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Bob McCreadie, ‘the Master of Going Faster,’ Dies at 73 One of the winningest drivers in dirt racing history, he was a folk hero who cursed wildly, drove aggressively and crashed a lot. Bob McCreadie, who was one of the winningest drivers in dirt racing history and was regularly introduced by announcers as “the master of going faster,” died on May 15 at his home in Watertown, N.Y. He was 73. His son Tim, who is also a dirt racing driver, confirmed the death. He said his father had been ill for several months and was in hospice care. McCreadie won…
Fonua-Blake backs young Warriors to replace him Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake is enjoying seeing his name in the media for what he is doing on the park, and not speculation about his life off it. Fonua-Blake was the subject of a drawn-out saga regarding his future in Auckland, having reportedly requested an early release from the Warriors to return to Sydney on a compassionate grounds. However, he has cited this as a ‘miscommunication’, affirming he never intended for an early exit. He will join the Sharks next year on a four-year deal but has committed to seeing out the 2024 season and…
Ajax lead transfer chase for Man City winger amid Premier League interest Manchester City have already raised over £150m in funds this summer from transfer deals, and could be set to add to that with interest in one of their most exciting wingers from the academy. The Blues have already raised around £51m from academy sales this summer, topping the £50m mark for City Football Academy Graduates for the third season running. Micah Hamilton and Kane Taylor are the latest to have left, or agreed deals to leave, and they could now be followed by winger Joel Ndala The 18-year-old was part of…
Daniel Rich Announces Retirement Brisbane Lions legend Daniel Rich has announced he will call time on his incredible 275-game career and retire at the end of the Club’s 2023 finals campaign. Brisbane Lions legend Daniel Rich has announced he will call time on his incredible 275-game career and retire at the end of the Club’s 2023 finals campaign. Rich joined the Lions in 2008 after the Club took the highly touted Western Australian with pick seven in the national draft. The 33-year-old has since forged a career as one of the game’s best defenders with a resume consisting of a Rising Star…
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Together with Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom Fogerty, he founded the swamp rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter. CCR had nine top-10 singles and eight gold albums between 1968 and 1972, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.[7] Since CCR parted ways in 1972, Fogerty has had a successful solo career,[8] which continues. He was listed on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Songwriters (at No. 40)[9] and the list of 100 Greatest Singers (at No. 72).[10] His songs…
Ja’Marr Chase calls for Bengals to re-sign Tee Higgins; hopes for a record-breaking 2024 Chase and Higgins both spoke on their desire for the latter to be re-signed this offseason. Both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are pieces the Cincinnati Bengals hope are long-term members of its wide receiver room, but both are in need of new contracts. Chase has earned the right to be one of the NFL’s highest-paid receivers, while Higgins is set to hit free agency in March. The duo talked to Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report, and Chase made it clear that he wants to see Higgins re-signed this…
Bengals pass rusher out for the year with torn Achilles, coach Taylor says CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Defensive end Cam Sample will miss the entire 2024-25 season, head coach Zac Taylor announced Monday. Sample, the Bengals fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, suffered a torn Achilles, according to Taylor. Trent Brown Offseason free agent signing Trent Brown will get some individual work in on Monday as training camp continues. Brown, a 10th-year player who signed with the Bengals in March, passed a physical and was cleared to return to practice on Aug. 4, the team announced. Preseason Opener The Bengals’ first preseason game is…
Sir Paul McCartney announces first UK shows since headlining Glastonbury Sir Paul McCartney will bring his Got Back tour to London and Manchester in December Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first UK shows since headlining Glastonbury in 2022. The Beatles legend 81, will bring his Got Back tour to London and Manchester in December. Sharing the news with fans he said: “I’m excited to be ending my year and 2024 tour dates in the UK. It’s always such a special feeling to play shows on our home soil.It’s going to be an amazing end to the year. Let’s get set to…
Oklahoma football’s 3 best returning players for 2024 Oklahoma football is a team in transition for the 2024 season. The Sooners are embarking on a new challenge in entering the SEC after years of dominance in the Big 12. Having a solid recruiting class and assortment of newcomers from the transfer portal helps, but more important than that are players who returning to Oklahoma. A couple of players who fit that bill include linebacker Danny Stutsman, wide receiver Nic Anderson, and quarterback Jackson Arnold. Those three, among others, can help Oklahoma return to the College Football Playoffs in 2024. Danny Stutsman…
Former Detroit Pistons player, community ambassador Earl Cureton dies at 66 Detroit Pistons player, community ambassador with the organization for the past 10 years, and a native Detroiter, has died unexpectedly, the Pistons said in a statement Saturday. He was 66 years old. Cureton was a 12-year NBA veteran and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 58th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. “The Detroit Pistons organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Earl Cureton, a person who meant so much to the organization as a colleague, former player, community ambassador and friend. As tough a colleague, former…