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The Ukrainian attack helicopters can be seen taking part in combat operations in Ukraine and neutralizing Russian military targets. Other images show Ukraine’s fighter jets patrolling the skies above the country. The images were obtained Wednesday from the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, along with a statement saying that they have carried out 1,700 strikes on the invading forces since the beginning of the war. The Ukrainian Air Force said: “On July 12, around 2:30 p....

Illia Ishchenko-Leshchynskyl is now staying with his aunt in Southern California, and has been there for a little more than a week, KABC-TV reported. He told the station that his trip lasted three days. “This was so long and hard for me, but I’m here, and that’s so good,” he said. The Russia-Ukraine war has caused 10 million people to flee Ukraine in the weeks since Russia launched its attack, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi said in a Twitter post Sunday....

Those first moments on foreign soil are nostalgic — the suffering is not forgotten, but for the first time in weeks, there is also light. “I remember our first morning in the hotel,” Nenya, a Ukrainian refugee in Poland who asked that her full name not be shared, told Newsweek. “When we woke up, my son wanted to open the window. A flock of birds was flying.” In Poland, I remember the sun," she added....

While livestream proposals are not unique, they certainly offer a happy moment not only for the streamers, but also for the communities who share the moment with them. Ukrainian Twitch streamer Geksagen shares a wholesome moment by proposing to his girlfriend on stream Geksagen had been livestreaming for about five and a half hours. He and his partner were roaming around and doing an IRL stream with their viewers in the Twitch chat....

Ultimate Frisbee organizations now have the opportunity to receive IOC funding, and the sport could now be up for inclusion in future Olympic games. MORE: Breathtaking photos from 2014 Games | Beijing chosen as 2022 Olympics host “This is an incredible milestone in the 30-year history of WFDF and a further important step for our International Federation in the development of our sport worldwide,” WFDF president Robert “Nob” Rauch said in a statement....

Frank McGuire led the team to its first NCAA championship in 1957. Legendary coach Dean Smith eventually took over and established the program as a perpetual powerhouse in college basketball. The Tar Heels secured two national championships under Smith and have won the national championships three times under current coach Roy Williams. UNC is no stranger to the Big Dance. Here’s a look at the Tar Heels’ NCAA Tournament history and how many national titles they’ve taken back to Chapel Hill....

DHARAMSALA, India (Reuters) - Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against an Indian side missing their inspirational skipper Virat Kohli through injury in the fourth and final test on Saturday. The tourists, who forced a draw in the third test in Ranchi, were unchanged for the match that marks the debut of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium as a test venue. “It looks like a nice wicket, little bit of grass, probably more than we have seen throughout the series so far,” Smith said at the toss....

PowerUpGaming reports that Escayg goes on to explain the game’s setting, which will be taking place in India, and why that works well for the series. This gives a little more context to the announcement trailer that aired two months ago during the 2016 PlayStation Experience. The Lost Legacy removes frontman Nathan Drake and instead stars two of the series’ most badass women. Players will take on the role of Chloe Frazer, who was inexplicably missing from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End despite being a fan favorite....

89 $18 Hedges Three Vineyards Red Mountain 2000 From an emerging vineyard region, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and merlot is supple and refined. 88 $13 Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2002 The state’s leading winery is always good. Here’s a bright, juicy white with melon and mango flavors. 88 $8 Columbia Riesling Columbia Valley Cellarmaster’s 2002 This white is frankly sweet, but it’s also nicely balanced, with delicate pear and mineral flavors....

Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley 2001 This value-oriented Sonoma winery comes through with an intense, food-friendly white. A great buy. 88 $12 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc Sonoma County 2001 Known for Chardonnay, this winery makes a rich Sauvignon blanc with nice vanilla flavors from oak. 87 $15 Groth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2001 Proof that good Napa Valley wines don’t have to be expensive. This tangy white would be excellent with spicy foods....

Jorge Masvidal has been open about what he wants from UFC – a bigger paycheck. Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren – UFC 239 Jorge Masvidal has recently had a huge breakthrough in the UFC. At UFC 239, Jorge Masvidal faced Ben Askren in an enormous fight. The undefeated Ben Askren faced his first defeat when he went toe-to-toe with Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal went on to hit Askren with the knee of the century....

The Eagle, Nurmagomedov has been the number one contender for the Lightweight division for over two years, one of which was spent nursing an injury while the other and current year is trying to get his much-deserved shot at the belt. Khabib believes he was used as leverage for McGregor to gain his second title shot against Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 but feels he will slap the head of the ‘chicken Irishman’ if he decides to get it on after his hiatus that lasts until May of next year....

Since then, he’s been focused on outside ventures and says that he’s happy to not be fighting again. In the same interview with Submission Radio, Rockhold revealed an interesting proposition that would get him back to the Octagon sooner - a 195-pound division! Since his last fight showed that he was small for Light Heavyweight and he had to cut too much for Middleweight, this is the weight class that’s ideal for him....

Hunt wants to use his platform to bring about change across MMA, and also to receive compensation for the danger he was put in, against Lesnar. Here’s what he said to Ariel Helwani this past Monday on the MMA hour (courtesy of MMA fighting): Hunt went on to justify his statement: Hunt and Lesnar met in the co-main event of UFC 200 earlier in July in Las Vegas, where Lesnar took home a unanimous decision win after ground and pounding away at the Samoan for 15 minutes....

Chandler also claimed that he weighed more than Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman just 72 hours after his breathtaking encounter with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. If Chandler does move up a weight class, it will be his first welterweight fight inside the octagon. Conor McGregor, on the other hand, has three fights under his belt at 170lbs. Interestingly, McGregor’s record as a welterweight is considerably better than his record as a lightweight....

A statement issued earlier by the OAC stated, The issue the NYSAC and the OAC had and currently have with Evans was to do with his MRI scan, it’s something that Evans claims he has fought with over the duration of his UFC career. In regards to the UFC 206 event on December 10, Mr Evans has not cleared Ontario’s medical licensing requirements. We can confirm that his proposed bout has not been approved but are unable to comment further on his private and confidential medical information....

Both Miocic and Cormier seemed to be up for the fight with DC even saying that the fight will be his last one inside the Octagon. However, it now seems that the current UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has had a change of heart. Miocic interested in a boxing match against Fury In an appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Miocic revealed that he is apparently more interested in a cross-over boxing match against undefeated heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury instead of a trilogy fight against Cormier....

Now that ‘Mystic Mac’ has done what he said he would do, so has Dana White, as the Notorious One was forced to give up his 145lbs belt. It’s no real surprise that everyone has something to say on the issue, except the Champ himself, Conor Mcgregor. The news that was announced in the wake of Daniel Cormier pulling out of UFC 206, implied that Jose Aldo would be promoted to the position of reigning Champion, while Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway face off for the Interim Championship....

Anthony Pettis endures a broken foot at UFC 241 Anthony Pettis suffered the injury during the match while attempting a head kick on Diaz, but it ended up being a low kick as Diaz successfully checked the assault. However, Pettis continued to fight all three rounds, eventually succumbing to a loss by Unanimous Decision. Pettis’ longtime coach, Duke Roufus told MMA Junkie that Pettis did not inform him about the injury till after the match....

However, that won’t be the case anymore as Kamaru Usman vs Colby Convington is a ‘done deal’, according to Ariel Helwani of ESPN and it will be one of the three featured title bouts in UFC 245. Why did it take so long to happen? After a tweet from Ariel Helwani, ESPN confirmed that Usman vs Covington is a done deal. Colby Covington was the deserving contender since he won the interim UFC Welterweight Championship....