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Former ESPN star Sage Steele sues talent agency over handling of COVID vaccine dispute: report

Sage Steele, who spent more than a decade and a half at ESPN, is suing the talent and sports agency that represented her. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steele was not pleased with the way her representatives advocated on her behalf during her dispute with ESPN. She filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming Creative Artist Agency …

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Zelenskyy appeals for aid, investment in energy sector at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for short-term help in repairing his country’s electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system as a conference to gather support for Ukraine’s recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia’s war opened Tuesday. Starting a week of intense diplomacy that will also see him travel to the Group of Seven summit of Ukraine’s leading …

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Jets' Aaron Rodgers skips mandatory minicamp, absence considered 'unexcused'

The New York Jets entered the 2023 season with high hopes, due in part to quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ arrival. But, the four-time NFL MVP suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener. Rodgers is on track to enter this season at full strength, but he will not participate in the team’s mandatory minicam this week. Jets head coach Robert Saleh …

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Al Qaeda chief invites foreign fighters to train in Afghanistan, target West: 'Safe haven for terrorists'

Al Qaeda’s leader in Afghanistan, Saif al-Adl, issued a call to foreign fighters around the world to migrate to Afghanistan and join the ranks of the jihadi terror group. A new report in the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies’ Long War Journal highlights the call from al-Adl and is so far the clearest indication from al Qaeda for foreigners …

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4 US college instructors stabbed in attack at Chinese public park

Four university tutors from Iowa were stabbed by an assailant in an attack at a public park in China on Monday, according to Chinese and U.S. government officials. A suspect is now in custody, Chinese officials said. A Chinese person who sought to intervene was also stabbed, according to police. The educators from Iowa’s Cornell College were attacked during a …

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Haitian transitional council appoints new Cabinet as country looks to recover from gang-run turmoil

Haiti’s transitional council appointed a new Cabinet on Tuesday, marking the final step in rebuilding the government that will lead a country under siege by gangs. Government spokeswoman Kettia Marcellus confirmed the existence of the new Cabinet and its ministers to The Associated Press. Carlos Hercules, the attorney for Prime Minister Garry Conille, was appointed as minister of justice and …

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Hostage-freeing Israeli raid may have entailed war crimes on both sides, UN says

The U.N. human rights office is citing possible war crimes by Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in connection with a deadly raid by Israeli forces that freed four hostages over the weekend and killed hundreds of Palestinians. Office spokesman Jeremy Laurence expressed concerns about possible violations of rules of proportionality, distinction and precaution by the Israeli forces in Saturday’s …

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Joey Chestnut banned from 2024 Nathan's hot dog eating contest over partnership with vegan wiener company

Joey Chestnut’s reign looks like it will be on a brief hold. The 16-time Nathan’s hot dog eating contest champion is reportedly barred from competing in this year’s event. Chestnut recently signed a deal with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan’s that has launched a vegan wiener, the New York Post reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …

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FOX Sports' Tim Brando rips Caitlin Clark Olympics snub: 'One of the dumbest business decisions ever made'

FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando said Monday he was, like many basketball fans, stunned Caitlin Clark was left off of the Olympic roster for the 2024 Paris Games. Clark didn’t make the cut for the 12-player team poised to bring home another gold medal despite her popularity and how interest in the Indiana Fever rookie has helped elevate WNBA TV …

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Michael Vick has fallen 'in love' with chess, likens it to playing quarterback

Michael Vick is keeping busy after his playing days — in fact, he’s still keeping a competitive edge. Sure, he has since taken on an analyst role with FOX Sports, but he has taken up an activity that he says is extremely similar to playing quarterback: chess. The Atlanta Falcons legend took on chess while he was in prison and …

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