I’d never been to a gym — then I got hit by a truck and became a powerlifting champion in my 60s

I’d never been to a gym — then I got hit by a truck and became a powerlifting champion in my 60s

Some people describe an epiphany as having been “hit by a truck.” For Suzanne Luhr, this isn’t just a figure of speech. The lifelong Wyoming resident was in her 50s when she was literally struck by a truck, cycling down a busy Laramie street on a lunch break from her job as a geologic map-maker … Read more

‘DWTS’ champion Bobby Bones reveals he returned Mirrorball trophy over ex-host Tom Bergeron’s ‘hurtful’ insult

‘DWTS’ champion Bobby Bones reveals he returned Mirrorball trophy over ex-host Tom Bergeron’s ‘hurtful’ insult

Former Dancing with the Stars champion Bobby Bones returned his trophy after former host Tom Bergeron criticized the radio host’s controversial win. Bones, whose real name is Bobby Estell, said Wednesday that he relinquished the coveted Mirrorball trophy over the constant insults and accused critics of taking “all of the joy” from his time on … Read more

Stephen A. Smith fires back at Michelle Beadle, Cari Champion in ugly ESPN-fueled feud

Stephen A. Smith fires back at Michelle Beadle, Cari Champion in ugly ESPN-fueled feud

Stephen A. Smith had time. During Monday’s installment of his “Straight Shooter” podcast, Smith responded to his former colleagues at ESPN, Michelle Beadle and Cari Champion, after they separately took to social media to air out their own grievances with him. Smith opened the show by addressing Beadle, who said Thursday that she’s praying for … Read more

Exclusive | Long Island mom moonlights as Olympian and champion race walker — and is hoping for glory at world games

Exclusive | Long Island mom moonlights as Olympian and champion race walker — and is hoping for glory at world games

Good luck walking a mile in her shoes. An overachieving Long Island mom of two who has won nearly 50 national race walking titles and made two trips to the Olympics is gearing up for more glory at the sport’s world championships in Tokyo this month. “I just want to race and enjoy. There’s always … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ champion Liam Starnes called look-alike of ‘Big Bang Theory’ character

‘Jeopardy!’ champion Liam Starnes called look-alike of ‘Big Bang Theory’ character

A “Jeopardy!” contestant had fans seeing double as they pointed out his strong resemblance to a beloved character from the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.” On April 18, undergraduate student Liam Starnes from Barrington, Illinois, made his debut on the long-running game show when he faced off against fellow contestants Rachel Gray and one-day champion Steven … Read more

1 in 50 men believe they can outrun a champion racehorse, new survey reveals

1 in 50 men believe they can outrun a champion racehorse, new survey reveals

One in 50 men think they could beat a horse in a 100 meter sprint, according to research. Other animals they think could outpace include crocodiles (27 per cent) and elephants (20 per cent). Another 11 percent reckon they could outsprint a house cat over 10 meters – even if it caught them up before … Read more

How the Spanish Scrabble world champion beat competitors — without speaking the language

How the Spanish Scrabble world champion beat competitors — without speaking the language

This could leave you at a loss for words. A New Zealand man has won the Scrabble world championship for Spanish words — despite not speaking the language. Nigel Richards — who now holds an impressive five English-language titles for the game, plus two for winning in French after a nine-week week crash course — … Read more

ABC weatherman Sam Champion reveals shocking health battle live on air

ABC weatherman Sam Champion reveals shocking health battle live on air

It was an unexpected forecast.  ABC weatherman Sam Champion shocked viewers during a recent segment when he announced his cancer diagnosis live on air.  Champion discussed treatment he sought for an unusual mark on his face, which turned out to be nodular basal cell carcinoma, on “Good Morning America” Friday. “We started talking about it, … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans outraged after pronunciation ruling fouls up champion: ‘Jennings blows it again’

‘Jeopardy!’ fans outraged after pronunciation ruling fouls up champion: ‘Jennings blows it again’

One “Jeopardy!” answer sparked a heated debate between game show fans.  During a recent episode of the beloved game show, a ruling had viewers riled up over the mispronunciation of an answer.  Mark Fitzpatrick, a five-day “Jeopardy!” champion, chose the $800 clue from the category, “Just Doin’ My Job.” The prompt read, “Knows the proper use of … Read more

Bobby Bones claps back after Julianne Hough said he didn’t deserve to win ‘DWTS’: ‘I’m the greatest champion’

Bobby Bones claps back after Julianne Hough said he didn’t deserve to win ‘DWTS’: ‘I’m the greatest champion’

Bobby Bones has waltzed into the chat.  The 44-year-old responded after Julianne Hough and Mickey Guyton dubbed him the person they didn’t feel should have won “Dancing With the Stars” while on “Watch What Happens Live” Sunday. “What happens when they announce a new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is all these articles come out about me being the worst dancer in … Read more

Julianne Hough names the ‘DWTS’ champion who didn’t deserve to win: ‘Not the best dancer’

Julianne Hough names the ‘DWTS’ champion who didn’t deserve to win: ‘Not the best dancer’

Julianne Hough gets it. The 36-year-old performer was asked on Sunday night’s “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” to name the celebrity that she “strongly disagreed” with winning “Dancing with the Stars.” As Hough hesitated to answer, country music star Mickey Guyton, who was sitting next to her, said someone’s name under her breath. … Read more

World Series champion Dusty Baker joining TBS MLB coverage

World Series champion Dusty Baker joining TBS MLB coverage

Legendary former MLB player and manager Dusty Baker is returning to broadcasting. Baker will be joining TBS’ MLB studio coverage primarily for the playoffs but also for occasional regular-season spots, The Post has learned. Baker, 75, previously had a similar role for TBS in 2015 and also worked as an analyst for ESPN during the … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ champion James Holzhauer’s risque joke gets huge reaction

‘Jeopardy!’ champion James Holzhauer’s risque joke gets huge reaction

Who is James Holzhauer? Outspoken “Jeopardy!” legend James Holzhauer, 39, who had a famous 32-game winning streak in 2019, has struck again.  In the season premiere of “Jeopardy! Masters,” which involves past champions returning to the show, Holzhauer stole the show.  He was given the question prompt, “The last name of botanist Leonhard gave us … Read more

Rob Reiner Remembers Norman Lear: We’ve Lost ‘a Real Champion of America’

Rob Reiner Remembers Norman Lear: We’ve Lost ‘a Real Champion of America’

Lear would stir the pot. “He would ask us to look into ourselves and what did we think, what were our feelings about this. And we poured it into the show. So it made the show better. And he did that with everything he did. Fearless.” “This is the guy who — he flew 57 … Read more

UFC champion Sean Strickland holds alleged domestic violence suspect at gunpoint: video

UFC champion Sean Strickland holds alleged domestic violence suspect at gunpoint: video

An alleged domestic violence perpetrator picked the wrong home at which to try to hide out. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted a video on his Instagram page in which the alleged suspect sought to hide out at his house after apparently trying to outrun club security — and Strickland held the man at gunpoint. … Read more

The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

Jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures often associated with stings and beachside encounters, might seem an unlikely candidate for a nutritious meal.  However, these fascinating creatures offer surprising health benefits. They’ve been a delicacy in various cuisines for centuries. Nutritional value of jellyfish While not a traditional protein source, jellyfish are rich in collagen, a vital … Read more

Joe Biden skips WNBA champion Aces’ White House visit after extending vacation

Joe Biden skips WNBA champion Aces’ White House visit after extending vacation

The Las Vegas Aces made their celebratory trek to the White House on Friday, but Joe Biden was not there to greet them. Despite a previous announcement that Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden would be on-hand to honor the WNBA champions, the Bidens opted to extend their vacation, according to multiple reports. Instead, … Read more

Pennsylvania 6-year-old crowned 2023 kids mullet champion

Pennsylvania 6-year-old crowned 2023 kids mullet champion

It’s a party all around for this 6-year-old. Tiny trendsetter Rory Ehrlich took out the top spot for this year’s Kids Mullet Championships, with his hairstyle dubbed the “Cheddar Wiz.” A Pennsylvania kid’s professional-in-the-front, party-in-the-back hairstyle won in a hairy competition between 300 kids ages 3-8. “He was invited to the Phillies game and he got … Read more

Don Reinhoudt, former World’s Strongest Man and powerlifting champion, dead at 78

Don Reinhoudt, former World’s Strongest Man and powerlifting champion, dead at 78

Don Reinhoudt, who won the 1979 World’s Strongest Man competition, died following a car crash in upstate New York earlier this week. He was 78. New York State police announced earlier this week that Reinhoudt veered off the shoulder of a road in Pomfret on Monday and struck a tree. After he was transported to … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ champion James Holzhauer reveals show’s problem that’s been causing fans to rage

‘Jeopardy!’ champion James Holzhauer reveals show’s problem that’s been causing fans to rage

“Jeopardy!” is still a game show mainstay for many viewers, but there is no denying that it has been getting a huge amount of criticism recently. James Holzhauer, one of the most successful contestants of all time, has an idea about why fans are getting so frustrated about the show lately: behind-the-scenes issues with the show’s crew. … Read more