NBC Confirms Fallon Will Succeed Leno “The Tonight Show” will begin a new era in February when Jimmy Fallon succeeds Jay Leno as host of the most storied and successful program in late-night television. NBC plans to announce on Wednesday its plan to install Mr. Fallon as the show’s sixth host at the conclusion of the network’s coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia. More
Judge Eases Bail Terms for Pistorius A judge on Thursday eased the unusually tight bail restrictions on Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee Olympic runner who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Feb. 14 in one of the most sensational cases in South Africa’s recent judicial history. More
Man accused of using fake penis for drug test A man accused of using a prosthetic penis to try to pass a drug test has been arrested in eastern Missouri. Authorities say 34-year-old Sydney Levin was submitting a urine sample last week as part of his probation when an officer allegedly spotted him using a prosthetic known as a Whizzinator. More
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius weeps as he faces murder charge Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee revered in South Africa for overcoming his disability to compete in the London Games last year, wept in court Friday as he faced a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend. More
IOC drops wrestling from 2020 Olympics IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. More
Ryan Garcia fails drug test. His opponent, Devin Haney, is connected to Victor Conte. Boxer Ryan Garcia failed two drug tests before his win last month against Devin Haney. BALCO mastermind Victor Conte says he's a part of Haney's camp. 05/2/2024 - 4:49 am | View Link
Garcia failed drug test before Haney win: ESPN American boxer Ryan Garcia failed a drug test just before his explosive victory over undefeated WBC super-lightweight Devin Haney last month, ESPN reported on Wednesday.The details of the test results ... 05/1/2024 - 2:48 pm | View Link
Boxing, PEDs and failed drug tests, explained: Punishments for fighters who test positive Failed tests and doping investigations are at an all-time high. And while boxing undoubtedly benefits from having stricter testing measures in place, which is paramount when it comes to fighter safety ... 05/1/2024 - 2:34 pm | View Link
USADA slams WADA for 'half-truths' in China doping case The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) criticised the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Wednesday for "doubling down on half-truths", after the global body published a document outlining its handling of ... 05/1/2024 - 9:55 am | View Link
The fight goes on: WADA, doping, and the biological passport The UCI has increased its financial backing for its anti-doping programme by 35% in 2023 and 2024 to €10 million. Further money comes from the Tour de France ($214,000), while the Giro and Vuelta ... 04/30/2024 - 9:34 pm | View Link
Not too long ago, Curtis Blaydes feared the consequences of winning.
Blaydes, the UFC’s fourth-ranked heavyweight contender, has been a rising mixed martial arts star for some time. But with the post-victory interviews came apprehension.
That’s because the Golden resident has dealt with a lifelong battle to overcome his own fears, and others’ negative perceptions, associated with his stutter.
“Initially, I dreaded the interviews more than I was nervous for the actual fight,” Blaydes said.
The Avalanche just overpowered the Winnipeg Jets in a Stanley Cup Playoffs series with a tenacious forecheck, a terrifying combination of skill and will in front of the net and … statistical analysis?
Colorado has assembled a roster deep enough to win the Stanley Cup for the second time in three seasons.
Not long ago, a big name, a football legend, was hired to make flowers bloom in a coaching graveyard. “He’s a Hail Mary,” they said. “So crazy, it just might work,” they said. “Why not? The school’s tried everything else,” they said.
He’d won big at his previous job. He had a plan.
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