NBA: Milwaukee Bucks make franchise history in win over Orlando Magic
from: BBC News Reigning NBA champions the Milwaukee Bucks record the largest half-time lead in franchise history as they beat the Orlando Magic 123-92.
Archivi tag: History
The worst mountain disaster in British history
from: BBC News Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.
Rookie forwards ‘can change course of history’ – England coach Jones
from: BBC News England head coach Eddie Jones says young players like Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire “can change the course of rugby history” against South Africa.
Stop asking about salary history, employers urged
from: BBC News A campaign group says inquiries about previous pay when recruiting increases the gender pay gap.
Revising China’s History, to Glorify Xi Jinping
The Communist Party has anointed him one of its revered leaders, paving the way for an already powerful leader to wield even greater influence. From: New York Times
Flick makes history as Germany hit nine past Liechtenstein
Hansi Flick makes history as the first Germany coach to win his first six games in charge, with his Covid-affected side thrashing 10-man Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier. from: BBC News
China’s Xi Jinping Remakes the Communist Party’s History in His Image
Leaders at an elite meeting enshrined Mr. Xi among the party’s historical giants, paving the way for him to claim a third five-year term. From: New York Times
Fight Talk: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez makes history – what’s next?
Boxing reacts to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez becoming undisputed super-middleweight champion – but what’s next for the Mexican? Plus more in this week’s Fight Talk. from: BBC News
What’s in a Name? For the Koreans of Sakhalin, an Anguished History
Stranded for decades on the island in Russia’s Far East, some bear three names, Japanese, Russian and Korean, representing different historical chapters. Now, many are planning their return. From: New York Times
Xi Jinping is Rewriting China’s History
A new official summation of Communist Party history is likely to exalt Xi Jinping as a peer of Mao and Deng, fortifying his claim to a new phase in power. From: New York Times
As Earth Warms, Human History Is Melting Away
Climate change is revealing long-frozen artifacts and animals to archaeologists. But the window for study is slender and shrinking. From: New York Times
Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic
Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same. from: BBC News
Black History Month: Long jumper Lex Gillette describes achieving a world record without sight
Five-time Paralympic silver medallist Lex Gillette tells BBC Sport how it feels to jump a world record without being able to see. from: BBC News
Teixeira makes UFC history as oldest first-time champion
Glover Teixeira writes his name into the record books by capturing the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 267 on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi.
Black History Month: Boxer’s family want colour bar apology
Cuthbert Taylor’s Caribbean heritage meant he was barred from competing for the British title.
Black History Month: Tony Collins – the first black manager in the English Football League
The undercelebrated story of the first black manager in the English Football League, who took Fourth Division Rochdale all the way to the 1962 League Cup final. from: BBC News
Black History Month: How Windrush and Bruce Lee played a part in Lutalo Muhammad’s Olympic medals
Two-time Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad takes us back to his grandparents’ arrival in the UK from Jamaica, to explain how their sacrifice and his dad’s influences led to him becoming one of the world’s best taekwondo athletes. from: BBC News
Black History Month: Lutalo Muhammad – Why I’m proud to be black and British
Two-time Olympic taekwondo medallist Lutalo Muhammad writes about the importance of Black History Month. from: BBC News
T20 World Cup: Temba Bavuma on making and chasing history for South Africa
from: BBC News Temba Bavuma has already made history by becoming South Africa captain. Now he is chasing more at the T20 World Cup.
Taliban Honor Suicide Bombers in Bid to Rewrite History
The new government brought together the bombers’ families at a publicized event, praising their actions but alienating those who have suffered at their hands. From: New York Times