Earlier this week, the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team earned their first Olympic medal in history, and it marks a positive turn for the women’s sport that’s been overlooked for decades. “The impact was enormous. I mean, there’s no other way to put it,” says Phaidra Knight, a former U.S. women’s rugby sevens team player and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee. “It will have incredible and substantial implications for the future of not only women’s rugby, but rugby in America.” Knight is a rugby analyst and was part of NBC’s broadcast team for this year’s Olympic games in Paris. Shortly after…
Author: Michael Thompson
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two separate lawsuits calling it unconstitutional. The Campaign Legal Center and the State Democracy Defenders Fund brought the first lawsuit Monday afternoon. The DNC, the Democratic Governors Association, and Senate and House Democratic leaders followed soon after with a complaint of their own. Both lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ask the court to block Trump’s order and declare it illegal. “The president’s executive order is an unlawful action that threatens to…
Republicans are looking to add two more seats to their House majority after special elections in Florida next week, giving GOP leaders a little more breathing room in a tightly divided legislative chamber. But they might be holding their breath until the polls close Tuesday. Voters will cast their ballots next week in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, two deep-red seats that President Donald Trump won easily in November. While Republicans are still expecting to win both races, they are more competitive thanks to a wave of Democratic money and early votes. Republicans are wary that closer-than-expected contests could…
Prosecutors this week decided not to pursue an assault charge against a man whom Rep. Nancy Mace accused of having “physically accosted” her at the U.S. Capitol in December. According to a filing yesterday in D.C. Superior Court, prosecutors dropped the lone charge against James McIntyre, a foster care advocate. Mace, R-S.C., had accused McIntyre of “aggressively” shaking her arm up and down at a Dec. 10 event celebrating 25 years of the Foster Care Independence Act. He had pleaded not guilty, court filings showed. The D.C. District Attorney’s Office, which was prosecuting the case, did not respond to a request for comment…
Donald Trump has repeatedly ignored warnings from businesses and economists against imposing tariffs on imports into the United States. His tsunami of levies has bludgeoned the stock market and wiped billions of dollars off Americans’ retirement accounts. Before the 47th US president, there was another blond(e) with a distaste for economic orthodoxy setting fire to financial markets. The Parable of Liz Truss should be required reading for Trump. A little over two years ago, the then-British prime minister attempted to push through massive unfunded tax cuts, decimating UK government bonds before she was forced into a humiliating climbdown. The episode…
The real estate industry is rapidly evolving, and in 2025, a strong digital presence is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. From social media strategies to CGI-driven virtual tours, the modern realtor must embrace technology to stay ahead. In this article, we’ll explore how realtors can leverage digital marketing, AI tools, and branding strategies to establish dominance in the real estate market. Today’s homebuyers and sellers don’t just look for a property; they look for a trusted real estate expert. Building a personal brand as a realtor is crucial. Authenticity Wins: Buyers connect with realtors who share insights, success stories, and…
Inothewayurthinkin has won the Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham and dethroned the dual champion Galopin Des Champs. A great week for the Cheltenham Festival’s leading all-time owner got even better as he claimed the blue riband of chasing on Friday. Well placed throughout the race, Inothewayurthinkin is a first Gold Cup for trainer Gavin Cromwell, and is another Grade 1 this week for rider Mark Walsh. Inothewayurthinkin is the first supplementary entry to win the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, as he was added to the field on Saturday, 8th March at a cost of £25,000. Bred by Noreen McManus, the…
Starman Favourite to Lead First Season Flat Sires in 2025 (UK & Ireland) Starman Heads the Market As the 2025 flat racing season approaches, attention turns to the freshman sires with their first crop of runners. Bookmakers have released odds for the Leading First Season Flat Sire in the UK & Ireland, and Starman is the clear favourite at 1/3. Starman won the Group 1 July Cup in 2021. He has proven popular with breeders due to his speed and consistency. His offspring are expected to be fast, early types suited to two-year-old races. That gives him a strong…
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: LEADING JOCKEYS, TRAINERS & OWNERS PLUS FINAL STANDINGS IN THE PRESTBURY CUP AT THE END OF GOLD CUP DAY Leading Jockeys at The Cheltenham Festival 2025 Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd PAUL TOWNEND 4 1 1 Mark Walsh 4 – 2 Danny Gilligan 2 1 1 Rachael Blackmore 2 – 3 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 2 – – Nico de Boinville 1 4 – Keith Donoghue 1 3 1 Sean Flanagan 1 1 2 Harry Skelton 1 1 2 Danny Mullins 1 1 1 Ben Jones 1 – 1 Sean O’Keeffe 1 – 1 Harry Cobden 1 – –…
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: WILLIE MULLINS REFLECTS ON HIS 10 FESTIVAL WINNERS IN 2025 Friday 14th March Legendary Irish trainer Willie Mullins capped off another sensational Cheltenham Festival by matching his own record of 10 winners in a single meeting — a feat he previously achieved in 2022. With this year’s results, Mullins has now trained a record-breaking 113 Cheltenham Festival winners and was crowned Leading Trainer for the 12th time — further cementing his place in Festival history. Speaking after Gold Cup Day, Mullins reflected on a remarkable week for his stable: “It has been a fantastic week. Anytime you…