Shaquille O'Neal had interviews to do, but first he wanted to shake hands and take a picture with each and every volunteer at Kingsley House in New Orleans on Saturday (July 21). The NBA Hall of Famer and former LSU star was wearing a purple and gold cap and gold Omega Psi Phi fraternity shirt as attendees mobbed him at the Get Ready Fest outreach event. ESPN star Stephen A. Smith was hounded, too. So was Philadelphia Eagles and former Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. The three were hosting an event with the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation and Omega Psi Phi to give 500 families 20 pounds of food each, in addition to school supplies, haircuts, job resources and other help. O'Neal walked around the Kingsley House gym and seemed to give each person a little bit of his time. When he saw Suzanne Werdann, an event coordinator O'Neal has worked with for 10 years doing events like this, he immediately gave her the biggest hug. He called her over to a TV interview to praise her and give her a … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal talks LSU, LeBron, helping the community and his new TV world
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World War II veterans fly in from Florida to visit New Orleans museum
Visitors to the National World War II Museum were welcomed Saturday (July 21) by the wry smile of 90-year-old Thomas Colvin, who lounged in his wheelchair near the ticket counter. Children took photos with him and visitors shook his hand as he made wisecracks about his age. Beneath the wit, lay a sense of a pride and emotion. Colvin was one of eight WWII veterans who made the trek from Florida that morning to tour the museum, which recounts the veterans' service in a war that defined their youth. "This brings back a lot of memories for me -- both good and bad," said Colvin, who served as an air traffic controller in the Navy. "We have such a tendency to forget the past, but this museum does an excellent job of keeping those years alive." The veterans flew into Armstrong Airport early Saturday courtesy of Spirit Airlines, which partnered with Honor Flight South Florida to make the trip possible. Upon arrival, current military members greeted the group at the gate, breaking out in … [Read more...] about World War II veterans fly in from Florida to visit New Orleans museum
U.S. women drop into third-place match at Rugby World Cup Sevens
By Rusty Simmons Published 3:15 pm CDT, Saturday, July 21, 2018 Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 New Zealand's Michaela Blyde, left, runs past United States's Nicole Heavirland, right, to score during a Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup semifinal in San Francisco, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) New Zealand's Michaela Blyde, left, runs past United States's Nicole Heavirland, right, to score during a Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup semifinal in San Francisco, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press U.S. women drop into third-place match at Rugby World Cup Sevens 1 / 1 Back to Gallery There’s a reason Nicole Heavirland is the captain of the U.S. team. Before the United States had even cleared the pitch at AT&T … [Read more...] about U.S. women drop into third-place match at Rugby World Cup Sevens
230-plus obstacles in one race sets world record for fun
The rat race, metaphorically speaking, is nothing to aspire to. It represents a craven desire for money and power through one's career. Even if you win the rat race, as a favorite teacher of mine liked to say, you're still a rat.The Rat Race Dirty Weekend -- which attracts thousands of competitors every year to the expansive grounds of a noble estate two hours north of London -- shares a few qualities with the career metaphor. Ambition, pushing oneself and overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of your goal are common to both.With more than 230 obstacles spread over a single 20-mile loop, the Rat Race Dirty Weekend purports to be the largest obstacle course race in the world. https://t.co/MtF0h6ndyZ pic.twitter.com/e4QwS5RACL— CNN (@CNN) July 21, 2018But the objectives between the rat race and the Rat Race are much different. The physical race is less about getting ahead than it is about fun, fitness and the satisfaction of overcoming fear and physical limitation in order to … [Read more...] about 230-plus obstacles in one race sets world record for fun
Bosworth sets walking world record in London; Baker wins 100
LONDON (AP) — Tom Bosworth avoided a race-ending third caution and improved his own walking world record at the London Stadium on Saturday when he clocked 10 minutes, 43.09 seconds in the 3,000 meters. The 28-year-old British walker was yellow-carded twice at the Anniversary Games. Bosworth won silver in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the Commonwealth Games in April, having been disqualified at the World Championships last summer. Sprinter Christian Coleman, who won silver at the Worlds last year, pulled out of the 100 meters with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old American was favorite for the race but suffered a problem in the warm-up at the Diamond League meet. His compatriot Ronnie Baker won the final in 9.90 seconds, with Jamaica's Yohan Blake fourth in 9.95. Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was first in her heat and went on to win the women's 100 final in 10.98, ahead of second-place Dezerea Bryant of the United States in 11.04. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about Bosworth sets walking world record in London; Baker wins 100