At last weekend's International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup, Indonesia's Aries Susanti Rahayu, aka "Spiderwoman," broke the women's speed climbing record previously set in April by her competitor, China's Song Yiling. Rahayu bested Yiling's prior record by .106 seconds which, in this game, is a lot. Speed climbing. in which climbers race to scramble a 15-meter wall, will be a new addition to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Below, more highlights from the 2019 IFSC World Cup:
John Madden, presenter of the long-running series of football-themed video games featuring his image and imprimatur, died Tuesday. He was 85. His first title, John Madden Football, was released by Electronic Arts in 1988 and brought the Minnesota-born Madden his first taste of success. Annual releases in the series, ongoing since 1990 and retitled Madden… READ THE REST
Qatari authorities boasted monday that they'd seized a range of rainbow-colored childrens' toys because they displayed "anti-Islamic" values. The Deccan Herald: "The Ministry …carried out inspection campaigns on a number of shops in different regions of the country, and the campaigns resulted in the seizure and release of a number of violations, represented by children… READ THE REST
I'm not the biggest fan of sports, but I am a sucker for a good sports story, esepcially learning what athletes go through to engage with their chosen game. Their livelihood and dream depend on their physical ability. Athletes often have to risk their vessel to pursue a career wholly contingent on their vessel performing… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Going into the physical world after being cooped up inside for so long is already a beautiful thing, even without any bells or whistles attached. But it's pleasant to augment your… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. These last couple of years, staying in on Friday nights has become more and more normal. And why not? At home, you have access to all your favorite gadgets, streaming services, comfy… READ THE REST
