He has been the only player appearing on the sand so far in the Summer Games to receive anything but cheers from the crowd. PARIS, France — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mixture of boos and applause when … Read more
Freer High School alumnus Steve McMichael will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame this year. FREER, Texas — The Freer Mighty Buckaroo Band is preparing to perform in the NFL Hall of Fame parade next month in Canton, Ohio. Freer High School alumnus Steve McMichael will be inducted into the NFL Hall of … Read more
The United States star forward is one of many who won’t be wearing the Stars and Stripes in Paris. PARIS, France — The United States men’s soccer team (USMNT) started off their 2024 Olympic Games with a 3-0 loss to host nation France and then a 4-1 win over New Zealand. If you’re watching the … Read more
Six athletes and a coach will be repping the Coogs in Paris while competing for other countries in Track and Field, swimming and diving. HOUSTON — Who’s house, Coogs house is temporarily moving across the pond to Paris this weekend for the 2024 Olympics. The University of Houston Cougars will have six current or former athletes … Read more
Simone Biles will be back in action during the first weekend of competition at the Paris Olympics. PARIS, France — Simone Biles will be making her return to the Olympic stage on Sunday. The 27-year-old is the most decorated gymnast in the world and is widely considered the best in the sport. She’s back in action … Read more
The swimming showdown with Australia is off to an exciting start. PARIS, France — American divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won silver on Saturday in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard diving final to take home Team USA’s first medals of the Paris Games, and more would quickly follow. Here’s a look at other top … Read more
A loss in Marseille could have ended the Americans’ chance to advance to the knockout round. MARSEILLE, France — Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics. A loss in Marseille could have ended the … Read more