Author: L_Hall91
Tokyo 2020 Mens High Jump Ends in Historic Gold Medal Tie
The first tie for a gold medal in Olympic Men’s high jump history occurred when Italian and Qatari athletes declined a jump-off to determine an outright winner. Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both cleared the 2.37-meter height to take them to joint first p...
Read MoreParalympian Becca Meyers Quits Tokyo Olympics After Being Denied Personal Carer
Deaf, blind Paralympian swimmer Becca Meyers has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics after being denied a personal carer to accompany her at the games due to COVID restrictions. Meyers, a six-time Paralympic medalist, posted a “gut-wrenching” statement to Twitter outlining the reason for h...
Read MoreConor McGregor Reveals “Stress Fractures” Lead To Broken Ankle Against Dustin Poirier
In a video posted to social media, Conor McGregor says the broken ankle he sustained during his loss to Dustin Poirier was due to “stress fractures.” “I had stress fractures in my leg going into that cage. It was debated about pulling the thing out.” Conor McGregor describes shin and...
Read More“This Is Not True” Legally Blonde Writer Slaps Down Retroactive LGBTQ “Insinuation”
Legally Blonde writer Karen McCullah has been active on Twitter slapping down rumors and the “insinuation” of an alternate LGBTQ storyline in the movie. On the 20th anniversary of the movie, an oral history was published in the New York Times. McCullah tweeted the original article...
Read MoreIt’s Going to Rome as Italy Win 2020 Euro Final on Penalties
Italy braved the thrill and the agony of a penalty shootout to win the 2020 European Championships on penalties. 🇮🇹 Italy become two-time EURO champions! #EURO2020 | #ITA pic.twitter.com/xT83qJlVpE — UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 11, 2021 Italy won the penalty shootout 3-2 as England̵...
Read MoreTokyo Olympics To Go Ahead Without Fans As State Of Emergency Is Announced
A new state of emergency was announced for Tokyo by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, meaning the Olympic Games will now be held without spectators. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued the state of emergency at a news conference, saying, “The impact of COVID-19 mutated strains ...
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