Yesterday afternoon the USA men’s Olympic basketball team took on Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team in the tournament semifinal. All of Team USA came off sluggish except Steph Curry who exploded for 17 points in the first quarter. Despite Curry’s onslaught of three-pointers, the US found themselves in an early deficit. Things went […]
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USA Basketball advances to the Olympic Semifinal
Yesterday afternoon the USA men’s basketball team took on Brazil in the quarter final. After Brazil got out to an early lead in the first quarter, the US hit the gas and didn’t look back. They were led by Devin Booker who led the team in scoring what was by far his best game of […]
Swimmers get the first U.S. gold medal at Paris Olympics, Ledecky falls behind for bronze
The U.S. men’s swimming team scored the first gold for the country in the 4×100 freestyle relay last Saturday. The race was a pretty large blowout, with the Americans beating out the competition by over a second to take the gold. The Australian team, a powerhouse falling short, took home the silver. Italy finished with […]
Russia ban from Olympics cuts deeper with new “Individual Neutral Athletes” team
This year the Olympics will see a much smaller number of Russian and Belarusian competitors. This is due to the new application system the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has placed on Russia and Belarus since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The IOC required athletes from Russia and Belarus to apply to compete under the […]
Team USA beats out former FIBA champ Germany in stunning 92-88 finish
Team USA, led by newly-appointed flag bearer LeBron James, edged out a win over the reigning FIBA champions Germany in a 92-88 finish in London on Monday, just days away from the start of the Olympics. Following Saturday’s close victory over South Sudan, the USA were once again fighting through the whole game to keep […]
USA smashes Serbia in a 105-79 finish before Paris Olympics
The U.S.A. Basketball team beat Serba 105-79 in the final game of the U.S.A. Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi, just over a week ahead of the 2024 Olympics.in Paris. Stephen Curry demonstrated his offensive prowess with 24 points, pulling through with a great game after two games that were lacking offensively. Miami Heat center Bam […]
Kawhi Leonard steps down from Team USA
A spot on the Team USA basketball roster opened on Wednesday after Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard withdrew due to injuries sustained last season, an unfortunate blow for the national team. Leonard was originally chosen to be on Team USA over New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, a second-team All-NBA winner this past […]
Could Lacrosse be a way to push Native American representation into the mainstream? (OP-ED)
Lacrosse is a sport that has been overlooked within the American sports zeitgeist. For some, the difficulty curve for the sport makes it feel daunting, while for others, Lacrosse is considered a preppy sport for affluent families and schools. Fortunately, that sentiment is changing, thanks to the culture in which the sport finds its roots. […]
Pro athletes shouldn’t be allowed in the Olympics (Op-Ed)
With the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024 right around the corner, we’ll see our favorite Olympic athletes, or new ones, shine for the first time since 2022. Or not, if a pro athlete decides to join and ruin it all. According to infoplease.com, professional athletes have been allowed to compete in this worldwide event since […]
Are brands enhancing or diluting the sporting experience? (Op-Ed)
Sports are no different from any other industry when it comes to the importance of brands in creating economic value. Sales volume and the creation of valuable assets that promote revenue development and business expansion are inseparable from a strong brand. Brands play a crucial role in many sporting-related activities, including but not limited to […]
This year, the Olympics are looking promising (Op-Ed)
Anticipation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is rising as the days lead to the big event. This year’s Games are planned to have many exciting new features and innovative programs, so they should be spectacular. The use of AI in different parts of the Olympics is one of the most fascinating breakthroughs. Using […]
