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No one gave the French volleyball team a chance at the Tokyo Olympics, but they went on a giant-killing spree to claim their first ever men’s gold. In Paris the pressure will be on the hosts, who now find themselves firmly among the favourites.France scraped through to the knockout stage in Tokyo, and then suddenly kicked things up a notch and beat world champions Poland and the Russian team to not only win gold but popularise a sport that previously had little support back at home.”We are known as Olympic champions. Of course it’s extra pressure to hold this title,”…
Ask most football fans what they know about Samu Omorodion and they’ll tell you – not much. But Chelsea are very keen on him, perhaps more than we previously realised.That’s what Ben Jacobs things. The well connected Chelsea writer was on our writer Simon Phillips’ podcast today in a really interesting transfer special. A lot of topics have been covered before elsewhere, but the subject of Samu is a really interesting one which seems to be gradually becoming a priority.The Atletico Madrid striker is not a big name – he spent last year grafting on loan at relegation threatened Alaves…
Editor’s note: Gargan was interviewed before Thursday’s Schuylerville Stakes.Question: What’s a general overview of your background until now?Answer: Well, I grew up on the racetrack. My father [Dan] was a jockey. He actually rode in the Belmont against Secretariat, so it’s pretty cool that I ended up winning the Belmont. He won the [Kentucky] Oaks that year, ’73, with Bag of Tunes, so that was a pretty big accomplishment. I grew up my whole life in horse racing. I worked for Wayne [Lukas] as a young kid for quite a while. Then I worked for Tony Reinstedler for a little…
Erie Pickleball co-owner Chris O’Donnell, left, and his playing partner take the court at the new facility on Tyler Boulevard in Mentor. (Courtesy of Dan Goodell) What started out as an idea and a vision to turn a dusty warehouse into a welcoming indoor facility for those who enjoy one of the country’s fastest growing activities has become a reality for Chris O’Donnell and his wife, Kay. The O’Donnells opened Erie Pickleball at 8020 Tyler Blvd. in Mentor in late June, and while the full schedule of events hasn’t started yet, the initial response has been overwhelming. “We have been…
Marcellus alum Eimile O’Brien was named the new head coach of the Plattsburgh State women’s volleyball team on Wednesday, the college said.After high school, O’Brien spent four years playing at Buffalo State.With the Bengals, O’Brien was a team captain for three seasons and tallied 689 kills in her career.O’Brien previously coached the Niagara County Volleyball Club U16 team before working as an assistant with Buffalo State for the 2023 season.She helped the Bengals to a 16-12 overall record and 5-4 conference record. The team also had its best finish since the 2014 season.“We are extremely fortunate to be welcoming Eimile…
It has emerged that Tottenham Hotspur might have even more competition to contend with in the race for Jonathan David’s signature, with Newcastle United being the latest club to express interest in the Lille star.Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty ImagesSpurs could face Newcastle battle for Jonathan DavidDavid, who is into the final year of his contract at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs, with various outlets over the last few weeks naming the Lilywhites as one of the front-runners for the 24-year-old (90 min).However, GiveMeSport have now suggested that Newcastle have now set their sights on…
This doesn’t sound like it should be noteworthy: a 15-time PGA Tour winner still in his prime holds the first-round lead in a tournament.But Justin Thomas has been fighting some things for a while.The 31-year-old has the first-round lead at the Genesis Scottish Open after shooting 8-under 62 Thursday, his first such lead in 781 days.“It’s always good to get off to a good start, and even better to get off to a great one,” Thomas said. “I felt like I was in great control of everything. Just when I missed it, I missed it in the right spots and…
The terms of AEW’s new TV deal will be one of the biggest pro wrestling stories of 2024. It sounds like President Tony Khan and Warner Bros. Discovery have been trying to hammer out a deal for months, but nothing has been announced as WBD’s exclusive negotiating window is coming to a close. With that in mind, SportsGrid asked Khan how close we are to an announcement about a new TV deal. Here’s what Tony said while wearing his Warner Bros. Discovery hat: “Well, we’re having great conversations at Warner Bros. Discovery. Definitely it’s a great home for pro wrestling.…
After four successful years of hosting a summertime pickleball tournament in Summit County, the 2024 Pickle in the Peaks will take place from Thursday, July 18, through Saturday, July 20. Hosted by the town of the Silverthorne and the Summit County Pickleball Association, the tournament will feature over 134 teams from the state and greater U.S. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format with medals for the top three in each division. The entirety of the tournament will be hosted at Rainbow Park and Trent Park. To find information on pricing and to sign up to play, visit…
Home » Gallery » New Delhi: Badminton player Saina Nehwal during the series “Her Story – My Story,” sharing her inspirational journey with the audience at Rashtrapati Bhavan – #Gallery Posted By: Social News XYZ July 11, 2024 New Delhi: Badminton player Saina Nehwal speaks during the series “Her Story – My Story,” sharing her inspirational journey with the audience at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, July 11, 2024.(IANS/Qamar Sibtain) New Delhi: Badminton player Saina Nehwal speaks during the series “Her Story – My Story,” sharing her inspirational journey with the audience at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, July 11, 2024.(IANS/Qamar Sibtain)…