Australian breaker Raygun retires from sport after Olympic backlash

Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Raygun Retires From Competitive Breaking After Intense Olympic Backlash

The 37-year-old Rachael Gunn became the subject of widespread ridicule after her unorthodox Olympic routine.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset

Australian was hounded online for performance in Paris Carrying on ‘seems a really difficult thing for me to do’ Breaker Rachael Gunn has retired from competitive breaking due to the scrutiny ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.

Double Olympic champ Alistair Brownlee retires from triathlon

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from triathlon at the age of 36

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash

French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ...

World - ABC News - October 25

7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash

French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ...

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Sports quiz of the week: title winners, record breakers and coaching errors

Test your recall of rugby union, football, tennis, NFL, boxing and more with our weekly quiz Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after complaints from Indigenous Australians

The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Battle Pass Includes Emote Referencing Viral RayGun Olympics Dance

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Season 1 update just arrived, and the multiplayer shooter's new battle pass contains all manner of items to unlock and collect. One of them is a new emote called "Move ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires aged 36

Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.

Yahoo Sports AM: Olympic athletes in peril

In today's edition: How the House-NCAA settlement is impacting Olympic sports, Winnipeg won't stop winning, NBA Cup tips off, CFP rankings revealed, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn says she's coming out of retirement

Five years after retiring from the sport that made her a household name, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn says she wants to race again. Vonn says she plans to return to training as she tests out a new ...

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, 40, coming out of retirement

Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.

Double Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee retires at 36

‘It just feels really right and I’m really happy with it’ Brownlees helped make Britain dominant in sport The double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement. ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book from shelves after criticism for ‘stereotyping’ Indigenous Australians

Billy and the Epic Escape to be withdrawn worldwide after First Nations groups say fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver has pulled his children’s book from sale ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians

World - ABC News - November 10

Chef Jamie Oliver withdraws children's book after criticism from Indigenous Australians

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children’s book from shelves, saying he was “devastated” by the offense he caused following criticism that the book stereotyped Indigenous ...

Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians

Entertainment - ABC News - November 10

Historic House-NCAA settlement leaving hundreds of Olympic sport athletes in peril

While the NCAA and power conferences agreed to expand upon scholarships as part of the settlement, they also imposed roster limits for sports, many of which did not previously exist.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Michigan QB Jack Tuttle medically retires from football after latest concussion

Jack Tuttle made his first start for the Wolverines earlier this month, but was ruled out of Saturday’s win over Michigan State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from football after suffering fifth concussion of his career

Tuttle is one of three quarterbacks to start a game for Michigan this season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Alex Kirilloff, 26-year-old Twins outfielder, retires from baseball after numerous injuries

'These challenges have taken a toll on me mentally and physically,' Kirilloff wrote about his decision

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Bob Costas retires: Broadcaster stepping away from MLB play-by-play announcing after 44 years, per report

Costas, 72, called Game 4 of the ALDS between Yankees and Royals

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Reliever Daniel Hudson announces retirement from MLB just minutes after winning World Series with Dodgers

Daniel Hudson wanted to go out on top, and he did just that.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

The Simpsons: Milhouse voice actor Pamela Hayden retires from show after 35 years

After almost 700 episodes playing Bart’s bespectacled and beleaguered best friend, the voice actor is moving on to other opportunities. Pamela Hayden, the actor behind beloved Simpsons character ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Goodbye 'Simpsons': Pamela Hayden retires from her many roles after 35 years

Actor Pamela Hayden, a longtime staple on 'The Simpsons,' announced that she's leaving the hit series 'to pursue other creative outlets.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement ahead of 2026 Games

Former Olympic gold medalist and world champion Lindsey Vonn is returning to skiing, she announced Thursday.

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team at age 40

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Lindsey Vonn, three-time Olympic medalist skier, coming out of retirement at age 40

The American hasn't competed in the Olympics since 2018

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Standout boxing nation at Paris Olympics joins new body aiming to keep the sport at 2028 Games

The most successful boxing nation at the Paris Olympics has joined the new governing body that aims to keep the sport in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after years of turmoil outside the ring

Sports - ABC News - November 4

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