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At Olympic track and field, gold isn’t the only way to measure success
4 months, 3 weeks ago

At Olympic track and field, gold isn’t the only way to measure success

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — There was no decision for Joe Kovacs to make. The only human being that’s kept him off the top of the medal stand at the Olympics is Crouser, who became the first shot putter to win three straight Olympic gold medals. Of course, I wanted the gold, but I’m really glad I fought for that silver.” Of …

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Reader letters: Memories of the Roxy and the debate over ‘Sound of Freedom’
1 year, 4 months ago

Reader letters: Memories of the Roxy and the debate over ‘Sound of Freedom’

LA Times  

Regarding “50 Years at the Roxy,” July 23: I was one of the lucky ones who was there opening night for Neil Young, with Graham Nash subbing for Grin.. David Rosen Solana Beach, Calif. :: One of the unlikeliest bookings at the Roxy was Bobby Short, who took the stage commenting, “Would you believe Bobby Short in jeans at the …

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Ernie Kovacs was TV’s original madcap genius. A new book tells why his influence and legacy matter
1 year, 5 months ago

Ernie Kovacs was TV’s original madcap genius. A new book tells why his influence and legacy matter

LA Times  

As we bumble toward the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, it is safe to assume that a dwindling, if not already severely dwindled, number of Americans know the name Ernie Kovacs, madcap television visionary, let alone his work. Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the event is timed to the publication of “Ernie in …

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Hungary’s hostage diplomacy: PM Orban frees human traffickers
1 year, 6 months ago

Hungary’s hostage diplomacy: PM Orban frees human traffickers

Al Jazeera  

In an uncharacteristic ploy, Viktor Orban releases convicted human traffickers countering his anti-refugee rhetoric and angering neighbouring countries, but his reasonings remain unclear. “Hungary has been guarding Europe’s borders and countries from illegal immigrants, people smugglers, terrorists and criminals since 2015,” Orban’s spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs told Al Jazeera. “It’s a funny coincidence that Orban, who has always campaigned on a …

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World Athletics Championship: US sweeps shot put medals, Grant Holloway retains 110m hurdles title
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championship: US sweeps shot put medals, Grant Holloway retains 110m hurdles title

The Hindu  

Double Olympic champion and world record holder Ryan Crouser finally bagged World Championships gold as he led a United States clean sweep in a dramatic shot put competition with a best throw of 22.94 metres on Sunday. Holloway successfully defends 110m hurdles world title American Grant Holloway successfully defended his 110 metres hurdles world title after Jamaica’s Olympic champion Hansle …

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Hungary says EU’s Russian oil ban plan lacks security guarantee
2 years, 7 months ago

Hungary says EU’s Russian oil ban plan lacks security guarantee

Al Jazeera  

The EU’s chief has called for a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022 over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Hungary says European Union proposals to enact sanctions on Russian oil do not provide any guarantees for its energy security and that it cannot support the plan in its current form. “The Brussels package of sanctions would ban …

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Circus solidarity: Ukrainian performers find home in Hungary
2 years, 9 months ago

Circus solidarity: Ukrainian performers find home in Hungary

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Swinging on trapezes, juggling rings or twirling on aerial silks, young Ukrainians with a passion for the circus who were uprooted by Russia’s war are now training in Hungary. “When I was in Kharkiv, I dreamed of being in the circus in Europe … I’m here and I’m really joyful.” After Russia invaded Ukraine, the Capital Circus …

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Hungarian pastor steps up to help large Roma refugee family
2 years, 9 months ago

Hungarian pastor steps up to help large Roma refugee family

Associated Press  

USZKA, Hungary — It took two days and sheer determination for the family of 27 women and children from Ukraine’s Roma minority to escape the violence of Russia’s invasion and reach neighboring Hungary. “I have a big family, so when we heard on the news what happened next door, our hearts began beating faster, and my whole family and I …

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\'Grandpa, we did it\' - America\'s Crouser retains Olympic shot put gold
3 years, 4 months ago

\'Grandpa, we did it\' - America\'s Crouser retains Olympic shot put gold

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: World record-holder Ryan Crouser bettered his own Olympic mark as he retained the men's shot put title on Thursday. The 28-year-old Crouser led a repeat of the Rio podium, with teammate and world champion Joe Kovacs taking silver with 22.65m, and New Zealand's Tomas Walsh claiming bronze. Crouser put in a consistent shift in baking conditions at Tokyo's Olympic …

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Ryan Crouser goes big, breaks 31-year-old shot put record
3 years, 6 months ago

Ryan Crouser goes big, breaks 31-year-old shot put record

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — The record was older than he is. When Ryan Crouser broke it, “it felt like it was a huge weight lifted.” The 28-year-old who built a training ring at his home in Arkansas to stay on point during the coronavirus pandemic shattered a shot put world record Friday night that was set 2 1/2 years before he …

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Fire-juggling at Home? Lockdown Easing Brings Relief For Hungarian Circus Artists
3 years, 7 months ago

Fire-juggling at Home? Lockdown Easing Brings Relief For Hungarian Circus Artists

News 18  

After months of practising aerial acrobatics suspended from the ceiling in her tiny apartment in Budapest with only her cats for an audience, Hungarian circus artist Eszter Kovacs is relishing the prospect of performing in front of people again. Kovacs, whose skills also include fire-juggling, maintained her fitness during lockdown through a daily regime of yoga, long walks and acrobatic …

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AIBA appoints Olympic champion Istvan Kovacs as secretary general
3 years, 9 months ago

AIBA appoints Olympic champion Istvan Kovacs as secretary general

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association has appointed two-time world champion and Olympic gold-winning former boxer Istvan Kovacs as its secretary general. "I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors members have approved Istvan Kovacs as AIBA secretary general. I am positive that as secretary general he will be able to bring AIBA to a fundamentally new efficiency level and …

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SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund loses COO, four partners
4 years, 1 month ago

SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund loses COO, four partners

Live Mint  

SoftBank Vision Fund’s Chief Operating Officer Ruwan Weerasekera has retired, the latest in a spate of departures at the almost $100 billion vehicle. Neil Hadley, who’s also chief of staff to Vision Fund Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Misra, will take on the COO role in addition to his current duties. The fund -- which has 53 senior team members according …

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Monaco salvages draw against Reims in Kovac's first game in charge - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Monaco salvages draw against Reims in Kovac's first game in charge - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Monaco rallied from two goals down to salvage a point in a 2-2 home draw against Stade de Reims in its first game under new coach Nico Kovac in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Hoping to find some stability after using five coaches in two years, Monaco found itself trailing 2-0 after 21 minutes following goals by Boulaye Dia and El …

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Why rhythm is important in tennis
4 years, 5 months ago

Why rhythm is important in tennis

The Hindu  

What exactly is rhythm in sports? Second, it’s really, really important because if you’re in rhythm and you utilise your kinetic chain effectively, you’re going to reduce your risk of injury and unnecessary overuse on the wrong body parts because you’ve utilised your energy in the most efficient way possible. If you optimise your sequencing pattern, you will be more …

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