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07.07.2022 / 23:37

Denzel Washington Misses Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony After Testing Positive For COVID

Denzel Washington was noticeably absent from the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony that took place at the White House on Thursday. According to a White House Official (via reports from ), the actor tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to receive the honor at a later date. President Biden addressed the actor's absence during the ceremony in the East Room. «There’s a man who couldn’t be here today but wanted to be: Denzel Washington, one of our greatest actors in American history. Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, (and) wide acclaim from audiences and peers around the world,» Biden said.

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US Soccer, USWNT members settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

FILE - Rose Lavelle #16, Alex Morgan #13, Christen Press #11 and Megan Rapinoe #15 of Team United States celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot-out after the Women's Quarter Final match between Netherlands and United States on U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.The U.S.

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Airline passenger duct-taped to his seat after allegedly assaulting flight attendants

flight after he allegedly groped and attacked flight attendants, video shows.Upon landing at Miami International Airport, Maxwell Berry, 22, of Norwalk, Ohio, was arrested on three counts of misdemeanor battery.Berry is accused of groping two flight attendants and punching a third in the face on the flight, which was travelling from Philadelphia to Miami. U.S.

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U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe faces backlash after ‘lose to Canada’ remark

Megan Rapinoe is facing strong backlash online, particularly north of the border, following some rather blunt remarks she made after her team’s loss to Canada at the Tokyo Olympics.Canada defeated the U.S. squad by a score of 1-0 on Monday after London, Ont.’s Jessie Fleming scored a penalty goal.

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‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women

LOS ANGELES - March 24 is Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into a new year U.S. women on average must work to earn what the average man earned the previous year.

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Women's soccer stars join Biden to promote closing pay gap

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is making the case Wednesday that the pay disparity between men and women has hurt the economy, bringing members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team to the White House to help set new goals for equality.

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President Joe Biden, first lady Jill will join women’s national soccer team to mark Equal Pay Day

LOS ANGELES - March 24 is Equal Pay Day, which marks how much longer into a new year U.S. women on average must work to earn what the average man earned the previous year.

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‘We’re with so many women’: Megan Rapinoe testifies before Congress about soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit

WASHINGTON - Megan Rapinoe is a decorated champion on the soccer pitch and has been a champion for women seeking equal pay in the workplace.She continued to carry the cause Wednesday when she testified before Congress in honor of Equal Pay Day. Rapinoe was questioned on the team’s pending equal pay lawsuit."Yes, we’re fighting for ourselves and yes, we have our outstanding lawsuit with the federation, but we’re with everyone.

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HBO Max documentary to focus on U.S. Women’s soccer team, equal pay lawsuits

In case you were living under a rock during the summer of 2019, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team took the world by storm when the squad won the Women’s World Cup for the second consecutive time, and fourth time overall.

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Rapinoe-led US beats Argentina 6-0 to win SheBelieves Cup

ORLANDO, Fla. – Megan Rapinoe scored twice and the United States won the SheBelieves Cup title with a 6-0 victory over Argentina on Wednesday night

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Press, Rapinoe score, US beats Brazil 2-0 in SheBelieves Cup

ORLANDO, Fla. – Christen Press scored in the 11th minute, Megan Rapinoe added a late goal and the U.S. women beat Brazil 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.

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Rapinoe returns to US national team after nearly a year

It was quite a year for Megan Rapinoe. Her book came out, she hosted an HBO special and she got engaged to girlfriend Sue Bird.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird call for unity against racial injustice at ESPYs

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird called for unity against racial injustice on Sundays ESPYs on ESPN.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Olympic soccer standout and WNBA mainstay - who hosted the proceedings via remote stream - spoke about racial inequality and the need to turn things around amid the police killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, and the nationwide unrest that has manifested.The trio of athletes matched in Black Lives Matter shirts on the show, with Wilson - who has been busy on a number of charitable fronts amid the social movement and ongoing coronavirus pandemic - beginning with a powerful monologue."This is our moment to prove that we know a better world is one where Black lives are

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2020 ESPYS: The Complete Winners List

this year's remote ESPY Awards. Hosted by Russell Wilson, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, ESPN's annual celebration of sports honored some of the most deserving athletes, while also addressing the most pressing social issues of the day.Amid powerful segments dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement and a heartfelt memorial tribute to Kobe Bryant, this year's show tugged at the heartstrings with honors going out to some truly deserving recipients.The show this year was quite a bit different than any in the past — and the awards presented were focused largely on humanitarian triumphs and accomplishments.

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Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Matthew McConaughey & More Memorable Moments from 2020 ESPYS

This year's ESPY Awards might have been remote, but it still brought the tears.

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The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justice

No red carpet, no nattily dressed athletes, no house band or monologue poking fun at the past year's top athletes and moments. This was a different version of The ESPYS.The focus of Sunday night's show on ESPN was hope and inspiration in the time of coronavirus.

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2020 ESPYS: Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird Address Black Lives Matter in Powerful Opening

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird may not be in the same place — due to social distancing -- but they kicked off this year's ESPYS together nonetheless. The trio of superstar athletes served up a powerful opening, championing the Black Lives Matter movement and its importance.Wilson began Sunday's show reflecting on some of the greatest Black athletes in history, and how they are forever intertwined with the fabric of the fight for equality and civil rights — including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams and Bill Russell.«What if we didn't know their names? What if they were never a part of the conversation?» Wilson asked.

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U.S. Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policy

U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone apologized Saturday for the federation's lack of leadership in the fight against racism as she addressed its decision to repeal a policy that required players to stand during the national anthem.The federation's board of directors voted earlier this week to repeal the rule, adopted in 2017 after national team player Megan Rapinoe kneeled during the anthem in support of Colin Kaepernick.“We are committed to doing better to help fight racism and discrimination in all its forms,” Parlow Cone said.

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Megan Rapinoe Urges Fans to “Use Your Voice” In Inspiring Message

Megan Rapinoe has an inspiring message. During her virtual visit to The Late Show, the soccer pro opened up about the recent surge in activism across the nation in the wake of George Floyd's death. "Honestly, I'm really encouraged by it—I mean, and in the same breath, it's devastating that we have to get to this point," she told host Stephen Colbert.

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US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

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Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament games out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent Wednesday and signed by athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to take all championship events out of Idaho.

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USWNT wants soccer federation to repeal anthem policy

CHICAGO – The U.S. women's national team wants the U.S.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird To Host Remote ESPYS Feting Heroism

It’s a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honouring the past year’s top athletes and moments in sports, the show is celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Will Host Remote 2020 ESPYS

As the world forges ahead with a new normal, so will the 2020 ESPYS. Since its debut show in 1993, the ESPY Awards have always had a host.

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Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honoring the past year's top athletes and moments in sports, the show is celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird to Host Remote ESPYs With Changed Focus

It's a way different kind of year, and so the ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Will Host a Remote 2020 ESPYS

Since the world — and especially the world of sports — looks different right now, the ESPYS will see some big changes this year as well. ESPN announced that this year's show will be «celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid» and will feature three top athletes as the show's virtual hosts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism

LOS ANGELES – It’s a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honoring the past year's top athletes and moments in sports, the show is celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid.

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Premier League must respond to Man City forward Raheem Sterling concerns

Raheem Sterling is not always right and does not always say the correct thing. Just because he says footballers will need four to five weeks to be prepared for competitive games again, it does not mean that is the absolute minimum required - he himself suggested two to three weeks not so long ago.

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Raheem Sterling sends training warning ahead of Premier League return

Raheem Sterling has warned Premier League players will need at least a month of training before games can restart.

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Timothée Chalamet Honors Teachers in Touching Message During Virtual Graduation

Timothée Chalamet is paying tribute teachers! On Saturday night, the actor took part in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. The event was curated by LeBron James in collaboration with high school students and educators across the United States. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, stars are taking the time to honor graduates.

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Zendaya Gives a Sweet Shout-Out to Her Mom During Heartfelt Virtual Graduation Message

Zendaya is celebrating the class of 2020! On Saturday night, the Euphoria star took part in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. The event was curated by LeBron James in collaboration with high school students and educators across the United States. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, stars are taking the time to honor graduates.

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Livestream: Former U.S. President Barack Obama Delivers Commencement Address For ‘Graduate Together 2020’

Traditional graduation ceremonies throughout the world have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with festivities being held online.

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Barack Obama Will Headline Televised Prime-Time Commencement

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.

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Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement

NEW YORK – Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.

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Trevor Noah, Rebel Wilson, Zendaya Among Winners at Shorty Awards

Trevor Noah, Rebel Wilson, Zendaya, Megan Rapinoe and Greta Thunberg were among those honored Sunday during the Shorty Awards, which were presented during a digital show. Jameela Jamil (entertainment), P.K. Subban (athlete) and Eugene Lee Yang (LGBTQ+ activism) all received the Phenom Award.

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LeBron James to Host Star-Studded Virtual Graduation for Class of 2020

With the Class of 2020 unable to throw their caps in the air this year due to the coronavirus,LeBron James is putting on a special graduation celebration. The NBA superstar is partnering with Laurene Powell Jobs' XQInstitute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) to host a virtual graduation ceremony for the more than 3 million high school seniors in the U.S.

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Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks More Stars Urge Fans To Complete 2020 Census: ‘Be Seen, Heard Counted’

Amidst the chaos that is the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to let things like filling out the 2020 Census fall by the wayside. But our friends at When We All Vote, in partnership with ATTN: and Census Counts, aren’t letting that happen. When We All Vote’s celebrity co-chairs put together an urgent video message for their fans about how deeply impactful participating in the 2020 Census is to shaping the future of communities across the United States — especially now. In the video, released on Census Day, April 1, Tom Hanks, Selena Gomez, Janelle Monáe, Faith Hill, Liza Koshy, and Megan Rapinoe join forces to spread the word.

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Visa extends athlete sponsorship to 2021 after Olympic delay

Visa has told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021 after the Tokyo Games were postponed, providing some financial certainty amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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