Tag: Soccer
Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies
TOKYO — Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus.
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Ireland basketball CEO steps down after post about Sterling
DUBLIN — Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down as chief executive of Ireland’s basketball federation after his offensive social media post about England soccer player...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Hollow edicts from Mt. Olympus
This editorial was originally published July 7 in the Los Angeles Times.
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson delights fans with her vivid style, even bolder smile, strength...
Kenneth Otto
FRANKLIN
Kenneth A. Otto passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2021. Born to Ruth and Melvin Otto on August 17, 1941.
He graduated from...
Madrid boss criticizes Ronaldo, Mourinho in leaked audios
MADRID — A new round of leaked audio recordings published by Spanish media on Wednesday revealed Real Madrid's president privately criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo and...
UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three...
Franklin schools maps out $4.8M in CARES Act III spending
Franklin schools will waive student Chromebook fees and pay 20 teachers and 30 assistants with its third round of federal relief funds.
The school district...
Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies
TOKYO — Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus.
...
UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from soccer matches as authorities...
Casey Stoney hired as coach of San Diego NWSL team
SAN DIEGO — Casey Stoney, who has led Manchester United in the Women's Super League for three seasons, has been hired as the new...