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Death of former American swimming champion probed in Virgin Islands

Sunday, February 26 by ABC News

(ST JOHN, US Virgin Islands) -- The sudden death of former American swimming champion Jamie Cail is under investigation by authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands, authorities said.The 42-year-old Cail was found unresponsive in a residence she shared with her boyfriend in St. John, the... Read More.

Mom who lost 100 pounds and became a champion powerlifter shares her tip to make a change

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tamara Walcott, a 38-year-old mother of two from Columbia, Maryland, said that if anyone had told her five years ago she'd be a world champion powerlifter, she would have laughed.This year, Walcott won the title for the heaviest raw deadlift in... Read More.

Christmas tree from Pennsylvania chosen for White House

Wednesday, October 12 by Louise Bennett

Auburn – A tree from Pennsylvania will grace the White House this Christmas.The White House Executive Usher Robert Downing joined Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer Jr Monday at Paul and Pam Shealer’s Evergreen Acres Tree Farm in Schuylkill County to select a tree.Shealer’s... Read More.

‘American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts’ honors NYC’s champion of the arts

Friday, June 3 by ABC News

As part of its American Masters series, PBS debuts Joe Papp in Five Acts -- which examines the groundbreaking career of producer/director Joe Papp, who founded Manhattan's famed Shakespeare in the Park festival and The Public Theater. He went on to produce signature Broadway... Read More.

Teen wrestler born without legs becomes state champion in Virginia

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Virginia high school wrestler is proving that any dream is achievable through hard work and dedication.Adonis Lattimore, 17, was born without a right leg, a partial left leg and only one fully functioning arm. Despite doubts from his peers throughout... Read More.

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez under arrest for attempted murder

Tuesday, March 1 by ABC News

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday for attempted murder after a shooting in San Jose, California Monday.Police said one male gunshot victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities identified Velasquez as the shooter on... Read More.

This doctor helps Olympians with their sleep. Here are his tips to sleep like a champion.

Monday, July 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Olympic teams often have coaches, trainers and physical therapists on their staff. But for the Tokyo Games, the U.S. Weightlifting team has added another role to help its athletes perform at the top of their game – a sleep performance director.Dr.... Read More.

Pete Alonso crowned Home Run Derby champion for second year in a row

Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has once again been crowned the winner of the Home Run Derby.The 26-year-old defended his title in Denver’s Coors Field Monday night, beating Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini in the final round of the... Read More.

Zach Johnson, 2015 Open Champion winner, test positive for COVID-19.

Monday, July 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Zach Johnson, the 2015 Open Championship winner, will miss this week's Open Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. Johnson announced the news on Twitter.pic.twitter.com/Qk9Osk3MbY — Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) July 12, 2021According to ESPN, Johnson a given rapid-test following the final... Read More.

NBA names five finalists for its Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

Friday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The NBA announced on Friday its five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.The contenders are: Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday... Read More.

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