Congress questions independence of NFL's Washington misconduct probe
An investigation into sexual harassment of women employed by Washington's NFL franchise was not as independent as the team and the league claimed, members of Congress said Friday.
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Mercury sign 2021 WNBA leading scorer Charles
The Phoenix Mercury have signed former WNBA MVP Tina Charles.
Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder must OK release of findings from NFL's investigation of team
The NFL cannot publicly release the findings of its internal investigation of the Washington Commanders without the explicit permission of owner Daniel Snyder, according to a document released Friday morning by the congressional committee investigating the NFL.
Beijing Olympics opens under shadow of rights fears and Covid
Winter Olympics open Friday as China tried to turn the page on a build-up overshadowed by human rights concerns, Covid and a US-led diplomatic boycott. Fireworks exploded over the "Bird's Nest" as the lattice-shaped stadium took centre stage, just as it did at the 2008 Games, as Beijing becomes the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympics.
Chinese president Xi declares the Beijing Winter Olympics open
President Xi Jinping declared the Beijing Winter Olympics open Friday as China tried to turn the page on a build-up overshadowed by human rights concerns, Covid and a US-led diplomatic boycott.
Washington NFL team becomes the Commanders
Washington has revealed its famous NFL team will now be called the Commanders following a lengthy review on how best to replace an original name that was widely seen as a racial slur against Native Americans.
