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Olympian Keller charged in US Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the u.s. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.
an FBI complaint filed in u.s. district Court, citing screenshots from the video, requested a warrant charging Keller with knowingly entering a restricted building to impede an official government function, disorderly conduct, and obstructing law officers during the frightening ordeal.
It wasn’t clear if he had been taken into custody.
No. 15 Ohio St women snap Iowa’s home winning streak
Madison Greene had 20 points and a career-high six steals, Jacy sheldon and Braxtin Miller each added 18 points and no. 15
Ohio state beat Iowa 84-82 in overtime on Wednesday to snap the hawkeyes’ 42-game home winning streak.
Iowa had not lost in Carver-hawkeye arena since a 92-74 defeat against nebraska on Jan. 28, 2018. It was the second-longest active streak at home behind Baylor’s 61.
Ohio state trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half, but took its first lead since the first quarter on a 3-pointer by Gabby hutcherson with 1:29 left in regulation. It was the final field goal of the fourth quarter as Kate Martin forced overtime at the line with
54.4 seconds left.
McKenna Warnock pulled Iowa within 83-82 on a layup with 37.8 seconds. after Greene made 1 of 2 free throws for a two-point lead, the hawkeye’s star freshman Caitlin Clark was off on a contested 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Premier League players told to stop hugging by gov’t
The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown.
Outbreaks at Premier League teams, forcing the postponement of matches, have heightened concerns about the avoidable and very visible close contact between players.
amid a surge in COVId-19 cases, the Premier League has warned clubs that punishments will be handed out for flouting the rules.
huddleston linked on Twitter to a news story about the league’s letter to clubs which specified players should avoid handshakes, highfives and hugs and that they were “fortunate to be able to continue to play. “
That warning was not adhered to when players from sheffield united and Manchester united embraced while celebrating scoring in their victories on Tuesday.
Neymar scores as PSG wins Champions Trophy
neymar scored a late penalty as Paris saint-Germain beat Marseille 2-1 on Wednesday to win the Champions Trophy and give new coach Mauricio Pochettino his first piece of silverware.
neymar missed five games with an ankle injury and came off the bench midway though the second half. With five minutes remaining he sent substitute goalkeeper yohann Pele the wrong way from the spot after Pele had fouled striker Mauro Icardi.
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