Month: February 2020

Lewis Hamilton says he’ll stick to his usual habit of doing his talking on the track, hitting back at recent comments made by young rival Max Verstappen. Verstappen and Red Bull Racing aim to give Hamilton and Mercedes more than a run for their money this season and thwart the six-time world champion’s plans to equal Michael Schumacher’s record seven titles. The determined Dutchman went on record recently, claiming that “maybe God is with Hamilton,…

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The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest featured several 50s and a controversial ending. Finalists Aaron Gordon and Derrick Jones Jr. went back and forth through two rounds Saturday night, and matching scores forced the leapers into a dunk-off. Jones scored a 48 with high-flying windmill on his second overtime attempt, and Gordon answered with a rim-rocking jam over Celtics center Tacko Fall. Unfortunately for Gordon, the judges awarded him a 47, and the United Center crowd…

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Unlike previous versions of the NBA All-Star Game, every quarter will matter in this year’s contest. When captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet for the 2020 All-Star Game on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, TNT), their teams could be bringing a little more intensity to the floor than usual. With a new format in place, the league is hoping to increase the level of competition and give fans a more exciting exhibition. How will the All-Star Game play…

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It’s down to the final two teams for Super Bowl 54. The Chiefs and 49ers are hoping to snap Super Bowl droughts after convincing wins in Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games. These two franchises have combined for eight Super Bowl appearances and fared well in their previous matchups, winning six Vince Lombardi trophies (the 49ers account for five of those). Here’s a breakdown of the Super Bowl histories for the Chiefs and 49ers, including their most recent trips…

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China is the world’s third-largest consumer market for prestige skincare with over $3.5 million earned in 2020 thus far, so it’s not surprising that global brands have now set their sights on this market. But the global giants have discovered that even China’s beauty industry has opened up to agile domestic brands and engaged their target audiences with specialized offerings. Furthermore, these domestic beauty brands have captured the hearts of consumers with new high-tech beauty…

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It’s been nearly a long half-month since the outbreak of coronavirus, and Monday, February 10th, marked the first day many Chinese citizens returned to the workplace. This could initiate another wave of infections if proper precautions aren’t taken, and medical experts from the University of Hong Kong estimated that the outbreak should stubbornly hang around until around June or July. During this stressful time, luxury brands have had to walk a tightrope between promoting their…

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A man who once starred on the flanks for the Red Devils believes a fellow countryman will unlock further potential in time and become a key man Daniel James will not suffer burnout at Manchester United, says Ryan Giggs, with the Wales international considered to be “robust” enough to handle any knocks and become the next wing wonder at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old was a surprise addition for the Red Devils in the summer of…

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Quarante millions de dollars – environ 37 millions d’euros. De quoi s’acheter vingt beaux appartements à New York, quarante tableaux de Joan Miró, ou 160 kilos de truffe blanche. Aucune folie de ce genre pour Taylor Swift : d’après le Daily Mail, la chanteuse vient d’assurer ses jambes pour cette même somme – de peur de ne plus pouvoir se produire sur scène un jour. « Ça peut sembler énorme, mais si quelque chose arrivait…

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Mais où était donc passé monsieur Poutine ? Malade, fatigué, ou même mort ? Les rumeurs allaient bon train depuis quelques jours sur le net. Le président est mort, vive le président ! Dix jours d’absence, c’est long pour un homme qui a l’habitude de focaliser l’attention de la presse de son pays. Dix jours de silence radio c’est assez long pour faire germer les idées les plus folles. Pour le plus grand plaisir de…

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C’est la panique chez les célébrités. À partir du 1er juin seront mis en ligne des noms de domaines comprenant le patronyme de stars, collés à un “.porn”, “.adult” ou encore “.sucks”. Des extensions évocatrices que Taylor Swift ne veut pas voir à côté d’elle. L’histoire nous l’aura appris, être célèbre n’est pas toujours une partie de plaisir. De temps en temps, la lubricité de certains fans fait surface et on retrouve sa photo nue…

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