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 - 5 hours ago

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.

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 - Yesterday

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.

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 - 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

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

Trump takes a rare break from social media after election win

President-elect Donald Trump posted heavily on Truth Social and Elon Musk's X prior to beating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub

UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Breaking down the effects of Tony Bennett's retirement

The Cavaliers will begin this new era of college basketball without their longtime coach. What does this mean for the program as the 2024-25 season approaches?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

NC State QB Grayson McCall retires from football after suffering concussion earlier in the season

The Coastal Carolina transfer plans to transition into coaching

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

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

From Rupert Murdoch to Thom Yorke: the growing backlash to AI

Media mogul and leading artists join fight to stop tech firms using creative works for free as training data. It is an unlikely alliance: the billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a panoply of ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750

The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Klopp defends Red Bull move after fan backlash

Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull's group of football clubs, saying he "didn't want to step on anybody's toes" after his decision prompted a backlash from fans of his ...

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates

Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Aussie breakdancer 'Raygun' to stop competing

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, who was mocked following her performance in the Paris Olympics, said she will no longer compete.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Wales scrum-half Davies retires from internationals

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announces his retirement from the international stage at the age of 34.

GB Olympian Williams retires from athletics

Jodie Williams, part of Team GB's bronze medal-winning women's 4x400m relay team at Paris 2024, announces her retirement from athletics.

Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.

The Inn at Little Washington Offers a Break From Partisanship

The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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