“Fittest woman on earth” wins gold medal at the Commonwealth Games
Despite the loss of a beloved cousin in a tragic car accident just two weeks ago, on April 6, Tia-Clair Toomey of Australia and winner of the last year’s CrossFit Game title “Fittest woman on earth” won weightlifting gold in the 58kg category and dedicated her medal to her late cousin Jade Dixson, according to CNN Sports. The 24-year-old CrossFit Games champion commented that Dixson was “kind and genuine” adding, “I just really hope that she’s proud of me.” Toomey lifted a personal best of 114kg in the clean and jerk and defeated Canada’s Tali Darsigny by only 1kg.
Bus carrying junior hockey team crashes in Canada leaving 15 dead and 14 injured
A bus carrying a junior hockey team in Saskatchewan, Canada was involved in a crash with a semi-truck in which 15 people died and 14 more were injured. According to USA Today, the bus containing the Humboldt Broncos crashed on Friday, April 6. Fourteen people died on the scene and the 15th victim died as a result of the collision on Saturday afternoon. The team players range in age from 16 to 21. They were on their way to play the Nipawin Hawks in a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game. “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy,” Humboldt Broncos team president Kevin Garinger said in a statement. “Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss.”
Patrick Reed claims this year’s Masters’ Green Jacket
According to CNN Sports, Patrick Reed won this year’s Masters, on April 8, despite constant challenges of fellow Americans Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth and claimed the coveted Green Jacket. The 27-year-old battled to a one-under-par 71 for 15-under 272 to win by a stroke from Fowler, who finished with a 67. “It’s almost impossible to put into words how I feel,” said Reed, who was awarded the Green Jacket by 2017 winner Sergio Garcia of Spain. It is the first major win for Reed and with him, all four major golf titles are held by Americans 27 years of age or under.
Steve Spurrier invites Tim Tebow to play football in the newly created AAF team
Former Florida football coach Steve Spurrier invited former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow to play in his Orlando-based team in the newly formed Alliance of America Football professional league on April 9, according to USA Today. “I think Tim knows about our league,” the 72-year-old hall of famer said on the Orlando Sentinel’s Open Mike radio show, adding, “He knows he’s welcome to come down (to Orlando) and play.” Spurrier coached the Gators from 1990-2001 and retired from college coaching in 2015.
Bruce Brown to leave the Hurricanes
Miami Hurricanes guard Bruce Brown Jr. announced on April 9 that he will sign with an agent and turn pro, according to ESPN. By hiring an agent Brown forfeits the option to continue his college career. Brown previously announced he would declare for the NBA draft but had not signed yet. Brown is the second basketball player for the Miami Hurricanes who won’t be returning for next season. Freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV also announced his decision to turn pro this year. The NBA draft is June 21.
Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis arrested for alleged LAX bomb joke
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested Sunday, April 8 after allegedly joking about a bomb at the Los Angeles International Airport, according to Local 10 News. The news about Davis’ arrest on a misdemeanor charge of making criminal threats was first reported by TMZ Sports and later confirmed through comments from LAX police. Los Angeles Police Department public information officer Rob Pedregon said the 24-year-old wide receiver was taken into custody and released on his own pending a May 3 court appearance. “The Packers are aware of the matter involving Trevor Davis,” the team said in a statement to ESPN.
