kind and with out the strain she carried on her shoulders a 12 months in the past earlier than successful the primary main of her profession. Lee secured her breakthrough main victory ultimately 12 months’s Evian Championship the place she started the ultimate spherical seven pictures again however fired a closing 64 after which beat in a single day chief Jeongeun Lee6 in a sudden-death playoff to safe the win.
Athletics-Ukrainians see U.S. followers as workforce mates at World Championships
On his first day on the World Athletics Championships, the performing president of Ukraine’s observe and area federation Yevhen Pronin stated he skilled one thing exceptional: a gaggle of Individuals attempting to purchase him lunch. As U.S. relations with Moscow fray to their worst level in many years over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian athletes and officers say they really feel at residence in Eugene, Oregon, the place they’ll spot their flag across the quiet school city.
Golf-Stenson stripped of Workforce Europe Ryder Cup captaincy, joins LIV collection
Henrik Stenson was stripped of Workforce Europe’s Ryder Cup captaincy on Wednesday, a couple of hours earlier than the Swede introduced that he was becoming a member of the profitable Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Collection. The 2016 British Open champion helped Europe to victory in three of his 5 Ryder Cup appearances as a participant, together with the final residence event at Le Golf Nationwide in 2018.
Tennis-Osaka elements methods with coach Fissette
Former world primary Naomi Osaka’s coach Wim Fissette stated on Wednesday that the pair had ended their partnership after working collectively since 2019. Japan’s Osaka gained the U.S. Open in 2020 and the Australian Open the next 12 months beneath Belgian coach Fissette’s steering.
Soccer-Stanway stunner sends England previous Spain into Euro semis
England’s Georgia Stanway scored with a beautiful extra-time strike to earn them a 2-1 win over Spain on Wednesday in a superb Euro 2022 quarter-final that despatched the Lionesses into the final 4. Hosts England had been going through an exit from the event with six minutes of regular time remaining, however went on to earn a semi-final conflict with Belgium or Sweden to the delight of the house crowd.
NFL-49ers give QB Garoppolo permission to hunt commerce -report
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s agent has been given permission by the workforce to hunt a commerce, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The 49ers had been anticipated to half methods with Garoppolo this offseason to make manner for teenager Trey Lance, who the workforce chosen with the third general choose of the 2021 draft.
Tennis-Williams and Djokovic included in U.S. Open entry record
Serena Williams was included on the entry record for the U.S. Open on Wednesday together with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will be unable to compete as a consequence of his refusal to be vaccinated towards COVID-19. Williams, who returned to competitors final month after a year-long absence, was added to the entry record for the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 Grand Slam in New York having been named within the draw for tune-up occasions in Toronto and Cincinnati.
Biking-Pogacar takes Tour stage 17 as Vingegaard stays in management
Tadej Pogacar claimed victory within the seventeenth stage of the Tour de France however it was Jonas Vingegaard who got here a step nearer to the title as he completed on the defending champion’s wheel to retain the general chief’s yellow jersey on Wednesday.
Pogacar’s late acceleration on the prime of the ultimate climb, a 8-km effort at 7.8%, earned him his third win on this 12 months’s Tour and gave him a 10-second time bonus.
Soccer-England’s Stanway wasn’t positive marvel strike was goalbound
England goalscorer Georgia Stanway stated she was uncertain if her gorgeous strike was destined for the again of the online after letting fly from distance to fireside her aspect into the European Championship semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Spain on Wednesday. Hosts England had been going through an exit from the event with six minutes of regular time remaining, however substitute Ella Toone levelled to earn further time earlier than Stanway netted with a fierce effort within the 96th minute.
Hockey Canada says fund will now not deal with intercourse assault claims
Hockey Canada, which has come beneath hearth over its dealing with of an alleged sexual assault and out-of-court settlement, stated on Wednesday that efficient instantly it’s going to now not use its Nationwide Fairness Fund to settle sexual assault claims. The choice comes a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the nationwide governing physique over use of the multimillion-dollar fund that was financed by registration charges of gamers throughout the hockey-loving nation.
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An estimated 104 journalists lost their lives in 2024, with Palestine the most dangerous territory.
An estimated 104 journalists were killed worldwide over the past year, according to data shared earlier this month by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
Another report by NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) puts the figure at 54, but its methodology means it only includes killings that are considered “directly related” to journalists’ professional activity.
Both organisations say that Palestine is the deadliest place on earth for journalists. More than half (55) of the 104 killings reported by IFJ were Palestinian media professionals in Gaza, while a further six were killed in Lebanon.
At least 138 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on 7 October 2023, making the country one of the “most dangerous in the history of modern journalism, behind Iraq, the Philippines and Mexico,” according to the IFJ.
Reporters without Borders has described the number of killings in Gaza as “an unprecedented bloodbath”.
Israel firmly denies it has intentionally targeted any journalists, but has recognised some that have been killed in its airstrikes on Gaza.
The 104 total killings reported by the IFJ is a slight decrease on the 129 they reported on in 2023, which is considered the bloodiest year for journalists since 1990.
How do other world regions fare?
Asia Pacific is the world’s second most dangerous region for journalists, after the Middle East, according to the IFJ.
It recorded 20 deaths in the region in 2024, of which 70% happened in the southern Asian countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.
The region has seen an “upsurge” in violence, according to the IFJ, with deaths increasing sharply from the 12 recorded in 2023.
Africa was the third most dangerous region for journalists at eight deaths, five of them in war-torn Sudan.
The number of journalists killed in south, central and north America has dropped sharply over the past two years, from 30 in 2022 to six in 2023, and another six in 2024. Mexico, considered to be one of the deadliest places in the world to do journalism, continues to see “threats, intimidation, kidnappings and murders” against journalists, particularly due to reporting on drug trafficking.
Number of journalists behind bars on the rise
According to IFJ estimates on 10 December, there were 520 journalists in prison across the world, considerably more than in 2023 (427) and 2022 (375).
China, including Hong Kong, accounts for most of journalists behind bars, followed by Israel and Myanmar.
The IFJ says the figures show how “fragile” the independent press is and how “risky and dangerous” the profession of journalism has become.
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Christmas in Puerto Rico is a 45-day celebration with caroling, festive decorations, family feasts and more
Christmas, Navidad in Puerto Rico, extends far beyond Dec. 25.
The island proudly proclaims itself as having the “longest holiday season in the world,” according to the website Discover Puerto Rico.
On average, the holiday festivities in Puerto Rico last about 45 days, per the source, commencing right after Thanksgiving, and stretching all the way through mid-January.
The Christmas season in Puerto Rico typically lasts around 45 days. (iStock)
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The holiday season in Puerto Rico is full of rich traditions beloved by families.
One tradition those who visit Puerto Rico will immediately notice during the holiday season is decorations.
In Puerto Rico, decorations are typically put up by Thanksgiving, and kept up until the season concludes in mid-January, with opportune picture moments at every corner.
Parrandas, Christmas caroling, is a holiday staple.
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Carolers choose houses of family and friends to visit, typically starting around 10 p.m., performing aguinaldos (traditional Christmas songs), with not only their voices, but often with instruments as well, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
The group you begin caroling with is likely not the same group you end with.
In Puerto Rico, when carolers visit a house, they’ll often stop inside for conversation, food and drink before moving to the next residence.
Coquito is a popular beverage enjoyed during the holiday season in Puerto Rico. Coconut, vanilla and rum are among the ingredients. (Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Usually, the residences of the house visited will join the group for the next house, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
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A night of serenading loved ones can last quite a while, often stretching into the early morning hours of the following day, according to the source.
The biggest day of the holiday season in Puerto Rico actually isn’t Christmas, but instead, the night before.
In Puerto Rico, Dec. 24 is Nochebuena. On that day, loved ones gather for the exchange of gifts, caroling and a large feast.
Many families will also attend a midnight Mass on the day, known as Misa de Gallo.
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After Christmas passes, the festivities go on in Puerto Rico.
Another big event in the holiday lineup is Three Kings Day on Jan. 6, a holiday that “commemorates the visit that the Three Wise Men paid to Jesus after his birth,” according to Discover Puerto Rico.
On the eve of the day, children fill up a shoebox with grass to be left for camels to munch on while the Three Kings leave behind gifts for them, according to PuertoRico.com.
For a particularly festive Three Kings Day, Juana Díaz is the place to go, as it hosts the largest celebration in Puerto Rico for the holiday. In Juana Díaz, there is an annual festival and parade in honor of Three Kings Day that brings together over 25,000 people every year, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
Gifts are primarily exchanged between loved ones on Christmas Eve in Puerto Rico. (iStock)
Then, eight days later is Octavitas, a post-holiday celebration where families get together and celebrate one last time for the season.
The end of the holiday season is marked with the San Sebastián Street Festival.
This festival, spanning over multiple days, takes place in Old San Juan, and is filled with live music, dancing, shopping and parades.
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