Day: May 18, 2023

British MP compared to Putin for saying traditional marriage ‘only possible basis’ for ‘successful society’

3:10 pm May 18, 2023

A Conservative member of U.K. Parliament was condemned and likened to Russian President Vladimir Putin for claiming marriage between a man and a woman forms the basis of a healthy society. Tory MP Danny Kruger took flak for the comments he made in a speech at the National Conservatism Conference on Monday, according to the […]

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says 2024 will likely be final season on ATP Tour

3:04 pm May 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdrew from one of his most successful tournaments, the French Open, and announced Thursday that he has not yet recovered from a lingering hip injury he sustained earlier this year. The 36-year-old tennis pro also announced that the 2024 season would likely be his final on the ATP Tour. The announcement was made […]

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra surprised by recent round of coach firings, calls Doc Rivers’ dismissal ‘disturbing’

3:02 pm May 18, 2023

Prior to the Miami Heat defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed the recent round of coach firings in the NBA. Since the start of the NBA Playoffs, four big-name head coaches have been dismissed, with three of them having an NBA championship to […]

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from French Open after suffering foot injury during armed car robbery: report

3:02 pm May 18, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the French Open, which is slated to begin next week, after suffering a foot injury during a car robbery earlier this month when his mother was held at gunpoint at his Canberra home, his manager said Wednesday. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, who underwent knee surgery in January, cut his foot […]

117 Democrats vote ‘no’ on bill condemning efforts to defund the police

3:00 pm May 18, 2023

The House on Thursday passed a resolution that condemns recent efforts to defund or abolish the police, over the objections of more than half of House Democrats. Lawmakers voted 301-119 to pass the non-binding resolution that recognizes the “dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of local law enforcement who keep our communities […]