South Korean film “Parasite” wins Cannes’ most prestigious award

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s raucous social satire “Parasite,” about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or, on Saturday. The win for “Parasite” marks the first Korean film to ever win the Palme. In the festival’s closing ceremony, jury president Read more about South Korean film “Parasite” wins Cannes’ most prestigious award[…]

Ironman World Champs 2018: Patrick Lange is the King of Kona

The 40th birthday of Ironman was always going to be a special race, and so it proved with the Kona debut of Javier Gomez, course records broken, emotional stories of redemption and some heavyweights showdowns between the world’s greatest long-course athletes. Advertisement Grabbing the headlines in the men’s elite event was Patrick Lange, who broke Read more about Ironman World Champs 2018: Patrick Lange is the King of Kona[…]

AEW Double or Nothing 2021 announced for Sunday, May 30

AEW has confirmed when its next pay-per-view will be taking place. During tonight’s Revolution PPV, it was announced that Double or Nothing 2021 will take place on Sunday, May 30. The show will be held at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. May 30 is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Ticket on-sale information for Double or Read more about AEW Double or Nothing 2021 announced for Sunday, May 30[…]

WWE SmackDown video highlights: Steel cage main event

Image: WWE With a win in last night’s main event, Daniel Bryan getting another Universal Championship shot was made official. Bryan defeated Jey Uso in a steel cage match on SmackDown last night. Universal Champion Roman Reigns watched on as his cousin Uso tapped out to Bryan’s Yes Lock at the end of the match. Uso Read more about WWE SmackDown video highlights: Steel cage main event[…]

Trump says Meghan Markle isn’t nasty – but was “nasty about” him

President Trump says he doesn’t think Meghan Markle is “nasty” – just that the American-born Duchess of Sussex was “nasty about” him. Attempting to clean up a diplomatic spat that’s emerged during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Mr. Trump told Piers Morgan on “Good Morning Britain” Wednesday he didn’t mean to be insulting. Read more about Trump says Meghan Markle isn’t nasty – but was “nasty about” him[…]

Oil tanker attack probe reveals new photos, blames likely “state actor”

United Nations — Three nations that own the oil tankers damaged last month in an alleged sabotage attack, which the U.S. has blamed on Iran, have told the United Nations that their joint investigation strongly suggests a “state actor” was behind the explosions, but the probe stops short of pointing a finger at Tehran. The Read more about Oil tanker attack probe reveals new photos, blames likely “state actor”[…]

Tanker owner seems to dispute U.S. account of Gulf of Oman attack

The Japanese owner of the Kokuka Courageous, one of two oil tankers targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, said Friday that sailors on board saw “flying objects” just before it was hit, suggesting the vessel wasn’t damaged by mines. That account contradicts what the U.S. military said as it released a video Friday it said Read more about Tanker owner seems to dispute U.S. account of Gulf of Oman attack[…]

2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa

Paratriathletes Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick have both won gold at the Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon Event,  gaining automatic qualification for the Paralympics in Rio Click Here: newcastle knights shirt Advertisement  Steadman, 23, won the PT4 category and has now qualified for her third Paralympic Games, having competed twice before as a swimmer. She Read more about 2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa[…]

2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa

Paratriathletes Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick have both won gold at the Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon Event,  gaining automatic qualification for the Paralympics in Rio Advertisement  Steadman, 23, won the PT4 category and has now qualified for her third Paralympic Games, having competed twice before as a swimmer. She said: “The top women weren’t Read more about 2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa[…]

Doping debate film: sporting figures, including Kelly Sotherton, debate doping

The panelists, including Nicole Sapstead (CEO UK Anti-Doping), Kelly Sotherton (Olympic medalist) Wendy Martinson OBE (nutritionist to elite sport) and Chris Fisher, Head of Healthspan Elite (a supplier of high-quality vitamins and supplements) debated the use of performance enhancing drugs in athletics and the issues facing the sport ahead of the Rio. Panel members discussed the alternatives for Read more about Doping debate film: sporting figures, including Kelly Sotherton, debate doping[…]