Organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto announced the news a day before the Olympics’ July 23 Opening Ceremony. What We Know: The organizing committee dismissed director […]
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Cleveland Indians Change Team Name to the Guardians
Major League Baseball team the Cleveland Indians have decided to change their name to the Cleveland Guardians, after decades of criticism from Native Americans. What […]
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female (African Methodist Episcopal) AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died at the age of 76. […]
Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Tokyo Olympics
Tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be competing in the Tokyo Olympics, where she was expected to lead Team […]
Four people shot outside Nationals Park stadium in D.C.
Shots were fired outside the Nationals Park baseball stadium in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, injuring at least four people and causing some people in the […]
NFL Cornerback Richard Sherman Denied Bail After Arrest for Burglary Domestic Violence
NFL cornerback Richard Sherman has been denied bail after arrest for burglary domestic violence. What We Know: On Tuesday night, Sherman’s wife, Ashley Moss, called […]
Stephen A. Smith ‘Sincerely Sorry’ for Xenophobic Comments About Asian Baseball Player
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has issued an apology after receiving backlash for xenophobic comments about Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani. What We Know: […]
Three England Soccer Players Face Racist Abuse Online Following European Championship Loss
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka faced racist comments on their social media posts following England’s loss to Italy in the European Championship Final. […]
Man Arrested for the Killing of Pro Golfer Gene Siller and 2 others
Man arrested and charged with the senseless killing of pro golfer Gene Siller and two others. What We Know: Last Saturday, Siller was at the […]
Boxing Legend Chris Eubank Confirms Death of 29-Year-Old Son
Former middleweight and super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank has led tributes in memory of his son, fellow fighter Sebastian Eubank, who passed away in Dubai. Initial […]