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LE MANS, France - Gordon Ramsay, the famous British celebrity chef and television personality, was hospitalized Saturday after being involved in a serious cycling accident while riding part of the iconic Le Mans racetrack in northwestern France.

LONDON - The Princess of Wales has revealed she experiences a rollercoaster of emotions while cheering on England's national football team during the Euro 2024 tournament.In a candid interview ahead of England's semifinal match against Spain, Princess Kate said the highs and lows of supporting her country on the pitch have taken a toll.

"It's been quite the journey - good days and bad days," she said with a wry smile. "The thrill of a last-minute winner is incredible, but the heartbreak of a bitter defeat is also very real."

FOXBOROUGH, MA - His Holiness Pope Francis made a special trip to Gillette Stadium today to officially induct legendary quarterback Tom Brady into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.

The  ceremony began with the Pope leading an interfaith prayer service on the field, giving thanks for Brady's iconic career and asking for blessings upon the Patriots organization. Addressing the team owners, coaches, former teammates and thousands of fans in attendance, the Pope called Brady "one of the greatest athletes and champions of the modern era."

Belmont Park, NY - In a thrilling turn of events at the Belmont Stakes yesterday, the racehorse known as Shark Attack emerged victorious, etching his name in the annals of horse racing history.

Shark Attack, a three-year-old stallion trained by the esteemed Sarah Thompson and ridden by veteran jockey Chris Lopez, outperformed a strong field of contenders to win the grueling 1.5-mile race, the last and most challenging leg of the Triple Crown.

NEW HAVEN, CT - Yale University, one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions of higher education in the United States, has elected its first female president, Maya Brady, a superstar not only in academia but also on the softball field at UCLA.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A devastating tornado ripped through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon, causing catastrophic damage to the iconic racing venue just hours before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

The twister, part of a powerful storm system that swept across central Indiana, touched down around 3:15 p.m. local time near the speedway's Turn 2. Packing winds estimated at 150 mph, the tornado tore across the 2.5-mile oval track, shredding catch fences, ripping up yards of asphalt, and sending debris flying in all directions.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Rapper and pop culture icon Nicki Minaj defeated former WWE superstar Nia Jax to be crowned the inaugural "Queen of the Ring" in the finals of the groundbreaking all-women tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Saudi Arabia.

BALTIMORE, MD - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has won a staggering $148 million at the Preakness Stakes, one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the United States.

Giuliani, who is more commonly known for his political career and legal work, made headlines on Saturday when his long-shot bet on the Preakness Stakes paid off in a big way. The former mayor placed a substantial wager on a horse that was considered an underdog, leading to a payout that has left the racing world in shock.

NEW YORK - The stock market rallied sharply on Wednesday, fueled by the surprising news that renowned journalist Gayle King will grace the cover of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

The announcement, which caught investors and analysts off guard, sent shockwaves through Wall Street, triggering a buying frenzy across various sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 457 points, or 1.4%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index both posted significant gains of 1.8% and 2.1%, respectively.

Denver - The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expressed grave concerns over Iran's lack of cooperation regarding oversight of its nuclear program. In a strongly-worded statement, the NBA commissioner Adam Silver criticized Tehran for failing to provide full access to international inspectors monitoring its nuclear facilities.