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You’ll probably recognize this: when you launch a spaceship worth millions or even billions of dollars into space, it’s good if the thing can also return to earth in one piece. Ask Elon Musk. NASA thought the same way some time ago. To that end, United States astronauts built the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. To …

Mon, June 5, 8:33 AM sport GEMERT – On March 4, Coen van Schijndel competed in Ironman 70.3 in Taupo on New Zealand’s North Island. On the other side of the world, Triathlon Group triathlete Gemert surprised friends and foes alike with a thrilling performance. By Ties van Schijndel Coen van Schijndel has already participated in various triathlons in many …

Our top Belgian crossfit athlete Jelle Hoste can prepare for the world championship in the USA. In European qualifying he got a good fourth place and it was more than enough to be the first Belgian to participate in the World Cup. During his competition, he also set a world record. The CrossFit Games in the United States are the …

Taylor Fritz had to say goodbye to Roland Garros after three rounds. Despite a good start, the ninth-seeded American lost to Argentinian Francisco Cerúndolo in four sets: 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5. Cerúndolo is number 23 in the world rankings. Holger Rune is Cerúndolo’s next opponent in Paris. The Danish tennis player, seeded sixth, won in three sets against Argentinian Genaro …

This is the number one athletics event in the Netherlands: the FBK Games. With many world-class players in action in the Hengelo Athletics Stadium. The main attractions of the 42nd edition in a row. Sifan Hassan. ©AFP Sifan Hassan, 1500 meters (7:25 p.m.) Presentation is unnecessary. The double Olympic champion will compete twice: Saturday the 10,000 meters (start at 8:30 …

Gijs de Jong is confident that the Netherlands will be able to host the Women’s World Cup together with Germany and Belgium in four years. The KNVB general secretary returned with a good feeling about the organization of the Champions League final between FC Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg (3-2) at the Philips stadium. “These images are going around the world, …

Dominique Janssen needed time on Saturday to assimilate the defeat in the Champions League final against FC Barcelona (3-2). “It’s hard to put your finger on the sore spot,” said the VfL Wolfsburg defender. “There are a lot of emotions involved.” Wolfsburg led 2-0 halfway through the near-sold-out Philips Stadium. “We were focused and wanted to move on and continue …

By the editorsJune 3, 2023, 2:42 PMRead for 3 minutes Professional shots After a season filled with highlights and matchups, it’s time to battle for the Stanley Cup once again. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the NHL Playoff Finals. At ESPN, you won’t miss a thing from the best-of-seven series. The first match is …

Mare Westra, 13, and Jason Pries (20) from Hapkido De Oase from Sint Nicolaasga won first prize in the self-defense section at the German Open Hapkido Championship in Dortmund. With about fifteen participating countries and participants from the United States, Australia and Finland, they managed to obtain the highest distinction in a heavy and wide field of participants. …

General Secretary Gijs de Jong receives a USL Super League scarf. – Photo: KNVB Media A delegation from the United Soccer League (USL) for women visited the KNVB campus today. In Zeist they came to talk about the new USL Super League, a new American competition at the highest level. In addition, fruitful conversations took place on the world women’s …