Olympic protest rules face shift as USOPC breaks with IOC
The USOPC plans less punishment for athletes kneeling or raising fists at the Olympics, signaling a break with the IOC on Rule 50. CEO Sarah Hirshland says decisions aim to align with history. IOC adviser Kirsty Coventry oversees global athlete surveys to gauge acceptable demonstrations.
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Phillies' $330 million 13 year Harper deal plus large contracts for Wheeler McCutchen Segura and Nola stress payroll. A confidential figure cited by AP shows a $145 million loss in 2020 due to the pandemic while the team, under Joe Girardi, slid to four games under .500 and missed a playoff run after 2007 11 title era.
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