Khelif’s opponent said she didn’t have any problem fighting her, but had to tap out after experiencing severe nose pain after the match’s opening punches. PARIS, France — Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout on Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds. Khelif was disqualified from … Read more
Simone Biles and Suni Lee — the reigning Olympic champion — were both looking to make history in the all-around final. PARIS, France — Simone Biles remains peerless. Even when she’s not quite perfect. The American gymnastics star edged Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during a tense Olympic all-around final on Thursday. Biles’ total of 59.131 was just … Read more
“Being named the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Community Coach of the Year is an amazing honor,” Coach Nesha said. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama is already an NBA star, but according to Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell, he should have won all NBA Awards last season. “He should have been Rookie of the Year, Defensive … Read more
“Being named the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Community Coach of the Year is an amazing honor,” Coach Nesha said. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama is already an NBA star, but according to Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell, he should have won all NBA Awards last season. “He should have been Rookie of the Year, Defensive … Read more
Some NBA executives do not believe Castle will be the NBA’s best rookie next season. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Stephon Castle played in limited games during the 2024 NBA Summer League but showed flashes of just how good he can be on both ends of the court. In his lone game in Las … Read more
Some NBA executives do not believe Castle will be the NBA’s best rookie next season. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Stephon Castle played in limited games during the 2024 NBA Summer League but showed flashes of just how good he can be on both ends of the court. In his lone game in Las … Read more
The rowing team dominated from the start of the 2,000-meter race, and managed to hold off a last-minute push by New Zealand to end with a 5:49:03 time, less than a second ahead of the island nation. Great Britain took bronze. The U.S. team, made up of Michael Grady, Nick Mead, Justin Best and Liam … Read more