Anonymous ID: 59e90d Oct. 1, 2021, 10:42 p.m. No.14704411   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>4422 >>4465

Helicopter, small plane crash mid-air in Arizona

 

A helicopter and a fixed-wing plane collided in mid-air in Chandler, Arizona, Friday, local authorities confirmed.

 

Chandler police tweeted that they are currently at the scene.

 

"We are at the scene of a mid-air collision between a plane and helicopter at a Chandler Airpark. We ask anyone who possibly witnessed or caught this incident on camera to contact Chandler PD at 480-782-4130," the police posted.

 

The plane was able to land safely, but the helicopter crashed and caught on fire, the Chandler Fire department reported. Chandler Police have confirmed two deaths.

 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/helicopter-small-plane-crash-mid-air-arizona/story?id=80350886

Anonymous ID: 59e90d Oct. 1, 2021, 11:03 p.m. No.14704476   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

National Women's Soccer League commissioner resigns after prominent coach accused of misconduct

 

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned Friday, a day after some former players accused North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley of misconduct. Riley, who has since been fired by the team and had his license suspended by U.S. Soccer, denies the allegations.

 

"The National Women's Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird's resignation as its commissioner," the League said in a statement Friday night.

 

The decision comes hours after the League announced it would postpone the five matches scheduled for this weekend in light of the allegations.

 

This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly traumatic for our players and staff, and I take full responsibility for the role I have played," Baird said in a statement announcing the postponed games before her resignation was announced. "I am so sorry for the pain so many are feeling. Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take the field this weekend to give everyone some space to reflect. Business as usual isn't our concern right now."

 

On Thursday, The Athletic published an article in which Sinead Farrelly, who played for Riley on multiple teams, claimed he coerced her into having sex with him. Farrelly and colleague Mana Shim also alleged that when they played for him on the Portland Thorns for the 2014-2015 season, he coerced them into kissing each other. They claimed he made inappropriate comments about their bodies, sexual orientation and relationships.

 

In a statement to The Athletic, Riley called the allegations "completely untrue." While he acknowledged making comments that some players may have found offensive, he said, "I do not belittle my players, comment on their weight, or discuss their personal relationships." He denied ever taking his players out drinking or making any sexual advances towards them.

 

Full article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lisa-baird-national-womens-soccer-league-commissioner-resigns-after-paul-riley-accused-of-misconduct/