The USA beach volleyball duo of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng saw their Olympic run come to an end Tuesday in a quarterfinal match against Switzerland. The Swiss team of Tanya Huberli and Nina Brunner won both sets to claim the match, including 21-19 in the second set to get the victory. Switzerland claimed the...
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NBA News: Lakers called ‘a joke’ for ‘nepotism’ in drafting LeBron James’ son Bronny
The Los Angeles Lakers selecting LeBron James‘ eldest son, Bronny, with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft has been one of the biggest news around the league this offseason. This decision continues to give plenty to talk about as the new season draws nearer, and while many are...
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2024 Paris Olympics live updates: U.S. women advance to soccer gold medal game; Gabby Thomas claims 200m victory
Ever since John and Sumner Paine represented the U.S. in shooting at the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, brothers and sisters have competed at the Games. The 2024 Paris Olympics are no exception. If competition drives Olympians, what could be more competitive than sibling rivalry? Yesterday, Australia’s Noemie Fox won gold in kayak cross...
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DAZN deepens basketball offer with global distribution deal for FIBA’s Courtside 1891 product
MIES/LONDON (Switzerland/UK) – DAZN Group, the world’s sports entertainment platform, FIBA and Two Circles, today announce a long-term strategic partnership that sees DAZN become a global distributor of Courtside 1891.* Courtside 1891 is the home of FIBA live streaming, with a focus on national team basketball. Courtside 1891 hosts live and on-demand content from FIBA’s international...
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Former Westwood standout goes pro | The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County
Russell Jones Jr. Heads to Europe to Play for Neuchatel Former Westwood High School standout Russell Jones, Jr. | Photo: Western Carolina SWITZERLAND – Russell Jones Jr. closed out his college career last March on a mildly sour note, but now he’s awaiting an August flight to Switzerland, where he will suit up for Union...
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Why is Roger Federer not competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
The 2024 Paris Olympics will host tennis stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic among others. However, Roger Federer, known for his elegance on the court and numerous Grand Slam titles, will not be competing in what would have been his fifth Olympic appearance. Federer’s decision to skip the Paris 2024 Olympics...
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Cowboy Basketball Alumni Update – Oklahoma State University Athletics
2023-24 was a busy year for former Cowboys in professional basketball leagues spanning 16 countries and four different continents. Six Oklahoma State alumni won championships, including Lindy Waters with the G-League’s OKC Blue. Isaac Likekele led his team to the top of the Norwegian League, Markel Brown captured the Italian Cup and former teammates...
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NBA League Pass – Stream Live NBA Action Anytime, Anywhere
When watching live games, subscribers can choose from home and away broadcasts featuring their favorite announcers, as well as a Mobile View stream when watching on the NBA App that’s optimized for phones. On select games, subscribers also get access to League Pass-exclusive streams, including HooperVision (hosted by Quentin Richardson and featuring former players’ analyses),...
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TNT matches Amazon’s $1.8 billion media rights deal for NBA coverage
TNT is likely here to stay when it comes to NBA coverage. After Turner Sports lost out to Amazon and other outlets as it relates to media rights following the 2024-25 season, the company announced on Monday that it has matched Amazon’s $1.8 billion media rights deal with the Association. “We have reviewed the offers...
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Where and how to watch the Men’s Tournament?
MIES (Switzerland) – The Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024 will take place from 27 July to 10 August and here is how to keep up to date with the biggest basketball events of the year. As the official Olympic Basketball Tournament websites for both Men’s and Women’s, fans can stay up to date on...
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NBA superstars LeBron James, Steph Curry, US Olympians Phelps, Simone Biles among top 100 athletes since 2000: ESPN
Compressing professional athletes’ more than two decades of achievements around the world, ESPN ranked the top 100 sportspersons of the 21st century so far. The task was obviously not easy, especially since the sports outlet was faced with one of the most arduous and back-breaking dilemmas that entailed narrowing down the greatest among an ensemble...
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FIBA confirms list of referees for Paris 2024
MIES (Switzerland) – A 30-strong pool of referees has been selected to officiate at the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournaments Paris 2024. They have been chosen from an original long list of 40 candidates and have been put through an intense and extensive 13-week preparation program. There is plenty of experience within the group,...