Super Bowl champion Rod Woodson says the Ku Klux Klan tried to burn down his family’s home when he was 11 years old
Former NFL star Rod Woodson says the Ku Klux Klan tried to set fire to his family’s home when he was a child. Woodson, whose father was Black and mother was White, recalled being 11 when he woke in the middle of the night and saw flames outside his bedroom window. He described the experience […]
Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski and other sports stars energize voters near Turning Point USA events
New Hampshire voters got an unexpected boost on Election Day when four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski showed up to encourage people to cast their ballots. Videos shared online showed Gronkowski posing for photos with fans and waving an American flag at passing cars. Former boxer Floyd Mayweather, ex-Red Sox All-Star Kevin Youkilis and former […]
Former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Joey DeSena faces child pornography charges while on probation
Former “Jeopardy!” Champion Arrested on Child Pornography Charges A two-time champion from “Jeopardy!” has been taken into custody in North Carolina due to allegations of possessing child pornography. This incident comes about a year after a previous arrest where he was accused of secretly recording a woman in private spaces. Joey DeSena, 44, was arrested […]
Champion runners join NYRR’s Team Inspire
In 1976, when Dave Obelkevich participated in the New York City Marathon, it was a novel experience, especially for Staten Island, which felt like a new frontier. This was the first time the race extended beyond Central Park, introducing runners to neighborhoods and vibrant crowds that were completely unfamiliar to him. Fast forward 50 years, […]
Super Bowl champion Marshall Faulk shares that he has Parkinson’s disease.
FDA-approved focused ultrasound therapy targets Parkinson’s disease symptoms Dr. Bhavya Shah from UT Southwestern Medical Center is discussing a groundbreaking focused ultrasound treatment that can eliminate the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease within minutes. One patient, Bud Leavell, shares his remarkable journey from experiencing severe shaking to having completely steady hands—all without the need for […]
Todd Benzinger, a World Series champion with the Reds, has passed away at 63.
Todd Benzinger Passes Away at 63 Todd Benzinger, a significant figure from the Reds’ 1990 World Series championship team, sadly passed away on Wednesday, as confirmed by the team. He was 63 years old. “While Todd will always be remembered by Reds fans for catching the final out of the 1990 World Series, those of […]
SMX champion Levi Kitchen discusses how he is regaining confidence following a scary crash in Daytona.
Levi Kitchen: A Champion’s Journey Levi Kitchen has reached the pinnacle of the SuperMotocross world, but achieving this level demanded more than just a physical recovery from a significant injury. It required him to rebuild his self-trust. At just 25 years old, the rider for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki clinched the 2026 Monster Energy […]
Supermotocross champion Levi Kitchen plans to take up tournament bass fishing after he retires from racing.
Levi Kitchen Eyes Future in Professional Bass Fishing Levi Kitchen recently clinched the 2026 Monster Energy SMX 250 Class World Championship, but at just 25 years old, he’s already considering what comes next. Spoiler: it’s professional bass fishing. The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider has a strong passion for fishing, often spending his free […]
Chamber of Commerce supports Paxton, labeling him ‘a champion of free enterprise’ for Senate as early voting starts in Texas.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backs Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Democratic state Representative James Talarico in what is shaping up to be a closely watched U.S. Senate election in Texas. “The choice is clear in Texas,” said Neil […]
NBA Hall of Famer and champion, traded for Bill Russell, passes away at 94
Cliff Hagan, a renowned figure in basketball who made his mark both professionally and in college with the St. Louis Hawks and the University of Kentucky, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. Details surrounding the cause of his death have not been provided. Originally selected by the Celtics in the 1953 draft, […]