Author: Mikesportz

Rickea Jackson has become the first WNBA player to sign a shoe deal with Skechers, according to a report from Boardroom on Thursday. The former Lady Vols star is in the middle of her rookie season with the Los Angeles Sparks. It is a multiyear deal, according to Boardroom. Being the first WNBA player to join the Skechers roster is an incredible feeling,” Jackson told Sneaker Game. “The brand is a rising star in the sports world.” The 6-foot-2 forward will be featured in footwear launches and in-store displays. Skechers started to sign NBA players players like New York Knicks…

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France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been hit by “malicious acts”, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. “Arson attacks were started to damage our facilities,” state-owned railway operator SNCF said on Friday, adding that the “simultaneous malicious acts” had taken place overnight. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal wrote on X that France’s intelligence services have been mobilised to find the perpetrators as he characterised the attacks as “acts of sabotage” that were “prepared and coordinated”.

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23 Marylanders from across the state will be representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris this summer (July 26th- August 11th). While there are likely other Marylanders representing other countries in the Olympics, Team USA has compiled the list and bios below: Phoebe Bacon (Swimming, Chevy Chase, MD): Daughter of Tim and Phoebe Bacon Has three siblings: Reid, Sophie and Finn Aspires to work in physical therapy Hobbies include drawing, sculpting, ice hockey, soccer and climbing OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE 1-time Olympian Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (200m Backstroke – Women)

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PARIS — Three Brazilian track and field athletes won a court ruling Friday allowing them to compete at the Paris Olympics despite the South American country’s substandard anti-doping program. Shot putter Livia Avancini, race walker Max Batista and sprinter Hygor Bezerra had been blocked by the Athletics Integrity Unit for not meeting a stricter level of “no-notice” doping controls demanded ahead of the Paris Games. The three athletes appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, whose special Olympic court in Paris upheld their legal challenges in a fast-track ruling. The CAS panel of three judges decided the athletes met…

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With 40 sports, 206 nations and the spectacular backdrop of Paris, this year’s Olympic Games promise non-stop action. There are so many events to watch, and it can be incredibly overwhelming to know what to tune into – especially as many televised events clash with one another. As a fan of the Games since childhood, I’ve managed to condense a list of the must-see events that you should mark on your calendar. If you’re particularly interested in getting patriotic, I’ve also included the top Team GB sports that the country stands a good chance of getting a gold medal in.…

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It’s only 20 years since the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, although a look at Team GB’s historic medal performance makes it feel like ancient history. Two decades ago British athletes won just nine golds, 30 medals in total and finished in 10th place for the second Olympics in a row. Since then Team GB has enjoyed a truly golden era in which they have never come lower than fourth in the medal table. READ MORE Paris 2024 adverts: The best and worst Olympics commercials At each of the last three Games, British competitors have won more than 20 golds and…

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Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has met with the Maldivian contingent participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics, offering words of encouragement to the local athletes competing in this year’s competition. The meeting took place at a dinner held with the athletes tonight during his current visit to Paris, France, where he is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Vice President underscored the Administration’s unparalleled commitment to the advancement of sports nationwide. This year, a record number of five Maldivians will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, signifying the highest level of participation from the…

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Former American sprint star Justin Gatlin has come to the defense of Lamont Marcell Jacobs as the Italian sprinter gears up to defend his Olympic 100m crown at the Paris 2024 Olympics this August. Jacobs, who shocked the world by winning gold in the 100 meters at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games with a European record of 9.80 seconds, has faced significant skepticism and criticism. His unexpected victory, followed by another gold in the 4x100m relay, left pundits questioning the legitimacy of his achievements. Before 2020, Jacobs had never broken the 10-second barrier and had only one notable title, the European…

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Natalya Goule-Toppin is beaming with confidence ahead of taking it to th track against some of the greatest 800m runners in the world at the Paris Olympic Games. The Jamaican ace is looking forward to having a great run at the Olympic Games after having great training sessions in the camp. Goule-Toppin explained that having achieved a season best time in the build up to the Olympics is a sign that she is on the right track as far as her training is concerned. She exuded confidence and excitement, and is looking forward to represent Jamaica in the best possible…

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The Tennessee Volunteers have unveiled their brand new Neyland Stadium entertainment district. The Tennessee Volunteers have unveiled their brand new Neyland Stadium entertainment district. If you ask around college football, many will tell you the Tennessee Volunteers have one of the best gameday experiences in the nation. Packed Neyland Stadium reaches powerful decibel levels, the white and orange checkerboard pattern in the stands and running through the T before kickoff provide one of the most unique experiences in a stadium. But if you thought things couldn’t get any better in Knoxville, then take a look at the new entertainment district…

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