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PublishedJuly 30, 2024, 10:28 a.m. EDT|Has been updatedJuly 30, 2024, 10:28 a.m. EDTFacebooktwitterEmailCopy linkTwo boxers who were disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2023 due to questions surrounding their biological sex have been cleared to fight in the women’s division at the Paris Olympics. Not only do most see their participation as being unfair, but OutKick’s Riley Gaines believes a female fighter could be killed during the Paris Games.Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting are the two fighters in question who were removed from Women’s World Boxing Championship in March 2023. Umar Kremlev, president of the International…
Two teams have already qualified for the Olympic men's soccer knockout stage and six more will join them when the group stage finishes on Tuesday. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, which begin on Friday.Host nation France tops Group A and will face New Zealand, while U.S. Soccer will face Guinea for second place in the group and a spot in the knockout stages.Group B promises to be the most intriguing, with Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco and Iraq all on three points each and with goal differences of just two going into the day.Spain and…
The U.S. team has the advantage heading into todayThe women's gymnastics team will enter the team final as the overwhelming favorites after a dominant performance in the preliminary rounds. NBC's Kaylee Hartung reports on “Today.”What's left of the U.S. men's gymnastics teamThe U.S. men's team still has a chance to add to their medal collection after winning a much-needed bronze medal yesterday. Tomorrow, Frédéric Richard and Paul Judah will compete in the Individual All-Around Final after placing 10th and 13th respectively in the preliminary rounds. Neither are at the top of their game, but Richard could be in contention for…
Story Link Now in its 16th year, the Terrier Twelve recognizes the best achievements of Boston University teams and student-athletes from the previous school year. In 2023-24, more than half of Boston University's teams have won a conference title or been runners-up in the league championship, and all of those programs will be reflected in the countdown. Be sure to tune in as this year's Terrier Twelve will be announced every Tuesday and Friday this summer. Click here for details. Coming in second in this year's Terrier 12 was men's ice hockey, which won the Hobey Baker Award.…
In the ever-changing world of mixed martial arts, ranking the best fighters in the world may seem like a foolhardy undertaking, but that's exactly what we aim to do with our Mixed Martial Arts World Rankings, where our esteemed judges sift through the heavyweights in each division to provide you with the most definitive list of the best fighters on the planet. Updated pound-for-pound rankings can be found here. There's plenty of headline-grabbing action up and down the weight class, with Belal Muhammad ascending to the top of the welterweight division, Kyoji Horiguchi once again emerging as a threat to…
SAN FRANCISCO — With 97 days until the election, billionaire investor Reid Hoffman is focused on one thing: getting Kamala Harris into the Oval Office.Since Biden dropped out of the race, the LinkedIn co-founder said he has spent most of his waking hours on the phone, putting his work as an investor on the back burner as he marshals his elite circle of Silicon Valley urging them to pour money and influence into the vice president.Hoffman's efforts put him at odds with tech industry executives who supported former President Donald Trump, sparking a political rethink in the overwhelmingly Democratic region.…
The University of Michigan's football program could receive a Notice of Charges as early as this week as a result of an NCAA-led investigation that could also result in an attempt to ban the Wolverines from postseason play for up to two years, according to TheWolverine.com.The pending NOA is related to the sign-stealing allegations and the resulting investigation into the program that began late last season and centers around allegations that former football staff member Connor Stallions engaged in improper scouting activities.The NCAA may report that Michigan could be banned for one or two years from the postseason, but the…
Welcome to the quieter part of the NBA offseason. With basketball news expected to come exclusively from the U.S. team over the next few weeks, it looks like the roster for the 2024-2025 season is pretty much set. The Hawks still have some pieces they need to replace, but no major moves are expected at this point. Atlanta made some big moves this offseason, restructuring the team around Trae Young to better fit him. The Hawks won the NBA Draft Lottery and selected French forward Zachary Lisacher after two solid performances in Summer League. Lisacher adds size and length to…
Former boxing star Eric Eschalso known as Butter beanoffered £1.5 million to fight Jake PaulSurrounding Uncertainty Paul vs Mike Tyson fight schedule.Paul vs TysonThe bout, originally scheduled for July 20, was postponed due to Tyson's ulcer recurrence, and the scheduled fight was postponed to November 15. Watch Donald Trump take on Jake Paul on TikTokbut, TysonHis participation is conditional on passing several medical tests, and it is unclear whether the match will even take place.Looking for a new opponentPoleRecently UFC fighter Mike Perryis currently searching for his next opponent. Butter beanEager to step into the ring, he offered a large…
Father McGivney's Sophia Rosette bats a pass against Gibeau in Glen Carbon.Matt Kamp/IntelligencerFather McGivney's Rachel Kretzer competes against Wesclynn in the Class 1A Father McGivney Regional Championship game at Glen Carbon.Matt Kamp/IntelligencerAn 18-5-4 season that saw the team set program records for wins, goals scored and shutouts came to an end for Father McGivney with a loss to eventual Class 1A state champion Althoff in a shootout in the district semifinals.”We're that close,” FMCHS coach Matt McVicar said.With all but one senior set to return in 2025, the Griffins will look to take the next step toward the program's first…