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What happens when you put two of the biggest and strongest men in a boxing ring and let them go for six rounds? Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson - better known by fans as "Thor" or The Mountain from HBO's Game of Thrones - has emerged victorious after stepping into the ring…
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University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming competition in Division I. Per CNN, Thomas finished first in the women's 500-yard freestyle event on Thursday evening. “I didn’t have a whole lot of expectation for this meet,” Thomas…
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Alexander Zverev has been handed a suspended eight-week ban for hitting the umpire's chair with his racket at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, The Guardian reports. The German world number three was expelled from the tournament following his actions at the Mexican Open after losing a doubles match…
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Transgender college swimmer Lia Thomas has spoken out about the antagonism she has faced as an athlete who competes on the women's team. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, the 22-year-old University of Pennsylvania swimmer said: "I'm not a man. I'm a woman, so I belong on the women's team.…
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A Russian tennis player took the time to make his thoughts known after winning his latest match. Tennis star Andrey Rublev was not in the mood for celebrating following his victory over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Championships on Friday. Rublev - a…
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Nathan Chen made history at the Beijing Winter Games, becoming the first American to win an individual Olympic gold in figure skating for more than a decade. But it was the sweet gesture he made upon returning to the U.S. this week that has really melted people's hearts. During a…
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There has been an icy atmosphere at the Beijing Winter Olympics after athletes vented their frustrations about the food, bitter temperatures, and isolated conditions. Several athletes and coaches have spoken out about the poor organization, Reuters reports. German skiing coach Christian Schwaiger complained about the food provisions, saying: "The catering…
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Russian figure skate Kamila Valieva broke down in tears on the ice yesterday evening, after a disastrous routine left her out of the running for a second Olympic gold, The Sun reports. The 15-year-old's Winter Games have been embroiled in controversy after it emerged that she failed a drug test…
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A 17-year-old figure skater has vowed to "never skate again" after a disappointing outcome at the Winter Olympics on Thursday, Sky News reports. The silver medallist, Alexandra Trusova, sobbed before the podium ceremony following the women's single event at the Beijing Olympics. The teenager from Russia, who had attempted five…
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A Russian speedskater has apologized for flashing his middle fingers in victory after beating Team USA men's squad in a semi-final pursuit on Tuesday. Daniil Aldoshkin appeared to flip off his rivals as he crossed the finish line in an Olympic-record-breaking time alongside teammates Sergei Trofimov and Ruslan Zakharov. The…
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected Sha'Carri Richardson's accusations of double standards. The American sprinter was banned from competing in the Tokyo Olympics last summer after she tested positive for marijuana. Now, the star athlete has called out the IOC on social media, after Russian teenager Kamila Valieva was…
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We all know how annoying it can be to take a wrong turn. But for one Norwegian skier, going the wrong way wasn't just an inconvenience - it cost him an Olympic gold medal. Jarl Magnus Riiber made a heartbreaking error in the Nordic combined large hill/10km this week, when…
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Kamila Valieva's legal team claims her positive doping test was caused by a mix-up with her grandfather's heart medication, the Independent reports. Over the weekend, Valieva, a 15-year-old Russian figure skater, was cleared to continue competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics due to "exceptional circumstances", despite testing positive for a…
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LA Rams star Van Jefferson was seen sprinting from the stadium so that he would make it in time to witness the birth of his second child - just moments after his team's Super Bowl win. The 25-year-old wide receiver and his teammates secured a glorious win against the Cincinnati…
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Novak Djokovic has opened up about being deported from Australia, saying he would rather forgo future trophies than be forced to get vaccinated. In an interview with BBC News, the world No. 1 tennis pro insisted he did not want to be associated with the anti-vax movement - but made…
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Sha'Carri Richardson has voiced her opinion on the decision to allow Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics following her positive doping test. A urine sample taken from 15-year-old Valieva in December came back positive earlier this month for trimetazidine - a heart medication that…
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Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian figure skater who tested positive for a banned substance, will not receive a medal if she wins again in Beijing, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed. On Sunday, February 13, Valieva was cleared to continue competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics due to "exceptional circumstances"…
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Sunday night's Super Bowl LVI was full of dramatic moments and iconic surprises. One of the most talked-about moments from the sporting event happened before kick-off, when Dwayne Johnson electrified California's SoFi arena with a booming opening speech. Putting on the voice and personality of his legendary wrestling alter ego…
