Atlético Madrid hit with fine and partial stadium closure over derby trouble | Atlético Madrid
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has awarded Atlético Madrid 45,000 euros after Sunday night's city derby was suspended after supporters threw objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. He was fined £37,000 and ordered the Civitas Metropolitano stadium to be partially closed for three matches. . The club could face further punishment as the government's […]
Norwich deny Derby after contentious Sainz treble as Wednesday beat Baggies | Championship
Borja Sainz scores a hat-trick norwich city3-2 win at derby But the main talking point at Pride Park was the controversial opening goal. Norwich took the lead in the third minute of first-half stoppage time with Sainz's superb finish from close range with an acrobatic backheel after receiving Josh Sargent's cross. Sargent saw his first […]
Wyoming horse racer Dede Anders abandoned in Mongolia after getting too sick to ride in 620-mile Mongol Derby
A Wyoming-based long-distance jockey became too ill on a 620-mile journey across the East Asian country to compete, but was left to fend for herself in Mongolia after race organizers “never cared” about what happened to her. Dede Anders, 49, entered the Mongol Derby at the last minute, arriving in Mongolia on Aug. 1 after […]
Rain-Soaked Paris Streets Turn Olympic Triathlon into Demolition Derby
Heavy rain in Paris not only wreaked havoc on schedules and travel, it even turned the women’s triathlon cycling event on Wednesday into a demolition derby. The combination of intense heat and near-constant rain caused riders to lose control and crash to the ground, some requiring medical treatment. Guam’s Manami Iijima, Brazil’s Vittoria Lopes, Germany’s […]
Alec Bohm loses it during disaster Home Run Derby national anthem
Alec Bohm was the victim of a viral meme during the 2024 Home Run Derby. The Phillies third baseman tried to keep his composure during country singer Ingrid Andress’ trembling rendition of the national anthem, but couldn’t help but smile when she sang off-key several times. Standing in one of the star-shaped stadiums at Globe […]
Ingrid Andress delivers cringeworthy Home Run Derby anthem
The 2024 Home Run Derby started on a bad note. Actually, there are a few. Ingrid Andres was criticized for singing the national anthem before the Home Run Derby on Monday. MLB Photo via Getty Images Ingrid Andres’ performance of the national anthem before Monday’s celebration at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, drew harsh […]
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez wins 2024 Home Run Derby
The winner of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who defeated Kansas City Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. in a thrilling game at Globe Life Field on Monday night. This year’s derby had a new format, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals before playing each […]
Teoscar Hernandez edges out Bobby Witt Jr. for narrow Home Run Derby win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the final round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night, beating hometown star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, 14-13. The 31-year-old Hernandez hit a total of 49 home runs over three rounds at 3.98 mph, becoming the first Dodgers player […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso made history in the Home Run Derby, but it wasn’t enough. Alonso, who was seeking a third Derby victory to tie Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time, was hit by 12 home runs in the first round at Globe Life Field on Monday before quietly exiting the tournament. Simply […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem singer’s performance faces criticism on social media
The MLB Home Run Derby wasn’t a huge success on Monday night, as singer Ingrid Andres was heavily criticized for singing the national anthem at Globe Life Field. Andres, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter who has had a Billboard Hot 100 hit, stood between the pitcher’s mound and home plate and began to sing. From the start, […]