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Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram   Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has withdrawn from a major boxing competition in Britain after organizers questioned her gender eligibility, Taiwan’s sports officials said on Wednesday. Lin, who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was set to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield. This event, organized by World Boxing, was her first international appearance since her victory in Paris. However, World Boxing raised concerns about her eligibility. In response, Taiwan’s Sports Administration stated that Lin is female, meets all criteria, and competed fairly in Paris. They criticized World Boxing for lacking clear policies and confidentiality safeguards for athletes. Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram   Lin had offered to undergo medical checks in Britain, but World Boxing did not accept this. To avoid further stress, her coach and officials decided to pull her out of the competition. Lin was previously involved in a simil...

Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is in the news again after fresh questions about her eligibility to compete in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A French magazine, Le Correspondant, recently claimed to have seen a leaked medical report about the Algerian boxer, but the BBC could not confirm this report. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended Khelif’s right to compete in the women’s category, calling the magazine’s report “unverified.” A spokesperson for the IOC added that Khelif is now planning to take legal action over these latest claims, saying they feel saddened by the abuse Khelif has received. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif, 25, won the women’s welterweight gold at the Paris Olympics. She had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to gender eligibility concerns. Those tests were conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which the IOC later removed as the sport’s go...

Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who won gold at the Paris Olympics in women’s boxing, is at the center of a heated debate after a leaked medical report raised questions about her  eligibility  for female sports competitions. A French journalist, Djaffar Ait Aoudia, shared a report that suggested Khelif has a condition affecting her sexual development. This condition, known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency, can lead to ambiguous genitalia and internal male characteristics, though it typically limits other male traits. The report, prepared by doctors in Paris and Algiers in June 2023, stated that Khelif has an XY chromosome makeup and internal testicles, but no uterus. It recommended surgery and hormone treatments to help her align more closely with her gender identity. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif’s eligibility for women’s sports has been questioned before. In 2023, the International Boxing Association (IBA) barred her from a world cha...

Photo: Angela Carini (Instagram) Olympic boxer Angela Carini has finally broken her silence after a controversial match against Imane Khelif during the round of 16 in the women's 66kg boxing category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Carini withdrew from the match early, citing the power of Khelif's punches as something she had never experienced before. Her comments about Khelif's strength sparked a heated online debate, with some questioning whether Khelif should be allowed to compete in women's boxing.  This controversy grew because Khelif had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to an unspecified eligibility test result. Despite the speculation, Khelif was allowed to compete in the Olympics, passing all required tests.  Photo: Angela Carini (Instagram) Five weeks after the match, Carini took to Instagram to share her thoughts. She posted a reflective message, stating, "Many times a person needs to close themselves in order to medit...

Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) LeBron James had plenty of great plays during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Team USA won gold . But there was one moment that he probably wishes never happened. In the final game against France, LeBron was on the receiving end of a powerful dunk by French forward Guerschon Yabusele .  The dunk went viral and is now one of the most memorable plays of the tournament—but for all the wrong reasons if you’re LeBron. Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) To make matters even more interesting, someone recreated that dunk in the NBA 2K video game. The video perfectly matches the real-life play, and it’s been getting a lot of attention online. pic.twitter.com/SxPfBV5DgR — Dom2K 🎅 (@Dom_2k) August 22, 2024 Yabusele, who used to play for the Boston Celtics, recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers . With the NBA season coming up, fans are excited to see if he and LeBron will meet again on the court. If they do, this epic dunk will definitely be on everyone’...

Photo: Guerschon Yabusele (Instagram) The Philadelphia 76ers have signed forward Guerschon Yabusele to a one-year deal worth $2.1 million, according to sources. Yabusele recently made headlines by helping France win a silver medal at the Olympics. Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 260 pounds, Yabusele was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016. Photo: Guerschon Yabusele (Instagram) Though his time with the Celtics was brief, he's now getting another shot in the NBA after playing in China, France, and most recently, Spain. During the Olympics, Yabusele had standout performances, scoring 22, 17, and 20 points against Canada, Germany, and the United States. His strong play caught the attention of the 76ers, who could use more depth at the power forward position. Team France’s Guerschon Yabusele posterizes Team USA’s LeBron James on the huge dunk! #Olympics pic.twitter.com/2fyaUNaVtW — Justin Time Sports (@JTIMESPORTS) August 10, 2024 With the 76ers making big moves thi...

Photo: Josh Hart, Noah Lyle's (Instagram) Noah Lyles , Team USA’s track star, became the fastest man in the world after winning the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. You might think all Americans were cheering for him, but that wasn’t the case. On a recent episode of his podcast, "Roommates Show," NBA player Josh Hart revealed that he was rooting for Team USA in most events, but not for Lyles. "I really wanted him [Lyles] to lose," Hart said, explaining that he and other NBA fans were upset about comments Lyles made in 2023 . Lyles had said that NBA teams shouldn't call themselves "world champions" since they only compete in the U.S., while Olympians face competitors from around the world.  Photo: Josh Hart (Instagram) This upset many NBA players and fans, including stars like  Kevin Durant , who responded on social media. Despite this, after winning the gold, Lyles admitted that Team USA in basketball could be considered wor...

Photo: Erriyon Knighton (Instagram) Erriyon Knighton, a 20-year-old American sprinter who just missed winning a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now facing a possible four-year ban from the sport.  The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is challenging a decision made by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which found Knighton not at fault for a positive doping test before the Olympics. Knighton tested positive for Trenbolone, a substance commonly found in livestock. He claims the positive result came from eating contaminated meat from a bakery in Florida.  Photo: Erriyon Knighton (Instagram) The USADA tested the meat and an independent panel agreed that it could have caused the positive test, allowing Knighton to compete in Paris. Knighton’s attorney, Howard Jacobs, says they will fight the appeal, calling it baseless. He suggested that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) might be using Knighton to make a point in their ongoing dispute with USADA. Kni...

Photo: LeBron James, Stephen Curry (Instagram) The decision to name LeBron James the MVP of the men’s basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked controversy.  James, who led the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA to a gold medal , had impressive stats, including leading his team in assists (51) and rebounds (41), and finishing second in scoring to Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry. Despite James’ strong overall performance, some believe Curry deserved the MVP , especially after his standout performances in the semifinals and the gold medal game.  Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) Curry scored 36 points against Serbia in the semifinals and added 24 points in the final against France. ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that MVP voting began during the semifinals, leading to questions about the fairness of the process.  "I was told that it's media voting, which the media could vote on, there was a QR code allegedly on the wall... They opened the voting du...

Photo: Stephen A. Smith, Stephen Curry (Instagram) Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, believes that Steph Curry should have been named the MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics instead of LeBron James . Curry's incredible performance in the final games, especially his three-point shots that helped Team USA win against France in the gold-medal game, stood out to Smith. On his show, Smith said, "Steph Curry showed up when it mattered the most. He was spectacular." Although LeBron James ended up winning the MVP award, Smith thinks Curry's heroics, particularly in the semifinal game against Serbia where he scored 36 points, deserved more recognition. Curry led Team USA with an average of 14.8 points per game during the tournament, with a 50% shooting accuracy and 47.8% from three-point range. Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) LeBron, on the other hand, had a great tournament as well. He was consistent throughout, scoring an average of 14.2 points per game, sho...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action against Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling for online harassment. Khelif, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, has filed a criminal complaint in France, accusing the two public figures of cyberbullying during her Olympic campaign. The complaint was submitted to the Paris public prosecutor’s office, which handles online hate crimes. Khelif’s lawyer stated that the complaint could lead to an investigation of others who might have harassed her, including former U.S. President Donald Trump . The lawsuit was filed against X (formerly Twitter), where much of the alleged harassment took place. Rowling, known for her strong views on transgender issues, posted several tweets about Khelif, accusing her of being a man competing in women’s sports. Musk also commented on the situation, agreeing with a tweet that said, "Men don't belong in women's sports." Photo: Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling (Instagram) The con...

Photo: Tyrese Haliburton (Instagram) Tyrese Haliburton recently achieved a childhood dream by winning a gold medal alongside his idol, LeBron James , at the 2024 Olympics with Team USA. Haliburton shared a heartwarming post on X (formerly Twitter) showing old photos his mom had sent him, where he wore LeBron jerseys as a kid.  One of the pictures even shows a young Haliburton standing with LeBron, both proudly displaying their Olympic medals. Photo: Tyrese Haliburton (Instagram) He also posted a throwback photo of himself wearing a Kevin Durant Team USA jersey, paired with a recent shot of him standing on the court with Durant before a game in Paris. Haliburton was just three years old when LeBron was drafted as the No. 1 pick in 2003, and ten when Durant first played for Team USA in 2010. Now, he’s played and won with both of these basketball legends. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) August 13...

Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) Kevin Durant and Devin Booker , stars of Team USA and the Phoenix Suns, are celebrating their recent gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics in style. The duo was spotted enjoying their victory on a yacht in Saint-Tropez, France. Photos shared by Deuxmoi show Durant and Booker having fun on the yacht, with one picture capturing Durant sliding down an inflatable waterslide. Durant made history by winning his fourth Olympic gold in men’s basketball, while Booker secured his second gold medal. Team USA clinched the gold with a 98-87 victory over France. Both players were key to the team’s success, with Durant often coming off the bench and Booker contributing in various ways that helped the team win. Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) The two players played a crucial role in a tight semifinal win against Serbia, where their late-game performance helped lead Team USA to the final. In the gold medal game, Durant and Booker combin...

Photo: LeBron James, Stephon Marbury (Instagram) LeBron James , the star forward of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently added another Olympic gold medal to his collection, making it his fourth.  He helped lead Team USA to victory against Team France in the final, winning 98-87. James had an impressive game, scoring 14 points, dishing out 10 assists, grabbing six rebounds, and making key defensive plays. However, after the game, some fans noticed that James didn’t greet his former Olympic teammate, Stephon Marbury, who was sitting courtside.  Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) Marbury, who played with James in the 2004 Athens Olympics, had a humorous response when asked about it. Marbury, a former NBA star who later became a basketball legend in China, didn't seem to mind the lack of a greeting. He played in the NBA from 1996 to 2009 and then found great success in the Chinese Basketball Association, where he won three championships. Yo @StarburyMarbury how come LeBron didn’t speak...

Photo: Charles Barkley (Instagram) NBA legend Charles Barkley recently shared his thoughts on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum 's limited playing time during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Tatum, who helped lead the Celtics to an NBA Championship this past season, surprisingly sat out two entire games for Team USA. Barkley, who played for Team USA during the 1992 Olympics, didn't hold back in criticizing the decision made by coach Steve Kerr .  Photo: Charles Barkley (Instagram) Speaking on the LeBatard Show, Barkley said, "There's no reason for him not to play Jayson Tatum. He would have been the second-best player on Serbia, probably the best player on France. For him not to get any minutes in two games, come on man, that wasn't right, that wasn't fair." "Everybody on the team has to play" 🔊 Charles Barkley weighs in on the decision by Steve Kerr not to play Jayson Tatum against Serbia @TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.twitter.com/RQDvdbjGks — S...

Photo: Tyreek Hill (Instagram) Tyreek Hill , wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins and known as one of the fastest players in the NFL, thinks he could outrun the fastest man in the world, Noah Lyles . Lyles, who won the 100 meters at the Paris Olympics with a time of 9.79 seconds, is just 0.21 seconds away from breaking Usain Bolt’s world record. Despite Lyles’ impressive speed, Hill believes he could still win in a race against him. "I wouldn't beat him by a lot, but I would beat Noah Lyles," Hill said during an interview on the *Up & Adams* show. Photo: Tyreek Hill (Instagram) Lyles has recently stirred up some controversy by criticizing North American sports leagues for calling their champions "world champions." He questioned why teams in leagues like the NBA use the term when they only compete in the United States. Hill didn’t hold back when responding to Lyles' comments. "For him to say we’re not world champions of our sport... Come on, bruh, ju...

Photo: Usain Bolt (Instagram) The world of track and field was buzzing this summer after a thrilling 100m race at the Olympics. American sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold, just barely beating Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by a tiny margin. But soon after, Usain Bolt, the legendary sprinter, shared a simple but powerful message. Bolt, who is often called the greatest sprinter of all time, posted two photos from his victories at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He captioned them "1 of 1," hinting that he believes no one, including Lyles, can match his achievements. Bolt became a global sensation 16 years ago in Beijing when he won the 100m race in 9.69 seconds, setting a world record. He even slowed down at the end to celebrate, but experts think he could have run even faster. Four years later, in London, he defended his title, winning in 9.62 seconds. He famously declared, "I'm now a legend. I'm also the greatest athlete to live." Photo: Usain Bolt (Instagram) In ...

Photo: Noah Lyles (Instagram) Noah Lyles ’ mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, expressed her anger after her son collapsed at the Paris Olympics. Lyles, a track star, had just finished the men’s 200-meter race on Thursday when he fell to the ground.  Despite feeling sick, he still managed to win a bronze medal . Bishop shared on Instagram that she begged stadium security to get a doctor, but they didn’t respond.  She described it as one of the scariest moments of her life, saying she felt helpless as security ignored her pleas. Photo: Noah Lyles (Instagram) However, she thanked the NBC Olympics team for their help and kindness during the incident, as well as the USA Track & Field staff who supported her. Lyles had tested positive for COVID-19 before the race but still competed. Despite his illness, he also won a gold medal in the 100-meter race earlier in the week. After the 200-meter race, he said his biggest fear was his asthma getting worse, but he managed to avoid any serious...

Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) LeBron James , fresh off winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, is facing criticism on social media after a stern interaction with a young fan in France. A video on TikTok shows James walking with his wife, Savannah, when a young boy tries to approach him with his phone. Dressed in Team USA gear, James can be heard saying "Stop" to the fan as he walked towards a restaurant. Someone from James’ group gently moved the boy aside as they entered the building. Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) While photographers congratulated James, and he even did a small dance as he entered the restaurant, the video of him telling the boy to stop is what grabbed attention online. LeBron James and Team USA recently won a gold medal in a close game against France, adding another gold to his three Olympic medals and four NBA championships. LeBron James shows his true colours as he shouts as a young boy who politely had asked for a photo in Paris. pic.twitter.c...