The media is almost exclusively focused on the Griner release.... She's at a San Antonio military hospital for a medical checkup after her release... Putin says he's in for the long haul..... US Defense Sec. and NATO Sec. Gen. are sounding warning bells about a wider … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…277 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine….Griner back in the USA….
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US out of World Cup Soccer with Dutch loss…..
The United States players doubled over at the final whistle, their white jerseys drenched in sweat, their faces twisted with exhaustion. They hung their heads and left them there. The Americans had arrived in Qatar last month fresh-faced and with modest expectations. They were … [Read more...] about US out of World Cup Soccer with Dutch loss…..
Astros win 2022 World Series….
The Astros were able to celebrate their World Series victory in front of their home fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday.Credit...Annie Mulligan for The New York Times For five years, wherever the Houston Astros traveled, they felt the fury behind the booing and jeers … [Read more...] about Astros win 2022 World Series….
Yankee Aaron Judge hits his 62nd Home Run
A little over 100 years ago, a charismatic and portly slugger named Babe Ruth began swatting balls over outfield fences by volume, helping establish the home run as one of the most coveted individual achievements in sports, and the Yankees as the most honored franchise. Ruth’s … [Read more...] about Yankee Aaron Judge hits his 62nd Home Run
Serena Williams to Retire From Tennis….
It creeps up on EVERYONE.... Even the iconic sports figures.... Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion who has been the face of tennis since winning her first U.S. Open in 1999, said in a magazine article published online on Tuesday that she planned to retire from … [Read more...] about Serena Williams to Retire From Tennis….
Deshaun Watson gets Suspended for Six N.F.L. Games for Sexual Misconduct…
I agree with Steve A. Smith..... WTF is this even being looked at by the National Football league.... Watson has settled with all of the women... His contract was done to acomidate his settlements.... A judge in the process (The Union contract madated ) says 6 … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson gets Suspended for Six N.F.L. Games for Sexual Misconduct…
Bill Russell has pasted….
A Basekball icon who made his presence know by playing Defense..... Russell, who propelled the Celtics to 11 N.B.A. championships, the final two when he became the first Black head coach in a major American sports league, died on Sunday. He was 88. His death was … [Read more...] about Bill Russell has pasted….
Biden offers Russia what they wanted to get American Woman Basket ball player home….
This was ALWAYS gonna be.... The Russian's play hardball chess games.... U.S. Offers Prisoner Trade to Russia “After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year US … [Read more...] about Biden offers Russia what they wanted to get American Woman Basket ball player home….