The race director is on the beach, pointing out to sea. “Swim out to the blue boat, turn right round it, back in towards the small white buoy, turn right again and swim along the coast to exit under the arch.” It sounds so simple. But seconds later an animated debate breaks out amongst the…
Could Kona 2019 be David McNamee’s year?
Just when David McNamee thought he’d shaken off the dark horse tag for Kona, Alistair Brownlee decides to show up and steal the spotlight. Not that the Scot minds. Despite two third places in Hawaii and an ability to run a marathon in the heat that’s only surpassed by reigning champion Patrick Lange, his demeanour…
Don’t blame Flores Agreement for migration wave, attorneys and experts tell court
Attorneys on Friday struck back against a claim long made by the U.S. government that a landmark 1997 court settlement about the care of migrant children in custody has caused kids and families to flow north from Central America. Their filing and accompanying declarations by immigration experts is the latest salvo over the Flores Agreement,…
U.S. pulling troops from northern Syria posts, leaving Kurdish allies to face Turkey
American troops have begun pulling back from positions in northern Syria in line with an order from the White House. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the action hours after the White House said U.S. forces in northeast Syria would move aside and clear the path for an expected Turkish incursion. While the U.S. move…
Strong, deadly earthquake rocks southern Philippines
Davao, Philippines — A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday, triggering landslides and loosening boulders that killed six people and injured more than 100 others in a region already damaged by a strong tremblor two weeks earlier, officials said. The magnitude 6.6 quake was caused by the movement of a fault about 4.3…
Leclerc vows to ‘play it smart’ with Sainz to push Ferrari
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz and himself will need to “play it smart” this season as they fight each other on the track while also giving priority to their team’s objectives. The Scuderia heads into the 2021 season determined to turn around the dismal fortunes that marked its 2020 campaign. Click Here: crusaders…
Impact Wrestling draws lowest ratings of 2021
This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling drew the lowest ratings the show has done since the start of 2021. Tuesday’s Impact averaged 134,000 viewers on AXS TV, down 21 percent from the 170,000 viewers that last week’s episode averaged. The rating in the 18-49 demo was a 0.03. That’s down from last week’s 0.04 rating. In…
AEW Women's title eliminator tournament down to final three
The final three competitors have been decided in the AEW Women’s World title eliminator tournament following Sunday’s special on Bleacher Report. Ryo Mizunami defeated Yuka Sakazaki to win the Japan side of the bracket while in the second U.S. semifinal, Thunder Rosa defeated Riho to advance to Monday’s final against Nyla Rose. That match will air on…
Alpine F1 team showcases new identity A521
Alpine has pulled the covers off its A521 and its new identity as the French outfit opens a new chapter in its Formula 1 history. Renault confirmed last September the rebranding of its F1 team and the revival of the legendary Alpine name, rekindling the niche manufacturer’s sporting legacy, born in the 1950s and built…
Edge appearance to kick off WWE SmackDown
Update — Universal Champion Roman Reigns responded to WWE’s announcement that Edge will be kicking off tonight’s SmackDown: “If you’re going to say something on my show, you’ll have say it to my face. See you at the top of the show. #Smackdown” ********** An appearance by men’s Royal Rumble winner Edge is set for…