Olympian Amy Hunt Doubles Down On Criticism Of Sydney Sweeney's Controversial New Ad
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Key FactsAmy Hunt renews criticism of Sydney Sweeney’s controversial sports-betting advert
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- After completing the Ultimate Championship over the weekend, silver medallist Hunt explained her disappointment to the BBC.
- On Tuesday, Hunt told Good Morning Britain that role models should emphasize what bodies can do rather than how they look.
- The Novig advertisement shows Sweeney nude, with various pieces of sports equipment covering parts of her body.
- Hunt cited figures indicating that 64% of young girls stop exercise and sport before turning 16.
When we’re trying to provide role models for young people and young women in sport, we really want to show that it’s about what your body can do, not so much what it looks like.— Amy Hunt; quoted discussing the importance of role models in sport, during interviews (BBC after the Ultimate Championship and on Good Morning Britain).
Taylor Swift was hyped up after seeing her husband get loose 🔥
Jason Kelce watching his brother ❤️#nfl #chiefs #traviskelce #taylorswift #nflfootball
Trump Said GOP Convention Had More Views Than NFL Game. He Was Off By 22 Million Views.
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Key FactsCNN: Trump’s GOP Viewership Claim Missed by Roughly 22 Million
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- After the first night of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Trump claimed its overall viewership exceeded the NFL game.
- CNN reported that the NFL season-opening game attracted more than 25 million viewers.
- According to CNN, only 3 million people watched Trump’s speech that same night.
- CNN reported that Trump’s comparison was off by roughly 22 million viewers.
The overall numbers beat the NFL.— Trump posted on Truth Social after the first night of the GOP convention, claiming the numbers beat the NFL.
Walker shines, Mahomes is sharp as Chiefs beat Broncos 31-10: Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut ...
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Travis Kelce’s Link to Massive Fraud Scheme Revealed: Prosecutors said Kelce was involved in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
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Ed Sheeran Loses 4 Opening Acts In Support Of Macklemore: 'Artists Must Not Be Silenced'
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Patrick Mahomes, football has missed you ❤️
Welcome back 👏
Key FactsMahomes poised for Chiefs opener after rapid knee recovery
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Mahomes tore his left-knee ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025, and is set to start against Denver nine months later.
- After surgery in Dallas on December 15, Mahomes was already working in the training room the following day.
- He trained regularly with Andy Reid and compared rehabilitation progress by message with Zach Ertz, who underwent surgery the same day.
- Five months after surgery, he returned to limited practices and passed the July stress test required for full training.
From start to finish, he attacked this thing full throttle. And everyone in the building sees it.— Brett Veach, Chiefs general manager; commenting on Patrick Mahomes' recovery.
Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation: Fox News host Laura Ingraham does not believe Arch Manning should have apologized to ...
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Kenneth Walker III on the sidelines in his Chiefs debut ✍️
Key FactsKenneth Walker III powers Chiefs’ explosive ground game
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
- Last season, the Chiefs recorded only three runs of at least 20 yards, the NFL’s lowest total.
- Walker produced two such runs, including gains of 28 yards and a 60-yard touchdown, doubling last season’s Chiefs running-back total.
- His 173 rushing yards on 23 carries set a career high and a Chiefs record for a player’s Kansas City debut.
- Walker also forced 14 missed tackles against Denver, the most by a Kansas City player since 2018.
Chiefs' Travis Kelce now No. 2 among TEs in receiving yards - ESPN: Travis Kelce reached another milestone Monday night against the Broncos ...
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Vikings' Carson Wentz gets bad news after replacing Kyler Murray: Wentz completed 12 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback win over the ...
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After the Denver Broncos lost starting QB Bo Nix last year, they had discussions with Drew Brees about coming out of retirement to be ready for the AFC ... Show more
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@Omar surprised this firefighter sitting in the upper section with pregame passes, Super Bowl tickets, a meet and greet with a Chiefs legend, and much more! 🙌
Paid articlePaywall Former New York Knicks Star Dead at 43: Michael Sweetney’s wife confirmed the sad news.
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Angel Reese is a double-double machine 💪
She notched 30 PTS, 10 REB, 11/14 FG against the Sun 👏
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Breaking: Los Angeles Rams standout Aaron Donald plans to play Monday night vs. the Giants, he told reporters Friday.
This will be his first game since 2024.
Colin Kaepernick says some fellow NFL players “wanted to be out there protesting and wanted to be supportive,” yet feared retaliation from their organizations ... Show more
Breaking: Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced.
Breaking: Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals due to his glute injury, the team announced ... Show more
Massive San Clemente mural puts spotlight on women surfers pushing boundaries: The 30-foot tall painting on Hotel Miramar features portraits of Caroline Marks ...
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‘O Canada’ performed during Buffalo Bills home opener: For the first time in the team’s history and amid trade tensions between the two countries ...
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Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago ... Show more
Calls for NHL star Alex Ovechkin to be banned after appearing in ad for Putin’s government
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ESPN Reporter Holds Alex Ovechkin’s Skates to the Fire as He Grills NHL Star About Appearing in Pro- ...
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Every year the Penguins deliver season tickets to their fans. One of the greatest traditions in sports 🏒💛
(via Pittsburgh Penguins)
Familiar feeling 👑
For the 13th time in the last 14 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are kings of the NL West‼️
Cam Skattebo is ready to face Aaron Donald if it happens Week 2 😤
K9 TO THE HOUSE 🔥
First TD with The Kansas City Chiefs for the Super Bowl MVP‼️
Pete Alonso hits 300th HR at Citi Field as Orioles beat Mets - ESPN: Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his ...
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Key FactsAlonso hits 300th homer as Orioles defeat Mets
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
- His 414-foot solo homer off Kodai Senga tied the game 3-3 in the ninth inning.
- Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning sealed Baltimore’s 7-5 victory at Citi Field.
- Alonso had previously hit 264 homers for the Mets before signing with Baltimore in December.
- Alonso gave three Long Island fans signed items and offered them tickets and batting-practice access in Baltimore.
It doesn't matter where and when, I just want to help the team win. I'm just really, really happy for us to come back the way we did.— Pete Alonso, after receiving a beer shower from his Baltimore teammates
Caitlin Clark recorded her 13th double-double of the season in the Fever's win vs. the Tempo 👏
‘A contract is a contract’: Winnipeg Jets GM addresses Connor Hellebuyck suspension
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Paid articlePaywall Bill Belichick Is Back at UNC—and He Wants to Clear the Air About His Girlfriend Jordon Hudson
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Trump Claims RNC Convention Had More Views Than NFL: ‘Everyone Is Amazed’
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Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
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Kelsey Mitchell is 'playing on another level' this season for the Indiana Fever. Friday, she broke the WNBA's single-season scoring record ... Show more
Kelsey Mitchell's record night caps historic Fever season: 'Pops, this one's for you'
Kelsey Mitchell's record night caps historic Fever season: 'Pops, this one's for you'
The return of two franchise QBs on MNF 😈
Broncos-Chiefs at 8 ET on ABC and ESPN 🍿
Angel Reese and Reebok revealed an upcoming “Reese’s Pieces” colorway of the Angel Reese 1 🔥
(via Angel Reese)
New timeline for Sam Darnold return to Seahawks revealed: Darnold's absence continues to hover over the Seahawks.
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Colts' Keenan Allen formally charged, faces two misdemeanors - ESPN: Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was formally charged with two misdemeanor drunken driving ...
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Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine: The rapper, who was dismissed from the tour after stadium owners objected to his on-stage speech ...
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Kyrie Irving Offers To Pay NFL Player's Fine For Paying Tribute To Palestinian Girl Killed By Israeli Forces
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who also owns Gillette Stadium, said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at ... Show more
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Mets' Young has concussion symptoms after collision with McLean - ESPN: Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning Thursday ...
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Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction NHL's Alex Ovechkin after Putin commercial
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledges $2 million donation after Macklemore outcry: Macklemore challenged Kraft to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian ...
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Key FactsKraft Plans $2 Million Donation After Macklemore Appeal
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Robert Kraft announced Wednesday that he intends to donate $2 million toward causes supporting people affected by the war in Gaza.
- Kraft said Ed Sheeran had already asked him for $2 million before Macklemore publicly challenged him.
- Macklemore said he would donate his $1 million earnings as Sheeran’s opening act to six organizations aiding Palestinians.
- No replacement opening acts were listed for Sheeran’s September 25 and 26 performances at Gillette Stadium.
Tim Tebow returning to Empower Field for Sunday’s Broncos home opener against Jaguars
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MASS CHAOS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
The 29.5-point underdog Minutemen beat the Big Ten's Rutgers by 16 on the road‼️
A bronze statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized just days after it was unveiled at Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix ... Show more
Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
Texas' Arch Manning apologizes for reaction to violent AI video - ESPN: Texas QB Arch Manning has apologized for an "insensitive comment" about an AI-generated ...
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'Daily Show' Host Spots 1 Detail From Don Jr’s Wedding That Looks Straight Out Of A Horror Movie
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Roger Goodell reveals 'most likely' destination for first international NFL teams
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Breaking: Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a new six-year contract with an average annual value of $13.5 million, sources told Emily Kaplan.
Azeez Al-Shaair on publicizing Hind Rajab's story: Most of you might not even know who she was
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C. J. Gardner-Johnson went off on C.J. Stroud after the Bills beat the Texans 🍿 (via Andy Young, Spectrum News 1 New York State)
Angel Reese records her 30th double-double of the season as the Dream dominate the Sun 103-59 🏀
She was just one point shy of her career high 🎯
Rahm Emanuel predicts that Democrats will win governorships and state capitals in the upcoming midterms, telling Ashley Parker that these positions are ... Show more
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The Atlantic Festival 2026
Von Miller offers free eye exams, glasses for San Antonio children: Dallas Cowboys star Von Miller's foundation will provide free eye exams and prescription ...
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Don Jr.’s ‘Dear Friend’ Banned From New Nation Over Putin Ties: The Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump’s wedding weekend in the ...
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Key FactsLatvia Announces Indefinite Entry Bans on Kremlev, Ovechkin
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- ProPublica reported Monday that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on post-wedding celebrations, including a private-island rental and fireworks.
- Latvia’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that indefinite entry bans had been imposed on Umar Kremlev and Alex Ovechkin, without giving reasons.
- Ovechkin also faced scrutiny after appearing in a campaign video supporting Putin’s United Russia party.
- Representative Robert Garcia is investigating Kremlev’s involvement and cited possible national-security and public-corruption concerns.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and Umar Kremlev on the list of personae non gratae and to prohibit their entry into Latvia for an indefinite period, the ministry said in a statement on X.— Latvia’s Foreign Ministry (statement by Foreign Minister Baiba Braže)
🚨 76ers announcer Matt Cord is UNRETIRING and returning for one final season
Cord retired last season after 28 years, but says the Sixers’ offseason moves ... Show more
“They've accepted me with open arms, and I appreciate them for that." ❤️
Kenneth Walker III speaks on the Chiefs' leadership.
A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans: Bo French’s xenophobia should force Republicans to confront the prejudice in their ranks.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/bigoted-outburst-against-texas-sports-fans/688619/
Ex-Viking Matt Kalil's penis size ruled a "matter of legitimate public concern" as court dismisses lawsuit against ex-wife Haley
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BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Shams Charania
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Key FactsNBA Penalizes Clippers Over Salary-Cap Circumvention
Sep 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Steve Ballmer is suspended for one year; Lawrence Frank receives six months, and Gillian Zucker one year.
- The Clippers forfeit five first-round draft picks from 2029 through 2033 and are fined $30 million.
- Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000; the NBA says he violated rules involving off-court income and personal expenses through Dennis Robertson.
- The penalties followed a nearly year-long investigation; the Clippers had repeatedly said they had done nothing wrong.
I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family," Leonard said in a statement issued through his new agent, Harrison Gaines.— Leonard, via a statement issued through his new agent, Harrison Gaines
The Browns are expected to sign former Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr., reuniting the former Colorado WR with Shedeur Sanders, per Jordan Schultz
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall
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Tom Cruise is revealing what he and Taylor Swift talked about while watching her husband Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs ... Show more
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Key FactsTaylor Swift attends Chiefs opener alongside Tom Cruise
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Swift was shown speaking with Tom Cruise in an Arrowhead Stadium suite during ESPN’s broadcast.
- Kelce’s mother Donna and Swift’s father Scott also sat with them in the star-studded suite.
- Swift and Kelce married before 1,000 guests on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Wedding photos and further details have not been released, and Swift has not publicly discussed the ceremony.