The United States women’s national team has been dominating the run to the Olympic gold medal game, with much of the attention focused on the forwards. However, the unsung hero of the team is Naomi Girma, the stalwart force in the heart of the team’s defense. Without Girma’s steady demeanor and impeccable tackling in the
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In a stunning turn of events, Serbia managed to overcome a massive 24-point deficit to defeat Australia 95-90 in overtime during the Olympic basketball quarterfinals. Led by Nikola Jokic’s 21 points and 14 rebounds, Serbia staged an impressive comeback that left fans on the edge of their seats. Despite doubting their ability to complete the
On a historic day at the Stade de France, Noah Lyles showcased his exceptional speed and agility by clinching his first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter final. Upholding his steadfast belief in being the “world’s fastest man,” Lyles left spectators in awe with a blistering personal-best time of 9.784 seconds. This remarkable victory placed
Julien Alfred made history by delivering a remarkable gun-to-tape performance in the women’s 100 meters final, securing Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal. Despite the heavy rain and a sodden track, Alfred remained focused and crossed the finish line in a national record time of 10.72 seconds. In a post-race interview, she expressed her elation, stating,
The Miami Dolphins have recently reached an agreement with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill on a restructured contract. This new deal is reportedly worth a whopping $90 million over the next three years, with $65 million of it guaranteed. This restructured contract does not add any new years to the initial four-year, $120 million extension
The International Olympic Committee recently faced backlash for allowing two female boxers, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, to compete at the Paris Olympics despite an ongoing gender controversy. The IOC defended its decision by stating that the pair were facing “aggression” due to an arbitrary decision. Khelif’s quick defeat of her opponent, Italy’s Angela Carini,
The judge presiding over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL has expressed dissatisfaction with the jury’s determination of damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez criticized the jury for not following his instructions on how damages should be calculated. This has led to uncertainty regarding the outcome and potential for the
The NFL is on the brink of revolutionizing the way measurements are made during games by potentially replacing the traditional chain gang with cutting-edge technology. Instead of relying on the tried and true method of using bright orange sticks and a chain, the league is considering implementing Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology to accurately measure the line
The Atlanta Braves made a significant move late Monday by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade sees the return of two key players from the Braves’ 2021 World Series-winning team. In exchange, the Giants will receive left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league third baseman
Team USA’s Olympic-opening victory over Serbia showcased the importance of strategic coaching decisions and player rotations. Coach Steve Kerr made a bold choice to sit first-team All-NBA player Jayson Tatum, emphasizing the team’s need for specific matchups against Serbia’s roster. Kerr’s decision was met with mixed reactions, but he stood by his choice, highlighting the