The US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Victory is Overshadowed by a Trump Joke Donald Trump's comment has caused controversy after it diverted attention from Team USA’s historical success in the Winter Olympics. The United States took home gold medals in men's hockey and women's hockey at the Winter Games of Milan-Cortina. This was the first time that the United States won both gold medals at the same Games. The public instead of celebrating the rare win turned their attention to an impromptu comment made by the team's coach during a call congratulating them. Donald Trump's Comments Trump invited the team to Washington for his State of the Union Address. He congratulated the hockey players and wished them well. He said that the men's team would need to be invited, or else he could "probably" face impeachment. The comment was laughed at by several players. Online, critics quickly responded to the joke by claiming that it reduced women's achievements to an amusing punchline. Social media exploded with the joke, which became a hot political and sporting topic. Women's team declines invitation The women's team declined the invitation to the speech. Hilary Knight, the USA captain, addressed this controversy later in an ESPN interview. Knight called the comments "disgusting" and claimed that they distracted attention from the hard work of the athletes. She said that women should have been the focus of attention, as they were responsible for Team USA's Olympic success. She defended both the women's and men's teams. Knight said that the players were in a difficult position when the decision was made. Knight believes that there's genuine respect between the two teams. She believes that the online reaction exaggerated and diverted attention from the unity and support among US hockey. Hilary Knight’s Historic Record Knight ended her Olympic career by scoring 15 goals. This makes Knight the most prolific goal-scorer in US Olympic Hockey history. She leaves the Games at 36 as one of sport's leading voices and a five-time Olympic medalist. She wants this moment to serve as an example of how institutions and leaders speak about women in all industries, including sports. Knight stated that women are not less than men. Knight said that women's achievements must stand alone.
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Katie Taylor will retire after her final fight in Dublin Katie Taylor, the Irish boxing icon has announced that she will be retiring later this year following one final fight in Dublin. The 39-year-old plans to end her career in Ireland and is hoping to fight at Croke park. Taylor Taylor hasn't fought in a fight since July last year when she beat Amanda Serrano during their three-round bout in New York. She wants to make her last appearance in front of Irish supporters. In a recent conversation, she stated: "I want to fight to finish my career in Dublin." Croke Park is still her top choice. She mentioned that if it doesn't work, the 3Arena or the Aviva Stadium could be venues. The Career that Changed Irish Sport Katie Taylor started boxing when she was 12 years old. In 2001, she made her debut as an amateur and rose quickly through the ranks. She pushed herself forward at a time in Ireland when female fighters had limited opportunities. At the age of 15, she competed in Ireland's first women-only bout. She won many amateur world titles before winning Olympic gold in London 2012. Taylor has continued to push boundaries in the world of professional wrestling. The four-belt era saw Taylor become the undisputed champion of two weight classes. Few fighters have ever achieved this feat, whether they are male or female. She was able to bring women's fighting into the spotlight through her rivalry with Amanda Serrano. The fights attracted large crowds, and they were covered extensively by major media outlets. This proved that women's fighting belongs in the most prestigious arenas. A Dream Goodbye at Croke Park Taylor has one final goal. Taylor wants to compete at Croke before retiring. Croke Park, the iconic Dublin stadium that has played host to some of Ireland’s most memorable sporting moments. In the past, costs have prevented this plan from being implemented. Taylor is still hopeful. The Irish would be able to see their most famous athlete in person if he were to fight his final bout at Croke park. She will look at other locations in Dublin if the event is not possible there. She plans to finish her career in Dublin, regardless of the venue. Legacy beyond Titles Taylor's influence goes far beyond medals and belts. Taylor helped change attitudes towards women's sport in Ireland. She was humble and often thanked the fighters that paved her way, such as her inspiration Deirdre Goguety. Taylor is one of the best boxers in her generation. She is considered by many to be one of the best athletes Ireland ever produced. She prepares to make one last walk around the ring this summer. She wants this moment to be Dublin's.
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UEFA rejects Benfica appeal as Prestianni set to miss Real Madrid clash UEFA rejected Benfica’s appeal of the provisional suspension against Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni. Prestianni, 20, will miss Benfica’s second-leg Champions League play off match against Real Madrid. This ban is the result of allegations made by Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during their 1 to 0 win in last week’s first leg. Prestianni was suspended UEFA issued a provisional one-match ban to Prestianni after Vinicius Jr claimed that he used discriminatory language in the Lisbon match. According to the governing body, there were enough preliminary evidences for a prima-facie case. The officials were able to temporarily suspend the case while they conducted a thorough investigation. Benfica appealed the decision. The club did admit that, even if it went ahead, there was little chance of the decision affecting Wednesday's game in Madrid. Benfica’s Appeal is Rejected UEFA’s Appeals Body examined Benfica’s request, but rejected it. Prestianni is therefore suspended from the next European match. In the hope that the ruling would be changed, he trained at the Real Madrid stadium with his squad on Tuesday. The decision was not changed. The suspension is only temporary. The UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspection will complete a thorough review. Further sanctions may be imposed based on the results. Benfica: What this means Prestianni could have played while the investigation continued if UEFA hadn't imposed the temporary ban. Benfica will have to prepare without their young winger for the crucial Champions League match. Portuguese team is under even greater pressure as they trail Real Madrid 1 to 0 in the aggregate. UEFA is yet to announce a date for the ruling. Prestianni is still suspended until then and his immediate future in Europe remains unclear.
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