Fred Kerley Secures a Major Legal Win

January 16, 2026 | Edition #381

2025 was probably a year Fred Kerley would like to forget. Arrested twice, he faced multiple difficulties both on and off-track. But, finally some long-awaited relief comes in for him regarding his legal troubles. Meanwhile, Simone Biles had a reunion with her ‘final five’, but one face was notably absent. More on the updates below.

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TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, a case against Fred Kerley was dismissed that brings an end to a long legal battle. The sprinter did not hide his emotions afterward, expressing great satisfaction. So tell us,

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VIRAL CLIP

Have you ever watched a gymnast perform 52 stories above street level?

Lily Smith performed a daring 90s routine on a 4-inch wide and 7-feet tall balance beam (the average beam is 4-feet tall). The routine was filmed approximately 400-feet above NYC, which makes it one of the most fearless gymnastics routines ever. Watch it above!

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