I'm writing to precise my sadness with skilled sports activities in regards to the choice made via some groups to refuse to compete as a type of protest in opposition to the taking pictures of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. These athletes will have to respect the truth that this tragic incident continues to be below investigation. The whole reality has now not been published but. Justice and due procedure are as necessary as preventing in opposition to racism and police misconduct. There are many people who find themselves in poor health or injured and convalescing both at house or in hospitals and sit up for observing nice athletes compete, to fail to remember about their situation. Those
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four athletes share why Special Olympics is vital to them
Though the opening ceremony for the 51st annual Special Olympics spring video games was cancelled Thursday as a consequence of inclement climate, the present will nonetheless go on. Starting Monday, almost 5,000 Special Olympics athletes will compete in additional than 25 monitor and subject occasions. The video games start greater than a month after Education Secretary Betsy Devos proposed an $18 million minimize to Special Olympics. Devos’s proposal sparked widespread backlash from advocates, lawmakers and celebrities. As a end result, President Donald Trump mentioned he wouldn’t minimize Special Olympics from the federal finances. Special Olympics is an inclusive atmosphere that helps athletes of all ages be taught helpful life expertise and foster lifelong relationships. Four athletes shared with
Star athletes react to Tiger Woods’ thrilling victory
What Tiger Woods completed Sunday by successful the 2019 Masters – his first main in 11 years – clearly hasn’t been misplaced on a few of the best athletes on this planet. Woods battled again from numerous accidents to return to type at age 43 for his thrilling victory at Augusta National this weekend. It’s a second he’s been working towards ever since successful the 2008 U.S. Open, which on the time appeared like one other win in his inevitable march towards breaking Jack Nicklaus’ report. Serena Williams, Tom Brady, Scottie Pippen and others took to social media afterward to specific their appreciation, astonishment or each at Woods’ beautiful feat.
Olympic star Aly Raisman files suit against USOC, USA Gymnas…
Aly Raisman spent months urging the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics to get serious about taking a long hard look into how Larry Nassar’s abusive conduct was allowed to run unchecked for so long. Frustrated by what she considers a lack of progress, the six-time Olympic medalist is hoping she can get some answers in court. Raisman has filed a lawsuit against both organizations, claiming they “knew or should have known” about abusive patterns Nassar, a disgraced former national team doctor now in prison for sexually abusing young athletes. Raisman filed the lawsuit in California on Wednesday. The filing alleges negligence by the USOC and USA Gymnastics for failing to make sure appropriate protocols were followed in regards to monitoring Larry Nassar.
Russia says its athletes want to compete at the Olympics
MOSCOW — Russian athletes are overwhelmingly in favor of competing at the upcoming Pyeongchang Games despite a ban on the national team, the country’s Olympic committee said Monday. Sofia Velikaya said the Russian Olympic Committee’s athletes’ commission, which she chairs, has heard from “all the athletes in all sports” on the Olympic program, with a majority in favor of competing. Velikaya said no athletes have told the ROC they would rather boycott. “At the current moment, everyone’s training and everyone’s hoping to take part in the Olympics,” Velikaya said.The logo of the Russian Olympic Committee is mounted at the entrance of the head office in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The International Olympic Committee has barred the Russian team from competing at
Jamie McMurray Proves NASCAR Drivers Are Athletes, Once And For All
Share this: The notion that NASCAR drivers should be considered “real” athletes often is met with a chorus of laughter — which is extremely unfair. Don’t believe us? Let Chip Ganassi Racing driver Jamie McMurray hit you with some truth: From a logistical and competitive standpoint, a NASCAR race and a cycling race have virtually nothing in common. But as McMurray shows here, the physical tolls these events take on the human body are eerily similar. Temperature and heart-rate statistics aren’t the only evidence you need to know that NASCAR is filled with great athletes. Jimmie Johnson, like McMurray, is a hardcore cyclist, and Danica Patrick perhaps is the most fit driver in the sport. And these two, like every NASCAR driver, need to stay
ESPYs 2017 Live: Winners, Results, Highlights From Award Show
Share this: 9:29 p.m.: The Jimmy V Award is honored to those who embody perseverance. Jarrius Robertson has that trait in spades. Here’s his story: 9:21 p.m. Peyton Manning helped the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50. One year later, the newly retired quarterback hosted a viewing party for Super Bowl LI. And let’s just say he still hasn’t gotten over his old rival. 9:18 p.m.: Coming down from a 25-point, second-half deficit to win the Super Bowl in overtime? Yeah, we’d say that was a pretty great game. 9:06 p.m.: After a 108-year World Series drought, how could the Chicago Cubs not take home this award? 8:40 p.m.: The inspiring story of Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro, this year’s recipient of the Pat Tillman Award. 8:29 p.m.: A