YUNQUERA, Spain — Ben O’Connor turned the Spanish Vuelta on its head when the Australian rider grabbed a huge lead with a commanding victory of the hilly sixth stage. O’Connor claimed the red leader’s jersey from Primoz Roglic and jumped 4 minutes, 51 seconds ahead of the three-time Vuelta winner.

Ben O’Connor smashes open Spanish Vuelta and takes big lead over Primoz Roglic

Czech rider Pavel Bittner beat Wout van Aert in a photo finish to win stage five of the Vuelta a Espana in Seville. DSM-Firmenich-PostNL's Bittner reeled in Van Aert after the Belgian launched his sprint early before edging him on the line, with Australia's Kaden Groves in third. It is...

Bittner pips Van Aert to win Vuelta stage five

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PICO VILLUERCAS, Spain (AP) — Primoz Roglic took the leader’s red jersey after winning a sprint to the line of a steep summit finish on the fourth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday. Roglic, a three-time winner of the Vuelta, only went in front about five meters...

Primoz Roglic sprints to win steep summit finish at Spanish Vuelta and takes leader’s red jersey

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 The strange world of professional cycling produced another reminder of the sport’s idiosyncrasies as the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana began inside a Spanish supermarket.Race leader Primoz Roglic and the rest of the peloton rolled out of the dairy aisle of a Carrefour in Jerez de la Frontera to begin a lumpy 185.5km route to Yunquera.The quirky stage start came as a result of the Vuelta’s sponsorship deal with the French chain, with the world’s seventh-largest retailer now in a 12th year as the Spanish grand tour’s primary partner.Carrefour also sponsors the leader’s red jersey, which is...

Vuelta a Espana stage bizarrely starts inside a Spanish supermarket

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, one of the world’s most successful speed event skiers, faces another setback in his recovery journey. He acquired a shoulder infection after a crash in January during the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen, Switzerland. Despite surgery and weeks of antibiotics, Kilde recently shared on Instagram that the infection has persisted.

Continued Struggles for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde: Surgery Required for Persistent Infection

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"America's Got Talent" returned with the live Quarterfinals. Here's who's going to the Semifinals, including Sofía Vergara's Golden Buzzer winner.

'AGT' sends 4 acts, including Sofía Vergara's Golden Buzzer winner, to Semifinals

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(Reuters) - Alpine skiing great Ingemar Stenmark is still wowing audiences with his skill between the poles at the age of 68, but this time it's in pole vault at the World Masters Athletics Championships.

Legendary alpine skier Stenmark competes in pole vault at World Masters

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this article features commentary and quotes from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Actor Paul Lynde, who died in 1982 from a heart attack, left an indelible mark in movies and television. He was best known on the small screen for his performance as Elizabeth Montgomery's wise-cracking warlock Uncle Arthur on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), and as the celebrity "center square" on the original Hollywood Squaresgame show (NBC/syndicated, 1995-1980).

Sister to Actor Paul Lynde ('Bewitched' & 'Hollywood Squares')  Recalled His Comic Genius in 1988

This time next week Paris will be gearing up for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on the iconic Place de la Concorde. It’s a games that’ll feature more than 4,400 athletes competing in 22 sports for a total of 549 gold medals. Masters, a dual Summer and Winter Paralympian, collected her first gold medals in the summer edition by winning both the road race and individual time trial. She’s been telling CNN’s Coy Wire about the motivating factors behind her golden medal streak.

17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters motivated for more

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It has been nearly two weeks since Australian b-girl Raygun stunned the world with her breakdancing routines that led to her lost a combined 54-0 across three breakdancing matches but the world is not ready to move on from Raygun just yet as the memes, reactions, news, and TikToks keep rolling in. The latest thing […]
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World Champions Synchronized Swimmer Recreates Raygun’s Breakdancing Routine Underwater And It’s Magnificent

As Thorpedo Anna attempts to make history Saturday by becoming the eighth filly to win the DraftKings Travers Stakes and the first since Lady Rotha in 1915, America’s Best Racing sought insight from Danny Ramsey, her ageless 74-year-old exercise rider. Ramsey discussed her historic bid – and some keys to living long and well – in a diary written with Tom Pedulla.

Travers Stakes Diary: Inside Scoop on Thorpedo Anna With 74-Year-Old Exercise Rider Danny Ramsey

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

As a soft opening of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, all teams took to the waters of Barcelona today for the third and final Preliminary Regatta before the Louis Vuitton Cup series gets underway. While the results of this three-day dry run don’t carry forward to the Cup itself, there were plenty of takeaways.

Open Day Revelations for Cup Teams in Barcelona

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A recent online discussion about how ice cream is served on Carnival Cruise Line ships has sparked conversation among passengers and the cruise line itself. The debate which was picked up by news outlets was started by a passenger who questioned why Carnival requires passengers to serve their own soft serve ice cream, unlike other cruise lines where crew members handle the process.

Carnival Cruise Line Defends Self-Serve Ice Cream Policy After Passenger Speaks Out

Jakob Ingebrigtsen blew away 1500m men's Olympic champion Cole Hocker with a dominant performance at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. The 23-year-old Norwegian had been the heavy favourite to win gold at Paris 2024, but misjudged the race which allowed Hocker of the United States to claim top spot on the podium.

Ingebrigtsen beats Olympic champion Hocker in rematch

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Pavel Bittner Upstages Wout van Aert To Win Vuelta a España Stage 5

Pavel Bittner defied the odds to beat favored sprinters Wout van Aert and Kaden Groves in a dash to the finish on Stage 5 of the...

Pavel Bittner Upstages Wout van Aert To Win Vuelta a España Stage 5

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