Team USA’s Rai Benjamin captured his first individual gold medal after winning the men’s 400m hurdles final at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Benjamin tied his season best-time of 46.46 seconds, besting Norway’s Karseten Warholm who finished in the silver with a time of 47.06 seconds. Brazil’s Alison dos Santos finished in the bronze medal position with a time of 47.26 seconds. Benjamin took the silver medal three years ago in Tokyo. “It was tears in Tokyo, it is all smiles here in Paris. Rai Benjamin of Mount Vernon, New York, you are an Olympic champion,” said NBC Olympics’ Leigh…
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One of the hottest riddims this summer, alongside Dutty Rock Productions’ “Brimstone Riddim,” is the Focus Riddim by Vikings Production. Known for Loyal Flames’ hit track “Keep Focus,” the riddim has been circulating for some time but received a fresh release on August 9 with new tunes. The latest additions include two new tracks: the captivating Jo Archer’s “Butterflies.” which will be released on August 16 and Anthony B’s “Next To Life” which will be released on August 23. The full riddim, including one more tune…, plus the version will be released on August 30. We cyaan wait! Related Source…
The pair of housemates who received the lowest votes in the second week of BBNaija 2024 have been confirmed in an official announcement.In an intense Week 2 of the BBNaija 2024 season, the housemates with the lowest votes have been revealed. After a week filled with drama, alliances, and unexpected twists, the bottom four pairs were announced during the live eviction show.The pairs that found themselves at risk were Zinwe, Ndinne, Radicals, and Floruish. Despite their efforts to win over viewers and secure their spots in the house, these pairs failed to garner enough votes to stay safe.READ ALSO: BBNaija…
Graeme McDowell has become the first golfer to be suspended under LIV Golf’s anti-doping policy, but the former major champion says he has a reasonable explanation for the positive test. LIV Golf announced on Sunday that McDowell has been suspended for one tournament and fined $125,000 after he tested positive for levomethamphetamine at a tournament last month, per Reuters.In a statement on social media, McDowell then explained that he had been “struggling with severe congestion” during the LIV Nashville tournament, which was held from June 21-23. McDowell said he used a “generic Vicks nasal decongestant” to alleviate his symptoms without…
Since PM Hasina’s flight abroad, numerous attacks have been reported against Hindu households, temples and businesses.Bangladesh’s new interim government says it is working to resolve attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities reported after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hindus are the largest minority faith in mostly Muslim Bangladesh, and many are supporters of Hasina’s party, the Awami League. Since Hasina’s abrupt resignation and flight abroad on Monday brought an end to her 15 years in power, there have been numerous reports of attacks against Hindu households, temples and businesses. “The attacks on religious minorities in some places…
Originally appeared on E! Online No need to jump through hoops to find out which rhythmic gymnasts made the podium at the 2024 Olympics. Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev won the gold, Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn took home the silver and Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli secured the bronze during the individual all-around final at Paris’ Porte de la Chapelle Arena on Aug. 9. Viewers will now have to wait and see which teams medal in the group all-around final on Aug. 10. Meanwhile, some fans may be tumbling over with confusion if they thought the gymnastics events at this year’s Games were over. After…
Asake LyricsSing along to the lyrics of “Uhh Yeah” by Asake, provided below. “Uhh Yeah” is the eleventh track on Asake’s Lungu Boy album, bringing a catchy melody and infectious beats.Lungu Boy Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Mentally’ Lyrics by AsakeAsake – Uhh Yeah LyricsChorusUhh yeah, uhh yeahUhh yeah, uhh yeahUhn uhn, uhn uhnUhn uhn, uhn uhnVerse 1Faji lawaMa lo se jagajagaOgbaa lawaBeere mi ni KakawaBig boys lawaAnd we are living our livesNo sleep tonightJust be doing as you likeChorusUhh yeah, uhh yeahUhh yeah, uhh yeahUhn uhn, uhn uhnUhn uhn, uhn uhnVerse 2Jo bi serpentTo ba fun mi I go dey…
Dean Lowry has missed considerable time ahead of his first Steelers season, but he will now be cleared to practice. The veteran defensive lineman was activated from the active/PUP list on Sunday, per a team announcement. Lowry began his career with the Packers, spending six seasons with the team. After serving in a rotational role during his rookie season, the former fourth-rounder developed into a starter and consistent producer along the defensive interior. He recorded between 32 and 47 tackles each season between 2017 and 2022, totaling 13.5 sacks during that span.Last offseason, Lowy signed a two-year, $8.5M deal with…
At least two people have been killed and three others wounded in an overnight Russian air strike outside of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have said. A four-year-old boy and his 35-year-old father were killed in the attack on Sunday just east of Kyiv, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed involved a North Korean-made missile. In a post on X, Zelenskyy offered his condolences to the family of the pair who he said were “tragically killed”. “Three other people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy,” he said. There has been no immediate comment from Russia on the attack. Moscow’s overnight strike also included…
After winning a historic bronze medal in women’s rugby sevens last week, Ariana Ramsey has found a new reason to be at the Olympics: the free health care services. In a series of TikTok videos, the rugby star documented her preventative care journey, including getting a Pap smear, eye exam, a new pair of glasses and a dental appointment with X-rays — all for free, courtesy of the Olympic Village. “Like, what?” Ramsey said in a TikTok after her optometry appointment. “Y’all, I’m truly amazed.” The Village also offers specialized consultations in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, cardiology and physiotherapy to athletes,…