For many Europeans, the vision of economic integration is as breathtaking as the 200-meter set of pylons that hoist the bridge’s central section nearly 60 meters above the sound. Oresund is nothing less than Euroland made concrete–which is exactly what Brussels had in mind back in 1996 when the EU approved a far-reaching plan to weld together Europe’s patchwork of national transport systems. The master plan showed a 400 billion euro network of new or upgraded roads, bridges, waterways, rail lines and airports, to be completed by 2010....

After a goalless first half in Seville, Joe Aribo struck first for the Scottish giants after a slip from Frankfurt defender Tuta, though just 12 minutes later, Rafael Borre had levelled the match with a smart close-range finish. The scoreline then stayed 1-1 throughout extra-time before Aaron Ramsey missed the only spot-kick in the penalty shootout to ensure that Frankfurt would take the trophy back to eastern Germany. The Sporting News has dug into the data behind the game, with all the key stats and facts below....

On the field, the competition is second only to the UEFA Champions League. In fact, regular Champions League participants drop down to the Europa League every season with the likes of Barcelona, RB Leipzig and Atalanta finding themselves in the competition this season. German side Eintracht Frankfurt was the team left standing, and in addition to European silverware, they also won an automatic bid to the 2022-23 Champions League group stage, which is prestigious, financially lucrative, and helps with offseason player recruitment....

The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in France climbed to 2,621 on August 19, the highest it’s been since April 17, when the country reported an average of 2,654 daily new infections, Worldometer reported. Over in Spain, the seven-day rolling average of daily new cases hit a new peak on August 17, when it reached 4,618, the highest it’s been since April 7, when it was at 4,717....

There is one title race that has slipped under the radar of everyone though. The Turkish Super Lig is heading into its last three games with four teams separated by only four points. There is so much more to play for here than just a league title though. The financial future of Galatasaray could be at stake as they took a huge financial gamble at the end of the season having sold a lot of the clubs assets in order to rebuild the squad....

The reason is a radical new land-reform law, expected to pass the Scottish Parliament later this month, that will give commoners a chance to own the hills they work on. Anticipating the legislation, a group of 750 tenants led by a local petrol-station manager, David Cameron, have put in a bid to buy the 4.5 million [euro] property. If the sale goes through, “people here will have a say in what happens on the land on which they live and work,” says Cameron, his eyes teary....

The game, which was being played behind closed gates after alleged racist behavior of Croatia fans at an earlier qualifier against Norway, finished 1-1. However, that was overshadowed when a swastika shape could be seen on the turf during the first half. MORE: Jamaica upsets USA in Gold Cup | Klinsmann to blame | Tournament images Attempts by stadium staff members to remove the symbol at halftime were unsuccessful. The Croatian Football Federation apologized, claiming “obvious sabotage and a criminal act....

An unconventional Democratic National Convention took place Monday with the Desperate Housewives actress and longstanding immigration activist taking center stage as the host on the first night of the event. A co-founder of the Latino Victory Fund, which champions Latinx candidates for public office, Longoria was designated M.C.s for the night, acting as an anchor for the 2020 convention. “During the next four nights, we will gather safely from our homes to listen, to learn, to be inspired, to act, to vote, and to build that more perfect union,” Longoria said to viewers....

Well, one year in, chalk up another vindication for President Trump. Joe Biden was propelled to the Democratic nomination by a coalition of center-left, working class and minority primary voters who preferred him as a pragmatic alternative to his array of far-left rivals. You’d never know it from his record in governance. As president, Joe Biden has been a forceful advocate for the priorities of far-left, mostly white, mostly upper-income progressives whose vision of the country and its future are, in a word, extreme....

The mid-to-late 2000s-era Suns were the perfect example, finishing most seasons as the league’s leader in points and offensive rating. While their defensive reputation wasn’t always stellar, their offense was unstoppable. MORE: Nowitzki on Nash | Duncan dances like an old man | Carlisle bashes Mavs To different levels of success, teams have tried to emulate versions of this style of play. For the most part, it’s been nearly impossible to bring out the levels of fun the Suns were able to bring out, and it’s almost all because of who was running the offense....

Rose, the all-time career hits leader, has been on baseball’s ineligible list since 1989. He agreed to that punishment, voluntarily, for having bet on Reds games while he was Cincinnati’s manager. Rose disputed for years that he had made the bets, but admitted it in his 2004 autobiography. With the All-Star Game this year in Cincinnati, the Reds have said Rose, 73, will take part in official activities surrounding the Midsummer Classic....

Despite dealing Sam Bradford to the Eagles for Nick Foles earlier in March, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said the franchise plans to use one of its draft picks on another quarterback. MORE: SN’s latest mock draft | Draft throwback: Aaron Rodgers | Sam: There are other gay NFL players “It’s our intention to draft one,” Fisher said, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “The Nick (Foles) trade has no bearing over what we do in the draft....

SCA Chairman Osama Rabie announced Thursday that Egypt is seeking more than $1 billion in compensation for the incident in the Suez Canal, which held up 422 ships and billions of dollars in cargo. Global trade will likely feel the impact of the jam for months to come. Ships traveling from Asia to Europe were forced to take a 3,100-mile detour around the Cape of Good Hope, along the coastline of South Africa....

The vessel is currently anchored in Egypt’s Great Bitter Lake, where it has been since it was freed. It was seized by the Egyptian government on Tuesday, which is seeking $900 million in compensation for costs arising from its rescue. Ever Given was “declared suitable for onward passage to Port Said where she will be assessed again before departing for Rotterdam [in the Netherlands],” according to a statement Wednesday from Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), the ship’s technical managers....

The U.K. Government’s website was also hit, while Hulu, PayPal and Twitter also reported issues. Many of these websites appeared to be back online now at the time of reporting. The crash followed a widespread outage at the cloud service company Fastly, which is used by scores of companies to improve their websites’ speed and reliability. The Associated Press reported that San Francisco-based company acknowledged a problem just before 10:00 GMT, followed by repeated updates on its website noting it is “continuing to investigate the issue....

The project was announced by the grassroots movement Daughters Defend Democracy, which seek to elect Democrats, in collaboration with the liberal Political Action Committee MeidasTouch. In a tweet, Daughters Defend Democracy said the question will be sent via certified mail via the United States Post Office and that they “will not be accepting non-answers.” The group announced the plan in the wake of the latest January 6 hearing, which detailed how a number of members of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle had accepted that he had lost the election and that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud, as he claimed....

Below is a full list of every Russian oligarch who has spoken out against the Russian leader’s war, which began on February 24. Oleg Tinkov Billionaire Oleg Tinkov, perhaps the most outspoken critic of the Russia-Ukraine war, founded Russia’s Tinkoff Bank in 2006. Born in Siberia’s Leninsk-Kuznetsky, the 54-year-old is currently receiving treatment for cancer. He has denied having a close relationship with the Kremlin and Putin. “I don’t see ANY beneficiary of this crazy war!...

The Kennedy Center Honors have been bestowed upon notable figures in the arts, from James Brown to Lucille Ball, since 1978. In 2022, eight people have been named as honorees. Their work emcompasses rock, soul, classical and Christian music, as well as acting and directing. Together, they “​​add another layer to the complex and inspiring collage of artists that together tell the story of our collective contribution to global culture,” according to Kennedy Center President Deborah F....

You’re not alone. MORE: Katy Perry gets Super Bowl tattoo | Katy Perry’s performance | Jimmy Fallon celebrates Super Bowl According to the music service Spotify, Elliott’s streams have increased 676 percent from the hour before the game to the hour after. The three most popular songs people are listening to are the three songs she performed during the Super Bowl. Lose Control - 1,396 percent increase Get Ur Freak On - 922 percent increase...

The sexual chemistry between Billie and her male co-stars is electric to say the least, but the intensity between Billie and Brad especially has got everybody hot and bothered. Their on-screen chemistry is so convincing to audiences as Shahi and Demos are dating in real life. Exactly when the pair began dating remains unknown but it is believed they met on the set of Sex/Life. The first clue Shahi and Demos were dating came in New Year 2021 when Shahi uploaded a photo of them together....