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The Star
3 days ago
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- The Star
Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone impresses in 100m debut in Philadelphia
FILE PHOTO: May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Sydney McLaughlin (USA) wins the women's long hurdles 400m in 49.69 during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo (Reuters) -Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ventured beyond her usual 400 metres event, clocking an impressive 11.21 seconds to take second place in her first professional 100 metres flat race at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia on Sunday. The American four-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400 metres hurdles, accustomed to dominating the one-lap event, found herself beaten by Jamaica's Ackera Nugent, who won in 11.11 seconds. Nugent's victory completed a weekend double, securing the women's short hurdles group with a perfect 24 points following her success in Saturday's 100 metres hurdles. American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden scorched the track with a blistering time of 10.73 seconds in the 100 metres, cementing her victory in the short sprints group with 24 points after her 200 metres triumph on Saturday. Meanwhile, Dominican Republic's Marileidy Paulino dominated the women's long sprints group with 24 points, having won the 200 metres in 22.46 seconds. Britain's Lina Nielsen also shone, capturing the 400 metres hurdles in 52.60 seconds, while Etiopia Diribe Welteji secured victory in the 800 metres in 1:58.94. In the men's events, American Kenny Bednarek shaved one-hundredth of a second off his personal best in the 100 metres, finishing in 9.86 seconds and took the short sprints group getting 24 points. Meanwhile, Olympic silver medallist Josh Kerr from Britain beat gold medallist Cole Hocker by just seven-hundredths of a second in a thrilling 1500 metres race, finishing in 3:34.44. American Trevor Bassitt provided late drama in the 400 metres hurdles, outduelling Alison dos Santos and Chris Robinson to win in 45.47 seconds. He also won the men's long hurdles group with 20 points. There were also wins for Americans Trey Cunningham in the short hurdles group 100 metres with a time of 10.36 seconds and Nico Young in the men's 3000 metres in his first Grand Slam Track appearance, while Dominican Alexander Ogando took the men's 200 metres with a time of 20.13 seconds. The Grand Slam Track season will conclude with its fourth meeting in Los Angeles on June 27-29. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Neil Fullick)
Deccan Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
May 12, 2025: Best photos from around the world
Aircraft of the Mexican Air Force perform during an aerial and skydiving show called 'The Great Force of Mexico' in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A person holds Nazi-related material that was originally confiscated by local authorities when it was shipped to Argentina in 1941, after several boxes containing the material were recently discovered by chance in the archives of the Supreme Court of Argentina, in Buenos Aires, Argentina in this handout picture released on May 11, 2025. Credit: Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Republica Argentina/Handout via REUTERS Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Final Four 2025: How to watch South Carolina vs. UConn in the women's national championship game on Sunday
Final Four 2025: How to watch South Carolina vs. UConn in the women's national championship game on Sunday The Huskies picked up a 34-point win over UCLA on Friday, which was the largest margin of victory in Final Four history. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters) The national championship is set, and we've got a rematch coming up in Florida. No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 UConn will square off in the title game on Sunday afternoon from Amaile Arena in Tampa. The Gamecocks are looking to win a second straight championship while Bueckers and the Huskies are attempting to win their first title in nearly a decade. Advertisement The Gamecocks handled Texas fairly easily in their Final Four matchup. They cruised to a 17-point win over the Longhorns. It marked their second straight blowout win over Texas, too, following their win in the SEC tournament championship. UConn saw South Carolina's blowout and immediately outdid them. The Huskies flew past Lauren Betts and UCLA to grab a 34-point win, which was the largest in Final Four history. Azzi Fudd dropped 19 points in the first half while the Huskies completely shut down UCLA, and then Sarah Strong took them home in the second half to grab the easy win. UConn has now won 15 straight games, all of which have come by double digits. The Huskies stunned the Gamecocks with a near-30-point blowout win in South Carolina in February, too, which ended their 71-game home win streak. While Sunday's game is sure to be much more competitive, the Huskies look unstoppable. Here's everything you need to know to follow Sunday's national championship game. NCAA tournament national championship game tip time Sunday, April 6 No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 2 UConn When: 3 p.m. ET Where: Amalie Arena | Tampa, Florida TV: ABC Broadcast crew: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
