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David Madison/Getty Images Akebono competes in the 1993 San Jose Basho sumo wrestling tournament held June 4-5, 1993 Tokyo CNN — Pioneering US-born former sumo wrestling champion Akebono has died, his family announced in a statement Thursday. Widely considered to have blazed a trail for other foreign sumo wrestlers, the 54-year-old died of . . […]
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails Jimmy Kimmel slammed those who have hailed Donald Trump as a “Champion of Black America” after . . .
An American track and field legend has recently come forward and raised a toast to herself. The Olympic champ gave herself and her followers online a boost amid Black History Month. Interestingly, the 3x Olympic medalist is also the former fastest woman alive. America’s Favorite Video Today Carmelita Jeter, 44, held the . . .
The eastern brown snake was spotted courtside by fans, forcing the umpire to stop play. Saturday 30 December 2023 13:00, UK Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem faced a second opponent during a match in Brisbane – one of Australia’s most venomous snakes. The former world number three was facing Australia’s James McCabe during a […]
CHICAGO (Nov. 27, 2023) – Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Ali Krieger, who scored one of the most dramatic goals in U.S. history and helped the USA to titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, will be honored for her retirement during a pre-game ceremony prior to the U.S. Women’s National Team’s […]
Betsy Rawls, a four-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, died Saturday at the age of 95, the USGA has confirmed. One of the most prolific winners in golf, Rawls transitioned from a playing career to tournament administrator in 1975, impacting the LPGA greatly both inside and outside the ropes. Rawls won 55 times on the LPGA, […]
Team USA gymnast was among many who condemned the actions of the official Gymnastics Ireland is embroiled in a racism row after a shocking video showed a young black competitor being skipped over during a medal ceremony as her white peers were each given an award. Olympic champion Simone Biles
Black Jack crowned 2022/23 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge champion by James Boyd / International Maxi Association 19 Sep 10:01 PDT IMA Secretary General Andrew McIrvine presents Black Jack’s owner Peter Harburg with the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge trophy © IMA / Michelangelo Forza
NEW YORK – A year ago, Marketa Vondrousova missed the season’s last three Grand Slams. In recent months, though, she found a level of consistent excellence, won her first major title at Wimbledon and crashed into the Top 10. On Monday, the 24-year-old from the Czech Republic achieved another first: A quarterfinal berth at the […]
ESPN News ServicesSep 4, 2023, 12:21 AM ET2 Minute Read Ostapenko upsets No.1 Swiatek in three setsJelena Ostapenko hits a forehand winner on match point to complete the upset against Iga Swiatek. NEW YORK — Defending champion and No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round of the US Open on […]