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Akron season-ticket holder Marty Whims II served as honorary offensive coordinator for the opening drive against Robert Morris on Saturday. His stint ended when receiver Marcel Williams fumbled on third-and-11.
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Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities
Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning Fjord is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival before an October 9 theatrical release. The drama follows Christian parents whose five children are removed by authorities in a Norwegian coastal community.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a halt in fighting during celebrations for the end of Ramadan, after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week.
Foreign press group slams Israeli police for breaking journalist's wrist
An international media association on Wednesday criticised an "unprovoked assault" by Israeli police on journalists in Jerusalem, which it said left a CNN producer with a fractured wrist.
Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest
Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa League glory.
McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms
Rory McIlroy is pleased with his recovery from a back injury and excited to play the Masters in three weeks as defending champion after last year's emotional Augusta National triumph.
Vinicius 'should be loved by everyone' says Donnarumma after celebration row
Gianluigi Donnarumma has questioned why Vinicius Junior celebrated his goals at Manchester City on Tuesday in front of the home support, saying a player of his calibre "should be loved by everyone".
Carrick urges England boss Tuchel to call up United trio
Michael Carrick has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to give Manchester United trio Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo a chance to underline their World Cup credentials.
Three sporting champions to be stripped of titles for non-doping reasons
Senegal's shock disqualification as African football champions on Tuesday is not the first time winners of a sporting title have been stripped of their crown for non-doping reasons.
Aston Villa want to be more than a 'maybe team' in quest for Europa League
Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa League glory.
Vaccines facing misinformation spike: WHO experts
Vaccine programmes are being challenged by rising misinformation and an uncertain pipeline for research funding, the World Health Organization's immunisation experts said Wednesday.
'Happened so fast': UK students panicked by meningitis outbreak
Hundreds of masked-up students queued Wednesday to get vaccinated at the UK university campus at the heart of a deadly meningitis outbreak, as the number of cases rose to 20.
WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: reports
The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, US media reports said Thursday, heading off the prospect of a strike.
Doku adamant Man City still have plenty to play for after Champions League exit
Jeremy Doku believes Manchester City demonstrated enough quality while being knocked out of the Champions League to show that Pep Guardiola's men could yet enjoy a successful season.
Afghanistan vows to avenge deadly Kabul bombing but says open to talks
A mass funeral for some of the hundreds of victims of a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre was held in Afghanistan on Wednesday, with the Taliban government promising retribution but leaving the door open for talks to end the conflict.
Nigerian president meets royals on 'historic' UK state visit
King Charles III ceremonially welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in the first state visit by the leader of Africa's most populous nation in nearly four decades.
Buttler ready to continue England career despite 'poor' T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent T20 World Cup.
UK PM leads efforts to halt deadly meningitis spread
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday led urgent calls for young people who visited a nightclub at the centre of a deadly meningitis outbreak to come forward, as the number of cases rose.
EU lawmakers back ban on sexualised AI deepfakes
EU lawmakers on Wednesday approved a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after a global outcry over non-consensual nudes created by Elon Musk's chatbot Grok.
Stripping Senegal of AFCON title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Senegal football fans slammed the decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa" as they woke up to the news Wednesday.
Arsenal's Trossard says Leverkusen win ideal ahead of League Cup final
Arsenal's Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen is the perfect preparation for Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City, according to forward Leandro Trossard.
Seven-year term sought for Norway princess's son for alleged rapes
Prosecutors in Norway called Wednesday for the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Hoiby, to serve seven years and seven months in prison for offences including the alleged rape of four women.
AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa" as they woke up to the news Wednesday.
Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up Women's Asian Cup final with Australia
A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women's Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, with the two-time champions putting on a masterclass.
Fernandez uncertain over Chelsea future after Champions League exit
Enzo Fernandez has suggested he could leave Chelsea at the end of the current season after the London club were knocked out of the Champions League.
Iran women's football team arrive in eastern Turkey, heading home
The Iranian women's national football squad arrived in eastern Turkey and headed to the Iran border on their way home Wednesday, among them several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia.
Russia slams Oscar-winning anti-Putin documentary
Russia on Wednesday condemned the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr Nobody Against Putin", saying it had featured children filmed without their parents' consent, in Moscow's first official reaction to the film scooping the prestigious award.
Mass burials expected for victims of Kabul drug rehab centre strike
Afghans readied on Wednesday to bury their dead from this week's Pakistani air strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre, as an international NGO confirmed that hundreds were killed and wounded.
Celtic keeper Schmeichel fears shoulder injury could end his career
Kasper Schmeichel has revealed a major shoulder injury could end his career.
Israelis shelter with pets from threat of Iran missiles
Israelis have been rushing to bomb shelters for more than two weeks as sirens warn of Iranian missile strikes, the veterinary service in commercial hub Tel Aviv has a clear message: leave no pet behind.
Chinese tourists ditch Japan for third month running
Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.
Record setters Duplantis, Hodgkinson headline Torun world indoors
Olympic gold medallists Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline a stellar cast of athletes for the world indoor championships which kick off in Torun, Poland, on Friday.
Chinese visitors to Japan plunge 45.2% in February
Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.
BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert
Second-hand BTS light sticks were selling for up to six times the original price ahead of the K-pop megagroup's huge comeback concert this weekend, an online reseller showed Wednesday.