President Trump awards Purple Heart to wounded service member

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Female athletes get a trio of wins in equality fight

In a matter of days, female athletes around the globe scored a trio of wins in their fight for equality after decades of work. The U.S. women's national soccer team struck a new collective bargaining agreement with their federation, ending more than a year of at times contentious negotiations, with players seeking comparable compensation to the men's national team.

England scores late to beat United States of America in SheBelieves Cup

A last-minute goal from Ellen White gave England Women a 1-0 win over world champions the United States in the SheBelieves Cup at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. Houghton forced Harris into a low stop with a trademark free-kick and just when the game looked to be heading for a draw, the Lionesses stole victory at the death when White pounced from close range to defeat the World Champions.

Former MI-6 spy known to US agencies is author of reports on Trump in Russia

Christopher Steele, who wrote reports on compromising material Russian operatives allegedly had collected on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is a former officer in Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, according to people familiar with his career. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan.

Colorful NBA reporter Sager dies after battle with cancer

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wears a shirt to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee. . Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker wear shirts to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee.

Bob Bradley hopes Donald Trump doesn’t harm USA 2026 World Cup bid

Former United States manager Bob Bradley hopes President-elect Donald Trump discards "divisive and ugly" tactics to help America's ambition to stage the Olympic Games and World Cup. The USA is in the running to stage the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles while t he United States Soccer Federation has expressed interest in bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, either alone or with neighbours Mexico.

Los Angeles bid to address Trump election at Olympic meeting

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election looms over the race for the 2024 Summer Games as the three bid cities prepare to make their first presentations to a key gathering of global Olympic officials. With 10 months before the vote, bid leaders from Los Angeles, Paris and Budapest, Hungary, have traveled to Doha to pitch their case to the general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees - a meeting attended by more than 1,000 delegates from around the world.

Obama honors NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James watches as President Barack Obama greets members of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team members and staff after honoring the 2016 NBA Champions during a ceremony, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

LeBron James, the most influential person in the major swing state of Ohio, endorses Hillary Clinton

The Akron, Ohio-based NBA star exclusively announced his decision in an op-ed published on Business Insider Sunday evening . His op-ed will also run in the local paper, the Akron Beacon Journal, which has endorsed Clinton for president .

Obama celebrates 2016 Olympic athletes at White House

Hundreds of Olympic athletes clad in red Nike track jackets squeezed into the East Room of the White House as rainy weather forced the reception indoors. "I was going to do a floor routine on the way out with Simone, but we decided it was a little too crowded," Obama quipped at the start of his remarks, referring to gold medal- winning gymnast Simone Biles.

High School Football Players Across Country Take Knee for National Anthem

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before her team's September 4th game in a show of solidarity with San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Rapinoe told American Soccer Now that the gesture was a "little nod to Kaepernick and everything that he's standing for right now.

Football Fever and Patriotic Fervor

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sits during the national anthem before an NFL preseason football game in San Diego, September 1, 2016. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the playing of the national anthem before preseason NFL games has football fans-and nonfans-flapping their jaws about something that has nothing to do with punting, passing, or running.

Obama defends Kaepernick’s right to protest even if message obscured

Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks on before the national anthem against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO - Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws a pass before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

Farm safety top priority with farm tourism on the rise

Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating local farmers about how to mitigate public health risks as more peo... With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating farmers about how to mitigate health risks for their new visitors. With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating farmers about how to mitigate health risks for their new visitors.

Texas college student dead in apparent drug overdose at campus frat …

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