Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport’s governing body explains

Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo” dance. Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” holds the top spot in her sport’s latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. On Tuesday, the sport’s governing body issued a … Read more

Paris Olympics were targeted by three foiled attack plots, prosecutors say

In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games. PARIS, France — French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said on Wednesday. Olivier Christen … Read more

‘Now that he’s on our side, that feels good’ | What did the Cowboys think about what new DC Mike Zimmer brought to the table in Week 1?

Ed Werder explains how Dallas’ defensive performance against the Cleveland Browns showcased the differences between Zimmer and previous Cowboys DC Dan Quinn. FRISCO, Texas — The anxiety Mike Zimmer experienced as he stood on the sideline after a year removed from the NFL subsided the instant he made his first defensive call.  In the end, … Read more

How Jerry Jones came to own the Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones had long desired owning an NFL franchise and sought to purchase the Cowboys, despite his financial advisors recommending he didn’t. DALLAS — On Feb. 25, 1989, the Dallas Cowboys faced an inflection point. The overwhelming majority of Dallas’ then-29-year history was a model for consistency and excellence filled with thrilling victories and larger-than-life … Read more