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Betsy DeVos gets grilled over 'appalling' proposed cut to Special Olympics
"What is it that we have a problem with, with children who are in special education?" a Democratic representative asked the education secretary.
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Betsy DeVos blasted again for proposing cuts to the Special Olympics
For the third year in a row, Democrats dinged Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday for proposing to cut funds from the Special Olympics, after-school programs and support...
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Disability Advocate Organizations Slam Betsy DeVos' Proposed Budget Cuts to Special Olympics
“The Games provide a public space for people with disabilities to compete and achieve, and this has the power to change people's perceptions."
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Twitter Reacts to Betsy DeVos' Proposed Budget Cuts to Special Olympics: 'More Like Betsy DeVoid of Basic Human Empathy'
"The Special Olympics cost around $18 million, or about the same as five of Trump's golf trips to Mar-a-Lago," Nick Jack Pappas tweeted. "It's not a difficult decision. It's an...
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Betsy DeVos Defends Proposal to Cut Federal Funding for Special Olympics
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has cut funding for the Special Olympics by nearly $18 million in a proposed budget.
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IOC lifts threat to remove weightlifting from Paris Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The IOC has confirmed weightlifting's place at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a review of persistent doping problems, as long as the sport's governing...
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Challenge to Olympic weightlifting doping sanctions dropped
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Rules slashing Olympic weightlifting places for countries where athletes frequently get caught doping look set to remain in force after a legal challenge...
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Breakdancing competition comes to Hollywood this spring as Olympics push continues
Barely a month after Paris 2024 officials proposed the addition of breakdancing as an Olympic sport, a U.S. organizer has announced it will bring a major competition to Los...
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New Era becomes official apparel provider of Scouting Combine
The Underwear Olympics will now be getting its underwear elsewhere. Via WGR 550 in Buffalo, New Era has supplanted UnderArmour as the official apparel provider of the Scouting...
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Column: IOC must wield big stick to clean up weightlifting
PARIS - No carrots. To save weightlifting from the rot of doping, the International Olympic Committee must continue to wield the big stick.
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Pass interference now reviewable by officials
PHOENIX - Pass interference, whether flagged or not, can be challenged by coaches and reviewed by officials next season. Read more ...
MLB 2019 preview: Projecting the NL Central
Will the Reds bounce back from a 95-loss disappointment? Can the Cardinals find their way back to the playoffs? Read more ...
Indians' Jose Ramirez expected in opening day lineup
ARLINGTON, Texas - Jose Ramirez is expected to be in the Cleveland Indians' opening day lineup Thursday, four days after fouling a pitch off the area below his left knee. Read more ...
Conor McGregor being investigated for sexual assault in Ireland, report says
McGregor announced his retirement from MMA with a shocking social media post earlier Tuesday. Read more ...
Michigan State, Michigan in Sweet 16 because of defense
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Put aside all that talk of a rivalry for a second. Right now, Michigan State and Michigan actually have a lot in common. Read more ...
Top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. reportedly makes Padres' Opening Day roster
San Diego seems to be passing on the opportunity to manipulate its top prospect's service time and thus gain an extra year of team control. Read more ...
Heat honor Chris Bosh with jersey retirement, tribute video
Bosh, 35, averaged 18.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in his six seasons with Miami. Read more ...
Conor McGregor investigated for sexual assault in Ireland, report says
McGregor announced his retirement from MMA with a shocking social media post earlier Tuesday. Read more ...
Gabriel Jesus helps Brazil rally past Czech Republic 3-1
PRAGUE - Substitute Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the second half as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday. Read more ...
Arkansas fires Mike Anderson after 8 seasons
Anderson went 169-102 during his tenure at Arkansas. Read more ...