Month: August 2023
Simone Biles Set to Compete for First Time Since Tokyo Olympics
[ad_1] Simone Biles, who over the past decade has revolutionized what is possible in gymnastics, is set to compete Saturday for the first time since 2021, when she won two medals at the Tokyo Olympics but also withdrew from five events to protect her mental and physical health. Gymnastics fans have been waiting for this…
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Jan Frodeno Begins His Triathlon Farewell Tour. Up Next? More Risky Sports.
[ad_1] The end of an athletic career arrives for everyone, even Jan Frodeno, who is widely recognized as the greatest male triathlete ever. Frodeno, who won the triathlon gold medal for Germany at the 2008 Olympics, three Ironman world championships, two half-Ironman world championships, and set the long-distance triathlon world record, is retiring at the…
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Jake Paul says Tommy Fury would be ‘dead’ if they fought in the street: ‘I would’ve beat the s— out of him’
[ad_1] Jake Paul’s lone loss in his professional boxing career came at the hands of Tommy Fury back in February, but Paul says that was only because they had gloves on and a referee. Fury won the bout, which was two years in the making due to postponements, by split decision. However, Paul always thought…
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At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand
[ad_1] There are a few things that can be known for certain. Canada, the Olympic champion, will not add a Women’s World Cup to its list of honors this year. Marta, the Brazilian star, will not end her career with the one international trophy that has eluded her. And Germany, somehow, managed to engineer its…
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Browns defeat Jets in Hall of Fame Game behind Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s stellar second half
[ad_1] Even the lights at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium had its bout with rust in the first NFL game of the 2023 season on Thursday night, but it worked to the Cleveland Browns’ advantage as they took down the New York Jets, 21-16, in the annual Hall of Fame game. With the third…
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Bears sign veteran Yannick Ngakoue to bolster pass rush for 2023 NFL season: reports
[ad_1] The Chicago Bears made a move to grab one of the top free agents on the market, as defensive end Yannick Ngakoue signed a one-year deal to head to the Windy City, per multiple reports. Ngakoue is signing a one-year deal worth $10.5 million with $10 million guaranteed, Ngakoue’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN. …
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Spain’s Team Went to War. Now It Has to Win the Peace.
[ad_1] A couple of days before Spain’s first genuine test of this World Cup — an encounter with Japan in Wellington, New Zealand — team officials became aware of an issue. The players, it turned out, were bored. Their families and friends, who had traveled halfway around the globe to watch their games, were bored.…
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NFL legend DeMarcus Ware takes crack at national anthem before Hall of Fame Game
[ad_1] By the end of the weekend, NFL great DeMarcus Ware will be able to call himself a Pro Football Hall of Famer. He will also be among the relatively few people who have sung the national anthem before a game. Ware will be celebrated for his prowess on the field with the Dallas Cowboys…
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Texans’ John Metchie III says his faith helped him get back on field after leukemia battle
[ad_1] Wide receiver John Metchie III is back on the field after a battle with leukemia that ended his rookie season with the Houston Texans before it even took off. One year later, Metchie is focused on helping Houston get back on track, and he said it was his faith that helped him get through…
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Snag Huge Savings With Early Back-to-School Deals from Nike, Adidas, and More
[ad_1] It’s still very much summer but the back-to-school deals and steals are already pouring in. Brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and others are currently offering huge discounts on some of their most popular gear. So if you’ve already picked up the best laptop and supplies for the new year of school, then it’s time…
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