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☆ NHL joins MLB in advising teams to halt wearing ‘Pride’ jerseys
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman said he has advised NHL teams to no longer wear specialty-themed jerseys during warm-ups, including Pride-theme jerseys. The decision follows Major League Baseball’s announcement last week that teams would not put Pride logos on players’ uniforms and after a handful of NHL players refused to wear Pride sweaters or participate in their teams’ Pride Nights due to their personal beliefs. Some hockey teams opted to forgo their planned Pride Night warmup jerseys altogether. “Thirty-two of our clubs did Pride nights, some do Heritage nights, everybody does Hockey Fights Cancer, some do military nights. Francois Lacasse/NHLI/Getty ImagesBettman also confirmed that NHL Pride jerseys will still be designed and sold and players are free to wear them when they are not on the ice.

Persons: Gary Bettman, “ I’ve, it’s, ” Bettman, Bettman, ”, “, that’s, Nick Suzuki, Francois Lacasse, Rob Manfred, ” Manfred Organizations: CNN — National Hockey League, NHL, League, Sportsnet, Cancer, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, Bell Centre, NHL Pride, MLB, CNN Locations: Canadian, Montreal

☆ Martina Navratilova: Tennis great tweets that she is ‘all clear’ after cancer treatment
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tennis great Martina Navratilova said Tuesday that she is “all clear” after undergoing treatments for throat and breast cancer. “After a day full of tests at Sloan Kettering, I got the all clear! “That’s just not an option for me … quitting is just not in my DNA.”The 66-year-old Navratilova shared in an interview in March that her “prognosis is excellent.”Navratilova enjoyed a long playing career in which she won 18 grand slam singles titles, 31 grand slam doubles titles and 10 grand slam mixed doubles titles. After retiring from singles in 1994 at the age of 38, she continued playing doubles – and winning titles – into her 40s. She has remained involved in the sport as a coach, broadcaster, and ambassador for the WTA Tour, highlighting the importance of preventive checkups to combat specific diseases such as breast cancer.

Persons: Martina Navratilova, ” Navratilova, “ That’s, …, Navratilova, – Organizations: CNN, Tennis, Sloan Kettering, WTA

☆ Michael Boxall: New Zealand abandons soccer match against Qatar at halftime after racial abuse allegation
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( George Ramsay | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The New Zealand team said it refused to continue because defender Michael Boxall was racially abused by a Qatar player and no action was taken. “Michael Boxall was racially abused during the first half of the game by a Qatari player,” New Zealand Football said in a statement on social media shortly after the abandonment. In a statement on its website, New Zealand football said the alleged racial slur against Boxall, who is of Samoan heritage, was heard by several players. CNN has also contacted the Qatar Football Association for additional comment. But the staff of New Zealand also, they supported the statement of the New Zealand player; we support our player.

Persons: Michael Boxall, “ Michael Boxall, “, Al Annabi’s, Boxall, Andrew Pragnell, Carlos Queiroz, ” Queiroz, … It’s, ”, Madrid’s Vinícius, Gianni Infantino, Vinícius Organizations: CNN, New Zealand, ” New Zealand Football, Qatar Football Association, New, Qatar FA, Generali, “, Qatar, Whites, ”, FIFA, Alkass Sports Locations: New Zealand, Qatar, Qatari, Zealand, Austria, Wien, ”

☆ Horse racing regulatory officials call ‘emergency summit’ following 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Horse racing regulatory and safety officials as well as representatives from Churchill Downs will gather in an emergency meeting Tuesday following a tragic series of horse deaths at the famed home of the Kentucky Derby over the span of two months. Twelve horses have died since the stable area reopened for training on March 30, Churchill Downs said in a statement. The track announced the two most recent horse deaths Saturday, saying the horses suffered significant injuries and were euthanized. Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said “Churchill Downs respects the authority of HISA and their investigatory process. A spokesperson for Churchill Downs told CNN the emergency summit will take place at the HISA headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

CNN —Josef Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 in a wild finish Sunday after three crashes in the last 16 laps. When the checkered flag finally waved after nearly three hours, it was Newgarden who claimed his first Indy 500 win – but getting there required a lot of drama. The green flag waved again with one lap to go, and Ericsson initially extended his lead over the chasing Newgarden. But Newgarden caught Ericsson and slingshot past him on the back straightaway to reclaim the lead. “I’ve always wanted to go into the crowd here in Indianapolis,” Newgarden said in a postrace interview on NBC’s telecast.

CNN —Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, says it is “troubled” by the recent spate of horse deaths after racetrack officials on Saturday announced two more horses were put down. The euthanizations of Lost in Limbo on Friday and Kimberley Dream on Saturday at the track mean a dozen horses have died at Churchill Downs in the past two months. A similar injury impacted Lost in Limbo during Friday’s seventh race, and veterinarians deemed the injuries “inoperable and unrecoverable” in both cases, Churchill Downs Inc. said in a news release. The 12 horse deaths have occurred since the track’s stable area reopened for training on March 30, the release stated. Churchill Downs said it is working with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to investigate the deaths and improve the sport’s safety.

CNN —For the second (well-publicized) time in MLB history, an Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher has claimed a sad and unusual feat – accidentally taking out and killing a bird with a throw. D-backs pitcher Zac Gallen was throwing a side session in the outfield ahead of Arizona’s game against the Oakland Athletics in California on Wednesday and managed to inadvertently hit a passing bird with a throw. Unfortunately, the bird reportedly did not survive the encounter, which saw it being hit by a Gallen curveball. The incident was caught on camera, with commentators declaring that “Gallen took some time to recognize that” the bird had died. This comes some 20 years after another infamous avian casualty by throw episode, which saw then Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson take out a bird in a flurry of feathers back in 2001.

☆ Video shows New Mexico police were at wrong house seconds before killing homeowner
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( Joseph Ax | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Robert Dotson, 52, was killed by police in Farmington, New Mexico, on April 5, after officers responding to a domestic violence report arrived at the wrong house. An attorney representing the Dotson family could not be reached for comment on Saturday. An officer yells, "Hands up!," and the video shows Dotson raising what appears to be a handgun before officers open fire, dropping him in the doorway. Three children were upstairs at the time of the shooting, according to the released video. The Dotson family and their attorney watched the video prior to its public release, Hebbe said.

☆ Michael Haight is accused of killing his wife and 5 kids in a brutal Utah familicide. Police reports suggest he had a troubling pattern of aggression toward children.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Police say Michael Haight, 42, shot and killed his wife, Tausha Haight, 40, her mother, Gail Earl, 78, and the couple's five children, three girls, and two boys ages 4 to 17, before committing suicide. The couple had five children: Macie Haight, 17, Briley Haight, 12, Ammon Haight, 7, Sienna Haight, 7, and Gavin Haight, 4. The officer told her there was no indication Michael Haight would respond with violence, according to the report. At some point prior to the massacre, Tausha Haight told family members that her husband removed all the firearms from the home, her sister-in-law, told the AP. Park said he last met with Tausha Haight on Tuesday, January 3 — the day before the family's bodies were discovered.

A Utah man fatally shot his family of seven in a home Wednesday and then himself, authorities said. A home where eight people were found dead in Enoch, Utah, on Jan. 4, 2023. Enoch City Mayor Geoffrey Chestnut said the incident has shaken the tight-knit community of about 7,500 residents. Enoch City Police Chief Jackson Ames said police had been involved with some investigations with the family a couple of years prior, but declined to elaborate. A law enforcement official stands near the front door of the Enoch, Utah, home where eight family members were found dead from gunshot wounds, on Jan. 4, 2023.

☆ DeVante Parker: NFL says it is reviewing an apparent head injury incident during Monday's Patriots game
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

CNN —The NFL and the NFL Players Association are looking into an incident in which an apparent head injury to New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker seemingly went unnoticed by medical staff and spotters, league spokesman Brian McCarthy tells CNN. Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Chinese hackers stole at least $20 million in US COVID-19 relief cash, the Secret Service says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Chinese hacker group stole at least $20 million from the US government, the Secret Service says. These funds were meant for COVID-19 relief, the Secret Service told NBC on Monday. The Secret Service says the hackers responsible are APT41, Chinese state-sponsored cybercriminals. A Secret Service spokesman told NBC News that APT41, a Chinese state-sponsored cyber criminal group, was responsible for stealing millions of dollars from the government coffers. Representatives for the Secret Service and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.

☆ Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o apologizes after ‘violent altercation’ at World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o apologized for what he called a “violent altercation” with an individual he identified as “probably an Algerian supporter” on Twitter Tuesday. Several people attempt to restrain Eto’o, but Eto’o got free and appeared to kick at the person with the camera, who then fell to the ground. The Algerian Football Federation appealed to FIFA to replay the second leg of the qualifier due to accused questionable officiating, but FIFA dismissed Algeria’s request. “I pledge to continue to resist the relentless provocation and daily harassment of some Algerian supporters. CNN has reached out to FIFA and the Cameroonian Football Federation for comment.

☆ Hackers linked to Chinese government stole millions in Covid benefits, Secret Service says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Sarah Fitzpatrick | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kit-Ramgopal-Byline.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Hackers linked to the Chinese government stole at least $20 million in U.S. Covid relief benefits, including Small Business Administration loans and unemployment insurance funds in over a dozen states, according to the Secret Service. One senior Justice Department official called it “dangerous” and said it had serious national security implications. ‘The horse is out of the barn’As soon as state governments began disbursing Covid unemployment funds in 2020, cybercriminals began to siphon off a significant percentage. China’s targets include state governments, which can have inadequate cybersecurity defenses. “The state governments don’t allocate a lot of cyber protection money to their state I.T.

☆ Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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CNN —US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic has been taken to hospital due to an abdominal injury he suffered while scoring the game-winning goal for the United States in its crucial 1-0 win over Iran. During post-match coverage, FOX Sports broadcaster Rob Stone provided an update on the condition of Pulisic, saying: “An update on his condition. Pulisic lay injured on the pitch after scoring his side's opening goal and only goal during the match against Iran. Pulisic soon re-entered the pitch, but was clearly still struggling with the knock. As Group B runners-up, the United States will face Group A winners Netherlands on Saturday.

CNN —The World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay was briefly interrupted by a pitch invader waving a rainbow flag on the field at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Monday. A pitch invader runs onto the pitch wearing a t-shirt with a message saying: 'Respect for Iranian Woman' on the back and holding a rainbow flag. Molly Darlington/ReutersThe participation of Iran, who play the US Men’s National Team on Tuesday in a Group B match, in the World Cup has been played out against the backdrop of the country’s domestic turmoil. Meanwhile the issue of LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar has also been a constant theme at the World Cup. The victory means that Portugal has advanced to the next stage of the World Cup with a game to spare whereas Uruguay needs a victory from its final game against Ghana to have any hopes of progressing.

☆ Doddie Weir: Scottish rugby favorite dead at 52
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union. Weir died six years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). “Doddie was an inspirational force of nature,” the Weir family wrote. His name graces the Doddie Weir Cup, the annual trophy given to the winner of a match between Scotland and Wales. “Life has to be a bit of laughter and a bit of a smile, because you’re only here once and you’ve got to enjoy yourself,” Weir told CNN’s Don Riddell in 2021 interview.

CNN —Some people attending 2022 World Cup matches have said they have experienced difficulties in Qatar when trying to enter stadiums wearing clothing in support of LGBTQ rights. “So, despite fine words from @FIFAWorldCup before event, @Cymru (Wales) rainbow Bucket hats confiscated at stadium, mine included,” McAllister tweeted of the incident. The hat in question is sold by The Rainbow Wall, a self-described LGBTQ+ Supporters Group for the Wales national teams. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also criticized the sport’s world governing body for its stance on the armbands. CNN has reached out to FIFA and the World Cup organizers for comment, and to clarify the World Cup’s official dress code.

☆ Coy Gibbs, co-owner of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing, dies at 49
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Coy Gibbs, co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, son of team patriarch Joe Gibbs and father of NASCAR driver Ty Gibbs, has died at the age of 49, the racing team announced. “It is with great sorrow that Joe Gibbs Racing confirms that Coy Gibbs (co-owner) went to be with the Lord in his sleep last night. Joe Gibbs lost his other son, J.D. Gibbs both worked in the front office of Joe Gibbs Racing, and Coy Gibbs also raced for the team, according to NASCAR. On behalf of the France Family and all of NASCAR, I extend my deepest condolences to Joe, Pat, Heather, the Gibbs family and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing on the loss of Coy, a true friend and racer.”This story is developing.

☆ Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros advance to the World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Houston Astros are once again heading for the World Series after sweeping the New York Yankees in the best-of-four League Championship Series. Philadelphia advanced to its first World Series since 2009 and looks for its first championship since 2008. The Astros will return to Fall Classic for the fourth time since 2017, looking to make amends for a loss in last year’s World Series. The Astros’ one and only World Series championship in franchise history came in 2017. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesHouston is set to face the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series, which will begin Friday at Houston’s Minute Maid Field.

Evan Edwards told the officers they were headed to a conference in Texas, but he could not provide any specifics, according to the complaint. The scam and its unraveling stunned their neighbors as well as members of Evan Edwards’ extended family. “We knew we wanted to preach the gospel where it was not preached,” Evan Edwards said in a 2008 radio interview. Joy Edwards, Evan and Mary Jane Edwards, and Josh Edwards. The family moved back to Canada about 10 years ago, and Evan Edwards continued to preach, his cousin said.

☆ Cum a ajuns un aeroport din SUA să aibă două morminte pe mijlocul unei piste
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-17 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Și, totuși, există o caracteristică ”specială”: are două pietre funerare amplasate pe una dintre piste, informează Travelbook.de, citat de libertatea.ro. Pietrele funerare care sunt așezate pe pistă cu numărul 10 aparțin unui cuplu care a deținut odinioară terenurile agricole pe care a răsărit aeroportul. Când aeroportul din Savannah, folosit inițial în scopuri militare, a fost extins în timpul celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial, a fost necesară și zona pe care se afla Cimitirul Dotson. Astfel, cele două morminte au fost integrate, iar pista a fost construită în jurul lor. ”La urma urmei, este o pistă aglomerată”, a explicat șeful aeroportului.

Persons: Richard, Catherine Dotson Organizations: Savannah Locations: Savannah, Georgia, SUA

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