Category: Sports

Ecuavoley is a variation of volleyball that originated in Ecuador and is popular among the Ecuadorian diaspora in New York. The sport is played with three players on each side of a high net, using a soccer ball and a set of rules that differ from conventional volleyball. Ecuavoley enthusiasts say that the sport helps them preserve their cultural identity and build community in the city. The Origins of Ecuavoley…

A recent poll conducted by The Center Square and Noble Predictive Insights revealed that most Americans are against allowing biological males who identify as women to compete in women’s sports. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters across the country, found that only 31% of respondents supported trans inclusion in women’s athletics, while 66% opposed it and 3% were unsure. Transgender athletes spark controversy and backlash The issue of transgender…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will not make a final recommendation on the additional sports to be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics this week, as originally planned. The decision has been delayed due to ongoing discussions between the IOC and the LA28 Organising Committee. Nine sports vying for inclusion The nine sports that are seeking to be part of the LA28 Olympic sports programme…

The Oakland Athletics snapped their two-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, thanks to a pair of home runs from Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith. Pérez, who had been in a slump, hit a two-run shot off Hyun Jin Ryu in the fourth inning, while Smith, who was called up from the minors before the game, added a three-run blast off Trevor Richards…

Cricket among seven sports waiting for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics call up Cricket, along with six other sports, is still waiting to find out if it will be added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The process to add sports that organizers in Los Angeles want at the 2028 Games was unexpectedly delayed Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC cited “ongoing discussions” with L.A. officials as the…

Vinci becomes an official supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games French construction group Vinci announced on Wednesday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an “Official Supporter”. This means that Vinci will provide its expertise and know-how in designing, financing, building and operating infrastructure and facilities for the mega sporting event. Vinci will also contribute to…

The Cotter High School girls soccer team continued its impressive run in the Three Rivers Conference with a 12-0 victory over Caledonia on Tuesday. The Winona High School boys soccer team, meanwhile, suffered a heartbreaking loss to Rochester Century in overtime. Cotter girls show no mercy The Cotter girls soccer team jumped on Caledonia early and often, scoring eight goals in the first half and four more in the second.…

College football athletes in the US are no longer restricted by the NCAA rules that prevented them from earning money from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Thanks to new state laws and a Supreme Court ruling, they can now sign endorsement deals, sponsorships, and other lucrative contracts that could change the landscape of college sports. The NIL Revolution The NIL revolution began in July 2021, when Florida and Alabama…

The Olympic Games are not only a showcase of the world’s best athletes, but also a reflection of the host nation’s culture and vision. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, will feature four new sports that are closely associated with youth, creativity and urban culture: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing. These sports were proposed by the Paris 2024 Organising…

Clemson football fans were left stunned and disappointed after their team lost 28-7 to Duke in the season opener on Monday night. The No. 9 Tigers, who had won five consecutive games against the Blue Devils, looked out of sync and ineffective on offense, while the defense struggled to contain Duke’s dual-threat quarterback Riley Leonard. Klubnik and Riley debut new offense, but fail to impress Clemson Tigers debuted a new…