German Soccer Player Says He Quit National Team Because Of Racism
One of the stars of German soccer has quit the national team, complaining of racism from both fans and the football association because of his Turkish ancestry.
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Swimmer Ryan Lochte Suspended For 14 Months
Two months ago, he posted a photo on social media of himself receiving an intravenous infusion. That caught the attention of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which launched an investigation.
German Star Player With Turkish Roots Says He Quit National Team Over Racism
Mesut Ozil was criticized after he posed for a photo in May with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose," he said.
Cleveland DMV Tries To Thwart Smiling In Driver's License Photos
Ohio man's social media post shows the DMV camera with a photo attached of ex-Cavs' star LeBron James wearing his new LA Lakers jersey — one way to make sure people don't smile for the camera.
Alabama Minor League Baseball Team Tries To Honor Millennials
This weekend's Millennial Night featured avocado burgers, participation ribbons (just for showing up) and napping stations. Outraged millennials condemned the condescension on Twitter.
He's In Last Place In The Tour De France, But Not Giving Up
American rider Lawson Craddock broke his shoulder blade in the first stage of the Tour de France. But he hasn't given up.
A Pakistani Squash Player Profiled In 'The War To Be Her'
Maria Toorpakai was stopped from playing squash in her native Pakistan. Today she's one of the best players. Her story is told in The War to Be Her by Erin Heidenreich. Korva Coleman speaks to them.
The Taliban Couldn't Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
For much of her life, Maria Toorpakai has been threatened by extremist groups like the Taliban. Now the subject of a PBS documentary, she tells how she found the courage to keep playing sports.
Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update
The NFL is struggling to handle players who want to protest during the national anthem and Ohio State is facing a sexual abuse scandal. We hear about those stories and more sports news.
More Than 100 Former Ohio State Students Allege Abuse By School Doctor
Officials said the allegations of inappropriate touching and harassment date from 1979 to 1997. They include students who were varsity players in 14 sports and patients of Student Health Services.