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Jodie Burrage offered support by WTA after death threats and online abuse

British player sent abusive messages after defeat in India WTA says ‘staff in Chennai offering Jodie support’ The WTA has offered additional support to Jodie Burrage after she received death threats and online abuse following a first-round defeat at a tournament in India on Tuesday. Burrage shared a raft of abusive messages sent to her Instagram account after a gruelling 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by India’s Vaishnavi Adkar at the Chennai Open. The 27-year-old, who was playing her first WTA Tour match since last summer, accompanied the messages with the caption: “Nice welcome back to the tour. I remember why I left.” Continue reading...

The Guardian · 36m ago
Goalkeeper Jesús Owono ‘deeply affected’ by De Miguel’s death, teammate says

‘He ‌would never intentionally hurt anyone,’ Spatz says Barça’s Raphinha found it ‘difficult’ to play after tragedy The FC Andorra centre-back Lautaro Spatz has defended his teammate Jesús Owono after the goalkeeper’s collision with Jesús de Miguel on Monday, which preceded the ⁠Tenerife player’s death the ⁠next ​day. Owono deactivated his Instagram account on Tuesday after receiving abuse online, with some users commenting “murderer” ⁠on his posts. Andorra said they were offering psychological support to anyone at the club ⁠who needed it after De Miguel’s death. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 2h ago
‘Whitewater is ephemeral. That’s why we chase it’: Nouria Newman on the risk and thrill of extreme kayaking

After an early career defined by competition success, the French paddler turned to wild rivers and waterfall drops, learning lessons on fear and facing unknowns Just hours before Nouria Newman planned to put in on the Klinaklini River in north-western British Columbia, she checked the water gauge at the mouth of the river. The levels had looked good. Then it started raining. Water flows doubled overnight, turning the Class V lower gorge into a death trap. Even in good conditions, the Klinaklini is one of the most elusive rivers in the world. Of the three groups that had attempted before her to paddle the full 125 miles to the Pacific, only one was successful. Newman, a French professional kayaker, was hoping to be the second. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 4h ago
Tennis player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media after 1st WTA match in 16 months

LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and a torrent of abuse on social media after she was defeated in her first main-draw singles match on the WTA Tour in 16 months.Burrage shared a recording of a lengthy reel of abusive messages she received on Instagram following a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Vaishnavi Adkar in the round of 32 at the Chennai Open on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Philadelphia Phillies Predicted to Sign $75M Star Catcher in Bold Move

The Philadelphia Phillies disappointed again this postseason, as they lost to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series.With how this postseason went for Philadelphia, they should be looking to improve their roster this offseason. They simply need to add more talent if they hope to be legitimate threats in the National League next […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Predicted to Sign $75M Star Catcher in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
Police investigate as Tenerife's De Miguel dies after foul by keeper

CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died in hospital on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest having violently collided with an on-rushing goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match. The homicide division of the Spanish national police has launched an investigation into the death, dpa has learned from sources close to the matter.

Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
ESPN honors Chris Spatola with tribute during Army-Duke broadcast

The death of Chris Spatola was felt across sports media when the tragic news broke in late September. Spatola, a beloved college basketball analyst at ESPN, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 21, according to his obituary, and is survived by his wife, Jamie, and their three children. He was 47. The lasting grief permeated ESPN’s…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Tenerife confirm the death of Jesús de Miguel

CD Tenerife has confirmed the death of Jesús de Miguel. His death was confirmed early this Tuesday morning, Canary Islands time.Overnight from Monday into Tuesday, the club released a medical update ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Valkyries’ Gabby Williams reaffirms trans athlete support, revealing she received death threats for previous comments

OAKLAND – Golden State Valkyries star forward Gabby Williams reaffirmed her support for trans athletes on Monday, revealing that she received death threats and had security concerns regarding her safety for her previous comments advocating for trans rights earlier this season. “Ballhalla became my safe space. I’ll never stop fighting for those who […] The post Valkyries’ Gabby Williams reaffirms trans athlete support, revealing she received death threats for previous comments appeared first on C

Yahoo Sports · Nov 2
Revisiting the Superclásico: a story of death, violence, colour and family

Attending Boca v River in the week I turned 60 made me recall a lifetime of experiences at the fixture Ever since the Observer Sport Monthly published a list of 50 sporting things you must do before you die with Watch Boca Juniors Play River Plate in Buenos Aires at No 1 in 2004, the biggest super derby in Argentina has been firmly positioned in the global imagination; its reputation for colour, passion and uncontainable emotion acquiring an almost glamorous sheen. The thump and thud of the coordinated chants, the shiny ticker-tape amid flare smoke matching the teams’ strips, the bounce of the concrete as tens of thousands jump in unison, mounted police surrounding the stadium, avalanche stoppers set alight, rockets aimed at players; blood and fire. Exciting, right? Continue reading...

The Guardian · Nov 2
Kimmich speaks of difficult comeback after death of his father

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich spoke for the first time about the sudden death of his father following the 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. "The past week has been very hard for my family, and for me as well.

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
The Knicks used to take care of the ball. That has changed

PHILADELPHIA — Death, taxes — and unforced Knicks turnovers: life’s three inevitabilities in a nutshell. That line is only two-thirds true. While the former two are unavoidable truths, the latter has been self-inflicted by a Knicks team now sitting in a 2-4 hole to start its campaign as reigning NBA champions. It’s an uncharacteristic turn for one of last season’s more disciplined teams in ...

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Robert Griffin III Shares Heartbreaking Reaction to Death of Legendary Football Coach

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III paid tribute to legendary football coach June Jones following his death at 73. The passing of the influential offensive mind prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the football community, reflecting his lasting impact on the sport. Jones became widely recognized for his innovative approach to offensive football, particularly […] The post Robert Griffin III Shares Heartbreaking Reaction to Death of Legendary Football Coach appeared first on Gridir

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Why Skip Bayless picks Vikings to win the NFC over the Rams

Skip Bayless is not backing away from his belief in the Minnesota Vikings, even with the Los Angeles Rams viewed as one of the NFC’s biggest threats. The outspoken analyst sees Minnesota as a legitimate contender to come out of the conference, and his confidence largely comes down to two major strengths : Kyler Murray’s arrival and the Vikings’ […] The post Why Skip Bayless picks Vikings to win the NFC over the Rams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31