WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles, Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden served in the U.S. Senate. Biden will also recognize Sandra Lindsay, the New York…
Biden to Award Medal of Freedom to Simon Biles, John McCain, Steve Jobs, and Others
FIFA to Use New High-Tech for Offside Calls at World Cup
GENEVA—FIFA will introduce new technology to improve offside calls at the World Cup in Qatar this year, using a limb-tracking camera system. FIFA said Friday it is ready to launch semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) that uses multiple cameras to track player movements plus a sensor in the ball—and will quickly show 3D images on stadium…
US Basketball Star Griner Goes on Trial in Russia on Drug Charges
KHIMKI, Russia—U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial in a court on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday to hear drug charges that could see her serve up to 10 years in a Russian jail. Griner, 31, was formally told at this first hearing that she was charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia….
Ugly Scenes at Australia-China Basketball Match After Human Rights Protest
July 1, 2022
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Ugly scenes have erupted at a World Cup basketball qualifier between Australia and China after a Chinese “nationalist” spectator decided to get personal with a human rights protestor. Seven protestors—including student activist Drew Pavlou—waved the Tibetan flag, held signs, and shouted “Free Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong independence” during the game at John Cain Arena…
Iga Swiatek Survives Scare, Wins 37th Straight Match
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a scare from Dutch lucky loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove to advance to the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday. Swiatek captured her 37th consecutive match victory with a 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 triumph over Pattinama Kerkhove. The 21-year-old native of Poland needed just over two hours to dispatch the World’s…
Wimbledon Odds: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Heavily Backed Favorites
Wimbledon began play Monday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek drawing lopsided action as heavy favorites to win their respective titles. Djokovic entered the tournament as the -170 favorite at DraftKings. Matteo Berrettini owned the next-shortest odds at +550, followed by long-time rival Rafael Nadal at +750. Despite his status as the heavy favorite, Djokovic…
Nadal Overcomes Third Set Wobble to Reach Second Round
LONDON—Rafael Nadal made a stuttering but rousing return to the grass on Tuesday, beating 41st-ranked Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6–4 6–3 3–6 6–4 in Wimbledon’s first round to begin his campaign for a third Grand Slam title of the year. The 36-year-old second seed, who has not played at Wimbledon since 2019 and stayed away from…
Nick Fortes’ Blast Gives Marlins 3–2 Win Over Mets
Rookie catcher Nick Fortes hit a 419-foot, walk-off home run in the ninth inning to give the host Miami Marlins to a 3–2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. It was the first career game-ending hit for Fortes, who was playing in just his 27th major league game. Tanner Scott (3–2) pitched…
Kyle Schwarber’s Blast Helps Phillies Win Series Without Bryce Harper
Kyle Schwarber erased a two-run deficit with a three-run, seventh-inning homer off reliever Nabil Crismatt and Phillies relievers continued their domination of San Diego hitters Sunday afternoon as visiting Philadelphia rallied for an 8–5 win and take three of four from the Padres in a weekend series. Crismatt, who entered the game in the seventh…
Home Favourite Raducanu Relishing Centre Court Debut at Wimbledon
When Emma Raducanu competes at Wimbledon this week, she will return to the venue of not only one of her most cherished moments last year when she made her Grand Slam debut but also one of her most harrowing. Before Raducanu became a household name last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world…
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