U.S. Soccer council calls on Congress for SafeSport changes - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Center for SafeSport's policies put athletes in harm's way, the U.S. Soccer Athletes Council said Wednesday, calling on Congress to take action.
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US players say 'deep flaws' in how SafeSport handles abuse claims
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is failing to handle abuse claims appropriately, United States national soccer team players said, asking Congress to change how the body operates days before the women's team launch their bid for a fifth World Cup title.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 'Smashes' Guinness World Record With Fastest Badminton Hits
Star India shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has set the Guinness world record for the fastest hit by a male player in badminton, recording a mindboggling 565 km/h with his smash. Satwik, who alongwith his partner Chirag Shetty won the Indonesia Open Super 1000 recently, thus broke a decade-long record set in May, 2013 by Malaysian Tan Boon Heong, who had produced a speed of 493 km/h (306.34 mph) with his smash. Satwik's smash was faster than the top speed of 372.6 km/h achieved by a Formula 1 car.
No Plans To Host 2026 Commonwealth Games In Ahmedabad: Gujarat Government
The Gujarat government officials on Wednesday clarified that no decision has been taken by the state so far to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, and said that acquiring the hosting rights for the 2036 Olympics is its focus. The officials denied reports published in a section of media which suggested that the state authorities may bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games at Ahmedabad after Australia suddenly pulled out from hosting the games due to cost concerns. Asked if the state government is mulling to bag the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a senior government official, on the condition of anonymity, said he was "not aware of any such move so far".
Commonwealth Games 2026 In Limbo As Australia Pulls Out As Host
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion (US$1.36 billion) needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion, which he called "well and truly too much". "I've made a lot of difficult calls, a lot of very difficult decisions in this job. This is not one of them. Frankly, $7 billion for a sporting event, we are not doing that," he said at a press conference in Melbourne.
Man City loanee Kayky sends message after sustaining major knee injury
Manchester City winger Kayky is set for a period on the sidelines after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament on loan at EC Bahia.
Wayne Rooney gives verdict on takeover saga and calls for the Glazers to leave Manchester United
Wayne Rooney believes now is the right time for the Glazers to leave Manchester United.
England feel 'empowered' to drive change, says Bronze after pause in FA discussions
Lucy Bronze said the England squad feels "empowered" in their quest to improve standards in the women's game after they paused bonus discussions with the Football Association (FA) ahead of the World Cup.