It is no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays have not lived up to expectations this season. Sitting with a 58-66 record and in last … Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt blames team’s struggles on failed Shohei Ohtani gambleRead more
Month: August 2024
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Former Olympic cyclist found dead inside Las Vegas apartment days after choking on food: Report
Five-time Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos of Venezuela was found dead in her Las Vegas apartment after she choked to death, police said. Authorities were … Former Olympic cyclist found dead inside Las Vegas apartment days after choking on food: ReportRead more
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Ex-NFLer Gosder Cherilus arrested over alleged urination incident on flight bound for Ireland
There is a time and place for everything – and this certainly was not it for an ex-NFLer. Gosder Cherlius, a retired offensive tackle who … Ex-NFLer Gosder Cherilus arrested over alleged urination incident on flight bound for IrelandRead more
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Olympic diver Alison Gibson’s brutal board collision left her feeling ‘crushed in front of the world’
After suffering a devastating failure on her first dive of the Paris Olympics, American Alison Gibson is keeping her chin up even as she feels … Olympic diver Alison Gibson’s brutal board collision left her feeling ‘crushed in front of the world’Read more
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Russian chess player accused of poisoning opponent’s pieces at championship
A Russian chess player has been put in check after an alleged attempt to tilt the board in her favour. Amina Abakarova is under investigation … Russian chess player accused of poisoning opponent’s pieces at championshipRead more
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Pro wrestling great ‘The Taskmaster’ Kevin Sullivan dies after ‘devastating accident’
One of professional wrestling’s top villains of the 1990s has died. WWE confirmed on Friday morning that Kevin Sullivan has died at the age of … Pro wrestling great ‘The Taskmaster’ Kevin Sullivan dies after ‘devastating accident’Read more
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Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt offers grieving fan free tickets ‘as long as I’m here’
This Toronto Blue Jays’ season has not provided a lot of bright spots for the team or its fans, but one player is doing his … Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt offers grieving fan free tickets ‘as long as I’m here’Read more
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U.S. Olympic diver Alison Gibson scores 0.0 after brutal board mishap
To say that Alison Gibson’s first dive at the Paris Olympics didn’t go well would be underselling it. The American Olympian scored a big goose … U.S. Olympic diver Alison Gibson scores 0.0 after brutal board mishapRead more
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‘Inappropriate’ Olympian Luana Alonso wanted to swim for U.S. team in Paris: Report
The rift between the Paraguayan Olympic Committee and the headline-grabbing swimmer who was sent home for “inappropriate” behaviour seemingly is deeper than first thought. Olympic … ‘Inappropriate’ Olympian Luana Alonso wanted to swim for U.S. team in Paris: ReportRead more
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Simone Biles says it was ‘right’ to call out MyKayla Skinner before ‘death threats’ post
To become a world-class athlete, let alone one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, you need incredible timing. While it is undeniable that Simone … Simone Biles says it was ‘right’ to call out MyKayla Skinner before ‘death threats’ postRead more