Wider geography, more talent: Andrei Stenin press photo contest sets new record

Named after a Russian photographer killed in Ukraine, the Moscow-based international press photo contest saw a surge in popularity as the jury prepares to pick the best shots taken by young professionals across the globe. This year, the contest received applications from a record-setting 80 countries across five continents, the organizers said. The young photographers…

Romero named Honda Cup top-three finalist

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — University of Michigan softball senior Sierra Romero was named a top-three finalist for the 2015-16 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and prestigious Honda Cup during the 40th annual Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) ceremony Monday evening (June 27) at the Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California. Connecticut’s Breanna…

'Kim's Convenience' Star Calls Out Talk Show Audience For Laughing At Asian Stereotypes

Click:national clothing asian costume 2018 was a stellar year for Asian representation, but an incident on a Canadian talk show proved we still have a long way to go to reverse harmful stereotypes. Toronto actor Simu Liu appeared on CTV’s “The Social” to promote the latest season of his show, “Kim’s Convenience.” But as the…

Putin re-elected as Russian president, Election Commission declares polls valid

Russia’s Central Election Commission has announced the final results of the country’s presidential election, after declaring the vote valid. According to protocol signed by the commission members on Friday, Vladimir Putin has claimed 76.69 percent of the vote, winning his next term as Russian president. Putin’s candidacy was supported by 56.43 million voters.  Communist Party…

National champions Oklahoma City named NFCA NAIA National Coaching Staff of the Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Oklahoma City University was named 2016 NFCA NAIA National Coaching Staff of the Year, announced the Association on Wednesday morning. The Stars, under the direction of NFCA Hall of Famer Phil McSpadden, won the 2016 NAIA national championship, the ninth in program history. McSpadden, along with assistant coaches- Bobbi Bridges, Guy Cook, Harold…

NFCA rolls out year two of Coaching Tools (Softball Excellence) educational package

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  The National Fastpitch Coaches Association is pleased to announce year two of its Coaching Tools (Softball Excellence) educational package is now available. Member coaches in the high school, travel ball and youth categories will receive EXCLUSIVE educational materials from Softball Excellence, a premier softball education and training company. All current High School,…

Trudeau Backs 25 Toronto MPs Calling Out Ford’s Use Of Notwithstanding Clause

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given full-throated support to the 25 Liberal MPs from Toronto who publicly called out Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause. All of the Grit MPs from Canada’s largest city — a group that includes senior figures such as Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland,…

The hidden 40th candidate? Ukrainian presidential campaign is largely about Vladimir Putin

Ukrainians will choose from 39 candidates this Sunday, but one name has received a huge amount of attention despite not being on the ballot – Vladimir Putin. The contenders seem to be unable to stop talking about him. Of course, the leader of Ukraine’s powerful neighbor is not unworthy of the voters’ attention. But some…