Her comments led to their own backlash. “We’re all about equality for women in sport, but right now, that equality has been taken away from us,” Lambrechs told TVNZ. “Weight
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Hernández: Give them something shiny? IOC embraces flawed thinking about Japan and the Olympics
TOKYO — Dangle some shiny objects in front of them and maybe they’ll forget about the coronavirus. That’s basically how International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams described the process of winning
Finding the Words to Love While Living With HIV
Timothy DuWhite is unabashed about his perspective on the world, from his writing to workshops and to the politics surrounding HIV. Words were there when he needed healing, whether from
Discussing the best moves for the Warriors during the 2021 NBA Draft | The Jump
Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins join Rachel Nichols on The Jump to talk about the Golden State Warriors’ current roster construction and what the best move for them is during
Federal workers required to verify they’ve been vaccinated or face mandatory masking
President Joe Biden speaks about vaccine requirements for federal workers in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2021. | AP The newly strict guidelines
China expects Taliban to play ‘important’ role in Afghan peace
China has started talks with the Taliban as tensions mount about the future of Afghanistan following the U.S. military’s withdrawal from the country. A Taliban delegation visited China this week,
Robinhood CEO: We’re relentlessly focused on the long-term
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev talks with CNN’s Julia Chatterley about IPO pricing, retail investors, and regulatory issues just before the opening bell on this pivotal day in the firm’s brief
‘Suicide Squad’ director James Gunn slams cancel culture: ‘I’m attracted to outsiders!’
James Gunn is opening up about cancel culture in light of the release of his upcoming movie “The Suicide Squad.” “I’m always attracted to outsiders,” Gunn, 51, recently told Fox
Isaiah Diaz to continue family tradition as starting quarterback for Franklin High
There are about 65 players in the Franklin High football program, with more coming out every day. Coach Narciso Diaz could not be more excited, as his school opted out
Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games
Brittney Griner has long been open about her ongoing battle with depression, an ailment that triggered suicidal thoughts when she was younger and last year drove her out of the
Empty Olympic Venues Are Filled With Other Noises Without Fans
TOKYO — This is the moment Olympic athletes have dreamed about, the one they have trained for relentlessly and rehearsed in their minds repeatedly since they were children. Finally, they
TLC Stars Darcey & Stacey Talk Plastic Surgery, Wedding & More!
The stars of TLC’s "Darcey & Stacey" chat about going under the knife, the photo shoot confrontation, wedding details and Georgie’s hidden money sock!
HBO Max’s satirical series about the royal family ‘The Prince’ to air
Some tea, your royal highness? HBO Max’s anticipated satirical animated comedy about the royal family, “The Prince,” has finally set a release date — and it’s much sooner than you
Feds jump into McKinley Park asphalt plant fracas
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L.G.B.T.Q. Elected Officials in U.S. Number Nearly 1,000, Rising Fast
The number of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender elected officials has continued to surge, growing by about 17 percent in the last year to nearly 1,000 nationwide — more than
Cheney: Investigate Trump’s ‘Every Call, Every Conversation, Every Meeting’ on Jan. 6
Liz Cheney wants to know what Trump knew about the attack on the Capitol and when did he know it. The Wyoming congresswoman, one of only two Republicans on the
Dutch Officials Say Isolating Athletes Not Allowed ‘a Moment of Daylight’ in Tokyo
The Dutch delegation said it was unhappy about the quarantine conditions for those who tested positive for the coronavirus, two officials said during a news conference on Tuesday. They said
Critical Race Theory: A Brief History
About a year ago, even as the United States was seized by protests against racism, many Americans had never heard the phrase “critical race theory.” Now, suddenly, the term is
Surprise! Trump’s ‘election fraud’ fundraising is not what it seems
Former President Donald Trump talked a good game about fundraising to fight “election fraud,” but not all of the funds raised by his political PAC are being used for that
What NBA history has taught us about building through the draft | NBA on ESPN
What NBA history has taught us about building through the draft | NBA on ESPN Scoop Jackson takes an inside look at the inexact science of the NBA draft and
Sally Miller Gearhart, Lesbian Writer and Activist, Dies at 90
“The Wanderground” is about a utopian community of women who communicate psychically with one another. It explored themes of women’s inherent connections to the Earth and to one another. Remaining
Biden Takes Two Paths to Wind Down Iraq and Afghan Wars
The American forces in Iraq also support about 900 U.S. troops in neighboring Syria, where the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces continue to carry out ground operations against the Islamic State
Another Obama official raises concerns about Biden nominee linked to eco-terrorism
Another Obama official is raising questions about President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Tracy Stone-Manning, who is linked to a 1989 eco-terrorist plot. Steve Ellis,
Psaki dodges question about whether Biden’s gun violence plan is working
White House press secretary Jen Psaki dodged a question about President Biden’s gun violence prevention strategy Monday, saying the rising crime rates in big cities across the country shouldn’t be
Why ‘The White Lotus’ star Alexandra Daddario doesn’t read reviews
These people are about to check in for an unpredictable stay. The darkly comic limited series “The White Lotus,” airing new episodes Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO, follows a
In Iraq, Going Viral Can Bring Fame, and the Threat of Violence
Adil Hwedi Aziz, Ali’s father, is open about his history as an interpreter with the U.S. military in Iraq. Despite the hardships that have come since the invasion of his
EU pushes for changes to Google’s flight and hotel search results
The European Union is pushing for clarity from Google about how the company processes flight and hotel searches. The tech giant must explain why it ranks certain flights and hotels
Joon Lee on Angels minor leaguers reporting poor living conditions, mental health issues | BBTN
Joon Lee joins Baseball Tonight to discuss his article about Los Angeles Angels minor league players reporting poor living conditions, contributing to mental health issues. #MLB #Sports #BBTN ✔️
Simone Biles Leads in Vault After Her Turn Without Double Pike
Everyone in the sport has been talking about when Simone Biles will attempt her breathtaking Yurchenko double pike vault at the Olympics. Turns out, it wasn’t during qualifying. And even
U.S. soccer looks for a rebound against New Zealand.
The most remarkable thing about Sweden’s 3-0 victory over the United States on Wednesday was not the score or the stage but the nature of it: The United States was