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The Enlargement and Luck of MDLL in Maryland Lacrosse

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The Enlargement and Luck of MDLL in Maryland Lacrosse

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In the last five years, the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) has emerged as a cornerstone of the regional lacrosse community, demonstrating impressive growth and an unwavering commitment to the sport. From modest beginnings to now hosting over 100 teams from diverse regions like Annapolis, Towson, DC, and Frederick, MDLL’s evolution is nothing short of remarkable.

“Our partnership with LaxAllStars for the OC Lax Classic is just one way we’re pushing the envelope,” explains Colin, MDLL’s dynamic leader. “We aim not only to promote this fantastic event but also to highlight our journey and the comprehensive range of tournaments and leagues we offer.”

MDLL: A League for All Ages

MDLL prides itself on inclusivity, offering leagues for players ranging from first graders to seasoned adults over 50. Hosting championships at prestigious venues like the Naval Academy and Johns Hopkins, the league has scaled new heights in providing top-tier lacrosse experiences.

“We’ve donated over $100,000 to non-profits this year alone, strengthening our community ties and reinforcing our commitment beyond the game,” Colin shares. The league’s allure has drawn top talents, including collegiate standouts and PLL legends like Kyle Harrison and Marcus Holman, elevating the competitive standard to new heights.

The OC Lax Classic: A Premier Event

The highlight of the year is the OC Lax Classic in Ocean City, Maryland. This tournament is set to feature over 100 men’s and women’s teams from across the nation, competing for a $10,000 prize pool in the top divisions. Beyond fierce competition, the event offers a vibrant atmosphere with Ocean City’s stunning beaches and lively entertainment options, making it a perfect summer lacrosse destination.

Year-Round Opportunities and Future Visions

MDLL hosts several tournaments throughout the year, including seasonal highlights like the Chesapeake Cup and the festive Laxgiving tournament. Each event celebrates lacrosse culture and community spirit, aligning with Colin’s vision of making MDLL a holistic and integral part of players’ lives.

“Looking forward, our goal is to attract more teams, including top youth and adult teams from places like Texas and San Diego,” Colin notes. “If you think your team has what it takes, our tournaments are where you need to be.”

MDLL Select and Expanding Horizons

The league has also seen substantial growth in its club program, MDLL Select, which has expanded from a single team in 2020 to nearly 20 teams today. This initiative underscores MDLL’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing continuous playing opportunities.

“As we expand, we focus on enhancing what we already offer, ensuring that every aspect of MDLL is the best it can be,” Colin concludes.

Join us at the OC Lax Classic to experience the pinnacle of community and competition. Learn more and sign up at marylandlacrosseleague.com and mdllselect.com.

MDLL isn’t just a league, it’s a lifetime of lacrosse.

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No. 5 USWNT taking up No. 9 Brazil for Paris Olympics gold

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No. 5 USWNT taking up No. 9 Brazil for Paris Olympics gold

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The GIST: A historic rivalry will add a new chapter when the No. 5 USWNT faces No. 9 Brazil in tomorrow’s 11 a.m. ET gold medal match. Brew a Triple Espresso, flip on today’s 9 a.m. ET bronze medal match between No. 1 Spain and No. 4 Germany as a warmup, then dive into the two major storylines heading into tomorrow’s kickoff.

USWNT reclaim signature grit and swagger: Head coach Emma Hayes made waves after the Americans’ 1–0 semis win over Germany, telling reporters she wanted the team to find inspiration in suffering. Well, she got her wish — this squad has been relentless and resilient, grinding out two straight extra-time knockout wins to compete for gold.

  • American standouts include iconic centerback Naomi “brick wall” Girma, who’s held down the fort as the U.S.’ Big Three — Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman — mold their offensive might.
  • The midfield has cause for concern, but with two-thirds of the team clicking, a redemptive gold is certainly within reach.

Can Marta leave the game on top? Tomorrow’s match is Brazil’s last chance to win their first international championship with the Queen of Football, as she’s set to retire from the national team at the end of the year.

  • But with all due respect to the GOAT, Brazil played their strongest soccer of the tournament without her on the pitch, stunning No. 2 France 1–0 in the quarter-finals and topping reigning world champion Spain 4–2 in the semis.
  • Brazil will be playing with ultimate heart, but the four-time gold medalist U.S. will be hard to beat, even in the face of their opponent’s fast-paced, fun footy. TL;DR? You simply can not miss this match.



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FIBA: Will Belgium, Meesseman or France, Johannès be successful in semifinal?

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FIBA: Will Belgium, Meesseman or France, Johannès be successful in semifinal?

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The second semifinal game of the women’s 5×5 basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics is Friday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. ET, with Belgium playing France (Peacock/USA Network).

This will mark the seventh time these two teams have ever faced off, with the current series tied at 3-3. These two teams play each other very close; however, France has won two of the last three games dating back to 2022. Here are some key factors to look out for during the semifinal match:

How will Meesseman and Belgium’s offense perform?

Belgium has been an offensive juggernaut throughout the tournament, led by star forward Emma Meesseman. Their ability to space the floor and share the ball has been the key to their success, allowing them to average just under 80 points per game.

Meesseman has looked like arguably the best player in Olympic competition. She recently went off for 30 points on 67 percent shooting against Japan and followed that up with an efficient 19-point, nine-rebound and six-assist effort against Spain. Even Team USA had very little answer for her offensively. France will look to disrupt Belgium’s offensive flow by pressuring their guards and denying Meesseman easy touches. It will be crucial for Belgium’s perimeter players to knock down shots and relieve the pressure on Meesseman, especially with their spacing and movement away from the ball.

Which Marine Johannès will France get?

France’s success in this tournament has largely depended on the scoring prowess of Marine Johannès. She has been a consistent offensive threat, using her quickness and shooting ability to create scoring opportunities. Much like her role with the New York Liberty, she is the definition of microwave offense. When she’s hot, she’s hot. However, this streaky shooting can be detrimental to France’s offense when shots aren’t falling.

Nothing epitomizes this point more than France’s last two games: a win against Germany where Johannès had 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting and a loss against Australia where she had nine points on 4-for-12 shooting. Both of these games epitomize her impact for France and why her performance will dictate their chances. Johannès’ ability to break down defenders off the dribble and hit shots from deep will be crucial for France’s chances. If she can find her rhythm early and draw defenders, it could open up opportunities for her teammates to score.

Which team’s style will be more effective?

Both Belgium and France play similar styles, thriving in an up-tempo, spaced-out style where they can run spread pick-and-roll and stretch defenses with shooting. As a result, matchup hunting will be crucial; both teams will look to protect their weaker defenders when defending, while exploiting the opponent’s defensive liabilities when on offense.

The biggest question is: How will these teams scheme and defend against very similar offensive strategies to their own?

Game information

France vs. Belgium

When: Friday, August 9 at 3 p.m. ET

Where: Bercy Arena in Paris, France

How to watch: Peacock, USA Network

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The PLL Heads to Colorado 

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The PLL Heads to Colorado 

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The PLL Heads to Colorado 

Denver is the next PLL road stop as the pros caravan across the country. Peter Barton Stadium, a small venue, should be sold out and lively on Friday and Saturday night. The air is thin and dry at 5,280 feet. Players won’t sweat. They play through cotton mouth. 

What’s at stake this weekend? It looks as if Philadelphia and California will be left out of the playoffs. The seedings and bracketing remain wide open. 

Friday

Game 1 – MARYLAND vs DENVER – 8pm Est (ESPN+)

Zed Williams has been on a torrid goal scoring streak. TJ Malone, the rookie who’s now quarterback of the settled sets, has been passing and making decisions at an All-Pro level. He’s climbing into contention for Rookie of the Year behind Connor Shellenberger and Brennan O’Neil. 

Snakes FOGO Joe Nardella sets the tone and often tilts the possession equation. 

The Whipsnakes are on a three-game win streak and have flipped the script with an infusion of youth – specifically Adam Poitras, Levi Anderson, Jack Koras and Ajax Zappitello. Goalie Brendan Krebs is a compelling story, having been a career backup at Chaminade High School before his career took off at Manhattan for then head coach John Odierna.

This will be a tricky turnaround for Maryland – they played a pair of taxing games in sauna-like conditions in Charm City. So, their physical recovery, cross-country travel and opening the festivities on Friday night against the Outlaws may add up to a sub-par performance. I would not be shocked to see a regression. Trending Whips midfielder Tucker Dordevic suffered a broken jaw on Sunday and is done for season. Whipsnakes picked up Waterdog midfielder Ryan Conrad in a trade for draft picks earlier this week. Conrad has not been producing at career form with only (5,1) and 14% shooting after playing seven games. The change of scenery may wake him up. 

Denver’s ageless attack-man Eric Law was born and raised in Colorado. He is the link to the MLL’s Denver Outlaw’s. That franchise was founded in 2006 and folded in 2020. They earned their way into ten championship games. Denver never had a losing season. The Outlaws regularly posted the highest attendance in the league, fortified by 30,000 fans plus on July 4 each summer for lacrosse and fireworks. The Outlaws won their first title in 2014, defeating the Rochester Rattlers 12-11 and won their second MLL Championship in 2016, defeating the Ohio Machine 19–18. In 2018, the Outlaws won their third championship by defeating the Dallas Rattlers, 16–12. Current PLL figures – Law, Jack Kelly, coach Jim Stagnitta, Michael Rexrode, Nick Washuta, Charlie Hayes, Mikey Schlosser, Pat Aslanian and Zack Currier have ties to the old franchise. 

The 2024 Outlaws have been inconsistent – on their best day they look like a legit September team. During their down moments, they have sucked badly. Brennan O’Neil and a strong rookie class gives local fans hope. 

Game 2 – Philadelphia vs California – 10:30 Est (ESPN+)

PHILLY (1-7)

Coach Bill Tierney returns to Denver, the seven-time NCAA champion grabbed D1 gold in 2015 with the upstart Pios. This summer has been a difficult transition for the veteran coach. 

What’s gone wrong? Four one goal losses stick out. What’s gone well? Not much.

What lineup changes do we see from Philadelphia now that they are eliminated from the post season? They traded midfielder Ryan Conrad for a second-round draft pick. Who’s next?

Who can Tierney audition in Denver? His imprint on the roster with an eye on 2025 starts now. 

One thing is certain, we get our first pro look at Michael Boehm the rookie from Michigan. He did it all for the maize and blue and can hopefully add a spark this weekend.

Tierney is not the first highly successful college coach to struggle in year one as a professional lacrosse coach. See Mike Pressler and Dom Starsia in their initial year for context. The coaching jobs in college and pro are dissimilar. Plus, the PLL head coaching job comes with a GM role, and this aspect is 70% of a coach’s impact. Roster formation and player personnel decisions and management are key. 

CALIFORNIA 

While not mathematically eliminated yet, California has no realistic path to playoffs. Veteran playmaker Rob Pannell has been terrific while surrounded by a dung heap. Midfield play has been awful. Coming off an embarrassing defeat in Baltimore, I would expect the Redwoods will come out swinging this week. Players are fighting for their futures. We will talk about the 2025 draft during this game. 

ESPN’s Paul Carcaterra – 8 to keep an eye on 2025 Draft

  • CJ Kirst-Attack/Cornell
  • Emmet Carroll-Goalie/UPenn
  • Levi Verch-LSM/St. Joes
  • Brendan Lavelle-Defense/UPenn 
  • Jack Fracyon-Goalie/Penn State 
  • Chris Kavanagh-Attack/Notre Dame
  • Coulter Mackesy-Attack/Princeton 
  • Andrew McAdorey-Midfield/Duke

I would add Ben Ramsey (ND), Griffin Schutz (UVA), Sam King (Harvard), Jack Stuzin (Yale), Colin Mulshine (Prin), AJ Pilate (Army), and note that the 2025 class is not remotely close to the excellence and depth of the 2024 group. 

Saturday

Game 1 – NY Atlas vs Utah – 2:30pm Est on ABC

NY ATLAS

New York took a bye weekend and avoided a trip to humid Baltimore. 

Jeff Teat is -20,000 to win PLL MVP. FOGO Trevor Baptiste is back at DU. Worth watching is the PLL Rookie of the Year Race between Connor Shellenberger, Brennan O’Neil and TJ Malone and an Atlas offense that continues to dazzle with highlight worthy moments. This game against the Archers promises to be one of the most skilled in pro lax history. This is a game you should watch. 

UTAH

Tom Schreiber, Connor Fields and Grant Ament have been cooking this summer. This offense is a delight to watch in half field. Utah hosts a double-header next weekend in SLC. Attack-man Matt Moore hurt his shoulder in Baltimore and his injury status isn’t ideal for coach Chris Bates. 

Game 2 – Carolina vs Denver – 7pm Est ESPN2

Carolina is coming off a season defining win in Baltimore against Utah. Lefty Josh Byrne is out this week. Goalie Blaze Riorden bagged another goalie goal in Baltimore, his first as a pro. Coach Andy Towers received much better depth of scoring as Ross Scott, Shane Knobloch and the rookie class finally clicked.  If this offense can get in gear, the Chaos will be a factor in the postseason with a defense that ranks #1 in league. 

Let’s see how Denver manages the double-header weekend. An energetic crowd can make a difference. I would expect the Outlaws to get off to a fast start before tiring in the final 15 minutes. 

Salt Lake City is the final regular season weekend. 

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Group USA Basketball vs. Nigeria Recap

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In perhaps their toughest Olympic task so far, USA Volleyball took down Brazil 3-2 in this morning’s back-and-forth semifinal to advance to Sunday’s gold medal match.

The win guarantees the US a seventh Olympic podium finish and the chance to repeat their Tokyo gold medal win — a feat they accomplished by beating Brazil back in 2021.

Star Gabi Guimarães kept Brazil in the Olympic semifinal match, but Team USA still clinched the win. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

A volleyball rivalry with Olympic history

The longtime rival nations have met on the Olympic court many times, including five medal contests over the last eight Olympics. 

In those five matches, Brazil walked away with three medals (two gold, one bronze), while Team USA notched one gold and one bronze in two wins.

USA Volleyball star Kathryn Plummer celebrates in the Olympic semifinal win over Brazil
Kathryn Plummer led Team USA with 26 points in their Olympic semifinal win over Brazil. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

Team USA ends Brazil’s Olympic gold medal hopes

While there wasn’t a medal on the line in this morning’s five-set thriller, the teams definitely played like there was. The US struck first, taking the first set before trading the next three with Brazil, who forced the deciding fifth set largely off the outstanding play of star Gabi Guimarães.

But the States shifted into gear in the fifth, downing Brazil 15-11 off a Kathryn Plummer kill to clinch a spot in Sunday’s final.

Plummer led the US with 26 points, while fellow outside hitter Avery Skinner and opposite Annie Drews contributed an impressive 19 and 18, respectively.

What’s next for USA Volleyball

Today’s win might have been the USA’s toughest challenge on their path to back-to-back gold, but to complete the job, they’ll have to take down the winner of today’s Turkey-Italy semifinal.

The volleyball gold medal match will kick off on Sunday at 7 AM ET, with live coverage across NBC networks.

Team USA Beach Volleyball team Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes hug after losing their Olympic quarterfinal
Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes’ Olympic quarterfinal loss took the US out of beach volleyball medal contention. (Carl Recine/Getty Images)

USA Beach Volleyball loses Olympic medal bid

Over on the sand, Team USA’s last hope for a beach volleyball medal vanished in Tuesday’s quarterfinal round, making this the first Summer Olympics without a US team on the podium since 2000.

Last-standing US pair Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes fell in straight sets to Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hüberli, just one day after fellow US duo Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth fell in the round of 16.

It’s a disappointing finish for a national contingent that’s claimed four of the previous five gold medals — most recently by Alix Klineman and April Ross’s Tokyo A-Team.



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FIBA: Staff USA, Australia meet for spot in gold medal recreation

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After Team USA put an end to the feel good story of the competition, dismantling Nigeria with ease, and Australia crushed Serbia, the two teams are going to meet for a spot in the gold medal game in the women’s 5×5 basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game tips off on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:30 a.m. ET (NBC).

The United States remains unbeaten, whereas Australia lost its opening game to Nigeria. It was a wake-up call for the Opals. The 13-point loss on July 29 exposed certain flaws in their game, especially not handling the ball properly, as evidenced by the 26 turnovers committed against D’Tigress. After tough wins over Canada and France, by five and seven points, respectively, the Opals made it out of Group B. And after beating Serbia in the quarterfinals, the reward for their hard work is a chance to become No. 60 in Team USA’s streak of consecutive Olympic wins.

The Americans had their quarterfinal game won after three quarters and in the final 10 minutes they were just having fun with it, as head coach Cheryl Reeve gave playing time to some battle-hungry players. Chances of the semifinal game being competitive aren’t good, as it would take a perfect performance from the Opals and an off night from Team USA.

The frontcourt duo of A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart has been unstoppable so far, with Wilson averaging 20.3 points and 10 rebounds and Stewart chipping in 18.5 points and 5.8 boards. If there’s a anybody that can slow them down, it’s the combined forces of Alanna Smith, Steph Talbot and Ezi Magbegor. Smith has been dependable on both sides of the floor (12.3 points, 7.3 boards, 1.8 steals), but against Serbia she balled like crazy, finishing the game with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

On the defensive end, the key to beating the Opals will be limiting Sami Whitcomb’s playmaking. The two-time WNBA champ is averaging 14.8 points and six dimes per game. Because she can pass and score, tight marking will be essential. On offense, Team USA has an abundance of riches.

Game information

United States vs. Australia

When: Friday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m. ET

Where: Bercy Arena in Paris, France

How to watch: NBC

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Workforce USA headlines star-studded ladies’s basketball semis

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The GIST: After the American men avoided what would’ve been one of the biggest upsets of the Games and advanced to the gold medal matchup yesterday, women’s basketball takes center stage today when the stacked semis tip off in a few hours. Hoop yeah.

Team USA vs. Australia — 11:30 a.m. ET: With 59 straight Olympic dubs in their wake, the Americans are favored to win it all, especially with superstars like two-time WNBA MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces teammates and breakout performers Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum on their roster.

  • The red, white, and blue overcame a meh start and overpowered Nigeria in the quarter-finals (QFs), but they’ll have their hands full with Australia — especially if Jade Melbourne’s fiery run of form continues and veteran Lauren Jackson returns to the court. Crikey!

France vs. Belgium — 3 p.m. ET: Don’t count out the host nation. Typically known for their defense, France showed off its offensive depth in their QF win, topping powerhouse Germany 84–71 behind 24 points from the NY Liberty’s Marine “Magnifique” Johannes.

  • As for Belgium, they’ll be competing in their first Olympic semi, but fearless leader Emma Meesseman has plenty of championship experience, winning a WNBA ’ship (and Finals MVP) in 2019. That said, will it be enough to overcome an injury-depleted roster?



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What can the Atlas do in Week 10?

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What can the Atlas do in Week 10?

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After having a week without a game, the New York Atlas are looking to come back this week and face the Utah Archers. The Atlas are currently the best team in the league, but with an upset and a Boston win, that could change.

The Atlas have dominated the PLL for the entirety of the season, only losing two games so far. They also lead the league in scores per game (15.5), shot percentage (33.7%), assists (68), and power play percentage (47.4%). Jeff Teat has been a powerful player this season with 28 assists and 23 goals. He continues to be an offensive leader for the Atlas putting up points every game.

The Atlas also have strong players like Trevor Baptiste and Connor Shellenberger. Baptiste leads the league in ground balls (88) and has a face-off percentage of 66%. Shellenberger has started his rookie year strong with 25 points and 14 goals. With Baptiste able to get possession of the face-off and powerful offensive weapons, it could be a fairly one-sided game.

The Utah Archers can put up a good fight with goalie Brett Dobson and midfielders Tom Schreiber and Grant Ament. They currently sit fourth in the league, and coming off of a loss, it may be the motivation they need to take down the top team in the leagu



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USA Volleyball vs. Brazil Semifinal Recap

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In perhaps their toughest Olympic task so far, USA Volleyball took down Brazil 3-2 in this morning’s back-and-forth semifinal to advance to Sunday’s gold medal match.

The win guarantees the US a seventh Olympic podium finish and the chance to repeat their Tokyo gold medal win — a feat they accomplished by beating Brazil back in 2021.

Star Gabi Guimarães kept Brazil in the Olympic semifinal match, but Team USA still clinched the win. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

A volleyball rivalry with Olympic history

The longtime rival nations have met on the Olympic court many times, including five medal contests over the last eight Olympics. 

In those five matches, Brazil walked away with three medals (two gold, one bronze), while Team USA notched one gold and one bronze in two wins.

USA Volleyball star Kathryn Plummer celebrates in the Olympic semifinal win over Brazil
Kathryn Plummer led Team USA with 26 points in their Olympic semifinal win over Brazil. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

Team USA ends Brazil’s Olympic gold medal hopes

While there wasn’t a medal on the line in this morning’s five-set thriller, the teams definitely played like there was. The US struck first, taking the first set before trading the next three with Brazil, who forced the deciding fifth set largely off the outstanding play of star Gabi Guimarães.

But the States shifted into gear in the fifth, downing Brazil 15-11 off a Kathryn Plummer kill to clinch a spot in Sunday’s final.

Plummer led the US with 26 points, while fellow outside hitter Avery Skinner and opposite Annie Drews contributed an impressive 19 and 18, respectively.

What’s next for USA Volleyball

Today’s win might have been the USA’s toughest challenge on their path to back-to-back gold, but to complete the job, they’ll have to take down the winner of today’s Turkey-Italy semifinal.

The volleyball gold medal match will kick off on Sunday at 7 AM ET, with live coverage across NBC networks.

Team USA Beach Volleyball team Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes hug after losing their Olympic quarterfinal
Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes’ Olympic quarterfinal loss took the US out of beach volleyball medal contention. (Carl Recine/Getty Images)

USA Beach Volleyball loses Olympic medal bid

Over on the sand, Team USA’s last hope for a beach volleyball medal vanished in Tuesday’s quarterfinal round, making this the first Summer Olympics without a US team on the podium since 2000.

Last-standing US pair Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes fell in straight sets to Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hüberli, just one day after fellow US duo Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth fell in the round of 16.

It’s a disappointing finish for a national contingent that’s claimed four of the previous five gold medals — most recently by Alix Klineman and April Ross’s Tokyo A-Team.



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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in girls’s 400m hurdles

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in girls’s 400m hurdles

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The GIST: Clear your cal for 3:25 p.m. ET, because an epic showdown is about to hit the purple track of Stade de France — American hurdler and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will take on her rival, Femke Bol of the Netherlands, in one of the Games’ most difficult races. On your mark, get set, let’s go.

McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominance is nearly unmatched: The 24-year-old holds four of the five fastest times in the 400m hurdles, most recently breaking her own world record at the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials with a 50.65s finish.

But Bol is coming for the American legend: McLaughlin-Levrone and Bol have only raced against each other twice: Once at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and then at the 2022 world championships, with McLaughlin-Levrone winning both times.

  • However, Bol has only improved in recent years, winning the 2023 world championship in the event (a race McLaughlin-Levrone notably did not compete in).
  • For some added fire, these two are the only women to ever run sub-51 seconds in the 400m hurdles after Bol clocked in at 50.95 last month.
  • As McLaughlin-Levrone recently said, “iron sharpens iron” — records will almost certainly fall when the two best women hurdlers in the world meet later today. History is happening here.



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