Eddie Nunez agrees to become Houston's new athletic director - ESPN
Eddie Nunez has agreed to a five-year deal to become athletic director at the University of Houston, the school announced Saturday.
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USMNT to be coached by Mikey Varas in September friendlies - source - ESPN
Former United States under-20 coach Mikey Varas will lead the U.S. men's national team on an interim basis during the upcoming September international window, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Named India's Flag-Bearers For Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Tokyo Paralympics gold medal winner Sumit Antil and Asian Para Games silver medalist Bhagyashree Jadhav will be Indian flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. "Antil and Bhagyashree have been consistent performers over the years. They will be Indian flag-bearers at the Paris Paralympics' athletes march past," Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) chief Devendra Jhajharia told PTI. Haryana's javelin thrower Sumit won the Tokyo Paralympics gold medal with a world record throw of 68.55 metres in the F64 category.
Sask. Olympian Paige Crozon inspires young athletes at Saskatoon basketball camp
Paige Crozon is in Saskatoon this week after making her Olympic debut in Paris. The 3x3 basketball star brought back inspiration for some young athletes.
Arshad Nadeem Olympics Felicitation: Pakistan Hockey Stalwarts Feel Insulted Over PM Dinner Invitation Withdrawal
Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan athlete. The star javelin thrower ended a long drought of Olympic gold medal for his country as he won the event at the Paris 2024 Games with a record of 92.97m. After he returned to his country, Nadeem has been felicitated from all quarters. Recently he was rewarded with 10 million Pakistan rupees and a brand new car by the Punjab government for his historic feat.
Devendra Jhajharia Confident Of 25-Medal Target Despite Pramod Bhagat Suspension
The shadow of Pramod Bhagat controversy won't linger on the Indian contingent, and Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia is hopeful of winning at least 25 medals at the upcoming Paralympics. India have an 84-member contingent across 12 disciplines for the Paralympics slated in Paris from August 28-September 8. Tokyo Paralympics gold medal-winning shuttler Pramod Bhagat was handed an 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause. "Look, there is no doubt that Pramod Bhagat is our star athlete but the target of 25 medals that we have set is from our current contingent of 84 players. Pramod Bhagat is not included in this," the two-time Paralympics gold medal-winning javelin thrower Jhajharia told 'PTI Bhasha'.
Riley Gaines suggests Sam Ponder's ESPN dismissal centered around her views on protecting women's sports
Riley Gaines, the host of OutKick's 'Gaines for Girls' podcast, discusses ESPN's decision to fire 'Sunday NFL Countdown' host Sam Ponder.
"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn't push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the recent-concluded marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Neeraj said that mentally he was ready but lacked in the physical area. The 26-year-old accepted that his legwork was not how it should have ben during the final.