Goodell backs Rooney Rule, says diversity 'a benefit' to NFL - ESPN
PHOENIX — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made the league's stance on the Rooney Rule clear after being challenged by Florida's attorney general: It is here to stay.
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An unexpected heart condition sidelined this hockey player for years. Here's how he made his way back
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Darren Moore confident Liam Rosenior will make swift return to management
Darren Moore has backed Liam Rosenior to make a swift return after his dismissal by Chelsea and believes “more and more opportunities” will arise for black coaches in the English game.
Team Saudi steps onto the Asian stage at opening ceremony for 6th Asian Beach Games
RIYADH: Team Saudi took part in the official opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, on Wednesday evening.
China’s trail running boom draws urban runners seeking challenge and escape
SHANGHAI: While climbing Tianma Mountain in Shanghai, 52-year-old Larry Xie looks several paces ahead and takes quick strides “like stepping on hot coals” – a technique that keeps his footing stable. For Xie and a growing number of runners in China, the mountains have become a refuge from the pressures of city life.Trail running is rapidly gaining traction across the country, with the number of events surging as more marathon runners take up the sport. There are now about 500 trail running events held annually in China, up from just 65 in 2014, according to a report by fitness platform Joyrun.
Florida attorney general says NFL must get rid of Rooney Rule - ESPN
Florida's attorney general is challenging the Rooney Rule and calling on the NFL to suspend it or face possible civil rights action, with the chair of the league's diversity, equity and inclusion committee telling ESPN that it will have to review the complaint.
Man United teenager Jack Fletcher apologises for homophobic slur
March 4 : Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologised on Wednesday for using a homophobic slur during a youth-team match last year that earned him a six-game suspension and a hefty fine from England's Football Association (FA).
Diving-World Aquatics pledge return to Zapopan 'in the future' after cancelled event
March 3 : World Aquatics said they would return to Zapopan, Mexico at some point in the future, declining to announce a rescheduled date for the March 5-8 Diving World Cup event that had to be cancelled due to security concerns in the region.