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Day 1 Sweeps Lead Pitt Women to Second Straight Win over Penn State Three podium sweeps on Day 1 and three total wins from Avery Kudlac led Pitt to a 248-105 drubbing of Penn State. It’s the second consecutive win for the Panthers over their in-state rival, the first time that has happened since 1984-86. Penn State won the men’s meet, a somewhat closer 211-142. Pitt’s women swept all four relays in the two-day meet in State College, with Kudlac and Claire Jansen on all four squads. Sydney Gring swam fly on both medleys and anchored the…
Brendan Johnston has quickly made his mark in Australia on return from the United States, where he came fourth overall in the Life Time Grand Prix, winning the elite men’s category at the Gravelista round of the UCI Gravel World Series held in Seymour on Sunday.The Giant rider also swept up the other Australian round of the series, SEVEN in Western Australia, earlier in 2024.It was, on the other hand a breakthrough gravel win for Talia Appleton with the 19 year old Team Bridgelane rider having delivered a healthy dose of top 10 results on the road in her first…
Interactive Mike Rooney – October 27, 2024 Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Clemson program development coach Jack Leggett to discuss his successful head-coaching career and how ACC baseball has evolved over time. They also talk about the legendary head coaches that Leggett has coached against and alongside.Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a[…]
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Perth’s Optus Stadium will host the Australian match of the 2025 Bledisloe Cup series.The decision to take the game west in a season that will be highlighted by the British and Irish Lions tour down under was confirmed by a WA government official on Monday.The Wallabies will play three games of The Rugby Championship in Australia next year – the other two against Argentina.The Perth Bledisloe will be held at Optus on Saturday, October 4.The Wallabies will also return to Townsville where they are…
Jack Draper won the biggest title of his career at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna as the British number one’s breakout season reached even greater heights.Draper produced an outstanding level to beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-4 7-5 in the final of the ATP 500 event.The 22-year-old left-hander, who reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open last month, will rise to a career-high ranking of 15th in the world on Monday.”To win this title feels incredible. I’m so proud of myself and my team – the hard work is for moments like this,” said Draper.The victory was…
A former unified titlist continues his quest for a second reign while a two-time Olympic medalist is set to resume her pro career. Murodjon ‘MJ’ Akhmadaliev and Beatriz ‘The Beast’ Ferreira will anchor Matchroom Boxing’s annual show in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Uzbekistan’s Akhmadaliev faces Mexico’s Ricardo Espinoza for the interim WBA junior featherweight title. Brazil’s Ferreira attempts her first IBF lightweight title defense versus France’s Licia Boudersa. Both bouts will air live as part of a four-fight DAZN show on Dec. 14 from Salle Des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo. “I can’t wait to return to breathtaking Monte-Carlo for a magnificent…
Hampshire’s Liz Young secured the second Ladies European Tour title of her career after she pipped Belgium’s Manon De Roey to the Hero Women’s Indian Open title. Trailing De Roey and compatriot Alice Hewson by one shot heading into Sunday’s final round at DLF Golf & Country Club, the 42-year-old from Brockenhurst was still a shot behind De Roey after 14 holes, but the turning point came at the par-5 15th when Young’s patience paid off and she carded an excellent birdie. Two holes later and the treacherous 17th proved decisive again as De Roey dropped a shot to give Young…
Lonnie Walker IV was not included on the Maine Celtics initial training camp roster. The G League Celtics will start training camp this week, ahead of their season opener on November 8. Walker attended training camp with the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 contract. The veteran guard was waived before any portion of his contract became guaranteed. Walker had spoken previously that he understood his path back to the NBA may come via playing in the G League. Despite not being on the training camp roster, Walker could be added by Maine at any time. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard…
Derek Brunson will return to Brazil for a grappling match with Rodolfo Vieira in the main event of ADXC 7, the company announced Friday. The event will take place Nov. 17 in Rio de Janeiro. Brunson is a veteran of 33 MMA bouts with 24 wins, five of those coming by way of submission. His final UFC victory was a rear-naked choke against Darren Till in 2023. Now under contract with the PFL, the jiu-jitsu black belt fought once in Brazil, defeating Lyoto Machida by first-round knockout in Sao Paulo back in 2017. Vieira is a decorated jiu-jitsu player with…
NEBRASKA vs IOWA STATE (WOMEN’S DUAL) Friday, October 25, 2024 Devaney Natatorium, Lincoln, NE SCY (25 Yards) Results TEAM STANDINGS Nebraska – 202 Iowa State – 94 Nebraska hosted Iowa State for a dual meet on Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, ending the meet with a decisive 202-94 victory. Nebraska junior Gena Jorgenson was exceptional for the Huskers, winning 3 individual events. She first took the 1650 free in a time of 16:48.14. While that time is well off Jorgenson’s career best of 15:55.71, it was a solid October mile nonetheless. Jorgenson was an All-American in the event…