Participants gather during an election night rally following the first results from the second round of France’s legislative election, at Place de la République in Paris on Sunday. EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images Hide caption Toggle Captions EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images PARIS – After being shocked by President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election last month, French voters were in for another surprise when voting ended on Sunday evening: the right-wing National Party (RN) did not get the majority of parliamentary seats that pollsters had predicted. It wasn’t even close. With voter turnout at the highest rate…
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LONDON (AP) — There Carlos Alcaraz was on his back on a baseline down there Royal BoxHe briefly sat down on the grass after doing the splits and slipping while running to hit a forehand during his fourth-round match on Sunday.So now what? Give up the point and get ready for the next one? Ha. Not this kid. Alcaraz got to his feet, ran to his left to get a backhand away from the doubles alley, then moved forward to reach for a short shot and, finally, watched his opponent send a volley long.That allowed Alcaraz to win the second…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN staff writerJuly 3, 2024, 11:54 am ETto closeNBA reporter for the Lakers and ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com from 2014-18 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.LOS ANGELES — Bronny James signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, a league source told ESPN, the same day LeBron James agreed to an extension with the team and ensuring the first father-son duo in NBA history will play for the Purple and Gold next season.Bronny James’ contract starts at $1,157,143 in 2024-25, rises to $1,955,377 the…
PARIS (AP) — The French left-wing coalition won the most seats in the 2014 general election. High-stakes legislative elections The far-right wave was beaten back in Sunday’s election but failed to secure a majority, leaving France, a pillar of the European Union and Olympic host, facing the shocking prospect of instability in parliament and political deadlock.Political turmoil could disrupt markets and the French economy (the EU’s second-largest economy), with far-reaching consequences. War in UkraineGlobal Diplomacy and Europe’s Economic Stability.In Elections announced on 9 JuneAfter the far right made gains in France’s vote for the European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron said…
Minnesota Vikings rookie guard Khyri Jackson, 24, was one of three people killed in a multi-vehicle car crash in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Saturday morning.The cornerback was selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL Draft last spring.Maryland State Police said the crash also killed Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Litton Jr., 24. Social media posts show the three were teammates on a state high school championship team in Upper Marlboro.The preliminary investigation shows another driver was attempting to change lanes when the vehicle struck the Dodge Charger driven by Hazel. State police say the Charger…
WIMBLEDON, England — Coco Gauff is “enjoying her journey” at Wimbledon, especially after an easy win in the third round, while Naomi Osaka will have to wait another year after suffering an early exit following her return to the Grand Slam event.On Wednesday, Gauff reached the third round at the All England Club by beating qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 on No. 1 Court.The court is a special place for Gauff, as it was where she defeated Venus Williams in 2019, when Gauff made her Wimbledon debut at the age of 15.”This is the same court where I first started…
SAINT-VULBUS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter in the history of the Tour de France in what is expected to be his last appearance in cycling’s greatest race.The Isle of Man veteran sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s longstanding record for most Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday.Cavendish, 39, sprinted to victory on the Tour’s fifth stage, despite the crowds he overtook about 100 metres from the line. He crossed the line ahead of Jasper Philipsen and then celebrated with teammates.Norwegian rider Alexander Kristoff, who had crashed earlier, finished third. He was given the same…
This 4th of July, Joey Chestnut will be absent from the famous beachside Coney Island Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.The all-time food legend opened up about the recent ban in a new interview and how he plans on continuing with hot dogs as a part of the patriotic holiday.Last month, Chestnut announced on social media that he had been “banned” from the annual event, claiming he found out about the decision from Major League Eating as well as the rest of the world. Major League Eating said Chestnut would not be able to participate in the competition due to his…
It’s amazing how the passion for soccer can evoke such extreme emotions. Major League Soccer (MLS) is a constant target of criticism, not only for its on-field performance but also for the behavior of its fans off the field. And without a doubt, Brazilians top the list of the biggest haters of the soccer ecosystem in the United States. It’s almost a mortal sin for Brazilians to admit that Americans might prefer the NBA, MLB, and NFL over soccer, which they consider a religion.Even though soccer in the United States has evolved considerably over the past three decades, the criticisms…
Playing with nostalgic imagery from the early 2000s, Zenless Zone Zero sees developer Hoyoverse gracefully veering from the fantasy settings of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail into a charming urban dystopia. It’s a universe where you’ll duke it out in spectacular real-time battles as a trio of streetwear-clad agents, solving simple puzzles as their handler between battles to help them navigate the maze of encounters – and that’s when you get into the carousel of social activities layered on top. A mouthful of luscious effects blends into something effortlessly stylish, but also a little inconsistent, sometimes marred by a…