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Tokyo Olympic diver Brandon Loschiavo is headed to his second Summer Games in Paris after a last-minute withdrawal opened up a 10-meter quota spot for the former NCAA champion from Purdue. Loschiavo earned the U.S. one quota spot courtesy of his 8th-place finish in the 10-meter event at the 2024 World Championships in February. But at last month’s Olympic Trials in Knoxville, the 27-year-old California native placed 2nd with 892.3 points behind Carson Tyler (965.45). USA Diving officials said it wasn’t until Thursday night — only a day before the opening ceremony — that World Aquatics informed them of the…
Paris 32.4 km For cycling the Olympics start off with the timetrials for both women and men. They ride the same flat 32,4 km circuit in downtown Paris. Start times Women , Start times Men Invalides of the Day: Chloe Dygert & Joshua Tarling No one is better than Dygert on the maniacal one event focus so I expect her to be crazy good in Paris. And maybe Ganna and Remco are bigger favorites but there’s just something about the way Tarling has gone these last two seasons that gives just screams winning underdog. Official Site
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We’ve all witnessed the transformative power of technology in sports, like with VAR and goal-line technology in football. Now, cricket is experiencing its own technological revolution. Technology is revolutionizing cricket, from advanced analytical monitoring tools to playing equipment, influencing player performance and strategy. As a lover of Cricket, understanding these advancements is vital. They affect player performance, decisions, and even fan engagement. In this article, we will explore cricket’s technology evolution and its impact on the sport. We will also discuss how this affects betting decisions and how to stake on betting platforms like odds96 cricket. Let’s dive in! 7…
France full-back Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks and fined 30,000 euros (£25,335) by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) after he posted a racist video on social media.During France’s summer tour of Argentina earlier this month, the 25-year-old posted the video, which included a racist comment aimed at the Arab community.In a statement, the FFR said Jaminet had “harmed the best interests of rugby”.The Toulouse full-back can reduce his ban by eight weeks by taking part in anti-discrimination activities to “promote the values of sport”.Completion of those activities would free Jaminet to be available for selection before the…
Swiatek has spoken this year of wanting to win Olympic gold, boosted by the fact it is held on her favourite surface.Four of her five Grand Slam titles have come on the Paris clay and she is a formidable frontrunner in a match.However, she had to work hard against Begu, going a break down in the second set with her forehand and serve misfiring.Begu served to force a decider at 5-4 but nerves played a part, with Swiatek breaking back and winning the match on a Begu double fault.The match was played under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with the…
Once-defeated cruiserweight Floyd Masson has a problem. His fights are too entertaining. The softly-spoken Kiwi southpaw who boxes out of Brisbane, Australia, found that out the hard way against Belgium’s Yves Ngabu, a fellow lefty, last September. Masson (13-1, 7 knockouts) started off well enough in the contest, but as the bout devolved into a slugfest, it was the bull-strong Ngabu (23-2, 17 KOs) who repeatedly got the better of the exchanges.By the fourth round Masson was cut by a punch, but the ringside physician allowed the bout to continue. Masson, who is known for his big tank, tried to…
Golf has become quite popular in the last four to five years. This is not surprising, considering that the global pandemic has made people turn to sports where social distancing can be practised. According to National Golf Foundation reports, over 500,000 new golfers joined the scene in 2020, which is the biggest increase seen in any sport since 2003. For beginners, learning golf can be as thrilling as exploring Mega casino sites. Both offer a mix of strategy and excitement, whether you’re perfecting your swing or spinning the reels on your way to a jackpot. However, as effective…
The New Orleans Pelicans claimed Trey Jemison off waivers, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Grizzlies waived Jemison to make room to sign Jay Huff to a Two-Way contract. Jemison appeared in 25 games for the Grizzlies last season.
English UFC athlete Tom Aspinall was told off by Conor McGregor to not say anything about him, and Aspinall respectfully agreed. Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names in MMA history having blockbuster matches in the UFC and boxing. Aspinall currently holds the interim UFC heavyweight championship. Tom Aspinall and Conor McGregor In a 2023 interview, England’s Aspinall said that he was over the Conor McGregor hype train. The Irish athlete ‘Notorious’ quickly took to Twitter and had some words for the English fighter. McGregor said, “Say sayonara to that gk deal kid. Starve you and kill you I…