© Stream screenshot The 24-year-old Hazem Naw came to the Koblenz Challenger with five qualifying wins. The only Syrian on the ATP ranking list qualified for the main draw and delivered his first Challenger wins to notch a place in the quarter-final. These points will propel Naw into the top-400, making another significant step while […]
The Courage built a foundation in 2023. Now, they look for consistency. – Equalizer Soccer
Jaylynn Nash/USA TODAY Sports North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas does not hide from the fact that his team endured a turbulent buildup to the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. Brazilian playmaker Debinha’s departure for the Kansas City Current via free agency and a draft-day trade that shipped away rookie sensation Diana Ordoñez […]
Celebrating quintessential moments – D3hoops
“Did you know Duncan Robinson played D3 basketball?!” He was the D3hoops.com 2014 National Rookie of the Year.Photo by Eric Kelley, d3photography.com By Ben Kaplan The kind folks at D3hoops.com have agreed to let us squat on some of their cyber real estate and promote our new book, Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College […]
“Be careful with social media”
© Daniel Pockett / Stringer Getty Images Sport A slam winner, a champion, has the super power to influence crowds, especially if he is a beloved star. Many athletes are able to do this and tennis players know it well. Idols like Venus and Serena Williams, or the Big 3 Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and […]
The NWSL is at a crossroads with its trading culture – Equalizer Soccer
Photo Copyright Denny Medley for USA TODAY Sports A player is traded in the National Women’s Soccer League. We hold our breath and wait for club statements, social media posts and inside information. Did the player want the move? When did they learn they were being traded? How was it communicated? What are they leaving […]
‘Burg-er kings: Knights, Bullets win at home
Jaedon Muprhy’s 18 points helped Wartburg top Loras in a battle for first place in the ARC on Wednesday night..Photo by Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com | More photos from this game No. 11 Wartburg tightened its grip on first place in the ARC by fending off No. 19 Loras in overtime while No. 25 Gettysburg grabbed […]
Rafael Nadal shares good news, thrills his fans
© Chris Hyde/Stringer – Getty Images Sport A 22-time Major winner Rafael Nadal is back on the practice court! The Spaniard shared the news with his fans on Instagram, starting preparations for the ATP 250 event in Doha that kicks off in 20 days. Rafa experienced a minor injury during the season opener in Brisbane, […]
Why Chelsea broke a British transfer record to sign Mayra Ramirez – Equalizer Soccer
Photo Copyright Keith McInnes for SPP Chelsea are an ambitious club, dominant in England and with sights set on winning their first-ever Champions League title. This quest for success was underlined once again last week with the signing of Mayra Ramirez, the Colombian arriving from Levante of Spain for a British women’s soccer record transfer […]
SUNY New Paltz falls just short in 84-83 OT thriller at No. 5 Oswego
OSWEGO, NY — The State University of New York at New Paltz nearly pulled off arguably the biggest upset in program history Tuesday night, going up against No. 5 nationally ranked Oswego at Max Ziel Gymnasium. The Hawks held a nine-point lead with just less than six minutes to go and re-took control with a […]
Premier Meloni Commends National Tennis Hero
© Julian Finney / Staff – Getty Images Sport On Tuesday, the Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni will receive the Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner at Rome’s famous Palazzo Chigi. Sinner accomplished an incredible feat in Melbourne, toppling a ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final and erasing two sets to love deficit in […]