Only one prospect brought back a medal in the 2024 Paris Games from boxing—21-year-old Omari Jones. The Orlando resident won a bronze medal but squandered his chances for gold losing to Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev in the semi-finals of the welterweight division. However, months after the games came to a close, Jones has achieved a new…
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State football had an opportunity in front of them on Friday and it took full advantage. The Gamecocks (9-4) hosted the Conference USA title game and came out victorious 52-12 over Western Kentucky. It was a first half of beauty from the Gamecocks, which saw Tyler Huff throw for two touchdowns while…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Logistx of the United States competes against India of the … [+] Netherlands during the Red Bull BC One World Final at the Hammerstein Ballroom. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) Getty Images “The biggest takeaway for me from the Olympics was a huge realization of how powerful it…
After the Paris Olympics, there is no space for doubt about Japanese wrestlers. They came, they saw, and boy, oh boy, did they conquer! When the 2024 Olympics ended, Japan’s wrestling medal tally stood at 11, of which eight were gold. The world saw some of the greatest matches in both Greco-Roman and freestyle events…
No Premier League club has yet committed to the second Summer Series in the promised land of the United States. Insiders say a number of ‘good discussions’ are ongoing over the pre-season tournament and add that they are confident of a positive outcome, as the clock continues to tick towards next July. However, the lack…
Team USA plays the last of four international friendlies ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League against Mexico on Tuesday, October 15 (10/15/2024) at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico. Fans can watch the game with a free trial of DirecTV Stream. Here’s what you need to know: What: Soccer friendly Who: USA vs. Mexico When: Tuesday,…
John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF. Getty Images. Ladies and gentlemen, the Mauricio Pochettino era of U.S. soccer is officially underway, and guess what? We actually won! The boys took care of business with a 2-0 victory over Panama, and even though it wasn’t exactly 1970s Brazil out there, it was nice to see us play competent soccer…
It was business as usual at the top of the classes in the latest USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll released Monday. Brownsburg (6A), Concord (5A), New Palestine (4A), Evansville Memorial (3A), Lafayette Central Catholic (2A) and North Judson (A) are ranked No. 1 again this week by a statewide vote of sportswriters…
High school girls flag football surpemacy belongs to Central (Phenix, Ala.) in Week 4. The Red Devils’ steady climb up the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings reaches the No. 1 spot after multiple losses by a high-powered Orange Lutheran (Calif.) team created another shift inside the top 10. Making a strong push behind the…
Former England coach and Sevens legend Simon Amor has been appointed as the new head coach of the USA men’s Sevens program, succeeding the outgoing Mike Friday. It is a new era for the men’s team following the departure of Friday, who held the role for 10 years in what was a largely successful period…
