International Boxing Association Fires Back at IOC in Row over Gender Tests: ‘This Boxer Is Male’
The International Boxing Association (IBA) held a press conference on Monday to defend itself over the controversial expulsion of two boxers against claims that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision was unfair. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, IBA president Umar Kremlyov explained the organisation’s decision to strip Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Kherif […]
Jim Harbaugh denies association with Michigan cheating scandal
Jim Harbaugh has steadfastly maintained his innocence. When asked Monday about the NCAA accusing him of a Level 1 violation, Harbaugh maintained he had no knowledge of Michigan football’s sign-stealing operation. “Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal. That’s what I was raised on.” Harbaugh said: “I’ve raised my family with those lessons, and I’ve preached […]
International Boxing Association Clarifies Reasons for Disqualifying Fighters with Alleged Male Chromosomes, Says Olympic Rules Jeopardize Safety
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has explained why it has disqualified two boxers currently competing in the Olympics, following growing controversy over the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow them to take part in this year’s Paris Olympics. The IOC has defended its decision to allow the controversial boxers to compete, arguing that it […]
‘Disgraceful’: Trump torches ‘very rude’ ABC News reporter at National Association of Black Journalists convention
Former President Donald Trump National Association of Black Journalists Conference Wednesday afternoon. The interview with reporters started on a bad note, with one of the hosts quickly condemning Trump for past racist attacks. “I was treated very rudely.” “You use words like ‘animal’ and ‘violent’ to describe a black district attorney. You attack black journalists […]
Donald Trump to Address National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to take part in a conversation with attendees of the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual conference and job fair in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Trump-Vance campaign, the conversation will address “the most pressing issues facing the Black community.” Three journalists will […]
National Association of Black Journalists faces internal ire over Trump Q&A
A national organization of Black journalists is under fire after announcing that former President Donald Trump will attend the organization’s convention on Wednesday. Leaders of the National Association of Black Journalists defended the decision to invite the 78-year-old Trump to speak at the Q&A, but the group’s rank-and-file members and other reporters slammed the invitation. […]
Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago
Former President Trump will visit Chicago, Illinois to attend the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference, his campaign announced on Monday. The convention will be held at the Chicago Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, and Trump is scheduled to attend at noon CST on the first day, Wednesday, July 31. NABJ said on […]
Ideal conditions likely on horizon for surfers at Paris Olympics, International Surfing Association says
The highly anticipated opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics is scheduled for Friday. Meanwhile, across Tahiti, French Polynesia, surfers, residents and Olympic officials are preparing for the Paris Olympics and the start of the surfing events. An International Surfing Association official said competitors could expect good waves at the reef break at Tchaiupoo starting […]
‘False charge’: WH press association president denies the group submits questions to Biden in advance
NBC News White House reporter Kelly O’Donnell, who serves as president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, denied that reporters would submit questions to President Biden’s White House before attending a press conference. The accusations came to a head during President Biden’s key solo press conference at the end of a NATO meeting in Washington […]
Matthew McConaughey Tells National Governors Association He’s Still Mulling Run for Political Office
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Actor Matthew McConaughey continued to hint at a possible political run before a roomful of governors on Friday, joking that he’d drank his own brand of tequila with at least one of them the night before and that another had advised him to be himself if he did run. It’s […]