“Venom” is the perfect nickname for UFC fighter Michael Page when looking at his fighting style. Page is like a snake in the octagon – slithering around with technical precision, and before most can react, he is making a quick strike to bewilder his opponent. In some cases, the venom is too strong and the fight ends via knockout. Call …
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The former president of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison amid a wide-ranging crackdown on sports corruption. Chinese courts on Tuesday handed down sentences of between eight years and life in prison to officials in the Communist Party-controlled sports programs, accusing them of taking bribes and committing other financial crimes. Chen Xuyuan, the former CFA …
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Austrian police officers who provided security around the Russian Embassy on the day of that country’s presidential election were given small presents as they left, Vienna police said Tuesday. Police were told to reject such gifts in the future. Receiving the gifts from the Russians — paper bags containing low-value items such as calendars and boxes of chocolates — didn’t …
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Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that prisoners convicted for serious national security crimes would not likely be granted early release under the tightened rules of a new national security law, signaling a hardening government stance against jailed political activists. Chief Executive John Lee said the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance stipulates that people found guilty of endangering national security must not …
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A prominent Tunisian journalist was put under pre-trial detention on a judge’s order after a Tuesday hearing in which he dangled the prospect of publishing reporting on corruption and the misuse of public funds by several ministers and public institutions. Mohamed Boughalleb’s court hearing came four days after he was arrested in Tunis on suspicion of insulting a public official …
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The gambling scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, where his ex-translator allegedly stole $4.5 million from him to cover his debts, has many in the baseball world speculating as to how involved Ohtani really was. Ohtani publicly addressed the situation for the first time on Monday, when he said he never placed sports bets, nor did he go …
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Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes goes to extreme lengths to keep his body in top shape. In the Netflix doucseries “Quarterback” Mahomes was working out with his trainer. When he’s not going through intense workout sessions, the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback relies on the proper nutrition and an adequate amount of sleep to help him thrive whenever he …
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A Russian court on Tuesday again extended the detention of Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal who was arrested a year ago on what the U.S. decries as bogus espionage charges. Moscow City Court officials said Gershkovich will remain in custody until at least June 30. The 32-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested and detained on March …
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Zach Wilson’s time with the New York Jets seemed to be coming to an end last month when the organization granted him permission to seek a trade. However, owner Woody Johnson told reporters this week that there is a possibility that the 2021 first round draft pick stays on. Speaking to the media at the NFL owners meetings on Monday, …
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, sending rescue workers into a frenzy to find anyone who may have fallen into the frigid waters of the Patapsco River. The Baltimore Ravens released a statement, sending out their condolences to anyone who was affected by the shocking collapse. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Francis …
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