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The International Olympic Committee’s executive board on Wednesday recommended adding breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing to the Paris program when the full membership meets in June. A final decision must be made by the board in December 2020 after further monitoring of the four. Also Wednesday, the IOC board agreed to continue helping North and South Korean athletes and officials work together despite diplomatic setbacks between the neighboring governments in recent days....

For some, this could be a make-or-break race. For others, gliding safely through New Hampshire could be the key to advancing to the Round of 12. After the season’s third race, at Dover, the field will slim by four drivers. No one wants to be in one of those bottom spots heading into that Oct. 2 race. However, some are already deeper in the standings than they would like....

Jupp Heynckes’ men could have won the title with last weekend’s 6-0 Klassiker crushing of Borussia Dortmund had Schalke not beaten Freiburg, but there was to be no denying them this time around. Bayern, though, were given a scare when a Niklas Sule own goal put Augsburg ahead before Corentin Tolisso, James Rodriguez, Arjen Robben and Sandro Wagner turned the game on its head to spark wild celebrations come the final whistle....

The 37-year-old has had a glittering career in F1, winning back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, the first of which made him the then youngest ever champion. Alonso, who is in his 17th season in the sport, has won 32 races, amassed 22 pole positions and reached the podium on 97 occasions. “After 17 wonderful years in this amazing sport, it’s time for me to make a change and move on....

The Colombia international has started five Bundesliga games and was an unused substitute for Saturday’s 3-2 Klassiker defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. That loss left the champions seven points behind their rivals and news of James’ injury deals a further blow to under-pressure head coach Niko Kovac. Bayern confirmed on Wednesday that James has sustained a partial lateral collateral ligament tear in his left knee in training on Tuesday, an injury that will keep him out for several weeks....

Alba has been in inspired form for Barca this term, providing 14 assists in all competitions and scoring two goals, with Ernesto Valverde’s side currently seven points clear of seventh-place Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. And the full-back’s form has now been rewarded with a new five-year deal, containing a €500million buyout clause. Alba signed for Barca from Valencia in 2012, and has made 282 appearances across all competitions, winning four league titles, four Copa del Rey trophies and one Champions League during his time at the club....

The Blues are banned from registering new signings for the next two transfer windows because FIFA found they had breached regulations relating to the international transfer and registration of players aged under 18. However, as Kovacic was already registered with the club having spent last term on loan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have been able to sign the Croatia international permanently for a fee reported to be in the region of £40million....

The attacker has long been linked with a €30million switch to Madrid, with reports previously suggesting he would sign after turning 18 on January 19. Reinier’s arrival was subsequently confirmed on Monday, agreeing a six-and-a-half-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu. He scored six goals in 14 appearances for Flamengo in Brazil’s Serie A last year. 0 votes

The influenza vaccine, or seasonal flu shot, is an annual shot that offers effective protection against the flu viruses that are likely to spread in a given year. Some people with breast cancer wonder whether they should get the seasonal flu shot. The flu shot is safe for people with breast cancer. People with breast cancer risk developing serious illnesses and complications from the flu, and vaccination can help to reduce the risk of complications....

The incident occurred early Thursday morning in Clinton, Maryland, with Prince George’s County Police being called to the scene at around 4:40 a.m. Upon arriving at the gas station, officers found an employee, 37-year-old Israel Akingbesote, suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and died, Fox 5 DC reported. A day later on Friday, police announced the arrests of two young suspects in the case: two boys, ages 12 and 15....

While Chittagong have felt the effects of the absence of Robert Frylinck, Dhaka have not been able to contain oppositions, despite having a great bowling line-up. With both teams playing their penultimate game, only a win would satisfy their needs on a flat Chattogram pitch. Chittagong Vikings Batting After a dismal performance with the bat against the Comilla Victorians, changes are to be made to rectify these mistakes. Cameron Delport hasn’t been firing at all but his bowling ability could warrant his position for at least one more game....

Lawyers who threaten journalists don’t always score points. But the stakes are high in the swirl of publicity around the maker of Lancome lipsticks and Paloma Picasso perfumes. For about three years, the $7 billion company has been vilified for alleged Nazi ties, anti-Semitic policies and adherence to the Arab boycott. Jean and David Frydman, two Franco-Israeli brothers who are suing L’Oreal after a business deal gone sour, sponsored the Times ad to keep the pot boiling....

Veteran Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has signed a one-year contract for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades, with whom he played the previous season. After excelling last year, Hogg, who turned 46 in February of 2017, said he was excited to return. Hogg signed for the Renegades last year for the 2016-2017 season, and will continue into 2017-18. In case you didn’t know…...

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith kneed Marchand in Game 3 of their playoff series on Tuesday night. That's not allowed. Marchand, though, tried to go the extra mile to draw the call — and in the process, he seemed to forget which part of his body was supposed to hurt. Watch Marchand get hit in his left leg, then grab the right. Whoooooops. It shouldn't surprise or anger anyone to see stuff like this; it's the playoffs, gamesmanship is real and Marchand has pulled off this maneuver in the past....

“Oh, Brad Pitt, of course!” Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert and a member of the White House coronavirus task force, joked on CNN. On Saturday night, as the sketch show returned with another episode of SNL At Home that was produced remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, Facui got his wish. Pitt played Fauci during the episode’s cold open—and began his cameo by noting how popular the medical expert has become....

They seized the opportunity. Bradley Beal scored 20 points, Otto Porter added 15 and the Wizards beat the Cavaliers 119-95 for their third straight victory. Washington never trailed and led by as many as 27 points. “We did a good job of coming out there very aggressive on the defensive end,” Dwight Howard said. “We got a lot of stops early which allowed us to get a pretty good lead....

The Pistons point guard, one of the more active and accessible players in the league online, didn’t come looking for trouble, but he definitely accepted and ended it when a fan hopped in his mentions, trying to play him. MORE: Remembering David Stern | Brandon Jennings shares gruesome pictue of achilles Here’s how it played out. He tried the wrong one. Jennings game-set-and-matched old boy with the quicks after he got a few retweets....

MORE: Ranking NFL’s top 10 WRs Last season the answer was Brown, but Marshall is willing to gamble on himself. With an Instagram video posted Wednesday, the Jets receiver asked the Steelers wideout to make a bet on which player will end up with more receiving yards in 2016. The prize? The other’s tricked-out car. Marshall owns a Jets-themed Porsche, detailed with green stripes on white paint, reminiscent of the team’s helmet....

The two wrestled back-and-forth but it seemed that The Fiend didn’t feel any effect from the battle with The Monster Among Men. The match ended when Wyatt escaped the cage after he had laid out Strowman with a Sister Abigail in the middle of the ring. Although the WWE Universal Champion is yet to comment on his encounter with the former Wyatt Family member, Braun Strowman made an Instagram post to reflect on his Starrcade match....

Upon closer inspection, however, there’s something odd about them. What is it, exactly? Mason pauses, allowing his visitor a few moments of puzzlement. His boyish face and calm demeanor are reassuring in a molecular biologist whose specialty is tampering with food. A few years ago he was inserting foreign genes into plants to make them better able to resist drought when a colleague suggested a more exciting possibility: why not find genes that would make common, edible plants produce vaccines against a human disease?...