Jagr to play his 36th professional season at 52 years old
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jaromir Jagr, at age 52, has said the 2024-2025 season will be the final one of his career. Jagr, who began playing professionally in 1988 in the former Czechoslovakia, will be playing his 36th season with the same club where he began his career with Ryūtiri Kladno in the Czech Extraliga. […]
I got kicked out of a job interview for wearing ‘short shorts’ — I thought I looked professional
Experts have spoken out after a woman was turned away from a job interview for wearing shorts, leaving more people questioning why the staple garment is “inappropriate” for work. Earlier this week, Ms Tyreshia, who posts under the handle @mtyreshiadaily, revealed that she was told to “get changed” after turning up to the interview wearing […]
Thomas Crooks’ parents registered as professional counselors, records show
Bethal Park, Pennsylvania – The parents of the 20-year-old boy who fired shots at former President Trump are professional counselors licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Human Services. Mary Elizabeth Crooks and Matthew Brian Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., are licensed professional counselors, according to the Pennsylvania Licensing System Verification Service. Police said both of […]
The Open increases purse to record $17 million; following trend of professional golf
The R&A, which puts on the British Open each year, announced Monday that it has increased the prize money for this year’s Royal Troon Open by $500,000, bringing the total prize money to $17 million, a record for golf’s oldest major tournament. Last year Brian Harman won $3 million when he won the British Open […]
Professional Baseball Player Wes Clarke Gets Baptized on the Field after Game
Hot dogs and peanuts are a common sight at baseball games, but at a recent game in Nashville, fans got something unexpected: a baptism. After Saturday’s game between the Nashville Sounds and Memphis Redbirds, a portable baptistery was brought onto the field and Nashville’s Brewer Hicklen baptized teammate Wes Clark as players and fans cheered. […]
Professional tennis player, Jasmina Tinjić, gets 6-year ban for allegedly fixing matches
The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITA) announced on Friday that Jasmina Tinjic has been suspended for six years for alleged match-fixing. The ITIA said Tinich had admitted to 23 “violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme”, including “manipulating the outcome of a match, facilitating gambling, accepting money in exchange for not performing to his best in […]
Professional tennis player gets 6-year ban for allegedly fixing matches
The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITA) announced on Friday that Jasmina Tinjic has been suspended for six years for alleged match-fixing. The ITIA said Tinich had admitted to 23 “violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme”, including “manipulating the outcome of a match, facilitating gambling, accepting money in exchange for not performing to his best in […]
John Deere Classic: Luke Clanton devoted to college years, professional golf waits
Luke Clanton had an incredible performance last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, finishing tied for 10th. The Florida golfer will return to the PGA Tour for the second consecutive event when he competes in the John Deere Classic. Clanton was two strokes behind the leader going into the final day and many […]
Rocket Mortgage: Neal Shipley finds no learning curve, contends in 1st professional PGA Tour start
Neil Shipley is no longer an amateur golfer, he’s officially a professional. He made his PGA Tour Americas debut last week at the Beachlands Victoria Open, finishing tied for ninth. Shipley made his first professional appearance on the PGA Tour after receiving a sponsorship exemption for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but he’s a familiar presence […]
Professional lifeguard killed in Hawaiian shark attack
A professional lifeguard was killed by a shark while surfing Sunday afternoon off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, authorities said. Authorities were called just before 1 p.m. Sunday after witnesses reported seeing a man being attacked by a shark near Goat Island. The Honolulu Ocean Safety Office and the city’s fire, police and emergency medical […]