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Arab News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Neymar confronts Santos fan after late goal ruled out
Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumbs up as a teammate ushers him away For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
We asked stars at the ESPYs which athlete they'd want as their teammate
We asked stars at the ESPYs which athlete (note: has to play a different sport), who they'd want as their teammate.
News.com.au
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Piece of sh*t': Boyfriend's ‘dog' act at Sydney fitness event
A viral video from the Sydney HYROX event over the weekend has sparked debate online, after footage surfaced of a man continuing to compete while his girlfriend and teammate was left on the floor being treated by paramedics. The incident, which quickly went viral on TikTok, was captured on video by a bystander who watched in horror. 'That guy's missus just fainted and like full hit the deck, she's unresponsive and he just kept doing the wall balls and then crossed the line by himself. He's left her there … what a piece of sh*t. I think I've just witnessed one of the worst things in my life …' the witness, Aaron Boundy, said. 'She hit the deck, fainted and was full like twitching on the floor, and then her boyfriend just kept on doing wall balls, didn't go over and see her … all the paramedics come over and start doing all this medical stuff to her, put barricades around her, so obviously it's pretty bad,' he continued. He claimed that the man tapped his girlfriend on the leg and then asked the race's judge if he needed her to finish the race. When he was told that he 'technically didn't', he allegedly ran off and finished the race without her. The footage shows paramedics attending to the woman while her boyfriend continues to run in the background. What is HYROX? HYROX is a global fitness racing event that focuses on endurance running with functional strength challenges. Competitors complete eight 1km runs, each followed by a different workout station, such as sled pushes, burpee jumps, rowing, and wall balls. Participants can compete as singles, doubles, or in relay teams, and each person wears a timing chip to record their pace. Social media backlash In the comments of the video, many condemned the man's decision to continue the race after his partner fainted. 'Showed the public how he feels about her,' wrote one commenter. 'I hope that's her ex now,' said another. 'If we signed up as a couple, and he continued without me due to a medical emergency – especially being UNCONSCIOUS – he could continue the rest of his life without me too,' another woman added. Then some took aim at the broader HYROX culture, labelling the event 'cult-like' and questioning the priorities of its participants. 'Some of these HYROX folks treat it like a cult,' one person wrote. 'Every thought I've had about the people who go to HYROX – confirmed,' said another. People defend the man's move However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. James, a fellow HYROX competitor who competed over the weekend, told 'I think most people will use this video as a chance to demonise being selfish and culty to finish at all costs etc. but context is important. 'If it were me, I would have stayed with her, but I can also see why he finished it. We don't really know what happened.' Then, a woman claiming to be the person in the video commented on the clip, saying: 'My first two questions to my partner when I came to was 'Did you finish it for us, and what time did we get?' And for context, if you bothered to show it, he came back straight away, a bit disappointing that this has been taken out of context for views'. Another witness said: 'This is not an accurate reflection of what actually took place. I was there and witnessed the entire situation as well. He checked on his partner multiple times while she was being attended to by medics. It feels like the account of events has been unfairly misrepresented'. Others argued that with paramedics on hand, there was little he could do: 'To be fair, if my partner and I trained for this and I was with paramedics, I'd want him to cross the finish line because he can't do anything to help me anyways … He will come back'. Another added, 'The paramedics would've told him to give them space to work anyways, she was in good hands'. has reached out to the woman allegedly in the video for further comment. Official HYROX response Mat Lock, Country Manager for HYROX APAC and Technical Director for HYROX Elite Racing, told 'The lady in question was assessed by the medical team at the wall ball station and then quickly relocated by wheelchair to the medical zone for treatment. 'A while later, the racer recovered sufficiently to leave on foot with her entourage and was advised to seek follow-up medical advice as a precaution. 'After receiving a radio call from a Head Judge, the medical team and Event Directors responded quickly to the situation. Priority was, and always will be, given to the participant's assessment/treatment, privacy and safety.' Mr Lock also clarified the rules: 'Both teammates are required to complete the full race to be eligible for a finisher time and ranking'.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"He was a jerk. He crossed the line numerous times" - Former Bulls center Will Perdue shreds Michael Jordan for being a horrible teammate
"He was a jerk. He crossed the line numerous times" - Former Bulls center Will Perdue shreds Michael Jordan for being a horrible teammate originally appeared on Basketball Network. Michael Jordan was always the standard of success. The icon who defined an era, rewrote the rules of global marketing and gave the Chicago Bulls six rings that once felt out of reach. Advertisement On the court, he was a ruthless competitor, his tongue wagging with every blow, his eyes burning with an almost divine fury, and he expected the same from everyone wearing the Chicago uniform. But greatness, when viewed from the inside, doesn't always look like a fairytale. Not a great teammate Will Perdue, a role player who was teammates with Jordan during the Bulls' first three-peat, admits that it wasn't always rosy for those who shared the locker room with the greatest basketball player in the world. "He was an a—hole," the former Bulls center said. "He was a jerk. He crossed the line numerous times." Advertisement For fans, statements like that feel like heresy. But for those who were in the thick of the dynasty, guys who had to deal with Jordan not just as an icon but as a colleague, this wasn't new information. The facade of Jordan as an infallible leader began to show cracks long ago, especially during the release of "The Last Dance," the 2020 docu-series that spotlighted the Bulls' 1997-98 season. While it reignited admiration for Jordan's excellence, it also reopened the vault of uncomfortable memories: from his clashes with Steve Kerr (which led to a now-famous punch in practice) to his unrelenting trash talk, mind games and psychological warfare on teammates who didn't meet his standard of obsession. Perdue's comments resurface the reality that success under Jordan didn't come free. The Bulls may have won titles, but the culture wasn't built on warm pep talks. It was built on fear and dominance — often exercised by Jordan himself. And Perdue, who played four seasons with Chicago and started in 15 playoff games, was on the receiving end of those pressures more than once. Related: "After much consideration, I am now prepared to rule" - When Utah judge ruled Michael Jordan pushed off in his final shot in '98 The Jordan wave Perdue was a reliable piece of the supporting cast during the early 1990s, averaging nearly eight rebounds per game in his best season with Chicago and offering critical size in the post during stretches when Bill Cartwright was injured. But production was never enough for Jordan. What mattered was mentality. That meant pushing teammates to near-breaking points. Advertisement Jordan's style of leadership mirrored the hyper-intensity of legends like Kobe Bryant or even Bill Russell, but without much of the gentle redemption arc. For Jordan, dominance was his identity. And it left marks, even on the guys holding trophies. "As time goes on and you think back about what he was actually trying to accomplish, you're like, 'Hey, he was a hell of a teammate," Perdue confessed. What Jordan was after was perfection. In his mind, every hard word, every challenge and every brutal practice session was a means to that end. And it worked. The Bulls became the defining team of the 1990s. From 1991 to 1998, they won six titles in eight seasons. They had two separate three-peats. Jordan was the Finals MVP every single time. But that excellence came with a price. Advertisement A teammate like Perdue could now look back and see a different picture, one where the aggression wasn't personal, but functional. And that's the duality of Jordan. He wasn't trying to be liked. He was trying to win. And to do that, he turned every room into a pressure cooker. Not everyone made it out whole. But those who survived left with rings on their fingers. Related: "Son, that was embarrassing to your mother and I" - Michael Jordan's father convinced him to stay with Nike after nearly walking away This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trent Alexander-Arnold mourns Diogo Jota – ‘Forever Number 20'
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has paid an emotional tribute to his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, following the Portuguese forward's tragic death earlier today. Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020 and quickly became a fan favourite for his sharp instincts and tireless work ethic, passed away earlier today in a car accident, along with his brother, sending shockwaves through the football world. Advertisement Many tributes flooded in with Alexander-Arnold also now penning a heartfelt message following the sudden demise of his former teammate. 'It's so difficult to find the right words when your head and heart are struggling to accept that someone you care so much about has gone,' Alexander-Arnold wrote. 'Diogo, your family was your world. They were everything. For Rute, his children, and his parents, all of our hearts are broken. And for Andre as well. Brothers and best friends. 'When it's less painful, I want to remember Diogo with a big smile. So many laughs and happy moments. He was such a great teammate and a true friend. 'Forever number 20. Rest in peace, Diogo,' concluded Alexander-Arnold. Advertisement Alexander-Arnold, who left Liverpool for Real Madrid in June, spent five seasons alongside Jota at Anfield and enjoyed many memorable moments together, including the Reds' 20th Premier League title earlier this year. Real Madrid also put out a statement paying their respects to the Portuguese forward as the world mourns the tragic passing of a talented footballer.
