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Tom HamiltonMar 26, 2026, 07:33 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Multiple AuthorsCARDIFF, Wales — Soccer is magnificent and unsparing in equal parts. While Wales clustered in the central area and groups of Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters dabbed away tears and found it difficult to remain standing amidst their penalty shootout triumph, “Yma o Hyd” resounded. This phrase means “We’re still present,” and served as the rallying cry for Wales’ progression to the Euro 2016 semifinals. It evokes recollections…

Myron MedcalfMar 27, 2026, 12:13 AM ETClose Reports on collegiate basketball Began contributing to ESPN.com in 2011 An alumnus of Minnesota State University, MankatoVarious ContributorsHOUSTON — According to Nebraska’s coach, Fred Hoiberg, a crucial misstep in the game’s waning moments that resulted in his squad having merely four athletes on the floor prior to a pivotal three-point score during the last minute of Iowa’s 77-71 triumph against the Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16 on Thursday evening, was his responsibility.At the 58.8-second mark remaining, Kael Combs of Iowa positioned himself on the baseline while his colleagues gestured towards Alvaro Folgueiras –…

Wales’s aspirations to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed, as their journey concluded with a semi-final elimination in the play-offs against Bosnia and Herzegovina, following a penalty shootout at the Cardiff City Stadium. This outcome came after Brennan Johnson struck his shot wide of the goal and Neco Williams’s penalty was denied by Nikola Vasilj. Commemorating two years since their home loss to Poland in a penalty shootout for Euro 2024 qualification, Wales initially rattled the frame of the goal with a curving first-half attempt from Harry Wilson. Subsequently, Daniel James propelled them into the lead with…

The auditory version of this piece is presented by the Air & Space Forces Association, celebrating and backing our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Discover further details at afa.org The Air Force is furthering its initiative to create miniature nuclear reactors to energize military installations. Through a solicitation for data issued on March 25 via SAM.gov, the Air Force indicated it is seeking input from firms regarding their capacity to conceive, permit, energize, build, and implement compact nuclear reactor systems. Merely a month prior, Airmen showcased the capability to convey a compact nuclear reactor on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft,…

Matej Kovar thwarted Finn Azaz and Alan Browne in a penalty shootout, as Czechia concluded the Republic of Ireland’s FIFA World Cup qualification quest, advancing to a play-off decider against Denmark with triumph in their semi-final match at the Fortuna Arena. Miroslav Koubek is set to guide Czechia to the championship round for the first time since 2006, provided they overcome Denmark at home on Tuesday (19:45 BST). This follows their recovery from a two-goal deficit, having initially trailed to Troy Parrott’s 19th-minute spot-kick and Kovar’s own goal in the 23rd minute. Patrik Schick responded with a penalty in the…

David Sacks, the prominent venture capitalist and technology magnate who had emerged as Silicon Valley’s chief champion within the White House and a principal designer of its assertive artificial intelligence policy strategies, disclosed on Thursday that he had ceased to be a special government employee — and consequently, no longer served as President Donald Trump’s Specific Consultant for AI and Crypto.Sacks’ formal designation as an SGE enabled him to operate concurrently in the commercial realm and for the public sector, yet for a maximum of 130 days, prompting inquiries regarding his continued tenure over a year following his designation. However,…

A fortnight subsequent to Travis Kelce referencing Taylor Swift as a primary motivator in his choice to rejoin the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season, the duo jointly debuted at an awards ceremony during the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held on Thursday.Swift secured a septet of accolades, among which was Pop Album of the Year for “The Life of a Showgirl.” She was also honored with the Artist of the Year title, bestowed by Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. During her celebratory address, Swift acknowledged Kelce.”‘The Life of a Showgirl’ drew significant inspiration from the vibrancy I experienced gazing…

The accompanying audio for this piece is presented by the Air & Space Forces Association, venerating and championing our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Discover more at afa.org Space Training and Readiness Command formally inaugurated its fresh main office facility in Florida this month, as the operational command begins a serious relocation from Colorado. The entire process is anticipated to conclude by 2027, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna informed legislators on March 25. Since its inception in 2021, STARCOM has been provisionally based at Petersen Space Force Base, Colo. As one of the Space Force’s…

American equities experienced a sharp decline, reaching their lowest level in six months, following the most significant surge in oil prices seen in two weeks.On Thursday, the S&P 500 concluded trading down 1.7 percent, marking its most substantial one-day drop since January 20, as nine of the eleven components within the main index registered losses.The Nasdaq Composite also saw a 2.4 percent decrease, putting it more than 10 percent below its October high and thereby fulfilling the conditions for what is termed a “technical correction.”An inverse relationship between equity markets and crude oil prices has been observed since hostilities commenced…

Manager of Wales, Craig Bellamy, expressed his conviction that his squad might have established an unassailable lead long before Edin Dzeko secured a last-minute equalizer with a header during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s victorious World Cup qualifier at the Cardiff City Stadium. The home team’s Harry Wilson struck the goal frame, and subsequently, Dan James propelled them into the lead with a magnificent long-distance shot following halftime. However, their adversaries markedly enhanced their performance subsequent to conceding, leveling the score via Dzeko, the erstwhile Manchester City forward, ultimately triumphing in the penalty shootout. Bellamy informed BBC Sport that “the final approximately…