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Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Russians will compete as the “Russian Olympic Committee”, pictured above. From now on they must remain neutral. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo. Human rights groups claim that two-thirds of Russia's Olympic athletes are in violation of neutrality rules.Russia is banned from competing, but some athletes are allowed to compete under a “neutral” flag. According to Global Rights Compliance, 10 of those athletes have voiced support for the Russian military. At least two-thirds of the Russian athletes due to take part in the Olympics opening…
Why does 58-year-old marijuana magnate Mike Tyson think he can beat active boxer Jake Paul, who is 21 years younger than him?”Can I be honest with you?” Tyson asked rhetorically in a recent interview with Esquire magazine. “I don't think he could hurt me.”Due to a recurrence of his ulcer, the fight with Paul has been postponed from this Saturday until November 15, when the former YouTuber will face boxer-turned-Mike Perry instead.Either way, Iron Mike's confidence remains strong. Asked to compare his November comeback to his 1988 victory over a 38-year-old Larry Holmes, Tyson refused to even think about it.…
Anticipation is building for the opening of Ashcroft's first arena, with residents pouring in with name suggestions. 125 Years Ago: July 22, 1899 Clinton Racecourse: At a public meeting held in Clinton on the evening of the 18th, it was unanimously resolved to hold the races at a suitable time, to be determined later, probably between the Kamloops and Ashcroft fairs. The races, with large prizes at stake, will last two days. Balls will also be held, and a general good time is expected. storm: A powerful storm pounded the Bonaparte Valley on Thursday, damaging ranches along Cache Creek. Jas…
Tech stocks staged a modest recovery on Thursday from the Nasdaq's worst day since 2022, as strong results from TSMC (TSM) eased concerns about AI trading ahead of Netflix's (NFLX) earnings release.Futures for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) rose 0.4%, while S&P 500 (ES=F) rose 0.1%, but Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were down about 0.2% from the blue-chip index's all-time closing high.Wall Street's rally has been further turbulent this week as political, geopolitical and trade risks destabilize a market that was finally convinced the Fed would cut interest rates this year.The Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) fell more than…
After hearing some public input at its Tuesday meeting, the Pella City Council discussed two main options regarding the future of a local recreational soccer field. During the policy and planning process, council further considered whether to renovate the current Pella Soccer Complex on Neal Drive at a cost of about $1.3 million or add new space to Pella Sports Park at a cost of $2.8 million, and based on conversations near the end of that discussion, it appears council is leaning toward renovating the current facility rather than expanding Pella Sports Park. The city's fall football and Iowa Rush…
It's time to take it easy. It's time to have fun. For NBA fans, late July is the time to catch summer league games in Las Vegas, make predictions about final training camp rosters, replay your favorite games from the previous year on YouTube, and let the baseball part of your sports soul take all the stress away. For Knicks fans, that means an early look at Cam Payne's inimitable jump shot — and how it was incredibly numerous late in last year's series against the Sixers — and daily progress reports from Tyler Kollek (it'll only be a matter…
Jul 18, 2024, 07:30 AM ETThe first week of NBA summer league in Las Vegas has been filled with exciting rookie debuts, young players looking to secure roster spots and plenty of chatter surrounding the biggest storylines.From prospects dispelling the “bad draft class” moniker to second-round pick Bronny James hitting the court, the summer league start has had plenty of highlights.Beyond draft narratives, plenty of other NBA storylines have unfolded. Our NBA insiders have been on site to talk to front office staff as well as scouts as the future of the league performs in Vegas.Future contracts, the destination of…
Warrior 3, a martial arts, yoga and fitness studio, is currently undergoing a soft opening at 9737 Traville Gateway Dr. in Rockville. The new fitness studio takes over the space formerly occupied by Kicks Karate. Warrior 3 will have its official grand opening on July 22. Once fully open, the studio will host martial arts classes, yoga classes, fitness classes and more for all ages. Cardio Bounce: “Cardio Bounce” is a high energy class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance using a rebounding trampoline. Rebounding is proven to be an effective aerobic exercise that leads to increased heart rate…
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. is ready to reset his life and revive his career when he faces Jarrell Miller on Aug. 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. “The Destroyer” Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) last fought in September 2022, defeating Luis Ortiz twice to win a unanimous decision. Ruiz, who turns 35 in September, has long been far from the prime of his career, having fought just twice since the end of his 2019 sequel against Anthony Joshua. Since beating Ortiz, Ruiz publicly announced his tabloid-worthy separation from his partner and underwent rotator…
Jul 18, 2024, 07:00 AM ETThe Swamp. The Big House. The Granddaddy of Them All.Whether you’re a fan of Death Valley (the orange and white version or purple and gold), Touchdown Jesus or just playing between the hedges, you understand the unique experience college football’s stadiums provide.So we asked 14 of our college football writers to rank the best stadiums in the sport. No parameters, no criteria. Writers were asked to submit their top 20 stadiums in order. We then awarded points: 20 for first-place votes, 19 for second and all the way down to 1 point for a stadium…