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It’s been a wild month in the world of horse racing. Weeks after the controversial Kentucky Derby results, audiences are now debating about which horse came out on top at the 144th Preakness Stakes. OK, fine: War of Will was technically the victor, but Bodexpress was the undeniable star. The No. 9 horse exploded out of the gate, […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger remains a beast. On Saturday, the action star and former California governor was blindsided during an event in Johannesburg, South Africa. Viral footage showed the 71-year-old speaking with fans before an unidentified man ran up behind him and dropkicked in the back. The ex-Mr. Olympia was nudged forward, and the attacker was immediately detained by security. “Thanks for […]
Since it was conceived, the game of polo has developed a royal association. The upper echelons of society congregated around the sport, cementing its nickname as the “sport of Kings.” Given it’s elitist association, one may not immediately assume that equestrian activities are incredibly effective tools used to inspire, educate, and motivate financially need-based youth. Work to Ride is a non-profit […]
The 2019 Kentucky Derby ended in historic and dramatic fashion. And, naturally, Twitter users had a lot to say. Country House, a 65-to-1 underdog, was declared the winner of Saturday’s race after first finisher Maximum Security was disqualified for interference. The moments leading up to the controversial ruling played out on live TV, after Country House’s jockey Flavien Prat and […]
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against the introduction of a 2018 ruling that can require female athletes to take hormonal contraception to reduce testosterone levels. Semenya, who is hyperandrogenous and has higher levels of testosterone than most women, will have to take medication if she is to compete at the 2020 Tokyo […]
Over $11 million in counterfeit championship and team rings are now in the hands of authorities as reports claim the United States Customs and Border Protection seized 177 fake pieces. On Tuesday, the Customs and Border Protection announced that they were able to track and intercept a shipment carrying $11.7 million worth of fake team jewelry from China into […]
Conor McGregor‘s pile of legal troubles appears to been slimmed down by one as the man who accused McGregor of smashing his cell phone has dropped his lawsuit. According to court records obtained by TMZ, the case filed by Ahmed Abdirzak against McGregor has been dismissed by the judge with prejudice. It is assumed that in exchange […]
Although Conor McGregor is supposedly retired from the UFC, the fighter let it be known that his hands still work as he took to Twitter to challenge the actor and company investor Mark Wahlberg to a bout. On Saturday, the Irish instigator sent out a tweet that let his fans in on post-UFC career plans. To […]
Right now there’s a lot of shit going down in the American sports world. The NCAA tournament is in the opening (and best) rounds — where games broadcast continuously from noon to almost midnight, MLB’s Opening Day is a week off, you’re a month out from seeing Mel Kiper for the one and only time […]
On Tuesday, Angels slugger Mike Trout made news by establishing a new MLB standard after signing a 12-year/$430 million contract. Also, some Belgian pigeon did the same for pigeon racing…though it didn’t generate quite as much buzz. That Belgian pigeon, named Armando, was purchased by a Chinese buyer who ponied up $1.4 million in a […]
