Kate, speaking in a video call from Sandringham, added: "You as nurses are one of the most trusted professions in Britain and it's down to the professionalism, dedication and skill so to be able to reassure the public as well that this is safe and right thing to be doing is fantastic so well done, very much needed." … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton praises nursing heroes for their ‘acts of kindness’ in touching video call
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Tokyo Olympics: the biggest storylines in women’s sports
Janja Garnbret: the heavy favorite to win inaugural sport climbing gold The inaugural Olympic sport climbing competition will combine three climbing disciplines: lead, speed, and bouldering. The Olympic format received mixed reviews when it was originally unveiled as climbers typically only specialize in one (or occasionally two) of the disciplines. Slovenia’s Janja Garnbret – who excels in both speed and lead – is the heavy gold medal favorite thanks to her continued success in two of the three disciplines. In 2019, she became the first woman to win bouldering and lead titles at the world championships. … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics: the biggest storylines in women’s sports
Victor Oladipo drops 32 in Rockets debut, but Bulls get the win (VIDEO)
“Our better days are ahead of us, definitely,” Oladipo said after the game, via the AP. “Off the fly, we kind of just went out there and winged it a little bit. Not very much time to prep. Our better days are ahead. Everyone, just stay patient, including us.” … [Read more...] about Victor Oladipo drops 32 in Rockets debut, but Bulls get the win (VIDEO)
Cleveland’s Dante Exum out 1-2 months with right calf strain
Exum began the season coming off the bench but was forced into a starting role Monday due to Darius Garland‘s shoulder injury. Reserve point guard Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) also is out of action right now. … [Read more...] about Cleveland’s Dante Exum out 1-2 months with right calf strain
21 U.S. athletes to watch at the Tokyo Olympics
Too young for the Olympic radar in 2016, when she was a rising junior at South Carolina, guided by the now U.S. national team head coach Dawn Staley. Since, she’s been named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2017), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2018) and WNBA MVP (2020) and honored with a statue on campus in Columbia. … [Read more...] about 21 U.S. athletes to watch at the Tokyo Olympics
Olympic leaders, Japan prime minister deny report about Tokyo Games cancellation
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said in a statement, “We have not received any information suggesting the Games will not happen as planned, and our focus remains on the health and preparedness of Team USA athletes ahead of the Games this summer.” … [Read more...] about Olympic leaders, Japan prime minister deny report about Tokyo Games cancellation
Which athletes are qualified for the Tokyo Olympics?
Many of the qualified athletes needed to be re-confirmed by the their national governing body and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee following the Olympic postponement to 2021. But there are no signs that any of their spots are in jeopardy. … [Read more...] about Which athletes are qualified for the Tokyo Olympics?
Draymond Green ejected, referee later admitted it was “mistake” to Kerr
2) Clearly the officials talked at halftime and concluded that Green was yelling at a teammate (James Wiseman), not the referee in question, and apologized for the mistake. That’s a good thing. Why couldn’t they have that talk on the court at the time? Why did cooler heads not prevail before the Warriors’ second-best player and critical piece on both ends of the court was sent to the locker room, changing the game? (That’s not to say the Warriors would have won with Green, the team was not playing as sharp as the Knicks, but their chances of a comeback dropped fast without Green.) His fellow officials can’t just back their guy in the moment if they believe he is making a mistake. It’s okay to “pick up the flag” and say there was no foul. … [Read more...] about Draymond Green ejected, referee later admitted it was “mistake” to Kerr
Vice President Kamala Harris to hang custom Warriors jersey in office
Vice President Kamala Harris — who made history Wednesday when she was sworn in as the first woman VP in the United States, the first Black person, and the first Asian-American in the role — was born in Oakland. She has long been a Warriors fan. … [Read more...] about Vice President Kamala Harris to hang custom Warriors jersey in office
IndyCar season opener at Barber moved to April 18 and will be shown on NBC
Barber Motorsports Park became an instant hit among INDYCAR drivers when the series first tested on the fast and undulating circuit in 2007. A fan favorite, as well, this year marks the 11th time the series will race there, a tradition that started in 2010. Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden is the winningest driver at Barber, with three wins. Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Takuma Sato is the most recent winner. … [Read more...] about IndyCar season opener at Barber moved to April 18 and will be shown on NBC