Track and field to become first Olympic sport to award gold medalists prize money
Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics announcing on Wednesday that it will pay $50,000 to gold medalists at the Paris Games. The move marks a symbolic break with the amateur past of one of the most-watched Olympic sports. Athletics’ governing body […]
Caitlin Clark wins second straight Wooden Award
College basketball star Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 Wooden Award recipient Tuesday as the most outstanding player in women’s college basketball. This year marks the second consecutive year the Hawkeyes star has won the award, ahead of finalists Paige Backers, Cameron Brink, JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo. “I think the biggest thing is just […]
It Could Only Be You: Caitlin Clark Wins Second Straight Player Of The Year Award
Iowa State’s Caitlin Clark won the Associated Press (AP) Player of the Year Award in women’s basketball for the second straight year, receiving 35 of 36 votes. Clark had a perfect 2023-24 season, becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer in March. She averaged 27.1 points, far ahead of second-place JuJu Watkins, and led the NCAA […]
Cher recalls being ‘down and out,’ not able to find a job while honored with iHeart Radio icon award
Cher spoke about the challenges she has faced throughout her career while accepting the iHeartRadio Icon Award on Monday night. Before actress Meryl Streep presented Cher with the award, the 77-year-old took to the stage to perform “Believe.” She attended the performance along with Jennifer Hudson. “I don’t usually talk about it so I’d like […]
Vivek Ramaswamy ‘Truly Honored’ to Receive Fearless Fighter for Freedom Award
Former Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswami said Thursday he was “truly honored” to receive the Fearless Fighter for Freedom Award from America’s Future Inc. and its board chairman, General Michael Flynn. He told Breitbart News. The event was held at former President Donald Trump’s luxury seaside resort and club, Mar-a-Lago, and the organization […]
Nets’ Cam Thomas should be considered for one NBA award
Cam Thomas can still qualify for the NBA’s annual award. And Nets interim coach Kevin O’Ree said it makes sense for the young guard to be included in the list of most improved players. “He definitely should be able to play just with his work rate,” O’Ree said before Thomas scored a team-high 28 points […]
AP Wins Award For Photo Of Naked, Mutilated Woman Murdered By Hamas
An Associated Press freelance photographer has won an award for his photo of a naked, mutilated woman killed by the Islamic terrorist group Hamas. The Associated Press and Ali Mahmoud won first place in the “Team Picture Story of the Year” contest for their photo of the late Shani Luke, according to the contest’s website. […]
Elliot Page claims ‘2SLGBTQ+’ rights are being ‘revoked, restricted, and eliminated’ in award show rant
The actress, once known as Ellen Page and now known as Elliot Page, boldly claimed that gay rights have been abolished around the world, with “devastating” consequences. Page attended the 2024 Juno Awards, Canada’s music industry awards ceremony, where she presented the Humanitarian Award in her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Page, dressed in […]
Newark Airport renovated Terminal A wins Skytrax Five Star award
Ah, yeah. Newark Airport’s new Terminal A has won a coveted travel industry award for its “world-class quality.” The shocking honor comes as the antiquated transportation hub, which consistently contends for the title of America’s worst, is undergoing a multi-phase revival that will take years. Newark’s newly renovated Terminal A is considered one of the […]
Christian Singer Anne Wilson Nominated for Major Country Music Award
Up-and-coming Christian artist Ann Wilson has been nominated for a major country music award. He has won two Dove Awards, my jesus The singer was nominated for a CMT Music Award in the Breakthrough Female Video of the Year category for her song last week. Rain falls on the rear view. Others nominated in that […]