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Think about something for a second. In the span of about eight months, two of the longest-tenured Philadelphia Eagles, two team captains, retired. We also learned that two other franchise legends would hang up the cleats and call it a career. DeSean Jackson… Nick Foles… Jason Kelce… Fletcher Cox… You certainly don’t have to say much when their names are mentioned. They all have a similar quality in they’re like E.F. Hutton (if you’re old enough to remember those commercials). Whenever any of those guys talk, people listen. Most of us have never had those issues as our playing careers…
Seeing Simone Biles, the most accomplished gymnast in Olympic history, watching a Chicago Bears game isn’t something new since she’s there to support NFL safety Jonathan Owens. The thing is, his choice of attire has garnered the attention of fans for a peculiar reason. Apr 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens and American gymnast Simone Biles take a selfie prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports However, her choice of attire, a Packers jacket, did not sit well with the football…
In an Instagram link up yesterday, Tina said her sister Tia is capable of upsetting the favourites in the women’s 100m. “(I want her) to get to the final (and) after that any card can play,” Tina, the World Under-20 100m champion in 2021 and 2022, said. Evidence of “any card can play” with Tia was seen at the recent national championships when she took second place behind World Championships 100m silver medallist Shericka Jackson, and ahead of two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Tia also managed to lower her personal best from 11.12 seconds to an outstanding 10.86 during…
Rafael Nadal has said he is in no rush to plan his retirement and is looking forward to participating in the 2024 Laver Cup, scheduled from September 20-22. He missed the 2024 Australian Open and Wimbledon and didn’t perform well at the French Open and the Paris Olympics. Nadal sustained a hip injury during the 2023 Australian Open, compelling him to withdraw from the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Spaniard participated in the 2024 French Open but failed to advance to the second round as he lost to Alexander Zverev in the first. He also missed a…
“She’s way too close. I’ve never had an athlete that close,” Simone Biles herself had put the stamp on Rebeca Andrade as her biggest rival after her gold in the Olympic all-around final. And why not? It was Rebeca who snubbed Simone for gold in the 2023 World Championships in Belgium. Come to the Paris Olympics 2024, the picture could have been repeated once again! the all-around final, a rare slip-up by Biles on the uneven bars opened the door for Andrade, who seized the moment and led the competition until the very last routine. Just when it seemed like Biles’ golden dream was slipping…
As soon as she knew she’d done it, Sha’Carri Richardson put her hands to her chest and appeared to be near tears. Crossing the finish line first Saturday night in the final of the women’s 100 meters at the U.S. track and field Olympic qualifying meet was the moment Richardson had waited three years for, the moment so many young athletes dream of when they find their sport and decide to passionately pursue it. Crossing the finish line first Saturday night in the final of the women’s 100 meters at the U.S. track and field Olympic qualifying meet was the moment…
With Vijay Amritraj, his friend of 50 years by his side, Borg reminisced about his playing days, the great rivalry with John McEnroe and the decision to walk away from the game at 26 The legendary Swede won his 11 Grand Slam singles titles at breakneck speed, requiring just 21 tries. | Photo Credit: Ragu R / The Hindu Never before has Bjorn Borg seemed as free-spirited as he has in the recent past. For a man who was so rigidly self-controlled at the pinnacle of his career in the 1970s – folklore has it that he wouldn’t shave for…
Simone Biles lightheartedly poked fun at herself after the gymnastic superstar went viral as a meme during the Olympics. ADVERTISEMENT Biles not only dazzled the Parisian crowds with her gold-medal-winning displays at the games but also entertained the masses on social media with a hilarious viral moment. The broadcast of the Olympic gymnastics showed Biles and her fellow Team USA teammates chatting as they stretched and warmed up. However, the video picked up a moment from the unsuspecting 27-year-old, which instantly set the internet ablaze. Biles was caught suddenly stopping what she was doing mid-conversation, snapping to attention, swiveling to…
American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson not only captured the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics but also an iconic moment that has gone viral. Competing in the 4x100m relay, Richardson became the embodiment of confidence and determination. Sha’Carri Richardson reveals what Gabby Thomas did to inspire 4x100m relay victory at Paris Olympics ATHLETICS Sha’Carri Richardson reveals what Gabby Thomas did to inspire 4x100m relay victory at Paris Olympics This snapshot, where she glances sideways while speeding towards the finish line, has been dubbed the “Sha’Carri stare” and represents much more than just a fleeting moment in a high-stakes race. During…
The latest update on Lionel Messi, who has missed 11 games at Inter Miami, suggests that he could return from injury by the end of August. Argentine damaged ankle at Copa America Has sat out MLS & Leagues Cup fixtures Could be ready again by end of the month Article continues below Lionel Messi ankle Copa America 2024Getty/GOAL WHAT HAPPENED? The Herons released their talismanic captain for Copa America duty in the middle of June. They saw him damage his right ankle in the final of that competition, as Argentina successfully defended their continental crown on U.S. soil. logo Get…