Tag: glory

34 photos that show the rare astronomical event in all of its glory

Yurem Rodriquez watches as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024. (Eric Gay/AP) On Monday, droves of people donned protective eyewear and headed outdoors to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. In the United States, the sun was fully […]

26 photos that show the rare astronomical event in all of its glory

On Monday, droves of people donned protective eyewear and headed outdoors to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. In the United States, the sun was fully covered across 15 states along the “path of totality.” For 49 states, a partial eclipse was visible. The partial eclipse began near Mazatlán, Mexico at 12:51 p.m. […]

As Akron Baptist Temple is demolished, its glory days are remembered

After years of desecration, the demolition seems merciful. Vandals, looters and squatters have destroyed the former Akron Baptist Temple at 2324 Manchester Road. They’ve smashed walls, started fires, shattered stained glass, splintered pews, scattered garbage and painted blasphemous graffiti. “While I wish there was a different outcome for this memorable building, today marks the start […]

Duhan van der Merwe insists personal glory comes second to Scotland ambitions

Record-chasing Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe is adamant he will not allow thoughts of personal glory to muddy his thinking when he runs out at Italy’s Stadio Olimpico. The 28-year-old moved within one of Stuart Hogg at the top of the Scots’ all-time try-scoring list after producing a magnificent, match-defining hat-trick in Saturday’s 30-21 […]

Wales boss Warren Gatland backs Ireland for Grand Slam glory

Wales boss Warren Gatland backed Ireland to clinch back-to-back Grand Slam titles after his side suffered a 31-7 Guinness Six Nations defeat in Dublin. Tries from Dan Sheehan, James Lowe, Ciaran Frawley and Tadhg Beirne kept Andy Farrell’s reigning champions on course to become the first team to achieve the feat in the Six Nations […]