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Thomas made her debut in the Tokyo Games, where she won bronze in the women’s 200m and silver in the women’s 4x100mrelay. The 27-year-old is a Harvard graduate in neurobiology and works at a volunteer healthcare clinic for uninsured patients when she’s not on the track training. “I always say education has been my foundation for success, it opens doors and empowers us to chase our dreams. Stay curious, stay driven, and never stop learning!!” Thomas said in a social media post The track star also has a master’s degree in Public Health and has said that she always prioritised…
American gymnastics star Simone Biles is training for her next big act: the 30-city arena tour, aptly named the ‘Gold Over America Tour ‘ (GOAT). Biles will be joined by her Olympic gold medal-winning teammates Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, along with U.S. Olympic team bronze medallists Paul Juda, Brody Malone, and Frederick Richard for the 2024 edition. The show promises to be “a high-energy and high-flying, gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacle,” according to release from the GOAT. Other gymnasts set to participate include Olympic alternate Joscelyn Roberson, Tokyo 2020 Olympians Shane Wiskus and Yul Molduaer, NCAA standout Trinity Thomas and…
I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next.” Neither anybody would have expected or even desired Angel Reese’s debut season to end so suddenly weeks before the wrap-up of the regular season. Despite the premature end, Reese shone more than brightly in one area, which was on the glass. But with A’ja Wilson inching closer to breaking her record, the ‘Chi-Town Barbie’ might have yet another concern on her plate. The title “Rebounding Queen” fits Angel Reese perfectly. As a rookie, the seventh-overall pick quickly…
NBA legend Chris Paul sent a message to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after she made history. Caitlin Clark is in the middle of an incredible rookie season for the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa superstar is coming off a game where she had 18 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 7/18 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time. Clark also made WNBA history. Via The WNBA: “Caitlin Clark dishes her way into WNBA history The 2024 #1 overall draft pick and rookie sensation sets the new single-season assist record with 317 dimesJust another…
Simone Biles debuted a daring new look as she starts off her Gold Over America Tour — and she looks utterly stunning. The Olympic gymnast took to Instagram to reveal that she’d got a brand new hairstyle ahead of the big tour, as her usually long, dark hair now has subtle golden blonde highlights streaked through it. She smiled brightly to show how happy she was with her new look, as she captioned the selfie: “I did a thing.” © @simonebiles Instagram Simone debuted gold highlights in her hair The bold new look certainly added a contrast to her wavy dark…
The Minnesota Timberwolves are entering this season with lofty expectations but the hype may not be stronger than what’s surrounding Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. The Timberwolves’ trio of young players were a big reason for Minnesota’s first trip to the Western Conference Finals in 20 years and Edwards believes their expectations are even bigger than what Timberwolves fans are hoping for this season. pic.twitter.com/MMI27KkBR5 — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 12, 2024 “If us three become consistent, y’all in trouble,” Edwards said in a social media video on the Timberwolves’ social media account. “If we can become consistent…
The Steelers are once again bolstering their wide receiver depth ahead of a game this season. Per a team announcement, Pittsburgh has elevated practice squad wide receiver Ben Skowronek to the active/inactive roster for the second straight game. Against the Falcons a week ago, Skowronek didn’t record any catches, but he did contribute 10 special teams snaps. RELATED Steelers snap counts: Week 1 takeaways Last season, Skowronek recorded eight catches for 66 yards and a touchdown with the Los Angeles Rams. On Sean McVay’s team, the 6’3, 224-pound Skowronek wasn’t just a physical receiver. He also was respected as a special-teamer and blocker, lining…
With Team Europe Captain Bjorn Borg and Team World Captain John McEnroe set to conclude their legendary tenures in September, one thing is clear: the upcoming contest in Berlin will be a fascinating showdown between two exceptional teams who know what it takes to capture the Laver Cup. Renowned commentator and 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion Todd Woodbridge looks ahead to the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, a competition he has covered since its inception in 2017. Predicting a winner at Laver Cup Berlin 2024 is no easy task. The unique format of the competition, with its escalating points…
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season. Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red Sox following a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The British Columbia native has been on the injured list since Aug. 12, one day after he sustained a strained right calf while attempting to cover first base in a game against the Houston Astros. “I’m hoping that we can squeak into the postseason and I can get the opportunity to pitch again,” Paxton said on the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast with host Rob…
This offseason has been filled with a plethora of wildly disrespectful takes about Michael Jordan and his era. It seems like week after week, a new player from the modern era finds something new to say about Jordan for shock value. 3x NBA All-Star Trae Young is that new player of the week. During an episode of the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game Podcast”, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young was asked to build his all-time starting five lineups in the NBA.