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Judo medals were great. But after almost dying, being a mum is best

By any measure it was the toughest battle Stephanie Inglis had ever faced. The judo star who became the poster girl for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014 woke to find herself in hospital.“I heard beeping and remember waking up and …

Olympics-LA 2028 Games venue for table tennis is too small-ITTF President

BERLIN (Reuters) -The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics table tennis venue is too small for the needs of the sport amid a growing global popularity, said the head of the International Table Tennis Federation Petra Soerling on Thursday. The table tennis competition …

Teddy Riner to miss World Judo Championships as he preps for one more Olympics

The Olympic Champions (54): Irakli Tsirekidze (GEO)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ideas; it’s a unique kind of education. Following the stories of the first 53 Olympic champions in the series, winners from 1964 to 2021, we now share the …

IBSA Judo Rules and Protocols Ensure Safety and Fair Play

Kazakhstan has been the hub of judo excellence over the last 3 days, welcoming delegations from all around the world for the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam. The event concluded beautifully with a total of 9 medals for the host nation who could be proud of …

Azerbaijani judokas sustain their leading positions

International Judo Federation (IJF) has revised its rankings following the Grand Slam event in Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. Although the Azerbaijani men's team did not compete in the tournament, their athletes have successfully retained their spots in …

Youth judo team joins training camp in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijani youth judo team has participated in an international training camp in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Azernews reports. During the two-day preparatory process, the judokas were led by the head coach of the youth team Rustam Alimli and coach …

'Extremely rare' and 'collectable' 50p being sold for over £20k in County Durham

The coin is part of the highly sought-after Beatrix Potter 50p collection, released by the Royal Mint between 2016 and 2018 to mark the 150th anniversary of the children’s author. Designed by Emma Noble, the Tailor of Gloucester coin features the image of …

Football standouts highlight 12-person HHSAA Hall of Honor class of 2025

The Hawaii High School Athletic Association announced its 12-member Hall of Honor class of 2025 on Sunday morning. The male-dominated class — nine played boys sports or coed sports — featured four football standouts. The full class: Kaimana Carvalho, …

Three rare 50p coins Brits should lookout for that could be worth more than £300

British coin enthusiasts are being encouraged to rummage through their loose change for specific 50p coins with a potentially huge value exceeding £300. These sought-after coins are still in general circulation and could command sums substantially more …

Daily Slop - 17 May 25 - Feature video focuses on Frankie Luvu, his Samoan culture, his family and the NFL

Commanders links Articles Sports Illustrated The Commanders packaged three picks to acquire All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel and elite left tackle Laremy Tunsil—two additions expected to immediately impact the offense unit. But for Quinn, the offseason …

Paralympic gold medalist banned for life over disability test – as she's not actually blind

A Paralympic gold medallist has been banned for life from their category after failing a disability classification test. Shahana Hajiyeva, who was a member of the Azerbaijani Paralympic team, won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. However, recent reports …

Check your change for these rare 50p coins in circulation worth more than £300

Brits have been urged to check their change for specific 50p coins, which combined could be worth more than £300. These pieces are still in circulation and could fetch far more than their face value. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, a coin expert …

Five 'rare' 50p coins to look for in your change worth more than £300

An expert has urged Brits to check their loose change for specific 50p coins that could collectively be worth more than £300. These coins are still in circulation and could be worth significantly more than their face value. A coin enthusiast known as the …

WWE touts signing of three Olympians

WWE is touting the arrival of three new Performance Center recruits. Olympians Aaron Fara, Shady Elnahas, and Francois Prinsloo have now joined the WWE Performance Center after being offered developmental contracts by the company in 2024. They were signed …

WWE signs three international Olympians

Yesterday (May 15), the WWE NXT social media team posted this picture of three large gentlemen in “Property of WWE Performance Center” t-shirts. Usually, that kind of thing comes along with a website article introducing a new class of signees to the …

Ronda Rousey Speaks Out on UFC Rejection and Media Criticism

At one point, no athlete in MMA was more recognizable than Ronda Rousey. The former Olympic judoka didn’t just dominate the women’s bantamweight division—she transformed it. With a string of first-round armbars, Rousey helped usher in an entirely new era …

Historic Double for 2x Olympian as Track and Field Star Achieves Rare Feat After Conquering Mount Everest

Scaling Mount Everest is history. Being an Olympian is a legacy. But doing both? That’s something truly rare. Italian cross-country legend Manuela Di Centa did it. So did Austrian judoka Sabrina Filzmoser, Finnish marathoner Anne-Mari Hyryläinen, British …

Maccabiah stars to shine at NYC’s Israel Day parade

Maccabiah athletes and presenters will be among the participants at New York City’s annual “Israel Day on the Fifth” parade, scheduled for Sunday, May 18. An anticipated 120 athletes, staff and other Maccabiah representatives, plus the M25 Maccabiah …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …