Olympians criticise Nike for skimpy women's kit
LONDON : Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is needlessly revealing and sexist, women athletes have said after the U.S. sportswear brand unveiled its outfits for this summer's Olympic Games.
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Ex-Kentucky swimmers sue, allege sexual assault by then-coach - ESPN
Two former Kentucky swimmers filed a lawsuit against the school, its athletic director and former swim coach Lars Jorgensen on Friday, claiming the coach sexually assaulted them and that the university ignored warnings about his alleged inappropriate behavior toward women.
Former Olympian Henry Amike backs 400m hurdler Ezekiel Nathaniel to run under 48-seconds
Ezekiel Nathaniel. Photo: Baylor
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice"
Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha. "It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.
Former Kentucky basketball captain Mark Pope replaces John Calipari as program's next head coach
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Canada recharging ahead of sprint to finish at women's hockey worlds
Rested bodies, but prepared minds, was the goal for the Canadian women's hockey team Friday.
Ukraine demands to remove Russian, Belarusian wrestlers from Paris 2024 Olympics – NOC
President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOC) Vadym Gutzeit, Acting Youth and Sports Minister of Ukraine Matviy Bidny, and President of the Ukrainian Wrestling Association Yuriy Kopytko demand the removal of Russian and Belarusian wrestlers from the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Canada's Aaliyah Edwards ready to achieve pro dream with WNBA draft around the corner
Aaliyah Edwards is set to achieve yet another dream.