The Rio Paralympics got started in stunning fashion on Wednesday, with an opening ceremony featuring a robot arm dancing alongside athlete Amy Purdy, and a high-flying wheelchair stuntman doing a backflip through a huge ring. There was also some political drama, as President Michel Temer was booed (again) by thousands of fans at the Maracana […]
Colin Kaepernick deserves comparison to Rosa Parks, according to the president of the NAACP. Cornell William Brooks said there is a line linking Parks’ refusal to stand in a Montgomery bus to give up her seat to a white person to Mr. Kaepernick’s refusal to stand during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “It’s a lofty name, but
The Ethiopian Olympic gold medalist who publicly protested against the country’s government has arrived in the United States, where he reportedly hopes to claim asylum. Feyisa Lilesa, who won the silver medal in the men’s marathon at the Rio 2016 Olympics, crossed his arms over his head as he finished the race. The gesture has
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International, Sports & Competitions, USAThere were jeers from protesters on Wednesday as Michel Temer arrived to take part in his first Independence Day Parade as Brazil’s President. In office for a week, after Dilma Rousseff’s removal, national celebrations should have been a happy occasion for the conservative politician, coinciding with the start of Brazil hosting the Paralympic Games. But
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International, Sports & CompetitionsRome (dpa) – The Italian football federation (FIGC) could face disciplinary action after some fans appear to have made the Roman salute during the national anthems at a World Cup qualifier played Monday at Israel, local media reported Wednesday. The Italian Jewish website moked.it and the Facebook page of the Jewish association Etrog published pictures
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International, Middle East, Sports & CompetitionsRIO DE JANEIRO – Just 14 months after losing her right leg, way too much blood, and very nearly her life, Jennifer Oakes plays “bolleyball sitting on on her bum. “Isn’t that amazing?” That delightful description comes from the young daughter of one of Oakes’ 5,800 Instagram followers, people who are inspired daily by her
President Obama defended 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest against the national anthem Monday, saying he has a constitutional right not to show respect for “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of games. “My understanding is he’s exercising his constitutional right to make a statement,” Mr. Obama said at a press conference in Hangzhou, China, in
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International, Sports & Competitions, USASANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Santa Clara police union says its officers may stop working San Francisco 49ers’ home games amid quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to protest police brutality and racial injustice by refusing to stand during the national anthem, according to media reports. A letter from the Santa Clara Police Officers’ Association to the
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Sports & Competitions, USA22 different Palestinian and Jewish kids taught a lesson of peace and friendship for their grown-up counterparts in Sao Paulo. The friendly atmosphere invaded the tiers of Palestra Itália Soccer Stadium as well – adults from all the communities, Arab and Jewish alike – sat side by side to enjoy the game. style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″>
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International, Middle East, Sports & CompetitionsSAN DIEGO — Colin Kaepernick stood and applauded for the military and also knelt down for the national anthem on Thursday night. And he did none of this alone. In a remarkable few hours of drama, symbolism, support and football, Kaepernick continued to protest the pregame playing of the national anthem by kneeling through the
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Sports & Competitions, USAThe San Francisco 49ers and coach Chip Kelly have allowed controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick to practice in socks that depict police officers as pigs. Kaepernick has captured national headlines for refusing to stand Friday for the national anthem prior to a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, which he said is a symbol of
By Rabbi Ben Kamin OCEANSIDE, California — It’s been a few days Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand up during the pre-game rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” During those few moments of his ill-advised and publicity-driven stunt, he nonetheless netted more salary than most Americans manage to earn in a
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Sports & Competitions, USAMore folks voiced criticisms Tuesday about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem to protest what he says is the oppression of black people in the U.S. Among people who voice their opinions: Kaepernick’s birth mother and retired NFL player Rodney Harrison. Kaepernick was adopted as a baby and
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Sports & Competitions, USAThe decision of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to stop standing for the national anthem has provoked a lot of debate, to say the least. It’s also re-opened a discussion about whether “The Star-Spangled Banner” is actually racist. Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem, “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” after witnessing the failure
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