Новости за 20.03.2022

The Browns stunned the NFL after swooping for Watson in a trade that will reportedly see the embattled former Houston Texans quarterback paid $230 million over five years. The trade, first reported on Friday, came a week after prosecutors in Texas said the 26-year-old would not face criminal prosecution over a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations. More than 20 women have accused Watson of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior during massages he paid for. Watson -- one of the most talented... Читать дальше...

He stressed that he and President Vladimir Putin were the only principles able to thrash out a deal to stop the fighting, now in its fourth week. But he signaled he would lay down red lines against ceding Ukrainian territory, including two pro-Moscow breakaway regions. "I'm ready for negotiations with him," Zelensky told CNN show "Fareed Zakaria GPS." "I think without negotiations we cannot end this war," the Ukrainian leader said through a translator. The reiteration of Zelensky's call for... Читать дальше...

Duplantis went clear at 6.20 metres on the third time of asking in raucous conditions at the Stark Arena to improve by 1cm his previous best set two weeks ago in the same Serbian venue. The Swede joined the competition with the bar at 5.60m, going on to pass four times as rivals fell by the wayside. Duplantis saw American Chris Nilsen fail at 5.95m and Brazil's Rio Olympic champion Thiago Braz at 6.05m. The bar was immediately raised to 6.20m, but Duplantis failed in his first two attempts in chaotic... Читать дальше...

The extension will take Galthie up to the World Cup after next year's tournament in France. "It's done. It's going to be extended until 2027," FFR vice-president Serge Simon said. "When you are lucky enough to have something that is so obviously right, you have to keep hold of it." France won their first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England 25-13 in a superb all-round display at the Stade de France on Saturday. The victory also gave Les Bleus their first Grand Slam in 12 years and... Читать дальше...

Carlos Sainz made it a Ferrari one-two while Sergio Perez completed a disastrous day for Verstappen's Red Bull by spinning out of the race on the last lap with a mechanical problem, handing third place to Lewis Hamilton. George Russell, in his first race since joining Hamilton at Mercedes to replace Valtteri Bottas, took fourth place to give Mercedes a score of 27 points that they could not have dreamed of in the middle of the race. For Leclerc, who kept his cool when he and Verstappen exchanged... Читать дальше...

The dark and gritty superhero film from Warner Bros., starring Robert Pattinson in the title role, has passed the $300 million mark domestically in just three weeks, while nearly doubling that figure overseas, with $598 million. In second place for the Friday-through-Sunday period was another dark film, the fantasy animation "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" from Crunchyroll/Funimation (95 percent owned by Sony Pictures). It tells the story of a young student who becomes a sorcerer and battles a cursed spirit. Читать дальше...

While their run-scoring efforts were frustrated by several brief stoppages for rain at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, the visitors still achieved their objective in putting the match beyond the reach of the home side. After England resumed at 40 without loss, attacking innings from Dan Lawrence (41) and opener Zak Crawley (40) led a selfless effort in which every England batsman who came to the crease, until just before the end of the session, eschewed caution in prioritising the team objective. Читать дальше...

Carlos Sainz made it a Ferrari one-two while Lewis Hamilton snatched third place for Mercedes after Sergio Perez added to Red Bull's disastrous day by spinning out of the race on the last lap. George Russell, in his first race since replacing Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes, took fourth place to give Mercedes a double points score they could not have dreamed of in the middle of the race. There was also a remarkable outcome for the Haas team, which got no points last season but Kevin Magnussen, who... Читать дальше...

Days after their 3-0 European humiliation to Villarreal, Juventus kept their push to recapture the Serie A title alive with a win which moves them one point behind champions Inter Milan who are third and were held 1-1 at home against Fiorentina on Saturday. Leaders AC Milan have a three-point advantage on Napoli with Juve seven points off top spot. Massimiliano Allegri's Juve stretched their unbeaten league run to 16 matches and have an opportunity to move third when they host Inter Milan in their next game after the international break. Читать дальше...

However injury-hit Bayer Leverkusen, who have Florian Wirtz and Patrik Schick absent, could later reclaim third spot in Germany's top flight if they win at mid-table Wolfsburg. Hosts Leipzig had by far the better chances at the Red Bull Arena, creating nearly three times as many shots at goal as visitors Eintracht. Konrad Laimer hit the Eintracht crossbar in the first half and Christopher Nkunku, who has been called up by France for the first time, went close on several occasions. In the final... Читать дальше...

Rabada acknowledged that uneven bounce had contributed to his haul of five for 39. His first three wickets were taken with balls which lifted steeply off the surface as Bangladesh crashed to 34 for five. Afif Hossain led a Bangladesh fightback, making 72 in a total of 194 for nine. Opening batsman Quinton de Kock, who missed South African's defeat in the first match in Centurion on Friday because of illness, hit 62 off 41 balls and South Africa cruised to a series-levelling victory with 12.4 overs to spare. Читать дальше...

Welcome to the carnival world of Lucha VaVOOM, a flamboyant mix of American burlesque and Mexican wrestling. "Blood is coursing through our veins!" says Serafina, a stilt dancer wearing a red corset and a huge bell skirt from which emerge the emcees who open this troupe's first performance in Los Angeles after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The audience that fills the Mayan Theater knows exactly what they are getting; many are seasoned veterans of the spectacle. "It's my seventh show," says Clix... Читать дальше...

In a roller-coaster final round showdown with compatriot Dean Burmester, Norris saw his four-shot overnight lead disappear. He trailed by two strokes with five holes to play. Norris birdied 14 and 16 to draw level and the tournament was won and lost at the par-four 17th where Burmester strayed left into rough off the tee. Burmester failed to find the green with his 'blind' second shot and then three-putted for a double bogey six while Norris holed a birdie putt for a three-shot advantage. Norris... Читать дальше...

"Unfortunately, Christian Eriksen has tested positive for coronavirus and will therefore not be with the men's team on Monday," the DBU said on Twitter. "It is expected that he will be able to join the training camp during the week" before the two friendly matches against the Netherlands and Serbia on March 26 and 29. The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's opening game of the European Championships against Finland in Copenhagen last June 12. He had to be resuscitated on the pitch... Читать дальше...

In the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, life is far from normal. But local businesses are finding their own ways to help civilians who have remained in the city, despite the threat of a Russian attack. FRANCE 24 meets some of the workers keeping the capital supplied with food and medicine.

"It's been a good day for sure," said Kristoffersen after finishing second to claim the title, adding that the slalom season, which went down to the last race, had been "totally crazy." Kristoffersen entered the final race leading the slalom standings but battling a third Norwegian, Lucas Braathen, for the title. On a course set by their team coach, Braathen was fastest in the first run, a narrow 0.05sec ahead of Kristoffersen with McGrath third. On the second run, McGrath made mistakes but recovered. Читать дальше...

Rising produce costs, which officials blame on wild price fluctuations in the global oil market since the conflict began, have sparked murmurings of discontent around the South Asian nation of 170 million people in recent weeks. Opposition activists have accused traders of profiteering and staged several protest rallies, with a nationwide strike against soaring prices planned for the end of the month. Commerce ministry chief Tapan Kanti Ghosh said the programme would provide cheap food to 10 million... Читать дальше...

The 2022 edition of the Michelin Guide will launch on Tuesday, with organisers vowing to celebrate the diversity of French cooking and the industry's resilience after two challenging years caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Swede Sara Hector entered the race leading the event standings by five pints from French veteran Worley with American Shiffrin in touch in third. Shiffrin dominated the first run to lead Brignone by a huge 0.82sec. Worley was eighth at 1.60sec and Hector, battling injury, a distant 13th. Hector again struggled in the second run, but Worley, skiing in front of her home fans in Meribel, delivered what turned out to be the fastest second-run time to briefly grab the lead. Because she had so much time to make up... Читать дальше...

The director of the Rivne nuclear power plant, Pavlo Pavlyshyn, is worried about what invading Russian troops might do at this facility in northwestern Ukraine or at Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia, two nuclear sites already occupied by Russian forces.

With Melvyn Jaminet prolific with the boot, the immense Cameron Woki fast becoming the fulcrum of the team and live-wire World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont wreaking havoc on the England defence, there was only going to be one winner on Saturday. France were dominant in the opening 40 minutes with tries from the superb Gael Fickou and Francois Cros. England hit back in the second half thanks to Freddie Steward's converted try, but once Dupont burst through in the 61st minute the Grand Slam was... Читать дальше...

In an international tour via videoconference, Zelensky has spoken to several foreign legislatures since the invasion launched on February 24, including the United States Congress, Britain's House of Commons and Germany's Bundestag. A spokesman for the Knesset, Israel's legislature, told AFP that Zelensky's speech was scheduled for 6:00 pm (1600 GMT), as the humanitarian situation deteriorates in besieged Ukrainian cities under relentless Russian bombardment. Zelensky will address lawmakers in a... Читать дальше...

Up to 50,000 refugees have been arriving each day in the Polish town of Przemysl near the border with Ukraine, with hundreds more arriving at other frontier crossing points. Warsaw has thus far spent €1.6 billion to manage the influx of people escaping the Russian invasion.

Shiffrin was a massive 1.60sec faster than discipline leader France's Tessa Worley and 2.10 sec faster than Sweden's Sara Hector in Meribel in the French Alps. The 27-year-old from Colorado has already won the women's overall World Cup title, picking up that honour for the fourth time in her career on Thursday. Finishing second in the Super-G in Courchevel on Thursday she took an unassailable 236-point lead over her closest rival, Slovakia's Petra Vlhova. It was a remarkable comeback after a... Читать дальше...