Sports Star Critically Injured in a Fire

We are a week away from the first major event of the year, the World Athletics Cross-Country Championships. And the race just blew wide open after the defending champion’s unexpected announcement. Meanwhile, off the track, a soccer star is recovering after a brutal accident at a New Year’s event. More on the updates below.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Teen Sports Star Airlifted to Hospital with Severe ‘Burns’ From Ski-Resort Fire

The 19-year-old continues to battle in the hospital while his manager sends out a key update on his health.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As mentioned above, Katharina Liensberger has injured her knee after a crash in her training sessions. Recently, Mikaela Shiffrin had talked about the brutal skiing conditions. So tell us,

BREAKING FROM THE TRACK

Jamaican sprinter, Demish Gaye has announced his retirement at the age of 32!

Statement: “I have decided to step away from the sport and this decision is very personal, as I still have several things to get sorted out.”

Gaye was the 2019 400m national champ and a long-time member of Jamaica’s 4×400m relay squads, He represented the nation at multiple events such as the World Championships, World Relays, Commonwealth Games, and more. But now, he has decided to step away!

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