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Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is in the news again after fresh questions about her eligibility to compete in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A French magazine, Le Correspondant, recently claimed to have seen a leaked medical report about the Algerian boxer, but the BBC could not confirm this report. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended Khelif’s right to compete in the women’s category, calling the magazine’s report “unverified.” A spokesperson for the IOC added that Khelif is now planning to take legal action over these latest claims, saying they feel saddened by the abuse Khelif has received. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif, 25, won the women’s welterweight gold at the Paris Olympics. She had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to gender eligibility concerns. Those tests were conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which the IOC later removed as the sport’s govern

Photo: Kamala Harris/Instagram   Kamala Harris has officially conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump . Despite her loss, Harris vows to continue fighting for the issues she believes in. Harris’s campaign had high hopes, especially among women who were expected to be her strongest supporters. But a moment on ABC’s "The View" seemed to capture the problem she faced throughout her campaign. When asked if she would have done anything differently from President Biden, Harris said, “There is not a thing that comes to mind.” This response made some voters wonder if she could bring real change. This hesitation to separate herself from Biden’s policies may have hurt her. Some of her supporters wanted her to distance herself from him on key issues like the economy and U.S. relations with Israel. Harris’s team tried to walk a line between loyalty to Biden and her own message, but this balance was hard to achieve. Photo: Kamala Harris/Instagram A last-minute push by her

Photo: Truong My Lan/Instagram   The appeal of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, 68, who was sentenced to death for a $27 billion fraud, started on Monday. Lan, who asked for a "lenient and humane" sentence, was found guilty of scamming the Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), leading to huge financial losses for thousands of people who had invested their savings in the bank. Lan, wearing a blue shirt, arrived in a Ho Chi Minh City courtroom under tight security for the appeal, which is expected to last three weeks. Along with her request to reduce the death sentence, Lan has also asked to waive a $26.5 million court fee. Forty-seven other defendants in this case are also appealing their sentences, and 100 lawyers are involved in the proceedings. This fraud scandal, one of Vietnam's biggest, shocked the country. The case has stirred public anger, leading to rare protests, with victims demanding that their lost money be returned. Photo: Truong My Lan/Instagram   Lan ex

Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   Stipe Miocic recently shared his thoughts on why a third fight with Francis Ngannou never happened. The two heavyweights, both UFC legends, fought twice with each winning one fight. Miocic wanted one more fight to settle things, but it never came together. Miocic first fought Ngannou on January 20, 2018. At the time, Ngannou was known for his devastating knockouts, and many thought Miocic would lose. However, Miocic used his wrestling skills to control Ngannou, winning the fight by decision. When they fought again three years later, Ngannou had improved a lot, especially in his wrestling. This time, he knocked Miocic out to win the heavyweight title. Miocic wanted another chance to win the trilogy, but it wasn’t to be. Instead, Ciryl Gane got the next title shot against Ngannou. Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   In a recent interview, Miocic shared his frustration, saying, “I was trying to get the rubber match. It didn’t happen, unfortunately... It’s wh

Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who won gold at the Paris Olympics in women’s boxing, is at the center of a heated debate after a leaked medical report raised questions about her  eligibility  for female sports competitions. A French journalist, Djaffar Ait Aoudia, shared a report that suggested Khelif has a condition affecting her sexual development. This condition, known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency, can lead to ambiguous genitalia and internal male characteristics, though it typically limits other male traits. The report, prepared by doctors in Paris and Algiers in June 2023, stated that Khelif has an XY chromosome makeup and internal testicles, but no uterus. It recommended surgery and hormone treatments to help her align more closely with her gender identity. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif’s eligibility for women’s sports has been questioned before. In 2023, the International Boxing Association (IBA) barred her from a world championship matc

Photo: Gout Gout/Instagram   Young sprinting star Gout Gout, just 16, is making waves in Australia and around the world. Gout, who has already run faster than Usain Bolt 's times at his age, recently broke another record that had stood for decades. At the Under-20 World Championships in August, he set a new record in the 200m race, beating the record set by 15-year-old Bolt in 2002. Now, he has smashed even more records at the All Schools Queensland Championship in Australia. He won both the 100m and 200m races and recorded the fastest 200m time by an Australian in 31 years, clocking 20.29 seconds in the heats. This time is the fastest by any Australian sprinter since 1993, and it’s also a new record for Queensland. Gout now holds both the under-18 and under-20 records for Australia and Oceania. He went on to win the 200m final with a time of 20.52 seconds, making him the fourth fastest under-18 200m sprinter in history. Photo: Gout Gout/Instagram   Gout is also getting closer to b

Photo: LeBron James/Instagram   LeBron James , entering his 22nd NBA season at age 39, is still performing at an elite level. In a new Netflix series, Starting 5 , he shares how he keeps up with younger players. His secret? A strict routine and a lot of dedication. Since 2016, it’s been rumored that LeBron spends $1.5 million a year on his health. He hasn’t confirmed this, but he did say, "It’s really the time and dedication I put in." His commitment to "biohacking" – using technology and science to boost health – is impressive. Here’s a look at what he does each day to stay in peak condition. LeBron starts his game days around 6:30 a.m. with a cold plunge (10-15 minutes) to wake up his muscles. Then he warms up on the court. After a noon to 2 p.m. nap, he spends hours before the game stretching, massaging, and strengthening his core. He says this routine keeps him ready for the intense 7 p.m. game tip-off. Photo: LeBron James/Instagram   LeBron sticks to a clean di

Photo: Taylor Swift/Instagram   At a recent Taylor Swift concert, the singer wasn’t the only one catching the crowd's eye. Two on-duty police officers at the show joined in on the fun, showing they’re Swifties too. As Swift performed her hit song "Shake It Off," the officers started dancing, pointing at each other, shaking their hips, and jumping with excitement. A video shared by a TikToker captured the officers’ dance, which quickly gained attention online. Many fans praised the light-hearted moment, with one person commenting, “Imagine an entire arena behaving so well that even the officers can relax and have fun.” Another joked, “The captain: we need someone to work the TS concert. This officer: I volunteer!” In another Swiftie-inspired moment, the Indianapolis Police Department decorated its horses with friendship bracelets before Swift’s concert, a nod to her song “White Horse.” Fans loved the gesture, calling it another way the concert felt like a safe, happy plac

Photo: Khalil Rountree Jr/Instagram   Khalil Rountree Jr. recently shared photos of his facial scars after a tough fight with Alex Pereira at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.  The battle left Rountree with noticeable marks, but fans online say he’s healing well—some even comparing him to “Wolverine” from the X-Men. Pereira admitted in a recent interview that he hurt his hand during the fight, especially in the fourth round when he was landing jabs. “I thought my hand might be broken,” Pereira said. “It still hurts when I press it in certain spots.” Photo: Khalil Rountree Jr/Instagram   Despite the pain, Pereira pushed through, aiming to land powerful shots, but hitting Rountree’s forehead—a particularly tough area—made his hand ache even more. Fans on Khalil Rountree's Instagram page suggest "War Horse" is "recovering like a prime Wolverine" after UFC 307 loss to Alex Pereira. pic.twitter.com/wnTB931ql6 — MMA Mania (@mmamania) November 4, 2024 Pereira, the curre

Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   Stipe Miocic isn’t losing sleep over the backlash he's facing for getting a fight against Jon Jones at UFC 309. Miocic has been out of the ring for over three years, and some fans think interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall deserves the spot. But Miocic says the decision wasn’t his. “It wasn’t my choice,” Miocic told MMA Fighting. “I wanted this fight, and the UFC gave it to me. They didn’t have to.” Aspinall has been on a winning streak, finishing all his fights in the first two rounds, which adds to the frustration for some fans. But Miocic, with a legacy as one of the best heavyweights in UFC history, believes his fight with Jones is special and will mean more to the sport. Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   “I think a lot more people want to see me fight Jones than Aspinall,” Miocic said. Miocic hasn’t fought since 2021 when he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou . He wanted a third match with Ngannou to settle the score, but that fight never hap

Photo: Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix/Instagram   Video game creator Hideo Kojima, famous for "Death Stranding," thinks "Joker: Folie à Deux" may get  more respect  in the future. The movie, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga , didn’t do well with critics and has only made a bit over $200 million at the box office—much less than the first "Joker" film, which earned over $1 billion. Kojima believes that, with time, people might come to appreciate it. Kojima shared his thoughts on social media, saying the movie opens with an animated sequence like the classic "Looney Tunes." This leads into a story where Joker's identity is questioned—who is he really, and is he even one person? He feels this film goes deeper into who Joker (or Arthur, Joker's alter ego) really is, something that might make audiences think more about hero and villain roles. Kojima commented that today, many movies feature "poetic justice" heroes who fight aga

Photo: Donald Trump, Caitlin Clark/Instagram   Former President Donald Trump recently praised WNBA star Caitlin Clark and discussed pay equity in women’s sports during an interview on the "Let’s Go!" podcast with sportscaster Jim Gray and legendary coach Bill Belichick . Trump called Clark "incredible," saying he was impressed by her shooting skills. "She’s unbelievable," he said. "I watch her shot go in, and it’s amazing." During their talk, the focus turned to pay in women’s sports, especially in the WNBA. Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, earns a base salary of $76,000 a year. While she also makes money from endorsements, her pay is far below that of top NBA players, who earn millions. Photo: Donald Trump/Instagram   Trump admitted that equal pay in sports is "a very complicated thing." He said that while the league could consider giving standout players like Clark a bonus, it’s hard to change the market. "You can’t go i

Photo: Chris Martin/Instagram   Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin , had an unexpected fall during the band’s final show in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.  Martin was interacting with the crowd, pointing to posters, when he accidentally stepped backwards into a large hole on the stage. Fans caught the moment on video, showing someone inside the hole who managed to catch Martin and cushion his fall. The crowd gasped, but Martin quickly reassured them, saying, “That’s uh, not planned, thank you for catching me.” He joked that he had "the jitters" but confirmed he was okay after being checked by a staff member.  Photo: Chris Martin/Instagram He then continued with the show. This incident happened just weeks after U.S. pop star Olivia Rodrigo had a similar fall at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.  Rodrigo, performing on the final night of her Guts tour, also fell into a hole while running across the stage. Like Martin, she was unhurt and continued with her performance, joking with f

Photo: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda/Instagram   Mike Shinoda , co-founder of Linkin Park, recently reflected on what it was like working with the late Chester Bennington .  Speaking in an official podcast episode with new band vocalist Emily Armstrong , Shinoda shared memories of how natural it felt to create music with Bennington, describing him as someone who could bring musical ideas to life in a way few others could. "I could feed him ideas, and he could bring them to life like nobody else," Shinoda said. "It was amazing. I didn’t know anything different because I hadn't worked with many others at that time. I just thought, 'This is what it’s like to have a really good singer.' We’d throw ideas back and forth, and it always felt right." Photo: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda/Instagram As Shinoda began collaborating with other musicians after Bennington's passing, he realized just how unique that connection had been. He described how with oth

Photo: Drake, DeMar DeRozan/Instagram   Toronto’s own Drake has always been one of the biggest fans of the Toronto Raptors. Since becoming the team’s global ambassador in 2013, he’s been a regular at games, building close friendships with players and even sharing memorable moments with the team. But recently, there’s been some tension between him and former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan . This offseason, DeRozan appeared in a music video for Kendrick Lamar ’s song Not Like Us , a track that took shots at Drake. Later, in Los Angeles, DeRozan even joined Lamar on stage to perform the song. Despite this, DeRozan told The Sacramento Bee  in July that he still considers Drake a friend. He brushed off the feud as "entertainment," comparing it to a competitive matchup between legends like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan . Drake, however, doesn’t seem to feel quite the same way. On Saturday, when DeRozan visited Toronto as a player for the Sacramento Kings, Drake made a light-hearted

Photo: Joakim Noah, LeBron James/Instagram Former NBA player Joakim Noah is in awe of LeBron James ' amazing longevity. LeBron, now with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been playing in the NBA since 2003, when he was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers. More than 20 years later, he's still competing at the top level, which has left many, including Noah, speechless. On a recent episode of The Young Man and The Three  podcast, Noah joked about how LeBron’s skills have barely slowed down even as he approaches 40. "To be dominant at 40 years old is pretty crazy. I can barely walk to the bathroom, and this guy is still dominating,” said Noah. He added that LeBron deserves a lot of respect for staying so dedicated to the game. Noah and LeBron met many times on the court, especially during intense battles between Noah's Chicago Bulls and LeBron's teams with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. Noah retired in 2021, finishing with career averages of 8.8 points

Photo: Jennifer Lopez/Instagram Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 's recent split seems to be hitting JLo hard. According to a report by  InTouch Weekly , she hasn’t fully moved on and is still very focused on her ex. Despite her public appearance of moving forward, sources say she’s “obsessed” with knowing what Ben is up to. The source shared that Jennifer, 55, even has Google Alerts set up for Ben's name and often finds ways to bring him up in conversations with their mutual friends. Sometimes, she reportedly stops by his place under the pretense of dropping things off, just to see him. Friends of Ben, like Matt Damon, are also drawn into these conversations, as JLo often wants to know about her ex. A friend told  Interview Magazine  that her split with Ben made her feel like her “whole world exploded,” which shows just how painful the breakup has been for her. Photo: Jennifer Lopez/Instagram   Meanwhile, Ben, 52, is moving forward. He has been spending time with his first ex-w

Photo: J.R. Smith, Bronny James (Instagram) The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night on Wednesday, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-110 in Ohio. But one bright spot in the game was Lakers rookie Bronny James , who scored his first NBA points .  Bronny, the 20-year-old son of superstar LeBron James , put up two points, two assists, and one steal, shooting 1/2 from the field in just five minutes. After the game, former NBA champion J.R. Smith shared his thoughts on Bronny.  Smith, who won titles with LeBron on both the Cavaliers and Lakers, praised Bronny for being down-to-earth. “You hear about a lot of kids with famous parents who can be arrogant, but Bronny is the complete opposite,” Smith said. “He’s really grateful for this chance.” Photo: J.R. Smith (Instagram) The Lakers are now 3-2 this season, with LeBron James leading the team in Wednesday’s game. LeBron scored 26 points, adding six rebounds and three assists, in his 29 minutes on the court. Bronny James scores his first

Photo: Bronny James (Instagram) Bronny James had his first NBA game in his hometown, Cleveland, but it didn’t go quite as hoped for the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost 134-110 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking their second loss in a row. In the final minutes of the game, with Cleveland already leading by a lot, Bronny scored his first NBA points with a 15-foot jump shot. To remember this big moment, he took the net from the rim where he scored his first basket. However, not everyone was impressed. Many fans on social media joked about the special treatment Bronny seemed to receive. Some wondered if any other rookie would get to take home a net after their first basket. Others thought it was just because he’s LeBron James’ son, with some calling it "special treatment." Photo: Bronny James (Instagram) Despite the criticism, it’s clear that Cleveland fans have a soft spot for Bronny, as many of them remember him from when LeBron first played for the Cavaliers. Bronny’s NBA jou

Photo: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul (Instagram) Mike Tyson has revealed that his upcoming fight against Jake Paul on November 15 might not be his last in the boxing ring. Despite facing criticism for his return to the sport at 58, Tyson shared that he has received offers for more fights. Tyson stated, “I lost my last pro fight and took a break to recuperate, but I’m ready to start over and do what I love.” He expressed excitement about future opportunities, saying, “The sky is the limit; they offered me some other stuff too.” Fans have shown growing support for Tyson, especially after witnessing his impressive training videos. His manager, Gene Kilroy, who has known Tyson since he was 13, remarked that he looks stronger than ever. Photo: Mike Tyson (Instagram) While Tyson prepares for this fight, Jake Paul mentioned it might be his final boxing match as he plans to transition into MMA next year. In addition to the excitement surrounding Tyson and Paul, the boxing world is experiencing a

Photo: Jennifer Lopez (Instagram) Jennifer Lopez , the famous singer and actress, spoke out against a recent rally held by Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden. Campaigning with Vice President Kamala Harris in Nevada, Lopez said the rally had offended “every Latino in this country.” At Trump’s event, a comedian made a joke about Puerto Rico, calling it a “floating island of garbage.” Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and both of Lopez’s parents are from there. The comment has sparked anger, especially among Puerto Ricans. During her speech in Las Vegas, Lopez said, “It wasn’t just Puerto Ricans who were offended that day. It was every Latino in this country, it was humanity and anyone of decent character.” Photo: Jennifer Lopez (Instagram) Harris’s visit to Nevada is part of her campaign’s push in key battleground states. To reach more voters, Harris’s team has brought in big names, from Stevie Wonder to actors from the Marvel movies. Many, like Lopez, are speaking out more as the el