Julien Alfred made history by winning the women’s 100 meters final at the Tokyo Olympics, securing Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal. With an impeccable gun-to-tape performance, Alfred clocked in at 10.72 seconds, setting a new national record. Despite the challenging weather conditions and a soaked track, Alfred maintained her lead from start to finish, leaving
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The Miami Dolphins made headlines by agreeing to a restructured contract with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid skill position players in the NFL. This new contract, valued at $90 million over the next three years, includes an impressive $65 million in guaranteed money. Despite no new years
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to allow two female boxers to compete at the Paris Olympics has sparked a heated gender controversy. Despite facing aggression due to an arbitrary decision, Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting have been given the green light to participate in the Games. Khelif’s rapid victory over her opponent, Italy’s
In a recent class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez criticized the jury for not following his instructions in determining damages. The judge expressed his concerns during the NFL’s post-trial motion, questioning the jury’s calculations and decision-making process. Gutierrez emphasized the importance of proving the reasonableness of
The NFL is making strides in modernizing the way line-to-gain measurements are conducted during games. Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology is set to revolutionize this aspect of the sport, potentially replacing the traditional chain gang method. NFL executive Gary Brantley has revealed plans to test the technology during preseason games, with the goal of full implementation in
The Atlanta Braves made a bold move by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade marked a reunion for two key players from the Braves’ World Series-winning team in 2021. In exchange for Soler and Jackson, the Giants received left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league
In the recent Olympic-opening game between Team USA and Serbia, coach Steve Kerr made a strategic decision to sit Jayson Tatum, a first-team All-NBA player and champion. Despite the inevitable focus on this move, Kerr addressed the situation head-on by meeting with Tatum before the game and engaging with the media. He clarified that Tatum
The historic moment arrived for South Sudan as their basketball players made their way onto the court at the Paris Olympics, greeted by cheers from fans proudly waving their national flag. Among these players was Nuni Omot, who took a brief pause to acknowledge the Paris 2024 logo on the court’s surface, signifying their official
The Miami Dolphins made headlines with their recent agreement with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year, $212.4 million extension. This deal marks the largest in franchise history and solidifies Tagovailoa as a key player for the team going forward. With an average annual value of $53.1 million, Tagovailoa briefly ranked as the third highest-paid quarterback
The Seattle Mariners, who have been struggling offensively and in desperate need of a spark, have recently made a significant move by acquiring All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays. This trade was announced by both teams on Thursday night, with the Mariners hoping that Arozarena’s dynamic abilities will help elevate their game.