The women’s soccer coach was dismissed ahead of Canada’s Summer Olympics debut in the wake of a drone scandal.
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Canada Coach Bev Priestman Suspended and Sent Home From Olympics
Star Sports Update Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has been sent home from the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone scandal. The announcement by the Canadian Olympic Committee about Priestman's suspension came late Thursday following a TSN report that alleged that Canada's men's and women's national soccer teams had used drones to spy on opponents for the past several years. Canada soccer CEO and General Secretary Kevin Blue said in the COC release, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He added that Priestman was suspended from her duties until the end of the tournament and a completion of the organization's independent external review. Feel the pulse of the city, feel the beat of the drum, feel the bass, blow your hair. In Las Vegas live music delivers much more than sound. It's where music comes alive with artists like Pink, Wu-Tang Clan, Nicki Minaj, Garth Brooks, Christina Aguilera, 21 Pilots, Nas with the Las Vegas Bill Harmonic and many more. Every show is a playground for your senses. See the full summer lineup at visit Las Vegas dot com. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yellich was placed on the 10-day interlist with lower back inflammation Wednesday. Instead of opting for season ending back surgery, the Auster outfielder plans to rest and rehabilitate his back according to a report from the athletic and is also considering the possibility of surgery in the off-season. The Brewers announced the move to the IL Wednesday one day after they removed Yellich from a game after his back tightened up. Yellich underwent an examination Thursday to form a plan to rehabilitate the injury which leaves open the possibility of returning this season. The year and his third All-Star game appearance this season leads the national league in batting average with a 315 number and on base percentage of 406. Yellich also has 11 homers, 42 RBIs and 21 steals in 73 games. The summer Olympics are underway in Chicago Bears safety. Jonathan Owens is gearing up to take a break from training camp to head to Paris to support his wife in US gymnastics phenom, Simone Biles. Owens spoke Thursday about the support he's received from his team on taking the time off, revealing the trip has been to the work since he signed his two-year contract as a free agent in March. Owens will head overseas Monday and stay through August 3 to support the six-time world champion and the US gymnastics team which is favored to win the team competition. First-time Olympian Coco Gough is planning to keep her cool when she serves as US flag bearer in the opening ceremony Friday alongside NBA All-Star LeBron James. The rainy US Open champion said Thursday she does not want to pester the 39-year-old saying, "I don't want to ask him too much about advice or anything like that because I feel like he's probably trying to enjoy the experience as much as possible too." The 20-year-old tennis star is the youngest flag bearer for team USA out of summer games and the first tennis player to receive the honor. For more on the summer Olympics visit foxports.com or download the Fox Sports app. I'm Jared Maxx. Get more on the Fox Sports app and foxports.com. That is the sound of an expensive car repair about to happen and to prevent breaking the bank with your out of warranty vehicle. You should call car shield. America's number one automotive protection company. Car shield has helped save drivers big dollars on car repairs. Don't risk paying out of pocket for expensive repairs. For dollars a day you can have protection coast to coast on up to 5,000 parts and systems. That's protection on your engine, transmission, entertainment system plus so much more. And your plan also comes with 24/7 roadside assistance, courtesy towing and rental options. Best of all, your rates will never go up as long as you cover your vehicle. That's money in the bank. All you have to do is call car shield before breakdown. Get protection on your car, truck or SUV that comes with unlimited miles and the peace of mind you get with car shield. Don't wait another minute. Call car shield now. Call 800-420-5062. That's 800-420-5062.