The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Feb. 1, 2025 – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

Former Olympic gold medalist Sebastian Coe published his manifesto for his vision as International Olympics Committee (IOC) president, as he campaigns for the position going into 2025.  Coe’s manifesto stresses the importance of protecting female athletes, in a year that has been plagued by global outrage over trans athletes in women’s sports.  Unlike current IOC […]