South Sudan Basketball Federation president Luol Deng has responded to the offensive comments that were made about the South Sudan Olympic team. He specifically names Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas. “I’m not upset or angry at these ignorant remarks made by my former colleagues; I was more disappointed to see them coming from two individuals…
South Sudan Basketball Federation president Luol Deng has responded to the offensive comments that were made about the South Sudan Olympic team. He specifically names Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas. “I’m not upset or angry at these ignorant remarks made by my former colleagues; I was more disappointed to see them coming from two individuals…
(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) With training camps opening up across the NFL this week, many teams and fans are optimistic about the new season and convincing themselves that something close to a best-case scenario can play itself out. However, one team that has been considered a perennial contender doesn’t seem to be in…
USA Olympic team captain Bob Bryan was asked about Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe‘s decision not to play at the Paris Olympics, and he explained why the move did not surprise him. The addition of the Paris Olympics to the ATP and WTA tennis calendars means players’ schedules are even more crowded if they elect…
The U.S. Men’s Olympic squad had its chances against tournament hosts France in Wednesday’s group stage opener, but a pair of long-range efforts condemned the Americans to defeat. Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise scored eight minutes apart in the second half before Loic Bade added a third goal, leading Les Bleus to a 3-0 opening…
(July 24, 2024) International Tennis Federation – The 16 mixed doubles pairs set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Event have been confirmed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). A strong entry list includes Tokyo 2020 men’s singles gold medallist Alexander Zverev partnering Laura Siegemund, while Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will represent…
By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Tuesday, July 23, 2024Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook The Olympic dream team is taking shape. Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz met up at practice on the red clay of Roland Garros today ahead of this weekend’s Olympic Games…
The United States Men’s Olympic Soccer Team begin play at the 2024 Olympics today in a big way, as they take on hosts France in Marseille. The USMNT U-23s hope to get started against a team that they drew back in March as they set the tone in group play. To win a medal, this…
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) While the rest of the NFL was scraping and struggling to stack up talent, John Lynch was playing Madden with the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners gathered as many talented players as they possibly could, and they’ve been one of the strongest powerhouses in the entire league for years now….
(July 24, 2024) PARIS – Preparing to make her Olympic Games debut, Coco Gauff was selected as Team USA’s female flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced today. Gauff joins three-time Olympian LeBron James as the two elected flag bearers who will…
