Brittney Griner's Sentencing In A Russian Court Explained
A Russian court has found Brittney Griner guilty of smuggling drugs, and the basketball star has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
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Inside The Life Of Muhammad Ali's First Wife, Sonji Roi
Muhammad Ali's first wife, Sonji Roi, was an independent woman who refused to conform to Islam. Their marriage was short-lived. Here's a look inside her life.
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How Brittney Griner's Verdict Has Brutally Divided Social Media
A Russian court handed WNBA star Brittney Griner a nine-year prison sentence. World reaction was swift, including a crowd of people utilizing social media.
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Why Golf Pros Like Phil Mickelson Are Fighting A Ban To Compete In The PGA Tour
Competition is an intrinsic part of organized sports, especially on the professional level. But the prospect of a rival athletic organization can raise hackles.
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Why A Soccer Team Once Purposefully Scored On Themselves 149 Times
In soccer, an own goal is one of the most humiliating mistakes a player can make. Here's why a soccer team once purposefully scored on themselves 149 times.
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How Hank Aaron Cemented Vin Scully's Broadcasting Reputation
Vin Scully helped form part of the soundtrack to baseball in America as a sportscaster. Here's how Hank Aaron cemented Scully's broadcasting reputation.
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Athletes Who Got Greedy, Then Got Kicked Off The Team
Professional athletes are often characters, and their greed can manifest in many ways. These are some athletes that got greedy and were kicked off the team.
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What Was Vin Scully's Net Worth When He Died?
Vin Scully died on August 2, 2022, at the age of 94.
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Bill Russell's Felton X Nickname Explained
Bill Russell was not only a leader on the basketball court, but in the Civil Rights Movement as well. Here's how he got his Felton X nickname.
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Bill Russell Led An NBA Boycott That Changed The League Forever
Bill Russell and four of his Boston Celtics teammates boycotted a game in 1961 due to racial inequality.
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What Was NBA Great Bill Russell's Net Worth When He Died?
NBA great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a statement on Twitter. What was NBA great Bill Russell's net worth when he died?
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Inside Michael Jordan And Scottie Pippen's Complicated Relationship
Here's a breakdown of the complicated relationship between Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
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What We Know About Basketball Star Jeff Harper's 9 Month Detention In China
basketball star Jeff Harper spent 9-months in 2020 detained in China. The details around the accusations are murky, but. here's what we know.
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Professional Athletes Who Went To War
The 15 athletes listed here all went to war, some were drafted and some signed up on their own, but all put their careers on hold while serving their country.
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What Brittney Griner's Life In Russia Prison Is Really Like
In February 2022, WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for allegedly attempting to bring a cannabis derivative into the country.
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The Only Fighter Muhammad Ali Ever Feared, According To George Foreman
Muhammad Ali was widely considered (and referred to as) The Greatest. But even the great have to look over their shoulder at what might be coming.
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How $50 Kept Willie Mays And Hank Aaron From Becoming Teammates
Hank Aaron and Willie Mays were two of the most talented and popular baseball players of their era. Here's how $50 kept them from becoming teammates.
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The Theory About Hasbulla Magomedov's Rare Genetic Condition
Hasbulla Magomedov has amassed 2 million followers on social media with his MMA-related antics. Here's the theory about the 3'3 man's rare genetic condition.
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The True Story Of When Larry Bird Played An NBA Game Left-Handed
Larry Bird once played an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers left handed, showcasing his incredible talent and drive to improve his skills.
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Basketball Was Forever Changed Thanks To The Lowest-Scoring NBA Game Ever
The lowest-scoring game in NBA history was so egregiously boring that it helped influence a major rule change that revolutionized the league.
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Sports Interviews That Got Athletes In Trouble
Athletes are notoriously passionate, hotheaded, and defensive, with a lot of "chip-on-the-shoulder" energy, so you can count on them to slip up sometimes.
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Even Deion Sanders Was Humiliated Thanks To Bo Jackson's Elite Talent
The names Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson are memorable among the great athletes of this age, multi-sport achievers who encountered each other in college play.
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The Health Condition That Led To Bo Jackson's Unique Speech Patterns
Bo Jackson is known as a remarkable athlete, a man who played both baseball and football professionally. His signature "Bo Knows" catchphrase has its own story.
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Inside Vince McMahon And Oliver Luck's Tense Relationship
Sports fans were intrigued when WWE honcho Vince McMahon announced the resurrection of his failed XFL football league. Alas, the relaunch had problems, too.
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An Alleged Shady Deal Turned Bo Jackson Into A Baseball Legend
Some athletes seem born to a particular sport -- a combination of genes and life circumstances. Others have what seems like an abundance of options.
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Noah Lyles Swiftly Stole This 26-Year-Old Title From Sprinter Michael Johnson
The old adage, of course, is that records are made to be broken. But there are some athletic records that stand for a good long time before toppling.
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What Is The Bo Jackson Curse?
Numerous professions have singular superstitions which may (or may not) be taken seriously by the participants. Pro athletes are no exception.
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