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politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Whoopi Goldberg backs Knicks’ White House visit with Trump, sparking on-air debate

Whoopi Goldberg defended the Knicks’ plan to visit President Trump at the White House after their NBA Finals win, saying she wants ‘all those black men to stand in our house’ to remind critics of Black history; the Knicks’ invitation, reportedly accepted with owner James Dolan’s backing, drew mixed reactions on The View, with some hosts arguing it warrants respect for the office while others caution it could politicize or pressure players.

via New York Post|

#donald-trump #new-york-knicks #politics

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

No. 1 Pick Mendoza Skips White House Trip to Focus on Raiders Rookies

No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza says he won’t accompany Indiana on the White House visit, opting to stay for rookie minicamp and Raiders OTAs starting May 18 to prove himself.

via NBC Sports|

#fernando-mendoza #nfl #raiders

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Thunder skip White House visit due to scheduling clash after title win

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champions, will not visit the White House during their trip to Washington, D.C., this weekend because of a 'timing issue,' despite ongoing communication with the White House. The decision reflects the broader pattern of championship teams receiving varying invitations under different administrations, with the Celtics the last to visit in 2024 and other champions sometimes opting out for various reasons.

via The Guardian|

#champions #nba #oklahoma-city-thunder

sports6 months ago•4 min saved

Matthews Faces Toronto Backlash Over White House Visit

Toronto Star columnist Damien Cox slams Auston Matthews for participating in a Trump‑linked White House celebration with Team USA, arguing the Maple Leafs captain should have declined due to his Canadian duties and team responsibility. The piece links the fallout to fraught Canada–US tensions, suggests Matthews could lose support at home, and notes that all eyes will be on how Leafs fans react this weekend as the controversy lingers.

via Awful Announcing|

#auston-matthews #canada-usa-relations #donald-trump

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Hurricanes rout Panthers 9-1 after White House visit

Carolina Hurricanes crushed the Florida Panthers 9-1 in a game following the Panthers’ White House visit. Nikolaj Ehlers had a hat trick for the Hurricanes (his first with Carolina) and Andrei Svechnikov reached 400 career points on a power-play goal. Uvis Balinskis scored Florida’s lone goal, as the Panthers were outshot 35-16 and struggled with 26 saves on 35 shots by Sergei Borovsky; six of the nine goals came in the third period. The Panthers, who allowed a season-high in goals, face the Washington Capitals next.

via RMNB|

#carolina-hurricanes #florida-panthers #hockey

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

John Harbaugh Criticizes Reporter Over White House Visit Question

Ravens coach John Harbaugh defended his visit to the White House with President Trump, criticizing a media question about Trump's past comments on Baltimore, emphasizing the positive experience and his support for the president, while acknowledging the fairness of the question about Trump's derogatory remarks.

via NBC Sports|

#baltimore #john-harbaugh #media-question

sportspolitics2 years ago•3 min saved

Chiefs' White House Visit: Celebrations, Tensions, and Surprise Guests

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is expected to join his team for their White House visit despite his recent controversial comments criticizing President Joe Biden's stance on abortion and other issues during a commencement speech. Butker's remarks have sparked significant backlash, but his teammates, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have defended him personally while distancing themselves from his views. The Chiefs' visit to the White House follows their Super Bowl victory.

via New York Post |

#controversy #harrison-butker #kansas-city-chiefs

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Polish Leaders Unite in DC to Secure Stronger US Support for Ukraine"

Polish President Andrzej Duda urged NATO allies to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP, citing Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while also calling on the US to provide further funding for Ukraine. President Biden praised Poland's defense spending and support for Ukrainian refugees but did not directly address Duda's call. The visit comes amid a standoff in Washington over Ukraine funding, with the Pentagon announcing a $300 million weapons rush to Ukraine. Duda warned that without military aid, Poland would be on the frontlines of a conflict involving European and American troops.

via The Associated Press|

#defense-spending #international-relations #nato

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Extends White House Invitation to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

President Biden has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting at the White House to discuss Ukraine's urgent needs and the importance of continued US support amid Russia's missile and drone strikes. This comes after Senate Republicans blocked additional security aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, pressing for tougher measures at the US-Mexico border. The US has already spent over $44 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022.

via Fox News|

#international-relations #president-biden #security-aid

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Las Vegas Aces Honored at White House for WNBA Championship

The Las Vegas Aces, winners of the 2022 WNBA championship, visited the White House to celebrate their historic victory. Vice President Kamala Harris praised the team's success and highlighted individual players, including A'ja Wilson, who tied the league record for 53 points in a single game. The visit came after Wilson inquired about the team's White House visit on social media. Harris emphasized the importance of women's sports and the WNBA's role in advocating for equal pay, stating that women belong in every room and on every court.

via POLITICO|

#aja-wilson #kamala-harris #las-vegas-aces

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

A'ja Wilson Criticizes Biden's Praise of Golden Knights' Championship Win.

Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson took issue with President Biden's congratulatory tweet to the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, which spurned their championship from a year ago. The Aces won the WNBA title in 2022 and became the first professional sports team to win their respective league in Sin City. Wilson tweeted, "BFFR when is our White House visit cause…." It's worth noting that the Seattle Storm, the 2021 WNBA champion, was invited to the White House. Women’s basketball hasn’t had a good ride with the White House recently, as the LSU Lady Tigers had an interesting situation with first lady Jill Biden following their NCAA title earlier this year.

via Fox News|

#golden-knights #joe-biden #las-vegas-aces

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Andy Reid's White House Visit: Food Trumps Politics.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid loved the food during the team's recent visit to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win. Reid spent a good amount of time with the chef after tasting the fare, particularly enjoying a French Toast grilled cheese and ham sandwich with powdered sugar and exotic chicken fingers. Despite his love for food, Reid steered clear of any political statements during the visit, instead focusing on the history and camaraderie of the event.

via Fox News|

#andy-reid #food #kansas-city-chiefs

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Chiefs to Visit White House on June 5 as Super Bowl Champions.

The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the White House on June 5 to commemorate their third Super Bowl title, after missing out in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team will be the first Super Bowl champions to visit the White House since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did so two years ago. In other news, a study found that the first regular-season NFL game played in Germany had a total economic impact of 70.2 million euros for the city of Munich. Meanwhile, former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III pleaded guilty in a 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a Las Vegas woman and her dog. Finally, the Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany, in Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#germany-game #henry-ruggs-iii #kansas-city-chiefs

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

McCarthy's Israel Trip Sparks Controversy Over Biden-Netanyahu Relations.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said he will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington if President Joe Biden doesn't extend an invitation to the foreign leader. McCarthy has already invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to speak before Congress in June to mark the country's 75th anniversary. McCarthy tied his lack of talks with the president about lifting the U.S. debt ceiling to the lack of discussions between Biden and Netanyahu about a visit. Their relationship has also been on shaky ground over other diplomatic issues, including Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

via NBC News|

#benjamin-netanyahu #joe-biden #kevin-mccarthy

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark defended LSU's Angel Reese for making gestures towards her during the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game, saying Reese should not be criticized. Clark praised Reese as a tremendous player and said the game was super fun. Clark also joked that Iowa could go to the White House on different terms, but the visit should belong solely to the champion, LSU. Clark believes that female athletes should be able to be their whole selves, including being elite trash-talkers and great competitors.

via The Athletic|

#angel-reese #caitlin-clark #ncaa-womens-basketball