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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Slots, Blackjack in the palm of your hand; State continues discussions over online gambling bill
Ohio State Senators held a committee hearing on the expansion of online gambling. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Xaiver Hershovitz heard from those in favor and in opposition of the new online gambling bill. TRENDING STORIES: Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 Kettering Health warns of spam communication amid cyberattack There are bills in the state house right now that, if passed, would allow for online gambling. Caesars Entertainment representative Trevor Hayes said the problem isn't going away, whether the bill passes or not. 'It's here now. It's here in this state. You can go online to Google, iGaming, iCasinos, slots, whatever, and you can pop it up immediately,' Hayes said. Casino leaders say illegal online gambling is already happening in the Buckeye State. They argue this bill would crack down on that and allow for more regulation, stopping minors from gambling online. Their other argument is that online gambling would create an additional revenue stream for the state. 'This has a chance to produce a lot more tax revenue for your state, protect the citizens of your state, and make sure that you get some tax dollars in the process,' Hayes said. Executive Director of Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Derek Longmeir said the social costs outweigh the potential tax benefit. 'Problem Gambling Network of Ohio isn't typically opposed to gambling legislation. We just want to make sure that the safeguards are in place,' Longmeir said. Sports betting had been legal in Ohio for about two years now and Longmeir said the timing of this bill concerns him. 'The casino Control Commission is working through doing a study that won't come out until later fall. So we think it's premature to further expand gambling without knowing what the impact of sports betting has been,' Longmeir said. The bills are still in the committee right now in both the house and the senate. They have to be passed out of each committee then each chamber before heading to the Governor's desk. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
San Francisco Chronicle
21 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year
It's been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea. Now Girma is back with the U.S. national soccer team for the first time in 2025, looking to build off last year's Olympic success and lay the groundwork for the 2027 Women's World Cup. '(It's) just fun to be back in the environment together, and for me to get back in the swing of things, and keep building on what I was able to do with the team last year,' Girma said. The United States is set to play China on Saturday at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team then travels to St. Louis to face Jamaica on Tuesday. Girma was called into January camp with the national team, but left prematurely because of a calf injury. That same month, Girma became the first woman to command a $1 million transfer fee when she was acquired by Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for $1.1 million. She dealt with another calf injury she sustained in her debut with Chelsea, but recovered in time to help her team win the Women's Super League and the FA Cup. Girma said the move to Europe has been a rewarding experience. 'It was a big move for me, not just soccer-wise, life-wise, too. I think it was a big step out of my comfort zone," she said. "Leaving California, living somewhere different and playing in a different culture and country. I guess for myself, it's a new challenge and new test, and that's been really exciting.' During last year's Paris Olympics, U.S. coach Emma Hayes couldn't believe how good Girma was. 'I've never seen a player as good as her at a center back. She got everything: poise, composure, she defends, she anticipates, she leads,' Hayes said at the time. 'I mean, wow. Unbelievable.' Girma, a California native who played at Stanford, made her debut for the national team in 2022. That same year she was the No. 1 pick in the National Women's Soccer League draft by the San Diego Wave and won both the league's Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year honors. She was the U.S. Soccer women's Player of the Year in 2023. Girma was key to the U.S. team's success at the Olympics. The United States won all six games, and the defense with Alyssa Naeher in goal allowed opponents only two goals over the course of the tournament. While she's just 24, Girma is now one of the more seasoned players with the national team and has taken on more of a leadership role as Hayes looks to develop younger players. 'She said she was excited to have me back, and just wanted me to focus on feeling good within the team, getting comfortable with playing with new people and just enjoy being back in (with the team),' Girma said about her first conversation with Hayes upon her return. 'I think the leadership and other things will come as we're playing in sessions and in games." The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. Now a year into the role, Hayes has been expanding the pool of players with an eye toward the future. One newcomer on the roster for the two upcoming games is 32-year-old midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta, who could make her national team debut. ___
Fox Sports
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
'The best route to the top': How Emma Hayes uses this camp to develop the USWNT
For Emma Hayes, the objective hasn't changed: the next two years are all about developing talent and expanding the player pool. That's been the United States' women's national team manager's directive for the better part of the past year, and it will remain that way for years to come. Every camp Hayes speaks on this topic. It may seem repetitive, but it's the consistency in her messaging that the USWNT hopes will turn into success at the next World Cup in 2027. "We are to utilize this camp and the next camp as giving opportunities to players that have less experiences," Hayes said Friday ahead of the USWNT's match vs. China on May 31 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. They'll face Jamaica on June 3 at Energizer Park in St. Louis to round out this window of friendlies. Those "experiences" come in different ways. For some, it's training with the senior team and being exposed to that specific environment. For others, it's getting minutes with the U-23 team, which is currently overseas for a pair of games against Germany. Younger players like Korbin Albert and Jaedyn Shaw – both of whom were on the Americans' gold medal-winning Olympic squad last summer – are working with that group right now. Mia Fishel, who has been coming back from injury, is as well. While they have played with the USWNT – Albert has 26 caps, Shaw has 28 and Fishel has three – Hayes believes having the opportunity for younger players to go back and forth between age groups will create a stronger development pathway to being on the senior team full-time. "Sometimes I think we expect so much from them, and they're still inexperienced players that maybe need a little bit more time in that age group category in the right moment," Hayes said specifically of Korbin, 21, and Shaw, 20. "I think we need to remain patient with the squad. I've seen so much development, even in this camp." Hayes understands that she's called in a group of players who are in different stages of their journey. Some are accustomed to the "ins and outs of what we're looking for," she said, while others are still figuring things out. The average age of this current USWNT roster is 25.4 years old with an average of 30.7 caps. However, that number is skewed by captain Lindsey Heaps, Crystal Dunn and Emily Sonnett, all of whom have more than 100 caps. There are 15 players who have 10 caps or fewer, and the three goalkeepers have a combined four. There are also two players who recently earned their first-ever call-ups. "The only way you get that experience are these exposures, but we can't expect a finished product from any of them," Hayes said. "There's no shortcut to it and you can't accelerate it either. When you enter major tournaments, in an ideal world, each player has exposures of above 30 caps. And obviously that won't always be everyone. "So if you think about our situation in goal, we've got players that have got less than five caps and [other] players with less than five caps. So we have to invest in the next two years in trying to accelerate that, to reach what we call a threshold. And that's why what we are doing is not only intentional, but necessary, because that gap from that real experienced group to this is something that hasn't been developed prior to me being here. And with the [U-23] program and what we are doing gives us the opportunity to do that." Earlier this year, Hayes said that she'd like to identify a core group of players that will figure into her 2027 World Cup plans by June. The problem is that a portion of that foundation is unavailable for selection and will be for some time. For example: Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson are pregnant. Trinity Rodman is focused on getting her lingering back issues right. Tierna Davidson and Rose Lavelle are recovering from injuries, and there are a handful of other players who are not ready to be back with the team yet for various reasons. "People often ask me, 'Why isn't this player [in camp]?'" Hayes said. "Well, a lot of the time they are unavailable. So it's important not to get too drawn in on identifying 23 players. The pool has to be bigger because of injury, because of illness, because of pregnancy, because of whatever. "My job is to develop a larger group of players that, by the time we reach tournament setting, have been given the right exposures to put ourselves in the best position possible. So I think we're on track with that, and we also have the U-23 program." Since Hayes joined U.S. Soccer one year ago, she's been working closely with Tracey Kevins, the head of development for the youth national teams. Together, they identify "the best route to the top" for players, Hayes said. "There's been a lot of big work that's been going on behind the scenes that will provide that platform for years to come," Hayes said. This includes everything from "leveling up" the U-23 program so that there's more of an emphasis on development vs. sending young players to the senior team just to sit on the bench. Albert and Shaw getting valuable minutes vs. Germany this week is an example of that. Then there's the overall USWNT strategy that Hayes laid out at the start of 2025 called "The WNT Way." This includes how the program is looking at everything through a female lens, which Hayes hopes will set a new blueprint for the game globally. The initiative is expansive and focuses on influencing areas such as coaching education and women's health. "I can't believe I've only been here a year to be honest with you," Hayes said. "If I'm to fast-forward to 2031 [when the U.S. hosts the World Cup] the work and the impact that everybody's having now for the future of the game I think will leave the ecosystem, not in a healthy way because America has always produced players, but I think what we are putting together is a system that goes beyond just a pipeline of players. That it's a support system around girls and women that I think will take our game up a notch." Laken Litman covers college football, college basketball and soccer for FOX Sports. She previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, USA Today and The Indianapolis Star. She is the author of "Strong Like a Woman," published in spring 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Follow her at @LakenLitman . Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year
It's been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea. Now Girma is back with the U.S. national soccer team for the first time in 2025, looking to build off last year's Olympic success and lay the groundwork for the 2027 Women's World Cup. '(It's) just fun to be back in the environment together, and for me to get back in the swing of things, and keep building on what I was able to do with the team last year,' Girma said. The United States is set to play China on Saturday at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team then travels to St. Louis to face Jamaica on Tuesday. Girma was called into January camp with the national team, but left prematurely because of a calf injury. That same month, Girma became the first woman to command a $1 million transfer fee when she was acquired by Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for $1.1 million. She dealt with another calf injury she sustained in her debut with Chelsea, but recovered in time to help her team win the Women's Super League and the FA Cup. Girma said the move to Europe has been a rewarding experience. 'It was a big move for me, not just soccer-wise, life-wise, too. I think it was a big step out of my comfort zone,' she said. 'Leaving California, living somewhere different and playing in a different culture and country. I guess for myself, it's a new challenge and new test, and that's been really exciting.' During last year's Paris Olympics, U.S. coach Emma Hayes couldn't believe how good Girma was. 'I've never seen a player as good as her at a center back. She got everything: poise, composure, she defends, she anticipates, she leads,' Hayes said at the time. 'I mean, wow. Unbelievable.' Girma, a California native who played at Stanford, made her debut for the national team in 2022. That same year she was the No. 1 pick in the National Women's Soccer League draft by the San Diego Wave and won both the league's Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year honors. She was the U.S. Soccer women's Player of the Year in 2023 . Girma was key to the U.S. team's success at the Olympics. The United States won all six games, and the defense with Alyssa Naeher in goal allowed opponents only two goals over the course of the tournament. While she's just 24, Girma is now one of the more seasoned players with the national team and has taken on more of a leadership role as Hayes looks to develop younger players. 'She said she was excited to have me back, and just wanted me to focus on feeling good within the team, getting comfortable with playing with new people and just enjoy being back in (with the team),' Girma said about her first conversation with Hayes upon her return. 'I think the leadership and other things will come as we're playing in sessions and in games.' The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. Now a year into the role, Hayes has been expanding the pool of players with an eye toward the future. One newcomer on the roster for the two upcoming games is 32-year-old midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta , who could make her national team debut. 'My job is to develop a larger group of players that by the time we reach a tournament setting have been given the right exposures to put ourselves in the best position possible,' Hayes said on Friday. 'I think we're on track with that.' ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year
It's been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea. Now Girma is back with the U.S. national soccer team for the first time in 2025, looking to build off last year's Olympic success and lay the groundwork for the 2027 Women's World Cup. '(It's) just fun to be back in the environment together, and for me to get back in the swing of things, and keep building on what I was able to do with the team last year,' Girma said. The United States is set to play China on Saturday at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team then travels to St. Louis to face Jamaica on Tuesday. Girma was called into January camp with the national team, but left prematurely because of a calf injury. That same month, Girma became the first woman to command a $1 million transfer fee when she was acquired by Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for $1.1 million. She dealt with another calf injury she sustained in her debut with Chelsea, but recovered in time to help her team win the Women's Super League and the FA Cup. Girma said the move to Europe has been a rewarding experience. 'It was a big move for me, not just soccer-wise, life-wise, too. I think it was a big step out of my comfort zone,' she said. 'Leaving California, living somewhere different and playing in a different culture and country. I guess for myself, it's a new challenge and new test, and that's been really exciting.' During last year's Paris Olympics, U.S. coach Emma Hayes couldn't believe how good Girma was. 'I've never seen a player as good as her at a center back. She got everything: poise, composure, she defends, she anticipates, she leads,' Hayes said at the time. 'I mean, wow. Unbelievable.' Girma, a California native who played at Stanford, made her debut for the national team in 2022. That same year she was the No. 1 pick in the National Women's Soccer League draft by the San Diego Wave and won both the league's Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year honors. She was the U.S. Soccer women's Player of the Year in 2023. Girma was key to the U.S. team's success at the Olympics. The United States won all six games, and the defense with Alyssa Naeher in goal allowed opponents only two goals over the course of the tournament. While she's just 24, Girma is now one of the more seasoned players with the national team and has taken on more of a leadership role as Hayes looks to develop younger players. 'She said she was excited to have me back, and just wanted me to focus on feeling good within the team, getting comfortable with playing with new people and just enjoy being back in (with the team),' Girma said about her first conversation with Hayes upon her return. 'I think the leadership and other things will come as we're playing in sessions and in games.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. Now a year into the role, Hayes has been expanding the pool of players with an eye toward the future. One newcomer on the roster for the two upcoming games is 32-year-old midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta, who could make her national team debut. 'My job is to develop a larger group of players that by the time we reach a tournament setting have been given the right exposures to put ourselves in the best position possible,' Hayes said on Friday. 'I think we're on track with that.' ___ AP soccer:
