Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun Responds To Sexual Discrimination Allegations:

Former UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun issued a statement in which he acknowledges allegations of him discriminating on the basis of sex along with creating a hostile work environment. The current men’s basketball coach for University of St. Joseph is facing a lawsuit by the university’s former associate athletic director Jaclyn Piscitelli.

“As for the accusations that have been reported,” the ESPY Award winner said in a public statement. “I will say only this: I’m not sure when asking a colleague if they would mind opening the door because my hands were full became discrimination or when self-deprecation for being an aging, clumsy husband became an insult.”

Piscitelli filed the Title IX lawsuit after being fired in June from her position.

Two Dead And Several Injured After Hard Rock Hotel Collapsed:

Saturday morning, the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans partially collapsed, killing two construction workers, injuring several others and one missing person near the disaster site. The search and rescue mission following the fatal accident is continuing as officials say there are still potential victims trapped in rubble.

According to New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell, a heavy crane collapsed through the construction building. The conditions of the danger zone remain risky, slowing the rescuing processing.

The identities of the deceased construction workers remain unknown, as well as the missing person.

Syrian Government Continues to Rapidly Deteriote

Following the Turkish attacks on the Syrian border last week, Syrian troops edge the border to battle their forces. This came after Syria crafted a deal wth Kurdish forces, changing their stance as eight- year-war-enemies to allies.

Along with that, President Donald Trump says he will begin “the impositions of sanctions against current and former officials,” of the Turkish government. He is looking to increase steel tariffs back up to 50 percent.

“Anyone who wants to assist Syria in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China or Napoleon Bonaparte. I hope they all do great, we are 7,000 miles away!” Trump tweeted.