Former California legislator suggests Trump mixed up Black men in helicopter story
In an interview with Politico, former California Senator Nate Holden said he was the black man who was on the helicopter with former President Trump, denying Trump’s claim that it was Willie Brown. “Willie is a short black man who lives in San Francisco.” Holden He told Politico. “I’m a tall black guy who lives […]
Belgium withdraws from mixed triathlon Olympic relay over athlete’s sickness from Seine River
Belgium withdrew from Monday’s mixed relay triathlon race after conditions in the Seine River caused one of their athletes to be swept away by flowing waters. Belgian athlete Claire Michel fell ill after swimming in a river in central Paris during the women’s triathlon on Wednesday and finished in 38th place. “The BOIC and the […]
Seine river water quality leads to mixed triathlon swimming training cancelation
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have cancelled swimming practice for Sunday’s mixed relay triathlon event due to poor water quality in the Seine River following recent heavy rains. The decision was taken late on Saturday after tests following rainfall on July 31 and August 1 showed that the water quality did not meet required standards. […]
USA mixed 4x100M medley relay team breaks world record to win gold at Olympics
Pool gold has been hard to come by for the U.S., but their recent gold medal win has been impressive. The mixed 4×100 medley relay team set a world record on Saturday to win the gold medal. The foursome of Ryan Murphy, Gretchen Walsh, Nick Fink and Tori Huske swam the race in 3:37.43, beating […]
USA 4x400M mixed relay team sets world record on first day of track and field at Olympics
World records were broken on the first day of athletics in Paris. The U.S. mixed 4x400m relay team made history by winning the heats in a big way. The foursome of Vernon Norwood, Shamire Little, Bryce Dedmon and Kaylin Brown ran the race in 3 minutes, 7.41 seconds, beating the previous record by 1.38 seconds. […]
The Olympics desperately needs a mixed golf event to make it better
Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual, Golf Talk Today. The men’s competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics is off to a great start, but something is still missing. Currently, the men’s and women’s golf competitions are separate at the Olympics, but what if they weren’t? A mixed team event would enhance golf’s Olympic experience. My […]
Fans express mixed reactions to polarizing new NFL kickoff rules
The 2024 NFL season unofficially began on Thursday night, but it also brought with it the league’s new kickoff rules, which have sparked mixed reactions. While stars like C.J. Stroud and rookie Caleb Williams didn’t play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game between the Bears and Texans, a new policy dubbed “Dynamic Kickoff” […]
Coco Gauff’s 2024 Olympics are over after mixed doubles loss
Coco Gauff’s chances of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics are over. The American tennis star lost in the mixed doubles quarterfinals with partner Taylor Fritz on Wednesday night to Canadian pair Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriela Dombrowskis 7-6 (2), 3-6, 10-8. It was a disappointing end to the Summer Olympics for Gauff, who was the […]
Fed Holds Rates Steady But Sends Mixed Signals About Timing of A Cut Later This Year
Federal Reserve officials agreed to keep interest rates at their highest level in 22 years and signaled they could cut rates later this year if signs of inflation continuing to fall to the central bank’s 2 percent target continue. Officials on Wednesday left the central bank’s benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at a range of […]
Steven van de Velde, Olympian convicted of rape, receives mixed fan reaction
PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mix of boos and applause when he was introduced before his loss in the opening match of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Van de Velde didn’t speak to reporters after […]