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The president of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee called Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the US team a “missed opportunity.” “She was clearly a generational talent and I think she was missed out at a time when the world needed her,” Casey Wasserman, a sports agent whose firm bears her name, said in an interview. USA TodayChristine Brennan. Wasserman acknowledged there was “tremendous talent” in women’s football but argued the current situation did not allow the environment to showcase that talent. “Take Diana (Taurasi) or Breanna Stewart or any of our (Wasserman) clients who are coming on the team,”…
Islamabad: Pakistan will launch new diplomatic efforts to convince Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries as part of a new plan approved by Afghanistan’s civilian and military leadership, people familiar with the situation said on Sunday. The Central Supreme Committee for the National Action Programme (NAP) on Saturday approved the launch of a new military operation, named Operation Azm-e-Istekam, to eradicate terrorism and extremism. According to the sources, the new operation will have two prongs – one addressing the internal security situation and the other focusing on external threats emanating from Afghanistan. Under the new counterterrorism strategy, physical…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Member of the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade. Diego Fedele/Getty Images Ukraine is facing severe manpower shortages as it continues to fight Russian aggression.However, Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade is one of the most popular units in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.The company attracts new recruits with its PR savvy approach and 12-strong media team. The Ukrainian military has been facing severe manpower shortages for several months.In April, a brigade commander told Ukrainian news outlet Suspirnyi that the country’s manpower problem was “much more important than ammunition” and that each Ukrainian…
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitvavo stands out as an influential platform that provides key insights into market trends. This was especially evident in week 25, when Bitcoin’s surprising movement caught investors’ attention. Discover key insights that will help you understand and predict the Bitcoin curve. Bitvavo Decodes Bitcoin Trends! Every week, Bitvavo publishes a detailed report, analyzing key trends and developments in the crypto industry. For the past six months, the platform has been studying macroeconomic data and monetary policies that affect the cryptocurrency market and Bitcoin. Bitvavo reveals that the leading cryptocurrency has been on its own…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Donald Trump at the UFC Fight Night event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Left: Jeff Botali/Getty Images Right: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Donald Trump said he has proposed an “immigrant fighter league” to UFC president Dana White.Trump shared his thoughts at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington.”That was a joke,” Dana White said, “but he certainly said that.” Donald Trump told an audience on Saturday that he has proposed an “immigrant fighter league” to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White.Trump was addressing Christian conservatives at the Faith &…
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers 90-man roster, looking at each player and evaluating their prospects for the 2024 season. We will analyze at least two players each day, in alphabetical order, from June 14 through July 25. Contract data provided by spotrac.com. OT Troy Fautane Experience/Age: Rookie, 23 years old Contract status: The salary cap for 2024 is $2.74 million, and he is under contract through 2027 with a team option for 2028. past: Named the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Year…
Georgia Tech has one of the toughest schedules in the country heading into the 2024 season, but one of its toughest games will be hosting Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 19. Notre Dame is looking to be a contender for the 2024 College Football Playoff and will likely enter the game undefeated or with one loss. Historically, Georgia Tech hasn’t had much success in this matchup. Notre Dame has an all-time edge against the Yellow Jackets with a 30-6 record, and Georgia Tech hasn’t beaten Notre Dame since a 33-3 victory in South Bend in 2007. The last…
David Dee Delgado/Getty Images North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. CNN — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a leading contender to be President Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, sought to raise hopes about President Joe Biden’s debating abilities ahead of Thursday’s CNN presidential debate. “He can step up when it’s necessary,” the Republican governor told CNN’s Caitlin Collins on “State of the Union” on Sunday, countering that the Biden team is “making a real effort to lower expectations.” Citing Biden’s long political experience, Burgum said, “This guy has the chops. We saw it in the debates four years ago. We saw…
NEW YORK: How many times have you heard the words “inconsistent,” “unpredictable” and “chaotic” used to describe the Pakistan men’s cricket team’s performance over the years? There are a myriad of answers, but the explanation is usually followed by the qualification that the team in that state is the most dangerous. The mood is different and much gloomier following the team’s failure to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Inconsistency, unpredictability and chaos did not mean they were a dangerous opponent, nor should they be, because a consistent, hard-working and cohesive team is far…
On Sunday, the U.S. men’s national team Copa America vs BoliviaIt’s a tournament with high expectations, especially for the U.S. national team, as coach Gregg Berhalter will be entering his second World Cup cycle as manager despite only making it to the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. A lackluster showing at the Copa America on home soil could be reason for the U.S. Soccer Federation to re-evaluate who will lead the team in the highly anticipated World Cup.Given the group the USMNT is in, the predictions change a bit. UruguayBut if you step out of…