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☆ Move over, pickleball: The fast-growing sport of padel is the next hot luxury-home amenity
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-21 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Padel is said to be one of the world's fastest-growing sports, with 25 million players in over 90 countries. AdvertisementThe country's fastest-growing sport, pickleball, may have some competition. A standard-sized court is 66 feet by 33 feet, bigger than a pickleball court but smaller than a doubles tennis court. And Enclave, a gated community about 35 miles from Chicago in South Barrington, Illinois, is also set to have a communal padel court. Once they got hooked on padel, he said, they started converting them to padel courts.

Persons: Padel, —, Haven't, It's, Andy Murray, David Beckham, Omar Vega, padel, Marko Gojanovic, Gojanovic, Mia, Aly, khan Merali, Turnberry, Merali, Michael DeRosa, Kelli Ide, that's Organizations: Service, CNN, The New York Times, Business Locations: Mexico, Padel, Miami's, Miami Beach, South Florida, Turnberry, North Miami, Turnberry's, Spain, York, Central, Chicago, South Barrington , Illinois, Lake, Skaneateles, Skaneateles , New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles

☆ Namibia coach calls for change to avoid history repeating itself
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Uruguay took control of the game and that is test match rugby. "These are things that cost you and we can’t hide (away) from it if we are not up to it. "We can't start to build once we have qualified, we have to put these things in place next year. We need to blood young players, there needs to be a programme with a timeline." Reporting by Nick Said, editing by Ed Osmond and Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Allister Coetzee, Coetzee, Nick Said, Ed Osmond, Toby Davis Organizations: Rugby, Uruguay, South, Thomson Locations: LYON, France, Namibia, Uruguay

☆ Uruguay bask in short-lived glory
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Nick Mulvenney | トムソンロイター | Leads Coverage Of Sport Across The Asia-Pacific. Still Reports On The Full Panoply Of Sport. Many Olympics World Cups World Championships Grand Slams Grands Prix | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LYON, France, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Uruguay savoured their victory over Namibia on Wednesday all the more as they were well aware the opportunity to add another World Cup success might not come any time soon. Uruguay has only had three wins in the World Cup, the fourth win was really important. "Now we are going to enjoy the week and then play the best team in the world (New Zealand on Oct. 5). We don't know if we will have a chance to play in the World Cup again." Uruguay coach Esteban Meneses said his team had prepared to make history.

Persons: Andres Vilaseca, Vilaseca, Esteban Meneses, Julien Pretot, Ed Osmond 私 Organizations: Namibia, New Zealand, Italy, Super Rugby Americas, Uruguay's Penarol, Rugby Locations: LYON, France, Uruguay, Italy, Namibia, Zealand, South America

☆ Former Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson says Trump's reelection chances will be maximized if the federal government doesn't treat the migrant crisis as an 'all hands on deck' situation
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jeh Johnson said that a failure to effectively tackle the migrant crisis would boost Trump in 2024. "The federal government needs to be all hands on deck, and that includes the State Department," he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But since taking office, the administration has had to grapple with an ever-growing number of apprehensions at the southern border. In a Washington Post-ABC News poll released on Sunday, only 23% of registered voters approved of Biden's handling of immigration at the southern border, compared to 62% of respondents who disapproved.

Persons: Jeh Johnson, Johnson, —, Biden, Donald Trump's, that's, Barack Obama, Trump Organizations: Trump, State Department, Service, Security, White House, Department of Homeland Security, TPS, Central, MSNBC, Washington Post, ABC Locations: United States, Central America, South, Mexico, Washington

☆ Elias replaces Sundhage as Brazil women's coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Arthur Elias has been appointed as the new coach of the Brazil women's soccer team, the country's FA (CBF) said, after Pia Sundhage stepped down from her role following an early exit at the World Cup. Elias, 42, joins from Brazilian women's club Corinthians. "I'm sure we can change the reality of women's football in Brazil in a short space of time," Elias said in a statement on Friday. The Brazilian team needs to become world leaders again, that's our goal," he added. The 63-year-old Swede Sundhage had one year left on her contract and was due to coach the team at the Paris Olympics.

Persons: Arthur Elias, Pia Sundhage, Elias, Swede Sundhage, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Brazil women's soccer, FA, women's, Corinthians, Olympic Games, Brazilian, South, Paris, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Bengaluru

☆ Argentina men's basketball team miss out on Olympics berth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

In February, Argentina were left out of the FIBA World Cup for the first time in 41 years after losing to the Dominican Republic in their final Americas qualifier. "It was a great experience for many of our youngsters, I think the team competed as it should have. It was not enough for us to win, but I think they gave an example of how the group wants to become a great team," Prigioni added. The South Americans had not missed an Olympics since Sydney 2000 and were once a power in world basketball. The World Cup is scheduled from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 and will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

Persons: Pablo Prigioni, Deandre, Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield, Prigioni, Manu Ginobili, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: FIBA Olympic, FIBA, Americas, Argentine, NBA, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, South, Sydney, San Antonio Spurs, Athens Olympics, Beijing, Thomson Locations: Bahamas, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Europe, United States, Athens, London, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico City

☆ England relishing partisan atmosphere at World Cup semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - England v Colombia - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 12, 2023 England players celebrate after progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/ File PhotoSYDNEY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - England players hold no fear about facing Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in their semi-final on Wednesday, saying they welcome the vociferous atmosphere that will greet them at Stadium Australia. England striker Beth England, who came on as a substitute, said it proved that the team could thrive in an intimidating atmosphere. but I think you just relish it because (this is) the atmosphere you want from stadiums," England, 29, said. Australia have broken domestic records for women's soccer match attendances throughout the tournament, helping the team reach the semi-finals for the first time. "I couldn't even hear the person next to me," she added of the noise made by the fans.

Persons: Jaimi, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth England, We've, Christian Radnedge, Jamie Freed Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, England, World, Australia, South, France, ITV, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Australia, Sydney, England

☆ Colombia 'dreaming big' ahead of England quarter-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

World number 25 Colombia are by far the lowest ranked among the quarter-finalists but captain Catalina Usme insists they can go all the way. Former finalists Brazil are usually the top South American team at the tournament but Colombia have stolen their thunder. Colombia failed to qualify for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France but have been building for the current showpiece for years by investing in youth. Saturday's quarter-final at Stadium Australia should produce another electric atmosphere, pitting the Colombian supporters against Sydney's big community of English immigrants and expats. Abadia said Colombian fans' excitement was justified.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Carolina Arias, Lorena Bedoya, Read, Usme, Nelson Abadia, Linda Caicedo, Ana Maria Guzman, Guzman, We've, Abadia, Ian Ransom, Miral Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, South, Jamaica, Brazil, Copa America, Real, Colombian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, Lorena Bedoya Durango, MELBOURNE, England, Germany, Colombian, Brazil, France, Real Madrid

☆ Usme leads Colombia to first World Cup quarter-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Colombia v Jamaica - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - August 8, 2023 Colombia's Catalina Usme celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Hannah MckayMELBOURNE, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A second-half goal by Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday and carried the South Americans to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final. "We are representing the whole continent of South America," Colombia coach Nelson Abadia told reporters. When we qualified for the World Cup the first thing I said to my team was, 'We’re not just here to spend time, we want to make history'." Having not conceded a goal all tournament, Jamaica stifled Colombia early, often leaving their players grimacing on the turf after heavy tackles. Usme showed a deft touch to slip past Jamaica defender Deneisha Blackwood and fire a low, left-foot strike inside the far post.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Hannah Mckay MELBOURNE, Nelson Abadia, Jamaica's, Lorne Donaldson, Linda Caicedo, Jorelyn, Kate Jacewicz, Chantelle Swaby, Drew Spence, Ana Maria Guzman, Deneisha Blackwood, Jody Brown, Khadija Shaw, Jamaica's Drew Spence, Tiffany Cameron, Ian Ransom, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Jamaica, American, South Americans, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, Colombian, England, South America, France

☆ Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in 'special' France clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Pedros, 51, is a former France international and said he was looking forward to taking on the country of his birth when the two teams face off in the last 16 in Adelaide. "I am French but my heart is with Morocco," Pedros told reporters on Monday. Six members of France's World Cup squad played under him at Lyon, including captain Wendie Renard and all-time top scorer Eugenie Le Sommer. Pedros said after the Colombia game that he had the advantage of knowing the France team "perfectly". Beating France, ranked fifth in the world, would be a remarkable achievement for 72nd-ranked Morocco.

Persons: Anissa Lahmari, Ibtissam Jraidi, Fatima Tagnaout REUTERS, Luisa Gonzalez, Read, Reynald Pedros, Pedros, It's, we've, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer, Nesryne El, Hritika Sharma, Robert Birsel Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, France, South, Olympique Lyonnais, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Morocco, Colombia, Perth, Australia, ADELAIDE, Germany, Adelaide, Lyon, France, Nesryne El Chad, South Korea, Hyderabad

☆ Jamaica and Colombia to battle on the pitch after partying at nightclub
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MELBOURNE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Spreading joy on and off the pitch at the Women's World Cup, Jamaica and Colombia will battle for a quarter-final place on Tuesday after partying with each other at a Sydney nightclub. Both teams have impressed with their football on the way to the last 16, thrilling legions of festive supporters at their matches. At the bottom was Colombia partying. And at the top, it was Jamaica," said the Reggae Girlz' coach Lorne Donaldson. "I mean, we played some good teams, France and Brazil -- two of the top teams in the world.

Persons: Lorne Donaldson, Linda Caicedo, Donaldson, Allyson Swaby, Ian Ransom, Christopher Cushing Organizations: MELBOURNE, Colombia, Panama, Thomson Locations: Jamaica, Colombia, Sydney, Australia, France, Panama, Brazil, Melbourne, Colombian

☆ Teenager Guzman to join Colombia's youth push at World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

With Caicedo up forward, Guzman will give Colombia a second teenage threat, the pair set to combine in a third World Cup in 12 months after playing in the under-17 and under-20 tournaments last year. "To be with Linda is something extremely special for me," Guzman, 18, told reporters at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Monday. After failing to qualify for France in 2019, Colombia have already matched their World Cup best, a last 16 appearance at the 2015 tournament in Canada. Colombia made the quarter-finals of the under-20 World Cup in Costa Rica and were runners-up at the under-17 tournament in India, losing to Spain in the decider. "We've been stimulating their growth so that they can be who they are currently on this world stage of football."

Persons: Germany's Sara Doorsoun REUTERS, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Linda Caicedo, Ana Maria Guzman, Guzman, Manuela Vanegas, Linda, Nelson Abadia, Caicedo, Abadia, Colombia's, Ian Ransom, Christopher Cushing Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Jamaica, Brazil, Coffee Growers, Spain, Germany, Colombian, Morocco, South, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Germany, Morocco, Melbourne, Australia, Colombia, France, Canada, American, Costa Rica, India, South Korea, Jamaica

☆ Jamaica knock out Brazil, reach last 16 of World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MELBOURNE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women's World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Jamaica rode their luck to halftime and Brazil's desperation grew after the break as their attacks came to nothing. In search of a goal, the Brazilians exposed themselves to the counter-attack and Khadija Shaw all but made them pay. Brazil had one last chance in a final-minute goal-mouth scramble but Debinha headed straight to the keeper, allowing the Jamaicans to celebrate arguably their finest moment in international football. Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bob Marley, Pia Sundhage, Marta, Borges, Luana, Becky Spencer, Allyson Swaby, Spencer, Khadija Shaw, Ian Ransom, Christian Radnedge Organizations: MELBOURNE, South, Panama, Thomson Locations: Jamaica, Brazil, Melbourne, France

☆ Hegering fit for Germany's crunch South Korea clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It means a lot to us because as soon as Marina is in training and able to perform properly, that's fantastic value for our team," Voss-Tecklenburg told reporters. Voss-Tecklenburg said she was looking forward to pitting her tactical wits against South Korea's English coach Colin Bell, who has coached three women's club teams in Germany. "They play three completely different systems so it will be interesting to see how they approach this match. "I didn't need to be the clown for them and try and cheer them up," she said. "We want to enjoy the next World Cup match.

Persons: Marina Hegering, Hannah Mckay, Martina Voss, Tecklenburg, Hegering, Sara Doorsoun, " Voss, Colin Bell, Colin, Nick Mulvenney, Kim Coghill Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, South Korea, Marina, Central, South, Voss, Sunday, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Germany, Morocco, Melbourne, Australia, Colombia, Lang, Colombian, Sydney

☆ Colombia hope to keep party going at World Cup as last-16 beckons
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

It's very positive for us and for women's football in our country," Colombia's Leicy Santos told reporters. "People come to me and say that it's a party in our matches that you can't see anywhere else. Morocco may be their easiest opponents on paper but Colombia coach Nelson Abadia warned his squad to exercise caution with five players at risk of suspension and missing their next game if they are booked. Colombia also received criticism for their physicality against Germany but Santos said that has only encouraged them to reinforce their playing style. "They don't press very often but... Colin is a fantastic coach and he might surprise us," Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said.

Persons: Colombia's Leicy Santos, Nelson Abadia, Santos, Marina Hegering, Colin Bell, Colin, Martina Voss, Tecklenburg, Rohith Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: AUCKLAND, South American, debutants, South, Thomson Locations: Colombia, South Korea, Germany, debutants Morocco, Australia, Morocco, South American, Korea, Bengaluru

☆ Brazil great Marta not ready to go home from sixth Women's World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Synonymous with Brazilian women's soccer for two decades, "Queen Marta" no longer dominates her team on field quite as before. Her influence in the changing room remains strong, though, with team mates determined to give her a proper international send-off in her last World Cup. The all-time highest Women's World Cup scorer with 17 goals, Marta also shares the record of scoring at five editions of the tournament with Christine Sinclair. With 40-year-old Sinclair bowing out on Monday following Canada's elimination by Australia, Marta can become the first player, man or woman, to score at six World Cups. "Twenty years ago, nobody knew who Marta was at my first World Cup.

Persons: Brazil's Marta, Dan Peled MELBOURNE, Marta, Tomorrow's, Pia Sundhage, Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, Ian Ransom, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Jamaica, Melbourne, France, Australia, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Brazil, Brisbane, Australia, Jamaica, Swedish, Panama, Brazilian, Melbourne

☆ France, Brazil resume hunt for World Cup knockout spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Group F leaders France ignited their campaign with a 2-1 win over Brazil at the weekend after struggling to a goalless draw against Jamaica in their opener. They need only a point in Sydney to reach the knockouts for a fourth straight World Cup. France are locked on four points with Jamaica, who can advance with a win or draw against Brazil in Melbourne. Heavyweights Brazil last exited the World Cup in the group stage in 1995. "Tomorrow's a decider and we don't want to go home," said Brazil great Marta, playing at her sixth and final World Cup.

Persons: Kadidiatou Diani, Dan Peled, Brazil's, France, Herve Renard, Tomorrow's, Marta, Magdalena Eriksson, Hritika Sharma, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Reuters Connect AUCKLAND, South, Jamaica, Brazil, G, Argentina, Colombia, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Brazil, Brisbane, Australia, Panama, Jamaica, Sydney, Melbourne, Colombia, Germany, Morocco, South Korea, Sweden, Hamilton, Italy, South Africa, Wellington, Hyderabad

☆ Brilliant Brazil meet France in blockbuster World Cup clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AUCKLAND, July 29 (Reuters) - A confident Brazil side will look to build on their dazzling Women's World Cup opener while France aim to kick-start their campaign when the two meet in a blockbuster clash on Saturday, where a win would assure the South Americans a last 16 spot. France beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time in the last 16 of their home World Cup in 2019. "The team is loud, there is a lot of confidence," Brazil coach Pia Sundhage said. "Not conceding goals is very important but, at the end of the day, it will be more important to score goals against France. Jamaica will be without star striker Khadija Shaw, who will serve a one-game suspension after being sent off against France.

Persons: Wendie Renard, Pia Sundhage, Khadija Shaw, Milena Bertolini, Hritika Sharma Organizations: AUCKLAND, South Americans, debutants Panama, France, Jamaica, Brazil, South, Argentina, Thomson Locations: Brazil, France, Brisbane, Panama, Jamaica, Perth . Jamaica, South Africa, Argentina, G, Sweden, Italy, Wellington, Hyderabad

☆ Argentina, South Africa hopes dented by thrilling draw
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group G - Argentina v South Africa - Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand - July 28, 2023 Argentina's Yamila Rodriguez in action with South Africa's Linda Motlhalo REUTERS/Molly DarlingtonDUNEDIN, New Zealand July 28 (Reuters) - Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium on Friday that kept both teams alive in the tournament but dented their hopes of progressing. For all their neat approach work, Argentina looked unable to threaten Kaylin Swart in the South African goal and their first attempts on target did not come until the second half. "It is about taking our chances," said South Africa coach Desiree Ellis. Argentina will now face Sweden on Wednesday, while South Africa play Italy at the same time with both teams looking for an historic first Round of 16 berth. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Nick MulvenneyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Argentina's Yamila Rodriguez, Africa's Linda Motlhalo, Molly Darlington, Linda Motlhalo, Motlhalo, Kgatlana, Kaylin, Sophia Braun, Desiree Ellis, Braun, Janina Nuno Rios, Nick Mulvenney Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Forsyth Barr, Africa's, Dunedin, South, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, Dunedin , New Zealand, Molly Darlington DUNEDIN , New Zealand, Sweden, Italy, Mexico City

☆ Super sub Girelli earns Italy 1-0 win over Argentina
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"When you have a player like Cristiana Girelli on the bench and you see that you can't actually score ... my choice was very simple," Italy coach Milena Bertolini said. After a slow start to the second half, Italy settled into their rhythm and looked more likely to score. Manuela Giuliano's free kick drifted over the crossbar before Giadda Greggi drew a smart stop from Correa in the 82nd minute. Argentina caused plenty of problems for Durante but could not manage a shot on target until Bonsegundo's free kick in the 94th minute. They next face South Africa on Friday in Dunedin, with both teams still searching for a first World Cup victory.

Persons: Cristiana Girelli, Barbara Bonansea, David Rowland AUCKLAND, Cristiana, Girelli, Giulia Dragoni, Vanina Correa, Milena Bertolini, Italy's Ariana Caruso, Valentina Giacinti, Mariana Larroquette's, Manuela Giuliano's, Greggi, Francesca Durante, Florencia Bonsegundo's, Bertolini, Giulia, Durante, German Portanova, Hritika Sharma, Toby Chopra, Christian Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Italy, Argentina, Eden, South Americans, G, South, Girelli, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Italy, Argentina, Eden, Auckland , New Zealand, Sweden, Wellington, South Africa, Correa, Argentine, Dragoni, Africa, Dunedin, German, Hyderabad

☆ Scientists Unveil a More Diverse Human Genome
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Elie Dolgin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

More than 20 years after scientists first released a draft sequence of the human genome, the book of life has been given a long-overdue rewrite. A more accurate and inclusive edition of our genetic code was published on Wednesday, marking a major step toward a deeper understanding of human biology and personalized medicine for people from a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Unlike the previous reference — which was largely based on the DNA of one mixed-race man from Buffalo, with inputs from a few dozen other individuals, mostly of European descent — the new “pangenome” incorporates near-complete genetic sequences from 47 men and women of diverse origins, including African Americans, Caribbean Islanders, East Asians, West Africans and South Americans. The revamped genome map represents a crucial tool for scientists and clinicians hoping to identify genetic variations associated with disease. It also promises to deliver treatments that can benefit all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, researchers said.

[1/5] One of the dishes created by Bolivian chef Marsia Taha and Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez with ingredients from the Amazon, gets served at Gustu restaurant, in La Paz, Bolivia, March 31, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia MoralesApril 3 (Reuters) - In the high altitudes of Bolivia's La Paz, some of South America's top chefs are paying homage to regional Amazonian culinary ingredients including gusanillo, or worm chili, tree bark that tastes like garlic, and honey from stingless bees. At Taha's restaurant Gustu in La Paz, a feast of colors and flavors was carefully spread out on wooden tables decorated with large leaves to celebrate the gastronomic diversity of the Peruvian and Bolivian Amazon. "This is not only a celebration of the Amazon and its biodiversity but of our producers as well. They are the ones who make it possible for these products to arrive to our homes or our restaurants," said Taha.

☆ Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/8] Soccer Football - The Best FIFA Football Awards - Salle Pleyel, Paris, France - February 27, 2023 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi winner of The Best FIFA Player award 2022 REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi was named FIFA player of the year 2022 on Monday as Argentina scooped all major men's awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December. "I want to express my thanks to (coach Lionel) Scaloni and my team mates, without them I would not be here," Messi added. It's a dream for any player, very few people can achieve that and I was lucky enough to do so." Spain's Alexia Putellas, who won the Ballon d'Or last year, was named women's player of the year after inspiring Barcelona to a third consecutive national title in 2022. Polish amputee Marcin Oleksy won the Puskas prize for best goal of the year for a spectacular acrobatic volley with Warta Poznan against Stal Rzeszow.

☆ Pele or Maradona? Debate will continue raging over who was greater
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Soccer legends Diego Maradona and Pele rest on a hammock during a reception in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 14, 1995. Pele thought Maradona was gauche and undignified and Maradona thought Pele was a sell-out. Pele was happy to counsel the budding star, and Maradona excited to be fulfilling his dream of meeting the Brazilian. But their relationship soured in 1982 after Pele criticized Maradona when he was sent off for stamping on a Brazilian in a World Cup tie in Spain. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, eclipsed by Messi at the Qatar World Cup, was more expansive, calling the Brazilian "King Pele" and an inspiration to millions.

☆ 'We love this team': Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( Nicolás Misculin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Bearing flags, hats and the country's iconic blue-and-white jerseys, Argentines took over Buenos Aires' downtown and other iconic spots within minutes after the win. "It was an incredible game, at times anguishing," said 46-year-old Diego Aburgeily, who cheered on the national side from the suburbs of Buenos Aires. The South American team, which lost the final of the tournament against Germany in 2014, had not won a World Cup since 1986. [1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Final Qatar 2022 - Fans in Buenos Aires watch Argentina v France - Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 18, 2022 Argentina fans celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian 1 2 3 4 5The final penalty kick from Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel caused the ball to sail neatly into the net. The final win cements Messi's status as a legend among Argentines, with Sunday's match expected to be his last appearance in a World Cup for his country.

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