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According to British Athletics, Geoff Capes, a three-time Olympian and twice the strongest man in the world, has passed away at the age of 75. The athlete, who was born in Lincolnshire, was crowned World’s Strongest Man in 1983 and 1985 and won gold in the Commonwealth shot put competition in 1974 and 1978. In addition to winning two golds, three silvers, and a bronze at the European indoor athletics championships the previous decade, he set the British record with a throw of 21.68 meters in 1980, which is still the best ever ratified. “British Athletics is saddened to hear…
After Jets Firing BY THAD BROWN ATHLON SPORTS UPDATED OCTOBER 23, 2024 2:36 PM Just weeks after being dismissed as the head coach of the New York Jets, Robert Saleh may have found a new role with a familiar face. The former Jets coach has reportedly been seen assisting the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur, his long-time friend. Although it’s unclear whether Saleh has been officially hired by the Packers, LaFleur is expected to address the situation during a press conference after Wednesday’s practice. Saleh’s firing from the Jets on Oct. 8, came as a surprise to…
According to Sydney Premiership coach Paul Roos, his team felt that Andew Demetriou’s “ugly” football remarks from the 2005 season had an impact on the umpires. During the 2005 season, Demetriou claimed that Sydney, the eventual premiers, played ugly football, which some media commentators had called “ugly.” After his shocking anti-Swans remarks, Roos says he was shocked that no one from AFL House spoke up to hold the former AFL CEO “accountable.” Roos stated that the Swans were shocked that an AFL player would openly make such statements about their team on the Herald Sun’s Sacked podcast. It simply seemed…
Today DiCello Levitt and Murphy, Falcon & Murphy filed a lawsuit against TKO Group Holdings, Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, and WWE on behalf of five former “ring boys.” Mel Phillips allegedly groomed, used, and sexually abused the young ring boys in pro wrestling venues, hotel rooms, and other places, according to the lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to take any action to halt or prevent the abuse while being “fully aware” of it. Thanks to the courage of our clients, we finally have a chance to hold…
According to Juve-Live, Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to the prospect of joining Juventus ahead of the January window. Such a move would see the £36 million Manchester United signing reunite with former manager Thiago Motta as he seeks to grow his confidence back. Manchester United could be a daunting place where the expectations are sky high and the pressure right from the get-go. In Joshua Zirkzee’s case, a £36 million summer signing from Bologna, he started his time at Old Trafford with a winning goal against Wolves but has fallen off ever since. Since Manchester United’s defeat at the hands…
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics launched the defense of their NBA crown with an emphatic 132-109 defeat of the New York Knicks on Tuesday. After a triumphant pre-game ceremony that saw Boston celebrate raising their record-breaking 18th championship banner, the Celtics delivered a performance that suggested they could well be the team to beat once more. A devastating 43-point first quarter put Boston in complete control during the first half, with Tatum producing an electric shooting performance to pour in 18 points from three-point range over the two quarters. Tatum had brought the house down in…
The legendary pitcher’s lasting influence on the game and the community is celebrated by the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the most cherished characters in the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Fernando Valenzuela, was honoured with a touching tribute. To honour the renowned pitcher, who died at age 63, fans flocked to Dodger Stadium. The team’s event, which featured heartfelt remarks from those who knew Valenzuela the best as well as highlights and recollections, was a heartfelt celebration of his life and legacy. “He was more than just a player; he was a symbol of hope and inspiration,” said…
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is feeling upbeat and has stated that his team will be “flying” in their crucial Premier League matchup against Liverpool this weekend. Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has stated that his team will be “flying” when they play Liverpool on Sunday. With 17 points, the Gunners are now in third place in the Premier League, four points ahead of Liverpool in first place. In the Champions League, Arsenal defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0, and Arteta acknowledged that his team’s performance had “dropped off” going into the match. He is certain, nevertheless, that Arsenal will…
In the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Travis Kelce and his brother Jason got into a heated argument over a long Patrick Mahomes run that generated a lot of controversy. In Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch with the 49ers, quarterback Mahomes broke free for a spectacular 33-yard run near the end of the third quarter. However, onlookers swiftly asserted that Mahomes seemed to indicate he was going out of bounds, causing defenders to slow down and avoid hitting him. But then, for an additional gain, Mahomes ran along the sidelines and stepped inside a defender. Defensive players…
After the Orlando Pirates defeated SuperSport United 2-0 at Orlando Stadium, head coach Jose Riveiro said he was happy with the team’s performance in a post-game interview. Riveiro was unaffected by the Buccaneers’ meagre three shots on goal during the game, underscoring the significance of the victory in maintaining their undefeated start to the league season. Evidence Makgopa gave the Pirates a significant lead that would ultimately define the game by scoring barely two minutes into the contest, setting the tone early on. Deep into stoppage time, Deon Hotto then scored a late goal to complete the victory, guaranteeing the…