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Nonviolent protests in the history of this country, it is in our dna. i dont like the idea of an american official telling americans dont speak out against massive injustice, leave your principles at home, you are just an athlete. no, athletes are citizens, too. so, again, im not on the same page here. >> not exactly the spirit of mexico city in 68 there, but athletes have -- we may find out in a few minutes at the opening ceremony. some american athletes have signalled they will protest. they h...

The group of men were sitting handcuffed on the floor during the police presser. haitian authorities say 3 suspects were killed by police, eight others so on the run. they haitian president was shot and killed in his home. his wife is incredible condition receiving treatment in south florida. todd: republican sent a letter to the olympic committee raising concerns over athlete protests at the olympics. congressman matt rosen dale wrote that letter saying it is important to stop team usa from bec...

Punishment. the chief executive came out and said, look, i recognize moving forward, probation is insufficient for these athletes, but basically, we had to start somewhere. so moving forward, they will specify and issue guidelines so if an athlete protests again, they will be subject to specific, clear and more harsh penalties. when you brought up the nfl, the reason we have those issues is because the khrebive bargaining agreement never addressed it. the reason we didnt have it with the nba is ...

Bit so they get an opportunity to freshen um— bit so they get an opportunity to freshen un— its nowjust six days until team gbs womens football squad will get their 0lympics campaign underway. they take on chile in sapporo. head coach hege riise has today said that the team will have 3 captains — with steph houghton, sophie ingle and kim little chosen to lead out the side on a rotation basis. its also been confirmed that the side will take the knee before all their games in tokyo. heres ou...