Author: Associated Press

The weekend’s Rome derby descended into chaos, leaving 24 police officers injured, one person arrested and at least 40,000 euros ($45,000) in damage – much of it from torched garbage bins. Authorities are still assessing the full extent of the destruction after violent clashes erupted Sunday, when fans attacked riot police in a crowded area ahead of the Serie A showdown between Lazio and Roma. “I am disgusted,” Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said. “It’s unacceptable that hooligans turn a day of sport into a battlefield.” Some 2,000 police officers were stationed at various flashpoints around the Stadio Olimpico and moved…

At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole – the beloved pachyderm gets her “pedicure,” along with apple slices every day. The treatment is part of the zoo’s specialized geriatric care for aging animals that cannot be reintroduced into the wild as zoos world over increasingly emphasize lifelong care. “Sending them back into nature would be an error,” said Pilar Padilla, head of the zoo’s mammal care. “It is very likely they wouldn’t survive.” Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on…

At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole – the beloved pachyderm gets her “pedicure,” along with apple slices every day. The treatment is part of the zoo’s specialized geriatric care for aging animals that cannot be reintroduced into the wild as zoos world over increasingly emphasize lifelong care. “Sending them back into nature would be an error,” said Pilar Padilla, head of the zoo’s mammal care. “It is very likely they wouldn’t survive.” Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on…

At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole – the beloved pachyderm gets her “pedicure,” along with apple slices every day. The treatment is part of the zoo’s specialized geriatric care for aging animals that cannot be reintroduced into the wild as zoos world over increasingly emphasize lifelong care. “Sending them back into nature would be an error,” said Pilar Padilla, head of the zoo’s mammal care. “It is very likely they wouldn’t survive.” Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on…

Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title early Sunday morning at UFC 314 in Miami, defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in the main event. Title fights are nothing new to Volkanovski. His featherweight bout was his 10th championship fight in a row, but he had been in a slump in which he had lost three of his past four matches. “It’s good to be back,” Volkanovski said. “I promised my girls I would bring the belt back to them. It doesn’t matter about bringing the belt back. The message was a lot…

Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title early Sunday morning at UFC 314 in Miami, defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in the main event. Title fights are nothing new to Volkanovski. His featherweight bout was his 10th championship fight in a row, but he had been in a slump in which he had lost three of his past four matches. “It’s good to be back,” Volkanovski said. “I promised my girls I would bring the belt back to them. It doesn’t matter about bringing the belt back. The message was a lot…

Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title early Sunday morning at UFC 314 in Miami, defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in the main event. Title fights are nothing new to Volkanovski. His featherweight bout was his 10th championship fight in a row, but he had been in a slump in which he had lost three of his past four matches. “It’s good to be back,” Volkanovski said. “I promised my girls I would bring the belt back to them. It doesn’t matter about bringing the belt back. The message was a lot…

Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title early Sunday morning at UFC 314 in Miami, defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in the main event. Title fights are nothing new to Volkanovski. His featherweight bout was his 10th championship fight in a row, but he had been in a slump in which he had lost three of his past four matches. “It’s good to be back,” Volkanovski said. “I promised my girls I would bring the belt back to them. It doesn’t matter about bringing the belt back. The message was a lot…

Barcelona scraped a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday, thanks to an own goal that helped preserve its lead in La Liga. In the 48th minute, Leganes’ central defender Jorge Saenz attempted to intercept a pass from Raphinha intended for Robert Lewandowski, only to accidentally deflect it into his own net, delivering the game’s lone goal. The blunder overshadowed a strong showing from the hosts, who created more scoring opportunities than the league leaders. With the hard-fought win, Barcelona now holds a seven-point advantage over Real Madrid, which faces Alaves on Sunday. Seven rounds remain in the season, including…

Barcelona scraped a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday, thanks to an own goal that helped preserve its lead in La Liga. In the 48th minute, Leganes’ central defender Jorge Saenz attempted to intercept a pass from Raphinha intended for Robert Lewandowski, only to accidentally deflect it into his own net, delivering the game’s lone goal. The blunder overshadowed a strong showing from the hosts, who created more scoring opportunities than the league leaders. With the hard-fought win, Barcelona now holds a seven-point advantage over Real Madrid, which faces Alaves on Sunday. Seven rounds remain in the season, including…