2018 proved another phenomenal year for the sport of tri, with records tumbling across the globe, new races making their mark on a bumper-packed tri calendar and brands continuing to strive for ever-greater performance advancements. And if that wasn’t enough, the first-ever paratriathlete made her debut on one of the country’s top entertainment shows, Strictly Come Dancing. At […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Thursday afternoon about the controversy of him appearing in photos from years ago dressed in blackface and brownface. At least three photos have been released that show Trudeau wearing darkened makeup on his face. “This is something I deeply, deeply regret,” Trudeau told reporters in Winnipeg. He said wearing blackface is […]
Hong Kong — A protester who was shot by a Hong Kong police officer during mass demonstrations on Tuesday has been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer and could face further charges for rioting. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio reported Wednesday that the pro-democracy activist was in stable but critical condition after being shot […]
Washington, D.C. — Three federal courts on Friday blocked a sweeping regulation that would’ve made it easier for the Trump administration to reject green card and visa applications filed by low-income immigrants whom the government determines are or might become a burden on U.S. taxpayers. Judge George Daniels of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan […]
President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. would lift sanctions on Turkey because there will be a “permanent” ceasefire in the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds in northern Syria. The Kurds largely withdrew from the region under the terms of an earlier 120-hour ceasefire negotiated by the U.S. The announcement came after Turkish President […]
New WWE signee Meiko Satomura will make her NXT UK debut next week. During this week’s NXT UK episode, WWE announced that Satomura will arrive on NXT UK next Thursday. Further details about what she’ll be doing on the episode or who she’ll be facing weren’t announced. It was confirmed last week that Satomura has signed with WWE […]
Io Shirai will be facing one of the NXT women’s division’s newest additions this week. WWE has announced that Shirai vs. Zoey Stark is set for this Wednesday’s episode of NXT. Shirai’s NXT Women’s Championship won’t be on the line in the match. Stark (Lacey Ryan) made her WWE debut in the women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag […]