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Hannah Thomas was punched in the face by a police officer, her lawyers claim

Former Greens candidate will sue the state of NSW alleging excessive use of force, solicitor says

Body-worn camera footage shows a police officer punched the former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas in the face during a pro-Palestine protest, her lawyers have claimed, resulting in “extensive and serious injury to her eye”.

Thomas’s lawyers at O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors have said the 35-year-old will sue the state of New South Wales and called for police to withdraw the two criminal charges against her.

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So much is changing — on and off the court — for Michael Porter Jr. after Nets trade

For Michael Porter Jr., getting traded from Denver to the Nets is going to be a huge adjustment, culturally and competitively.
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‘I Made Every Single’ Decision: Biden Fires Back at Trump Over Clemency Autopen Use

Former President Joe Biden defended his staff’s clemency autopen use and fired back at Trump and his allies, calling them ‘liars’ in a new interview.
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Aggressive Kevin McCullar Jr. impresses with shot to make Knicks roster after lost rookie season

It’s his first summer league and, in many ways, his first NBA season is still upcoming.
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Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

US President Donald Trump said that the US would be willing to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a “major statement” on Monday.
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Peyton Manning Delivers Strong Words on Bears’ Caleb Williams

NFL legend Peyton Manning spoke out boldly about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
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Francisco Alvarez doing what Mets asked with ‘phenomenal’ minor league stint

Francisco Alvarez is thriving in a minor league uniform, perhaps leaving open only the question of when he will return to the Mets.
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Miranda Devine: Shocking new poll reveals majority of deluded Dems still believe the Russia collusion hoax was real

A new Rasmussen poll to be published Monday morning shows a majority of Democrats still believe the Russia collusion hoax, even though it has been debunked repeatedly.
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Mark Cuban despises NBA players competing in the Olympics

Mark Cuban had a major gripe throughout his 23 years of owning the Mavericks — and it was a reason he wound up selling his majority stake.
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Yankees’ Max Fried gives optimistic update on blister issue

Since the left-hander isn’t pitching in Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta, Fried and the Yankees get the benefit of the break, with their next game Friday against the Braves.