“Armed with a fierce intelligence and a love of analytical reasoning, Ginsburg (by Everett Raymond Kinstler, 1996) fought passionately for all Americans to have equal representation under the law and inspired women in particular, to believe in themselves to make positive change,” say Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery. (NPG, gift of © Everett Raymond Kinstler) Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87 From Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer “Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not just create history, she embodied the true origins of the word’s original meaning by acquiring knowledge through years of inquiry and research and adding her own opinions,” says […]
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Nick Diaz is poised to end his five-year hiatus from the cage after his manager confirmed that the former UFC title challenger has returned to training and is eyeing a comeback fight in early 2021. Diaz has been absent from the cage since a January 2015 fight with Anderson Silva, with many assuming that the former Strikeforce champion was essentially retired. But his manager Kevin Mubenga confirmed to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani that the 37-year-old will fight next year. The Stockton, California native completed an intensive 14-week training regimen and has conducted a test weight cut, and is currently somewhere between 165lbs […]
Earlier reports stated that Argentine football icon Lionel Messi had formally asked to leave FC Barcelona this summer, with the move coming 11 days after the Spanish club’s crushing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals. Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed on social media that FC Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard is looking to sign Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, now that the celebrated athlete is reportedly seeking to part ways with Barcelona. On Tuesday evening, the former Red Devils captain went on Twitter to suggest that Lampard has set his sights on the six-time […]
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is finally a free man again after a Paraguayan court granted his release following a spell of more than five months in detention on charges of entering the country with fake documents. Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira were released on Monday by a judge in Asuncion, having spent the past four months under house arrest at a hotel in the Paraguayan capital. Prior to that, the pair had spent a month in a maximum security prison on the outskirts of the city. Dressed in a trademark beret, the 40-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star […]
Amid rumors that Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, whose contract with FC Barcelona expires in 2021, was not planning on re-signing, the illustrious striker has been linked with various possible transfer options. Massimiliano Mirabelli, former sporting director of Inter Milan, has opened up on the football club’s long cherished transfer target – football icon Lionel Messi. The Argentinian superstar and forward with Spanish club Barcelona is becoming a serious possibility, claims Mirabelli in an interview for Radio Sportiva in Italy. Currently, Messi is reported to be increasingly unhappy in the Barcelona team, and speculation has been rife regarding his future, as his […]
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr says he understands the concern of people who fear he could be seriously injured when he steps into the ring with fellow icon Mike Tyson in September. It was announced in recent days that 54-year-old Tyson’s long built-up comeback to the ring is indeed happening and will take the form of an eight-round exhibition fight against the 51-year-old Jones Jr in just a few weeks’ time. Also on rt.com ‘It’s going to be amazing’: Boxing legend Tyson says he feels ‘BEAUTIFUL’ & warns foe Jones Jr he’ll ‘have to deal’ with his speed Anticipation for Tyson’s […]
The Rev. Darryl Caldwell speaks as the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., lies in repose during a service at Troy University in Troy, Ala., on Saturday. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP The Rev. Darryl Caldwell speaks as the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., lies in repose during a service at Troy University in Troy, Ala., on Saturday. Brynn Anderson/AP Rep. John Lewis is being remembered this weekend in multiple memorial services across the state of Alabama, where he was born. Lewis died this month after more than 30 years of service as […]
Boxing great Roy Jones Jr has revealed that he would end his retirement from the ring if he was picked as Mike Tyson’s comeback opponent. Former five-weight boxing world champion Jones Jr admitted that he would not be able to resist an offer from the returning Tyson, who is back in training and looking for an opponent at the age of 51. Jones Jr last competed at heavyweight when he lost five titles against Antonio Tarver in 2004 and spent nine years at cruiserweight before his title-winning final fight in February 2018, but has been linked to lucrative scraps with fellow decorated veterans […]
Serena Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, has hinted that the six-time champion could overcome not having her daughter at a heavily restricted US Open in order to target glory after an “extremely difficult” break from tennis. Women’s number one Ashleigh Barty, men’s number one Novak Djokovic and reigning champion Rafael Nadal have been among a succession of stars voicing doubts about whether they would play at the tournament under proposed new rules for players, while Mouratoglou has warned that veteran Williams would struggle to go a day without seeing her daughter. The Greek-Frenchman would be the obvious candidate as the sole allocated member […]
R&B singer Betty Wright has died after a battle with cancer. She is known for a roster of hits, including, “Clean Up Woman,” “Dance With Me” and “No Pain No Gain.” Gabriel Bouys /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gabriel Bouys /AFP via Getty Images R&B singer Betty Wright has died after a battle with cancer. She is known for a roster of hits, including, “Clean Up Woman,” “Dance With Me” and “No Pain No Gain.” Gabriel Bouys /AFP via Getty Images Betty Wright, a luminary R&B singer known for her hits “Clean Up Woman” and “Tonight is the […]