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Indian boxer and current women's world champion Nikhat Zareen expressed her excitement about her Olympic debut and said she is ready to “throw the punches and fulfil her dream of winning a medal”.Zareen will be part of the star-studded national boxing team at the Paris Olympics, a first for her.Zareen wrote on X, “Bonjour, Paris! I've dreamed of this moment and now that we're here, let's make it an unforgettable moment and win everyone's hearts! I'm ready to pack a punch and make my dreams come true. Let's go! #Paris2024.” Bonjour, Paris! We've dreamed of this moment,…
time: 2:30pm ET, 8:30pm Paris timeUS TV: NBC and PeacockAmerican superstar Katie Ledecky will be part of a trio of medal contenders in the women's 400m freestyle, setting up one of the greatest showdowns in Olympic history. Ledecky is a two-time medalist in the event, having won gold at the 2016 Rio Games and silver at the 2021 Tokyo Games.But her quest for an eighth Olympic gold medal — one away from tying the record for a female athlete — could be thwarted or at least delayed by fellow gold medal favorites Ariarne Titmus of Australia and Summer McIntosh of…
The Paris 2024 Olympics begin today with their first medal events. U.S. superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky will be looking to win her first medal of the Games in the 400-meter freestyle, while seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caleb Dressel will compete in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Jagger Eaton and his U.S. skateboarding teammates will compete in the men's street final.At least seven U.S. teams will compete in six team sports for a total of 24 sports, and USA TODAY Sports will bring you live results, medal counts, highlights and more all day long. Tune in. Men's Street Skateboarding postponed due to…
United States player Tim Ream (number 13) moves with the ball during a match between Uruguay and the United States Men's National Team at Arrowhead Stadium on July 1, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. John Doughton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF soccer 2024 Summer Olympics The matches between the U.S. men's and women's soccer teams have already begun. While the U.S. women's soccer team has dominated Olympic soccer in recent years, the U.S. men's team has never won a medal in the modern Olympic era.The USMNT hopes to change that this summer at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Keep reading to…
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the pay-per-view (PPV) market later TONIGHT (Sat., July 27, 2024) on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Headlining UFC 304 is a Welterweight title fight between division kingpin, Leon Edwards, and top-ranked contender, Belal Muhammad. In UFC 304’s co-main event, interim Heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, will defend the strap against Curtis Blaydes, with the winner earning an undisputed title shot next. What’s Hot: It took awhile, but Muhammad finally earned his much-desired title fight and rematch against Edwards. The two initially threw down in March 2021, with the fight resulting…
Here's what you need to know about field hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics.When did field hockey become an Olympic sport?Men have been competing in Olympic field hockey since the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, but the U.S. men's first Olympic appearance was in the 1932 Los Angeles Games, where they won their first and only Olympic medal in the sport (bronze).Women's field hockey was introduced to the Olympics in 1980 when Moscow hosted the games and the United States boycotted the tournament. The U.S. women won the bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, their first and only…
Australian boys and girls hockey team is, Paris 2024 Olympics Campaign opener. Jake Wetton of Kookaburra and Alice Arnott from Hockey Roos Both players suffered minor injuries and will miss their respective teams' opening games. Nathan Ephraims The Australian, who will replace Wetton on the men's hockey team, will face Argentina in their opening match on Saturday. Australia are in Group B with Belgium, India, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland. meanwhile, Madison Brooks She will replace Arnott for the women's hockey team, which kicks off its Paris 2024 campaign against South Africa on Sunday. The Hockeyroos will also face Argentina,…
Team USA players pose for a team photo before the men's Group A match between France and USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de Marseille on July 24, 2024 in Marseille, France. Alex Livesey/Getty Images The United States will be playing its second soccer match of the season. 2024 Summer Olympics After losing 3-0 today Against FranceThe Team USA men's soccer team will be looking to bounce back when they take on New Zealand today. Read on to find out how and when to watch the New Zealand vs USA men's soccer match today.How and when will…
Angela Garcia Brownsville Veterans Memorial, senior Photo by Andrew Cordero Senior playmaker Angela Garcia had a terrific career at Brownsville Veterans that resulted in a scholarship with Our Lady of the Lake in the spring. Garcia scored 43 times in District 32-5A for the Chargers in 2024 and is The Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star’s 2024 Girls Soccer Most Valuable Player. Garcia was amazing during her career as a playmaker in the heart of the Chargers; midfield. Brownsville Veterans had more successful seasons as a team when Garcia had experienced forwards around her, but Garcia still helped the Chargers to the…
The U.S. women's soccer team will try to replicate its strong start to the 2024 Paris Olympics but will face a much bigger test in Germany when its group stage continues on Sunday.Watch the USA Women's Soccer Team vs Germany liveThe USA edged out Zambia 3-0 to move level on points and goal difference with Germany, who thumped Australia in their opening match, for the top spot in Group B. With a Zambia player sent off in the 34th minute, 3-0 could have been 5-0, 6-0 or even worse. Trinity Rodman opened the scoring and Mallory Swanson scored two goals…