Team USA Judo Athlete Looking for Olympic Redemption in Rio ...
Nick Delpopolo's Olympics were erased from the record books in 2012. Now, the Judoka for Team USA hopes to erase the bad memories that fuel his run at redemption in Rio.Delpopolo was sent home from the London Olympics after testing positive for marijuana. He says he unknowingly ate a pot brownie (or "laced good" as he calls it) at a party with friends celebrating his Olympic berth."The first thing I want to pop up on Google is 'Delpopolo Olympic medalist,' not 'Delpopolo marijuana scandal.'"The ..>> view originalAlex Rodriguez's playing days are ending. What's next for A-Rod?
Alex Rodriguez’s baseball career, at least as a player, is coming to a close.Rodriguez, the biggest baseball star to come out of South Florida, announced on Sunday morning that he plans to play his final game for the Yankees on Friday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.“This is a tough day,” Rodriguez said, his voice wavering. “I love this game, I love this team and today I’m saying goodbye to both. This is also a proud day. I was 18 when I broke into the big leagues. I never thought I c..>> view originalGov. Scott on Trump's Tax Returns: 'Every Candidate's Different'
Within the context of Donald Trump refusing to release his tax returns, Florida Governor Rick Scott was asked in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" why he chose to release his tax returns when he ran for governor."I figured my view is: give everybody all the information and let them make good decisions. As you know, every candidate does things differently. Not everybody releases their tax returns."Scott is heading up a pro-Trump super PAC, targeting Hillary Clinton on her wealth.While Scott'..>> view originalIndustry Calendar Fills Up with Distributor Events
CHICAGO — The transition from late summer into fall means a calendar full of opportunities to attend manufacturer and distributor special events and open houses is upon vended laundry owners and investors nationwide.Here is a brief rundown of events through the month of September reported to American Coin-Op. Call, e-mail, or visit the website listed for registration information. In many cases, space is limited.Sept. 1-2 — KeeWes Equipment Open House, Quapaw, Okla.; 417-862-8464, www.keewes.com...>> view originalU.K. Labour Challenger Smith Pledges New 'Industrial Revolution'
U.K. Labour Party leadership candidate Owen Smith pledged to lead Britain into another industrial revolution, creating jobs in new industries while giving Britons a second vote on membership of the European Union.With the British economy “on the cliff edge of another recession,” Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative government must take “urgent action” to avoid the country becoming the “sick man leaving Europe,” Smith is due to say on Monday afternoon in a speech in Newcastle, northern Engl..>> view originalHospital Bombing in Pakistani City of Quetta Kills at Least 42
Photo The scene of a bomb attack outside a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, on Monday. Credit Banaras Khan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — At least 42 people were killed on Monday in the restive Pakistani city of Quetta when an explosion, apparently caused by a suicide bomber, struck a hospital where dozens of lawyers had gathered to condemn the killing of a prominent colleague.Officials in the southwestern city said that at least 30 people were w..>> view originalSen. Cotton: Scientist Executed in Iran Was Mentioned in Emails on Clinton's Private Server
In this file photo taken on Thursday, July 15, 2010, Shahram Amiri, an Iranian nuclear scientist attends a news briefing while holding his son Amir Hossein as he arrives at the Imam Khomeini airport just outside Tehran, Iran, after returning from the United States. (AP File Photo)(CNSNews.com) - Iran on Sunday executed a nuclear scientist convicted of spying for the United States.The Associated Press quoted Iranian judiciary spokesman Gholamhosein Mohseni Ejehi as saying that Shahram Amiri "had ..>> view originalRebel coalition breaks siege of Aleppo in setback to Assad regime
If consolidated, the rebels' offensive -- which they have dubbed "The Great Battle for Aleppo" -- could change the landscape of the conflict in northern Syria. What is beyond dispute is that the renewed fighting, and the waves of regime airstrikes and rocket attacks launched in response, is inflicting yet further suffering and destruction in Syria's oldest city.The rebel offensive has been led by Jabhat Fateh al Sham, formerly the al Nusra Front. Two weeks ago, al Nusra very publicly declared it..>> view original
Monday, August 8, 2016
Team USA Judo Athlete Looking for Olympic Redemption in Rio ... and other top stories.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment