Category: Sports

The University of North Carolina field hockey team won its 10th NCAA championship on Sunday, defeating Northwestern in a thrilling shootout after a 1-1 tie in regulation and overtime. The Tar Heels prevailed 3-2 in the shootout, thanks to a goal by sophomore Ryleigh Heck and a save by graduate Maddie Kahn. UNC Dominates First Half, Northwestern Equalizes in Second The Tar Heels started the game with high intensity and…

Sweden’s soccer league, Allsvenskan, has taken a different approach from most of Europe’s top leagues in prioritizing fans over finances. Instead of chasing lucrative TV deals and foreign investors, the Swedish clubs have focused on building strong relationships with their local communities and creating a vibrant fan culture. This strategy has resulted in increased attendance, improved facilities, and a more competitive league. A Different Model for European Soccer While many…

A gold medal won by the British curling team at the first Winter Olympics in 1924 has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The medal, which was awarded to skip Thomas Murray, is part of a new exhibition that celebrates Scotland’s contribution to winter sports. A long-awaited recognition The British curling team, which consisted of Thomas Murray, his brother-in-law Laurence Jackson, Robin Welsh and Willie…

Florida State’s star quarterback Jordan Travis left the game against North Alabama on Saturday with a leg injury that could have serious implications for the Seminoles’ College Football Playoff aspirations. Travis injured in second quarter Travis, who was having a Heisman Trophy-caliber season, was injured in the second quarter when he was tackled by North Alabama linebacker Jalen Choice. Travis landed awkwardly on his right leg and immediately grabbed his…

The state quarterfinals of high school football were held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with eight games across four divisions. KIRO 7 Sports was there to cover the action and bring you the highlights and interviews from some of the most exciting matchups. Division 1: Bellevue beats Skyline in overtime thriller In a rematch of the regular season finale, Bellevue and Skyline faced off in a nail-biting game that went…

A record-breaking deal for the Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, the Chelsea Women’s manager, has agreed to become the next head coach of the U.S. women’s national team, according to sources familiar with the hiring process. Hayes will leave the Women’s Super League club at the end of the 2023-24 season and take over the USWNT in May, after the conclusion of the WSL campaign. Hayes will reportedly receive a record-breaking…

A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been released on police bail, pending further inquiries. Johnson, 29, was a centre for the Nottingham Panthers in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He died after his neck was cut by a skate during a match against the Sheffield Steelers on 28 October. A tragic accident Johnson was playing…

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has decided to switch codes and pursue a sevens career with an eye on the 2024 Paris Olympics. The veteran flanker, who has 125 Test caps for Australia, will join the Australian sevens program under coach John Manenti after playing his final game for the Waratahs in the coming weeks. Hooper’s rugby journey Hooper made his debut for the Wallabies in 2012 and became the…

The Irish Football Association (IFA) has announced that it will not pursue the option of expanding Windsor Park to host Euro 2028 matches, if the redevelopment of Casement Park is not completed in time. The IFA said that there is “no route to fund an expansion” of the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, which has a capacity of 18,500, well below the minimum requirement of 30,000 for the European…

Woods selected for GB canoe squad for 2024 Olympics Kimberley Woods, a British slalom canoeist, has been selected for the Great Britain canoe squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Woods, who has competed at the international level since 2011, will have two chances to win a medal in Paris, as she will compete in both the kayak (K1) and the canoe (C1) events. Woods is one of the 12…