Atlanta wins Act I in New York

Atlanta wins Act I in New York

Clint Capela and the Hawks got off to an ideal start in the NBA play-offs. Atlanta went to win 107-105 Sunday on the floor of the New York Knicks in the first game of this first round of the Eastern Conference. Trae Young netted the victory basket 0”9 from the buzzer, much to the dismay … Read more

Covid mortality undoubtedly undervalued in the United States

Covid mortality undoubtedly undervalued in the United States

The Covid-19, which officially killed 581,000 people in the United States, has ‘no doubt’ killed many more people in the country, said White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci. The country is the most bereaved in the world by the coronavirus. Asked Sunday about a study published this week by the University of Washington, which estimates … Read more

The assurance of a new champion 23 years later

The assurance of a new champion 23 years later

For the first time in … 23 years, the Swiss champion will not be Bern, Zurich Lions, Davos or Lugano. From Monday, Zug will try to win a second national title after 1998, while Genève-Servette will seek to lift its first trophy. There is something historic about the moment. While the National League championship has … Read more

Atlanta beats Miami despite Capela’s absence

Atlanta beats Miami despite Capela’s absence

The combined absences of Clint Capela and Trae Young did not disturb the Hawks. Atlanta defeated Miami 118-103 on Friday to pick up a 10th win in their last 13 games. Victim of a contusion to the back, Clint Capela thus missed his eighth game of the season on injury, he who runs at 19.9 … Read more

The Hawks fall in New York

The Hawks fall in New York

Clint Capela and the Hawks came across stronger than them Wednesday in the NBA. Atlanta lost 137-127 after overtime on the floor of the New York Knicks, who picked up their eighth success in a row. Winners of nine of their previous eleven games, the Hawks paid for their lack of bench depth late in … Read more

The world in question: the hair transition of Brazilian women

The world in question: the hair transition of Brazilian women

In Brazil, more than half of the population is black or mixed race. Despite everything, racism is still very present in the country. In the past, this state of affairs has prompted many Brazilian women to straighten their hair in response to so-called “European” beauty models. Today, however, things are starting to change and some … Read more

Fiala and the Wild in great shape

Fiala and the Wild in great shape

Kevin Fiala and the Wild are in great shape. Minnesota picked up its fourth straight NHL victory on Monday thanks to two more points from its St. Welsh striker. Named first star, Kevin Fiala scored a goal – 4-2 – and signed an assist in a game won 5-2 against the Arizona Coyotes. He now … Read more

Former New York Mayor Bloomberg candidate for the White House

Former New York Mayor Bloomberg candidate for the White House

Michael Bloomberg announced on Sunday that he was running for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 US presidential election. The 77-year-old billionaire served as mayor of New York from 2002 to 2013. “I am a presidential candidate to beat Donald Trump and rebuild America,” Bloomberg said on his website. The billionaire had multiplied in recent … Read more

Atlanta and Capela win in Los Angeles, Lebron James injured

Atlanta and Capela win in Los Angeles, Lebron James injured

Clint Capela’s Atlanta Hawks began their long eight-game away journey with a 99-94 success on the floor of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. The Genevan was once again impressive on the rebounds with 16 catches. He also registered eight points for 22’54 of play. This success allows the Hawks to celebrate an eighth … Read more

Jil Teichmann enters the top 50

Jil Teichmann enters the top 50

Jil Teichmann enters for the first time in the top 50 of the best players in the world. The Biennese had reached the semi-finals of the WTA-1000 tournament in Dubai last week. Teichmann thus went from 54th to 41st place thanks to his prowess in the Emirates. For Belinda Bencic, ranked No. 12 in the … Read more