Promoting painkillers sets dangerous precedent

    The idea of popping a few painkillers before an Ironman is becoming commonplace. One study showed that as many as 60% of triathletes were taking medication such as Ibuprofen before or during races, and Ironman recently announced Aleve – “the pain relief brand trusted by millions” – as a new sponsor for its 2019 world…

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      A-Rod Hung Out with J.Lo’s Mom!

      This is getting serious. The love affair between Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez is taking on Shakespearian proportions as the two become more and more deeply involved. This weekend’s update: She introduced him to her mom. Lopez and Rodriguez were virtually inseparable this weekend, going on back-to-back dates, and then taking a stroll through chilly…

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        Trump Says Turkey Will Make Ceasefire in Syria Permanent

        (WASHINGTON) –– President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria and he defended his decision to withdraw American troops, saying the U.S. should not be the world’s policeman. “We’re getting out,” Trump said at the White House, asserting that…

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          Brawn objects to ‘dumbing down’ criticism

          Formula 1’s director of motorsports Ross Brawn says that he objects to comments that Liberty Media is dumbing down the sport. Talking to Radio Sport New Zealand this week, Brawn said that he was personally offended by such suggestions. “Formula 1 has a long history of incredible competition,” he responded. “It’s the pinnacle of motorsport….

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