Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Hearn, 67, entered the plea through one of his attorneys during his initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court.

Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean did not require Hearn to be supervised by the court while he awaits trial. A status hearing was scheduled for Aug. 5.

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David Hearn of the United States competes in the men’s C1 whitewater canoeing final of the 2000 Summer Olympics at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Penrith, Australia, on Sept. 18, 2000. (David Madison/Getty Images)

Hearn was indicted last week on a felony destruction of property charge following his arrest in connection with the June 19 incident. Hearn denied damaging the pool, saying he stopped on a bike ride and touched a loose piece of the peeling blue coating “to satisfy my curiosity as a citizen.”

Prosecutor Kevin Reddington said the government wasn’t seeking any court supervision for Hearn, but just a “stay-away order,” without specifying in court where it wanted to keep Hearn away from.

Mary Dohrmann, one of Hearn’s attorneys, urged the judge not to impose any conditions of court supervision, calling Hearn an “upstanding citizen and member of the community.”

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David Hearn of the United States competes in the men’s C1 whitewater canoeing final of the 2000 Summer Olympics at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Penrith, Australia, on Sept. 18, 2000. (David Madison/Getty Images)

Dohrmann also said “the government’s evidence is weak.”

The Reflecting Pool recently underwent a $14 million rehabilitation project under President Trump. Hearn’s indictment came after several people were arrested or cited for allegedly damaging the reflecting pool.

Video of Hearn’s arrest went viral on X after it was captured by journalist Emily Miller. Miller accused the former Olympian of grabbing a hose that female National Park Service workers were using to clear algae.

Hearn denied the accusation but admitted his bike tire might have hit the hose.

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David Hearn of the United States performs during the Olympic Slalom Trials. May 16, 1992. (Doug Pensinger/Allsport)

“I didn’t vandalize anything,” Hearn told The Washington Post. “By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs.”

Records show that Hearn has ties to a major left-wing fundraising network.

Hearn represented the United States at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Fox News’ Jasmine Baehr, Jackson Thompson, and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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It seems everyone loves Kylian Mbappé again. The France captain, is having a magnificent showing in the World Cup, scoring seven goals so far and breaking records. His performance has led some who previously criticized him for being too outspoken, or for leaving Paris to play in Madrid, to ask for forgiveness.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball against Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the second quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on July 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP

LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled Caitlin Clark’s return, beating the Indiana Fever 106-92 in the WNBA on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Clark returned after missing two games because of a back injury. She had nine points in 16 minutes for Indiana (12-9).

Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 29 points. Lexie Hull added 14, Damiris Dantas had 12 and Tyasha Harris 10. Indiana star Aliyah Boston sat out because of right leg injury.

Rae Burrell added 22 points for Los Angeles (9-11). Dearica Hamby added 21 points and nine rebounds, and Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins each scored 12 for Los Angeles. Kelsey Plum (lower left leg) and Cameron Brink (left ankle) did not play.

Atkins’ steal and fast-break layup capped Los Angeles’ 7-2 to begin the second half for a 55-43 lead. The Sparks led 82-71 entering the fourth.

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13) grabs a loose ball in front of Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO — Janelle Salaun scored 26 points and the Golden State Valkyries held off the expansion Toronto Tempo 83-75 in the WNBA on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Fellow reserve Kaitlyn Chen added 16 points for Golden State (16-7). Kayla Thornton had 15 points and nine rebounds.

Isabelle Harrison had 24 points and eight rebounds for Toronto (9-12). The Tempo have lost three straight.

Marina Mabrey scored 11 points a day after being named the Tempo’s first WNBA All-Star. She also had six rebounds and four assists.

Toronto players Brittney Sykes (left plantar fascia), Kiki Rice (ankle sprain), and Temi Fagbenle (concussion) all missed the game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will head to the White House to celebrate their second-straight World Series title on July 23, according to the California Post.

The Dodgers will travel from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. on the off-day of their nine-game East Coast road trip where they will play the Phillies, New York Yankees and New York Mets.

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“President Trump is excited to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers BACK to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship!,” said White House assistant press secretary Taylor Rogers in a statement.

President Donald Trump posted an invitation to the Dodgers on social media shortly after their dramatic win in Game 7:

“Congratulations to the L.A. Dodgers, a game won by incredible CHAMPIONS!!! A lesser group of men would never have been able to win that game, or game 6, for that matter. So many stars made it all happen. Also, congratulations to ownership. What a great job they have done. SEE YOU ALL AT THE WHITE HOUSE!!!”

It was reported in February that the team was expected to make the trip at some point during the 2026 MLB season despite calls to cancel it in light of the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

While there was a backlash to attending the Trump White House last year, the team still put on a united front and had no notable holdouts despite past comments and actions, such as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying he would have skipped a visit in 2019 and Mookie Betts not attending with the Boston Red Sox after 2018.

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Dodgers president Stan Kasten claimed “all” the players wanted to go in 2025, though at least one player wasn’t too enthusiastic. Kiké Hernández, a Puerto Rican fan favorite who has criticized Trump in the past, described it as “kind of a lose-lose situation for me” in comments to radio reporter Dave Vassegh.

Roberts told the Los Angeles Times in February that going to the White House to celebrate the World Series is a part of tradition.

“I was raised — by a man who served our country for 30 years — to respect the highest office in our country. For me, it doesn’t matter who is in the office, I’m going to go to the White House. I’ve never tried to be political. For me, I am going to continue to try to do what tradition says and not try to make political statements, because I am not a politician.”

World Series champions have typically made their White House visit when in town to play the Nationals. The schedule did not allow the Dodgers to make the trip when they played Washington in early April.

India’s Axar Patel (ANI Photo)

India all-rounder Axar Patel is set to achieve another major milestone when he takes the field in the fourth T20I against England, becoming the 31st Indian cricketer to play 100 T20 Internationals. The landmark comes just two matches after Axar claimed his 100th T20I wicket, underlining his consistent impact as one of India’s most reliable white-ball all-rounders over the past decade.Reflecting on his journey from making his T20I debut in 2015 to reaching the 100-match milestone, Axar admitted he never imagined representing India so many times.“When I played my first T20I, I never imagined I would play 100 matches. This England tour has been very special for me because I completed my 100 T20I wickets in the second match, and now I will play my 100th T20I in the fourth game. It’s a very special moment, and I am really enjoying it,” Axar said in a video shared by BCCI.The left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder also credited his teammates, coaches, and family for helping him reach the landmark.“It feels really good. Whenever you achieve a milestone, it’s never just about you. My teammates, coaches, and family have all played a role in this journey.”Axar also recalled the emotions of making his India debut and how representing the country remains every cricketer’s ultimate dream.“When you make your debut, it’s a completely different feeling. At that time, you don’t know how much you’ll achieve in your career. Now, I am about to play my 100th match, and it’s a feeling that can’t really be expressed. Even playing one match for India is a dream come true.”

Axar Patel’s T20I career stats

Since his debut in 2015, Axar has featured in 99 T20Is, scoring 746 runs at an average of 17.34 while taking 101 wickets at an impressive average of 21.86, with best figures of 3/9. He has also taken 38 catches, making valuable contributions in all three departments.The 31-year-old has been an integral member of India’s white-ball setup and played a key role in the team’s triumphs at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s premier T20 all-rounders.

Nonconference games can make or break a team’s season.

Preseason victories can propel a team into Playoff consideration; defeats can hold it back.

The table below shows the nonconference win percentages and win-loss records for the region’s top programs over the last 10 seasons.