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Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division
Read full article: Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop divisionBrock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women's AP Top 25 unchanged
Read full article: South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women's AP Top 25 unchangedSouth Carolina remains the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup
Read full article: Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmupIlya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players are expected to wear Pride-themed jerseys.
Lackluster US loses to Japan 2-0 in World Cup warmup
Read full article: Lackluster US loses to Japan 2-0 in World Cup warmupDaichi Kamada scored following Weston McKennie’s giveaway in the 24th minute, Kaoru Mitoma added a goal in the 88th and Japan beat an lackluster and injury-depleted United States 2-0 in the Americans’ next-to-last World Cup warmup.
Watch: Former Wolverine Aidan Hutchinson leads Detroit Lions in epic sing-along on HBO’s Hard Knocks
Read full article: Watch: Former Wolverine Aidan Hutchinson leads Detroit Lions in epic sing-along on HBO’s Hard KnocksAidan Hutchinson brought down the house during the first episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" on Tuesday.
Video: Grosse Pointe North High School baseball team ready for season
Read full article: Video: Grosse Pointe North High School baseball team ready for seasonBaseball season is underway. And while It may be Kevin Shubnell’s first year as head coach of Grosse Pointe North’s varsity baseball team, he’s far from a newbie.
Food blogger using influence to help those impacted by catastrophic situation in Lebanon
Read full article: Food blogger using influence to help those impacted by catastrophic situation in LebanonIf you’re into food and social media, chances are you’ve probably come across the Halal Food Junkie’s page on Instagram.
AFC Ann Arbor withdraws men’s season for second year due to pandemic
Read full article: AFC Ann Arbor withdraws men’s season for second year due to pandemicANN ARBOR – AFC Ann Arbor officials announced on Tuesday that its men’s team will not participate in this year’s USL League Two season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The club is currently consulting with the United Women’s Soccer division’s leadership to determine whether or not the women’s team will compete this year. “From the beginning of the pandemic, we have been precautious about our return to play and have followed the guidance and advice of our state’s top medical expert, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun,” Bilal Saeed, Chair of AFC Ann Arbor said in a statement. “Under these guidelines and current state restrictions, we cannot in good conscience bring players in for a league season,” the club said in a statement. “We understand AFC Ann Arbor’s decision to withdraw from participation in the 2021 League Two season,” USL Vice President Joel Nash said in a statement.
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
Read full article: Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition– President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and “roadblocks” in communication between agency officials and his transition team that could undermine Americans’ security. “Right now we just aren’t getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas. Trump has implemented an “America First” foreign policy that saw the U.S. retreat from longstanding global alliances and treaties. The Trump Administration cut funding from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, withdrew from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords. Trump himself has had a contentious relationship with the intelligence community, criticizing its findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to boost his candidacy.
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
Read full article: Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition– President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and “roadblocks” in communication between agency officials and his transition team that could undermine Americans’ security. “Right now we just aren’t getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas. Trump has implemented an “America First” foreign policy that saw the U.S. retreat from longstanding global alliances and treaties. The Trump Administration cut funding from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, withdrew from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords. Trump himself has had a contentious relationship with the intelligence community, criticizing its findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to boost his candidacy.
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Read full article: Viewers: What topics should we cover in our new newsletter?Our team at ClickOnDetroit is preparing to launch a brand new newsletter, and we want to know what topics you’re most interested in reading about. Our current newsletters range from daily news and weather updates to sports, politics, entertainment and more. Think there’s something else we should cover? Fill out the form below and let us know what you’d like to see in your inbox:
American cyclist suspended by team after pro-Trump comments
Read full article: American cyclist suspended by team after pro-Trump commentsGENEVA – American cyclist Quinn Simmons was suspended by the Trek-Segafredo team on Thursday after posting antagonistic comments on social media in support of President Donald Trump. The 2019 junior road race world champion replied to a journalist from the Netherlands who had criticized Trump on Twitter. Trek-Segafredo, an American team formerly known as RadioSchack-Nissan, later issued a second statement quoting Simmons as saying that he did not mean for the tweets to be offensive. “To those who found the color of the emoji racist, I can promise that I did not mean for it to be interpreted that way," Simmons said. I only ask the same.”The team added that Simmons “was not suspended because of his political views.
University of Michigan launches competitive Esports program
Read full article: University of Michigan launches competitive Esports programANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department has announced the launch of a competitive Esports program. Universities across the country are breaking into the competitive Esports space, with competitions starting this month. Founded by Michigan alumnus Tony Yuan, Arbor Esports has had success with top teams in Rocket League, League of Legends, Counterstrike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone and more. “We made this change because we heard our teams asking for support with travel, coaching, and events," Avi Lessure, Michigan Esports officer, said in a statement. For more information, visit the Michigan Esports website.
Washington NFL team to officially call itself Washington Football Team pending new name, ESPN says
Read full article: Washington NFL team to officially call itself Washington Football Team pending new name, ESPN saysWASHINGTON, D.C. The Washington NFL team will officially call itself the Washington Football Team until it decides on a new name for the future, according to ESPN. Adam Schefter reported the franchise wants to use that name until it can officially adopt a new mascot, which will replace the name used by the team for many years. The team will keep the same colors -- burgundy and gold -- and replace the old logo on helmets with a players number, Schefter reported. The franchise wants to be entirely rid of its old name on all platforms within the next 50 days, Schefter said.