US Olympic sprinter facing battery charge after police deployed stun gun during arrest
Friday, 3 January 2025 US Olympicsprinter Fred Kerley was tasered by police during an arrest in Miami and is facing charges of battery and disorderly conduct.
Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022.
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US President Donald Trump lit up UFC 314 in Miami with a roaring reception and chants of “USA” as he entered alongside UFC boss Dana White. Trump, seen dancing and soaking in the electric energy, was joined by major Republican figures like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. His appearance, cheered wildly by the crowd, reflects Trump’s deep ties to the UFC and his appeal among young male voters. With key aides and family in attendance, Trump’s grand UFC entry comes as part of his ongoing public appearances since returning to office.
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