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Denmark’s team doctor, Morten Boesen, says that star midfielder Christian Eriksen was “gone” before cardiac resuscitation after he collapsed during a Euro Cup group match against Finland, Saturday.

“He was gone, and we did cardiac resuscitation. It was a cardiac arrest,” Boesen said in a press conference, Sunday. “How close were we [to losing Eriksen]? I don’t know. We got him back after one defibrillator, so that’s quite fast. I’m not a cardiologist, so the details I will leave to the experts at the hospital.”

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The fall came towards the end of the first half of play while he was receiving a pass from a teammate. After he collapsed, players rushed over to him and waved on medical professionals to take the field.

Eriksen, 29, is currently in stable condition after the shocking incident.

Denmark’s Kasper Hjulmand says he is unsure if the team will be ready for their next matchup after the potentially traumatizing incident.

“We will try tomorrow to establish normality as much as is possible,” Hjulmand added. “Players have different kinds of shocks and traumas and emotions. We will try to use the next couple of days as good as possible. I will try to get a feeling of the players. Maybe for some, the time is too short to be able to play football again.”

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Jimmy Kimmel called out Caitlyn Jenner, who is campaigning to become governor of California, on his late-night show, Thursday, by referring to her as “Donald Trump in a wig.” Jenner responded on Twitter, implying that the joke was transphobic, and asked where the outrage is from the LGBT community.

“Last night @jimmykimmel called me Donald Trump with a wig,” Jenner wrote in the tweet. “He obviously believes that trans women are simply men with wigs on. Where is the outrage from the left or LGBT community? Being WOKE must be optional if you are a Democrat.”

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Kimmel’s joke came during his monologue, in which he critiqued Jenner’s broader political platform. 

“Are we sure that isn’t Donald Trump in a Caitlyn Jenner wig? Because, I mean, look at this, the resemblance is uncanny. They’ve got all the same kind of moves,” Kimmel joked.

He added: “She’s just trying to get attention. Caitlyn Jenner has a better chance of being the next Batman than she does governor of California. She knows little to nothing about anything, really.”

Jenner later called out Kimmel again, this time for a joke about China, which she said is contributing to AAPI hate.

“Sad that @jimmykimmel has contributed to #AAPIHate,” she wrote in a separate tweet. “Is there any group he won’t attack? Jimmy, it’s time to #StopAsianHate”

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Wiz Khalifa is a man of many talents. Aside from having an unmatched mixtape discography, the weed enthusiast has also been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing for a couple of years now. Seemingly perfecting his craft, the hitmaker takes to Instagram from time to time 

While his lanky frame and cannabis-induced charisma may fool you, the latest boxing clip from the “Black and Yellow” artist proves he for sure knows how to throw hands. After sharing footage of a recent sparring session, the Pittsburgh native received praise from MMA pros. 

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“Play Date at @Unbreakable [Wiz Khalifa]. Just a dude boxin a dude,” wrote NFL sports insider Jay Glazer in a tweet with an attached video of the two boxing. He stood tall over Glazer as he threw some punches, earning praise from industry professionals for his performance. 

Tyron Woodley left flame emojis under the post, while Kevin Ferguson Jr. proposed to him, “Let’s get some rounds in.” Lucas Marins added, “Nice my brother,” while Saenchai left a simple flexing emoji. Perhaps Wiz will be the latest celebrity-turned-boxer.  

In other Wiz news, he recently accepted a sincere apology from Peter Rosenberg after he revealed intimate details about why he and his former wife Amber Rose split up in 2014, admitting he may have overstepped some boundaries.  “I could’ve been a supportive friend and not be a dickhead to you,” said Rosenberg. 

“I appreciate the apology, man. At the time, that was very, very one-sided and it was fucked up, bro,” Wiz said to his friend, effectively ending their beef. “For me, I’m your homie, you know what I’m sayin’? If it’s an issue like that, we talk. You got on the radio and told one side of a story as soon as it happened…” 

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Kyler Murray hasn’t made the playoffs since coming into the league two years ago although he certainly has the talent to get the Cardinals there. He is a flashy young quarterback and his teammates love what he brings to the table. Next season, he will have quite a few weapons at his disposal and it seems like he could be in for that breakout season everyone has been anticipating.

On a more personal level, Murray grew up in Texas and recently, he was asked what he thought about the Dallas Cowboys and whether or not he was ever a fan of the team. As Murray explained, via the Blogging The Boys Twitter account, he never liked the Cowboys as “they were always ass.” 

To put it mildly, that is a pretty blunt description of America’s team although it makes sense when you consider how Murray is 23 and didn’t get to grow up during the Cowboys’ glory days. Instead, he was forced to witness some pretty mediocre seasons, which doesn’t give you much reason to become a fan.

While the Cowboys have improved since then, Murray has had some success against Dallas and this year, he will get to play them in Week 17. With this in mind, it will be interesting to see how Cowboys players respond to the slander.

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Fans have been waiting for the release of Certified Lover Boy for nearly a year at this point. The album was expected to be released last summer but evidently, that wasn’t the case. Knee surgery and other commitments seemingly threw off the creative process of CLB. However, Drake’s been popping out more frequently in these past few weeks which could be a sign that he’s gearing up for the official album roll-out.

Last night, the rapper showed face at URL NOME XI event where he served as a guest host for the evening. The rapper’s love for battle rap has been well-documented in the past and he made sure that the individuals involved were well-compensated. With $100K cash prize up for grabs, Drake upped the ante during the evening when he pulled out an additional $50K in cash for the winner. 

“I know I said a hundred but,” he said as he reached into his pockets. “I had to sweeten the pot.”

While that would certainly make each participant hungrier, Geechi Gotti and Rum Nitty both showed incredible showmanship and ended up splitting the pot with each other. A nice $75K in their pockets each.

Drake certainly enjoyed himself last night but apparently, the discussions surrounding his appearance on URL came up. Drake took to Instagram today with a photo of himself and Murda Mook reflecting on the rap battle that could’ve been during Blackout 5. 

Nicki Minaj once showed love to former Australia’s Next Top Model contestant, Duckie Thot. The rapper commented on Thot’s post saying, “How are u even real.” Minaj’s comment went viral and earned even more attention from the public.

Now, in an interview with Stellar Magazine, Duckie Thot reveals her initial reactions to the rapper’s adoration. “It felt a bit awkward at the start, but I just try to remind my fans and people out there that obviously I’m a human being,” the model said. She explained that it was her first time gaining viral recognition on a social media post.

Since 2016, the Ghanian-born model has booked runway shows with Valentino and Victoria’s Secret. Duckie Thot’s first runway show was for Kanye West’s fashion label Yeezy in 2017. Thot has also booked magazine covers with Paper Magazine, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Presently, Duckie Thot is the face of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty cosmetics line and a makeup ambassador for L’Oreal cosmetics. She first gained attention on Australia’s Next Top Model in 2013. Although she gained recognition from the show, it was initially difficult to find work in Australia. By moving to New York, she eventually caught her big break and continues to work steadily. 

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