AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Joe Biden is on a winning streak, as candidates he’s backed have pulled off impressive — and sometimes long-shot — victories. He’s looking to extend that winning streak in Pittsburgh’s suburbs with his support of Democratic congressional candidate Conor Lamb. Some Lamb supporters want Biden to run for president. PITTSBURGH — […]
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Scott Westgarth dead: Boxer dies in hospital after winning fight – tributes flood in
Westgarth, 31, beat Dec Spelman at Doncaster Dome on points on Saturday. Both men hit the canvas throughout the brutal fight and Westgarth needed paramedics in his locker room afterwards. Promoter Stefy Bull, who organised Saturday’s event, tweeted: “God bless Scott Westgarth. “To promote a boxing show and a young man doing a job he […]
Ester Ledecka completes historic Olympic run winning gold in both ski and snowboard events
Laurent Salino/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Ester Ledecka made history at the Winter Olympics, becoming the first athlete to ever medal in both Alpine skiing and snowboarding events at the same games. Ledecka’s run began with her shocking upset win in ladies’ Super-G, an event in which she had never placed higher than 29th. Just before the […]
Roger Federer: Tennis legend TOLD OFF for winning Rotterdam Open
Federer created history last week when he became the oldest No 1 in the men’s game aged 36 when he beat Robin Haase in the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open. The Swiss legend went on to win the tournament to take his 97th ATP career title – 12 short of the record held by Jimmy […]
Lindsey Vonn breaks down in interview after winning bronze in her last race in her signature Olympic event
NBC Olympics/Twitter Lindsey Vonn won bronze in what was likely her last Olympic downhill race on Wednesday. Afterward, Vonn got choked up while discussing her late grandfather and her career. Vonn, who will compete in the Alpine combined on Friday, called it a “fun ride.” U.S. Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn won bronze in the downhill […]
NTAs 2018: Emmerdale winning speech cut short as Dermot O'Leary rushes cast off stage
After a year of dramatic storylines, Emmerdale managed to triumph against its rivals once more. The soap was pitted against EastEnders, Hollyoaks, and Coronation Street. Emmerdale cast members swarmed the stage to celebrate the win. Laurel Thomas star Charlotte Bellamy commented: “Emmerdale is so honoured to receive this award tonight.” “It goes to each and […]
Mikael Kingsbury's moguls winning streak halted on home snow
Mikael Kingsbury finished on the podium, but for the first time in 357 days, someone was standing higher than the moguls great. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., had a streak of 13 straight World Cup wins, dating back all the way to his last loss on Jan. 28, 2017 in Calgary, where he also finished second. His streak began on Feb. […]
Lawes, Morris bound for Olympics after winning the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris clinch an Olympic berth after defeating Brad Gushue and Val Sweeting in Sunday’s Canadian mixed doubles curling trials final. CBC | Sports News
Golden Globes: The Mrs. Maisel Team Reacts to Winning an Award for Once
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won a pair of Golden Globes in its very first try… but for the show’s creators, those wins have been a very long time coming. Amazon’s vintage comedy took home two Globes on Sunday — best comedy series and best actress for Rachel Broshnahan — for its freshman season, but creators Amy Sherman-Palladino […]
Venezuela’s unpopular president Nicolas Maduro is winning by making sure his opponents lose
Reuters/Carlos Garcia Rawlins Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has held onto power despite growing opposition to his rule. He has done so by ensuring that his opponents lose political power. He has pursued a divide-and-conquer strategy in Venezuelan politics. Nicolás Maduro, president of crisis-stricken Venezuela, will run for reelection in Venezuela in 2018, Vice President Tarick Al […]