Caitlin Clark reveals why she’s skipping 3-point shooting contest
Caitlin Clark surprised WNBA fans earlier this week when she announced she would not be participating in the 3-point contest ahead of Friday night’s All-Star game. The Indiana Fever rookie is tied for third in 3-point field goals made with 71, along with Dallas Wings star Areke Ogunbowale and Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum. New […]
Angel Reese beats Caitlin Clark in half-court contest at WNBA All-Star practice
Basketball rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese wore the same jerseys for the first time as professionals at their WNBA team’s practice on Friday. And the seventh overall selection in this year’s WNBA Draft was the best player to have had at least one chance at the top pick. Friendly competition. The Indiana Fever’s Clark […]
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu won’t compete in 3-point WNBA contest
There are two notable exceptions to this year’s WNBA 3-Point Contest. Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, who won last year’s 3-Point Contest, will not participate in this year’s contest, the league announced Wednesday night. However, Liberty’s Jonquel Jones will compete in the event along with Sophie Cunningham (Phoenix Mercury), […]
Nick Wehry buckles under pressure amid cheating accusations in Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest
Contestants in the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest are unable to cope with the weight of a cheating scandal and are demanding that their scores be restored to their original values, The Washington Post has exclusively revealed. Nick Wherry, husband of women’s champion and pink mustard belt holder Miki Sudo, was accused of using […]
NYC teens create wild prom outfits with duct tape for design contest
Kids these days aren’t just making purses out of duct tape, they’re also making three-piece suits and ball gowns. Josie Orthers and Jessica Ong, both 17 years old and from New York, are two artistically gifted teenagers who created an entire outfit out of tape that can fix anything, and were named finalists in Duck […]
Arrested Samourai Wallet co-founder to be released on bail, will contest charges – The Block
William Lonergan Hill, who was arrested in April along with Samurai Wallet co-founder Keon Rodriguez on federal charges of money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, has been granted bail by the U.S. government, although specific terms have yet to be determined. According to a recent letter from Hill’s lawyers, the two parties […]
Dread the days when eating contest coverage lines up with sports
No pickles and no lettuce! Think about it: Joey Chestnut is being roasted on a bonfire. The Wretch Cam displays the projectile vomiting in super slow motion, accompanied by a Reverse Meter (RM) measuring projectile velocity, and a graphic of the projectile’s projected distance. “You can see Neil starting to gag in this shot. Can […]
Caitlin Clark plays coy when asked about WNBA 3-point contest
Caitlin Clark has everyone on edge. The recent All-Star selection played coy when speaking to reporters on Friday about her intentions for the 3-Point Contest at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. “I don’t know yet. We’ll see,” Clark said when asked if he would consider competing in the tournament. “I haven’t decided yet. … I […]
Joey Chestnut devours 57 hot dogs in exhibition contest
At another event on Thursday, Joey Chestnut nearly matched the 58 hot dogs consumed by the winner of a Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest — but in half the time. While the annual Fourth of July tradition took place in Coney Island without the competitive eating heavyweight, Chestnut took part in an exhibition eating contest […]
Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest
There’s a new top dog in town. Patrick Bertoletti was crowned champion at the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in Coney Island on Thursday. A 39-year-old man from Illinois ate an astounding 58 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes as the sun beat down on the iconic Nathan’s flagship store during the annual Fourth of […]