Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern
Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters), Taipei 101 dominates the skyline. The earthquake-proof skyscraper of steel and glass has captured the imagination of professional rock climber Alex Honnold for more than a decade. The event’s announcement has drawn both excitement and trepidation, as well as some concerns over the ethical implications of attempting such a high-risk endeavor on live broadcast.
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Freddy Peralta trade grades: Who won Mets-Brewers deal?
The New York Mets get an ace with the addition of Freddy Peralta via a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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No. 3 UCLA routs Purdue 96-48 to take sole possession of first place in Big Ten
Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. The Bruins (18-1, 8-0) moved out of a tie with idle Iowa with their 12th straight win. UCLA took control from tipoff, scoring the game's first seven points and ending the quarter with consecutive midrange jumpers from Lauren Betts in a display of the 6-foot-7 senior's range.
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