Pete Rademacher Olympic Gold Medalist Dies at 91
Pete Rademacher, gold medalist in boxing at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died at 91. He overcame illness to compete, defeated Daan Bekker in the semifinals, and knocked out Lev Moukhine for gold. He later fought Floyd Patterson in his first pro bout, losing in the sixth round.
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Goodell condemns racism and urged peaceful protests
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was wrong for not listening to players pushing for racial equality and calls for unity. He extends condolences to families impacted by George Floyd and police brutality while reaffirming the NFL's stance against racism.
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Trump blasts Brees over flag stance reversal
President Donald Trump criticized Drew Brees for apologizing after opposing National Football League players kneeling during the national anthem. Trump said Brees should not have reversed his stance on honoring the flag, as protests against police brutality and racial injustice spurred demonstrations in New Orleans where fans criticized him.
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