Tag: United Kingdom
UK inflation rises to highest level in nearly 3 years
LONDON — Official figures show inflation in the U.K. rising to its highest level in nearly three years because of increases in the prices...
No change here: London to retain masks on public transport
LONDON — Mask-wearing will be required on London's transport network even after the legal obligation to wear them in England is lifted on July...
Ireland basketball CEO steps down after post about Sterling
DUBLIN — Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down as chief executive of Ireland’s basketball federation after his offensive social media post about England soccer player...
Westwood, still without a major, reaches unwanted milestone
SANDWICH, England — The unwanted milestone Lee Westwood has been creeping toward is finally here.
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UK plans to end prosecutions for N Ireland ‘Troubles’ crimes
LONDON — The U.K. government announced Wednesday that it plans to introduce a statute of limitations for alleged crimes committed during decades of violence...
UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three...
AP Sportlight
July 15
1912 — Jim Thorpe wins the decathlon at the...
EXPLAINER: Are we going to need COVID-19 booster shots?
Just because Pfizer wants to offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters doesn’t mean people will be lining up anytime soon -- U.S. and international health authorities...
British Open is back, along with the quirks of links golf
SANDWICH, England — Danny Willett shrugged his shoulders, grabbed his tee, and returned to his caddie beside the fourth tee at Royal St. George’s.
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Casey Stoney hired as coach of San Diego NWSL team
SAN DIEGO — Casey Stoney, who has led Manchester United in the Women's Super League for three seasons, has been hired as the new...
