The fireplace underneath Bill Peters’ seat because the Flames coach continues to develop hotter because the NHL investigates allegations of racism made by former Blackhawks prospect Akim Aliu. Aliu, a Nigeria native, claimed Monday that Peters repeatedly referred to as him the N-word whereas Peters was teaching and Aliu was enjoying for the Rockford IceHogs in 2009-10, and that Peters then requested Hawks executives Stan Bowman and John McDonough to demote Aliu to the ECHL. The NHL and the Flames are actually reportedly wanting into Aliu’s claims about Peters, and Peters didn't seem at Calgary’s apply in Buffalo on Tuesday, though the Flames denied preliminary studies the coach had been fired. The Hawks, in the meantime,
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Wheaton police investigating tried little one abduction
Police are investigating after somebody tried abducting a woman in west suburban Wheaton final week. Officers responded at about 9:46 p.m. June 7 within the 300 block of South Pierce Avenue to reviews of an tried little one abduction, Wheaton police mentioned in an announcement. The lady was enjoying within the driveway of a residence when she heard a noise and noticed a male operating towards her, police mentioned. She didn’t communicate to him and ran inside. He had a medium construct and was sporting a inexperienced, white and crimson bandana round his neck with a white jacket and inexperienced shirt, police mentioned. Later, the lady went again outdoors with a flashlight searching for a pet
Cubs investigating fan who appeared to make use of racist hand
The Cubs stated they're investigating an incident by which a fan sitting behind NBC Sports Chicago reporter Doug Glanville appeared to make use of a racist gesture on air Tuesday evening. The fan used the gesture whereas Glanville, who's black, was making an on-air report through the Cubs’ win over the Marlins. It’s been related to white nationalists and right-wing trolls lately. Team president of baseball operations Crane Kenney stated in an electronic mail assertion a number of hours after the Cubs’ 5-2 victory had been conscious of the gesture and looking out into it. “An particular person seated behind Mr. Glanville used what seems to be an offensive hand gesture that's related to racism, Kenney stated. “Such ignorant
Red Sox Interested In Jonathan Papelbon? It’s ‘Worth Investigating,’ Says Dave D…
Share this: BOSTON — Jonathan Papelbon was released by the Washington Nationals on Saturday, sparking speculation and rumors about his future. Could a reunion with the Boston Red Sox be in the cards? It sounds like team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will at least look at the possibility. Asked about interest in Jonathan Papelbon, Dave Dombrowski responded, "At this point, is worth investigating." — Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo) August 13, 2016 Red Sox manager John Farrell was asked about Papelbon before Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, and he said the team hasn’t had any internal discussions on the 35-year-old reliever right now. Boston certainly could use an upgrade to its bullpen, whether it comes from inside or outside the organization. The