Author: Associated Press
A football-loving Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, has reportedly become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117, following the death of a Japanese woman. Known for her resilience, Sister Inah was so frail as a child that many doubted she would survive, her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, told The Associated Press (AP). LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide, confirmed Sister Inah’s status on Saturday, citing early-life records validating her remarkable age. Despite relying on a wheelchair, she remains an enduring symbol of longevity. In a video recorded by the organization last February, the smiling Sister Inah is seen…
A football-loving Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, has reportedly become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117, following the death of a Japanese woman. Known for her resilience, Sister Inah was so frail as a child that many doubted she would survive, her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, told The Associated Press (AP). LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide, confirmed Sister Inah’s status on Saturday, citing early-life records validating her remarkable age. Despite relying on a wheelchair, she remains an enduring symbol of longevity. In a video recorded by the organization last February, the smiling Sister Inah is seen…
LeBron James marked his 40th birthday on Monday, reflecting on his remarkable career and expressing optimism about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked how he’ll know it’s time to retire, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer offered a candid take on his game. “To be honest, if I really wanted to, I could probably play at a high level for another five or seven years,” James said. “But I’m not going to do that.” With one of the longest careers in NBA history, James is well aware that his time is winding down. However, retirement isn’t imminent: He…
Napoli’s title defense in Serie A last season saw three different coaches, culminating in a 10th-place finish. After hiring Antonio Conte in July, Napoli has rebounded to end 2024 level with Atalanta at the top of the Italian league. Giacomo Raspadori, a substitute, scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Venezia on Sunday in the team’s final match of the year. Napoli trails Atalanta on goal difference, with both teams one point ahead of defending champions Inter Milan, who have a game in hand. “Even if I play cards with my daughter, I want to win,”…
Myles Turner drained a crucial 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers edged the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night, securing their fifth straight win. Pascal Siakam added 20 points for Indiana, while Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench to lead the Warriors with 26 points and 8 rebounds on a rough shooting night for Stephen Curry. Curry struggled, shooting 2-for-13 and finishing with just 10 points. He missed his first five attempts before hitting a 3-pointer with 41 seconds left in the third…
Liverpool head into Christmas as the Premier League’s clear title favorite, holding a four-point lead and a game in hand after a thrilling 6-3 victory at Tottenham. Meanwhile, Manchester United, under new manager Ruben Amorim, limps into the festive season in 13th place – its lowest position at Christmas since the 1989-90 season – facing a growing sense of crisis. A 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, marking its second straight loss to the Cherries, is the latest reminder of how far the once-mighty club has fallen, leaving Amorim with a tough task ahead. To make matters worse, it seems Liverpool’s…
Liverpool head into Christmas as the Premier League’s clear title favorite, holding a four-point lead and a game in hand after a thrilling 6-3 victory at Tottenham. Meanwhile, Manchester United, under new manager Ruben Amorim, limps into the festive season in 13th place – its lowest position at Christmas since the 1989-90 season – facing a growing sense of crisis. A 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, marking its second straight loss to the Cherries, is the latest reminder of how far the once-mighty club has fallen, leaving Amorim with a tough task ahead. To make matters worse, it seems Liverpool’s…
Mathias Pogba, the brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba, was sentenced to three years in prison by a Paris criminal court on Thursday, with two years suspended, in connection with a kidnapping and extortion case. Having already spent time in detention, Mathias will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest with electronic monitoring. The sentence aligns with the prosecution’s request, although his lawyer confirmed plans to appeal. The trial, which did not include Paul Pogba, stemmed from an investigation into alleged extortion attempts by Mathias and childhood friends in 2022. Mathias Pogba stood trial last month on…
FIFA issued an apology to the Ukrainian Football Federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Crimea, which is occupied by Russia, from Ukraine’s territory. “We fully understand the delicate sensitivity of this matter, and while the incident was unintentional, we sincerely regret any concern it may have caused,” FIFA’s chief member association officer, Elkhan Mammadov, wrote in a letter published Sunday by the Ukrainian soccer body. Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for the European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. Russia, which has been…
LeBron James made a strong return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, helping them secure a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after missing two games. Battling a left foot injury and dealing with personal matters, James had been absent from the team for most of last week, sitting out Sunday’s game against Portland and Friday’s matchup at Minnesota. The Lakers confirmed just 45 minutes before tipoff against Memphis that James’ status had been upgraded from questionable to available. In 34 minutes of play, James recorded 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and five turnovers. “I felt pretty…