SANTA ANA, Calif. — In the most recent transfer to modify position names in gentle of U.S. racial historical past, leaders of Orange County’s Democratic Party are pushing to drop movie legend John Wayne’s identify, statue and different likenesses from the county’s airport on account of his racist and bigoted feedback. The Los Angeles Times reported that previous this week, officers handed an emergency answer condemning Wayne’s “racist and bigoted statements” made in a 1971 interview and are calling at the Orange County Board of Supervisors to drop his identify, statue and different likenesses from the world airport. The answer requested the board “to restore its original name: Orange County Airport.” “There have been past efforts to get this done
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Wayne Rooney moves to MLS: how brilliant is he?
Wayne Rooney is heading abroad aged 32 for a new footballing adventure with DC United: UEFA.com wishes the Man. United and England hero bon voyage. What they say"He is, first of all, as a person, fantastic. I had the luck to get to know the person. And as a player, there are not enough words because he is the perfect player – everybody knows what he can do, what he did and what he has done."Zlatan Ibrahimović, former United team-mate"He was so powerful I called him 'the Pitbull'. He was a fantastic team player and he scored goals. He helped me a lot. I miss
How brilliant is former England striker Wayne Rooney?
Back at Everton after 13 sensational years at Old Trafford, Wayne Rooney has confirmed that his international career is over, having made 119 international appearances – and scored a record 53 England goals. "One of my very few regrets is not to have been part of a successful England tournament side," the 31-year-old said. UEFA.com finds plenty more things he can be proud of.What they say"He is, first of all, as a person, fantastic. I had the luck to get to know the person. And as a player, there are not enough words because he is the perfect player – everybody knows what he can do,
Wayne Rooney: six memorable European games
Wayne Rooney has brought the curtain down on 13 successful years at Manchester United after rejoining boyhood club Everton on a two-year deal. The 31-year-old departs Old Trafford having savoured numerous highs in UEFA club competition, not least helping the Red Devils clinch the UEFA Champions League in 2008 and the UEFA Europa League last season.The club's all-time top scorer also holds United's goals record in Europe after he nudged past Ruud van Nistelrooy with his 39th effort in November. As he ends his stay, UEFA.com looks back at six of his most unforgettable moments in continental competition.
Wayne Rooney Transfers From Manchester United To Everton In Prodigal Return
Wayne Rooney is going home. The Premier League legend joined Everton from Manchester United on Sunday, confirming a long-rumored emotional return to his boyhood club, which he left for Old Trafford in 2004. Rooney reportedly signed a two-year contract with the Toffees, and the clubs then announced his transfer on their websites. “It is some time since I said that the only Premier League club I would play for other than Manchester United was Everton, so I am delighted that the move has happened,” Rooney said, per Sky Sports. “Thirteen years ago I went to United with the intention of winning trophies and I have been fortunate to be a part of one of... NESN.com
Wayne Simmonds, Dylan McIlrath Have Spirited Fight After Pregame Chat (Video)
Credit the NHL schedule makers for a little bit of irony, matching up the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers on Valentine’s Day night. The longtime rivals squared off in a chippy affair Sunday night, and as usual, there was no love lost. That was to be expected, too, as there was a score to settle after the two teams faced each other a week ago in Philly. Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was ejected from a Feb. 6 game against the Rangers for a sucker punch to the face of New York captain Ryan McDonagh. The Rangers defense suffered a concussion and hasn’t played since. With the two teams getting together just a week
Reggie Wayne: Father Time Is Jabbing Me; Tom Brady Is Jabbing Father Time
FOXBORO, Mass. — Count Reggie Wayne among those who didn’t believe that Tom Brady was washed up after a few uncharacteristically mediocre games to start the 2014 NFL season. Wayne has been playing against Brady since 2001, when the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver was selected in the first round of the NFL draft and the New England Patriots quarterback took over the starting role from Drew Bledsoe, so he knows what to expect from the legendary signal caller at this point. Wayne seemed more concerned about maintaining his own high level of play when asked how both players have fended off Father Time. “I dealt with an ACL last year, did a lot of rehab and did