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Sports On Steroids? Peter Thiel Invests In 'Doping-Friendly' Olympics Rival 'Enhanced Games'
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 7:04am | 638Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal, has made a significant investment in a sports competition that openly embraces the use of performance-enhancing drugs. This move has sparked a major debate on the potential risks to athletes’ health and the integrity of the sport. What...
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Macron's Olympic Rebuke Sees Russia's Flag Unwelcome At 2024 Paris Games
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 1:09pm | 420Amid heightened global tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron voiced his stance on the upcoming Summer Olympics, saying that the Russian flag should not fly at the 2024 Paris Games. The decision came as Russia continued a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Macron's statement,...
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Cannabis Use Violates 'Spirit of Sport' Says World Anti-Doping Agency, Keeps It On Prohibited List
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 3:12pm | 605A World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) panel recently decided that marijuana use by athletes violates the "spirit of sport" and laid out its reasons why it will remain on the prohibited list. What Happened Made up of experts in sports medicine, law and ethics, the WADA panel reviewed...
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MrBeast's 'Extreme Olympics' YouTube Video Attracts The Attention Of The Real Deal
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 9:41pm | 468Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast’s latest video, has taken the internet by storm, garnering massive views and catching the attention of the official “Olympics” channel. What Happened: MrBeast orchestrated a one-of-a-kind YouTube event, the “...
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Nations Battle In MrBeast's $250,000 Challenge With Unforeseen Conclusion
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 1:40am | 411In a recent online spectacle, popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, orchestrated a unique global challenge, inviting participants from every nation to compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The event, which promised high stakes and intense competition, concluded with...
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10 Things Credit Suisse Is Older Than: Light Bulbs, Telephones, Radios, Sports Leagues And More
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 1:28pm | 1109One of the biggest stories from the weekend is the buyout of Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), one of the oldest banks in the world. Here’s a look at just how old Credit Suisse is. What Happened: Credit Suisse is being bought out by Swiss bank company UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in a...
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Slams Olympics' 'Neutral Flag' Idea For Putin's Athletes: 'All Their Flags Are Stained With Blood'
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 1:31am | 343Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the International Olympic Committee not to allow Russian athletes to compete in sporting events even under a neutral flag amid the Russia-Ukraine war. What Happened: In a phone call with I.O.C. President Thomas Bach on Wednesday, Zelenskyy demanded...
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Exclusive: Olympics Are A Display Of Patriotism And Society's Continuous Improvement Say US U-18 Baseball Team's Max Clark And Aidan Miller
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 10:28am | 917With origins dating back to the ancient Greeks suspending conflicts to host festivals and contests of athleticism, poetry and dance, the modern-day Olympics have turned into an expression of patriotism and government, as well as culture. “I have always wanted to do something for an entity...
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Tennis Star Rafael Nadal
Friday, June 3, 2022 - 10:50am | 652One of the greatest tennis players of all time is Rafael Nadal. The Spanish tennis player has transformed the sport and created some record-breaking tennis statistics and some top rivalries in tennis. Here are five things you might not know about Rafael Nadal. 1. Grand Slam Record: Nadal is...
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Fangage's CEO On Celebrity Engagement, Inspiring New Generation Of Black Founders
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 12:18pm | 1274Just let it fly. That’s the advice Fangage CEO Josh Bryant suggests for young founders struggling with their proof of concept. “Does it work and will people care about it? If you can answer those questions, you’ll know if it’s a ride worth taking or if you need to get...
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2022 Winter Olympics Betting Preview: Team USA Gold Medal Favorites And Long Shot Bets To Watch
Friday, February 4, 2022 - 7:01pm | 878The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday airing live on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). As sports betting expands to more states each year, the Olympic Games becomes available to bet on by more people in the U.S. Here is a betting guide...
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Schneider Driver's Daughter Dives Into The Olympics
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 4:08pm | 371On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) is supporting professional driver Mitch Palmer's daughter, Krysta, a member of the U.S. diving team at the Tokyo Olympics. Andy Berke, BlueGrace Logistics' senior sales director, gets us up to speed on how its...
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5 Things You Might Not Know About US Gymnast Simone Biles
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 1:39pm | 708Recognized by many as one of the greatest gymnasts to ever compete, Simone Biles is a record-breaking U.S. gymnast competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Here are five things you might not know about Simone Biles. 1. Early Days of Gymnastics: Biles visited a gymnastics center on a field trip with...
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How Much A Physical Olympic Gold Medal, Silver Medal And Bronze Medal Are Worth
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 1:24pm | 485Winning an Olympic medal can be a valuable experience for athletes. Athletes can see new endorsements and sponsors and also typically get paid out by their respective country. The winners are also given a medal that has valuable metal material in it and has resale value years down the road. Olympic...
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13-Year-Old Skateboarder Wins Gold At The Tokyo Olympics
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 1:23am | 363The first-ever Olympic skateboard competition for women was won by 13-year old Momiji Nishiya of Japan on Monday. What Happened: Nihsiya won the gold at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo, while Brazil’s Rayssa Leal took silver. Another Japanese skateboarder, Funa Nakayama, grabbed the...