Sports

Boxing Great and Cultural Icon, Muhammad Ali, Passes Away at 74

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Boxing legend and renowned activist, Muhammad Ali, has died today, at the age of 74. The eloquent, controversial and brilliant three-time heavyweight champion who was known as much for his social conscience and staunch opposition to the Vietnam War as for his amazingly impressive boxing skills, was hospitalized on Thursday for respiratory problems at a hospital close to his home … Read more

James Kingston Free-Climbs the World’s Tallest Residential Building in Dubai

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James Kingston is no stranger to daring adventures, having recently climbed the Eiffel Tower without any safety equipment. This time around, the British daredevil headed for the massive Marina 101 skyscraper in Dubai which is currently under construction. Marina 101 is the world’s tallest residential building standing at approximately 450m, and according to James this was his highest free-climb so far. Hit the play button above and watch the death defying adventure, and proceed to his Youtube channel for a detailed explanation of how it all went down.

Jetman Dubai Return to The Skies Alongside Emirates A380

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About six months ago, Jetman Yves Rossy alongside his protege Vince Reffet, took over Dubai skies with nothing but jetpacks strapped on, in an amazing 12-minute aerial showcase titled “Young Feathers.” The two daredevils have returned with something more mind-blowing. Jetman Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet alongside the world’s largest passenger aircraft – Emirates A380, return to the skies of Dubai for an exceptional formation flight. The carefully choreographed aerial showcase is conducted over the Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai skylines. Hit the play button above to watch the Ultra HD video.

Watch Maud Le Car Surf In Her Cocktail Dress and Stilettos

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Without a doubt, surfing is one of the most physically demanding sports out there today. In this interesting video advertisement, pro surfer Maud Le Car decided to hit the ocean waves in her evening cocktail dress and high heels, while looking absolutely stunning doing so. Check out the video above, and if you’re a female surfer, try it out the next time you’re at the shore.

Spencer Seabrooke Breaks World Record For Longest Free Solo Slackline

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26-year-old Spencer Seabrooke set out to break the world record for the longest free solo slackline ever, on August 2, 2015. He decided to walk the 210-foot gap at the North Gully of Squamish’s Stawamus Chief Mountain without any safety equipment. When asked about his thoughts regarding the extreme sports lack of safety regulations, he stated:

I accept the fact that something could happen. But I would rather live my life doing what I want to do, instead of living in fear.

Carmelo Anthony Buys Puerto Rico FC

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The New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has just joined the sports team owners club. This week he became the owner of Puerto Rican soccer team, Puerto Rico FC. He announced at a Thursday news conference that his new club, Puerto Rico FC, will join the North American Soccer League and start playing in 2016. In an exclusive … Read more

The World’s Highest-Paid Sports Teams

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Without a doubt, soccer has been the world’s most popular sport for ages, among basketball, baseball, etc. Does it also mean that soccer is the world’s highest paid sport? Well, below is a list of the of the world’s 12 highest-paid sports teams which are actually soccer clubs. The French capital’s club, Paris Saint-German, takes the lead, earning an … Read more

“Jetmen” Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet Take Over Dubai Skies

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In December 2014, Jetman Yves Rossy flew in formation with an airplane over Dubai with nothing but a jetpack attached to his body. He has hit the skies again, this time around with his protege Jetman Vince Reffet. The amazing 12-minute video titled “Young Feathers,” which is part of the XDubai series, sees the jetmen soar through Dubai skies on jetpacks capable of propelling the pilot to a maximum of 300 km/h, pumping out 22 kg of thrust for flights of 6-13 minutes. The blend of Dubai’s stunning desert, the beautiful ocean, and the big city with surreal architectures and skylines makes the stunningly shot video even more interesting. For more about Jetman Dubai, proceed to their website.