Hailey Van Lith, Dearica Hamby, and USA Basketball 3×3 team beat China to advance to medal games
When the U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team went 0-3 in pool play, the prospect of a two-time Olympic gold medalist seemed like a pipe dream, with teamwork and inexperience seemingly insurmountable and USA Basketball’s selection decisions perhaps misplaced. The four-man team, consisting of Haley Van Lith, Dearrica Hamby, Sierra Burdick and Rhyne Howard, lost to […]
Van Jones on Harris nomination: ‘Take a breath, this is a big deal’
Democratic strategist Van Jones hailed Vice President Harris’ rise to the top of the Democratic field as a “huge event.” “Take a breath,” Jones said. said on Friday “Take a breath, this is a big deal,” anchor Phil Mattingly said on CNN’s “The Lead.” Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic nominee by the Democratic […]
Hailey Van Lith, women’s 3×3 basketball team finally get a win: ‘We still have a chance’
Despite being off to a less than anticipated start, the USA Basketball women’s 3×3 team is yet to lose. To the surprise of many, the defending gold medal champions lost their first three pool matches of the Olympic Games and were in danger of elimination with a loss to Spain on Thursday afternoon. However, Hailey […]
Hailey Van Lith was sick during USA’s 3×3 opening Olympic loss
Team USA’s 3×3 women’s basketball opening game at the 2024 Olympics didn’t go as planned, and some of that may have been down to illness. Following the team’s 17-13 loss to Germany on Tuesday, guard Hailey Van Lith said she wasn’t feeling well but didn’t appear to be making excuses. “I think I have a […]
Hailey Van Lith, USA Basketball 3×3 team fall vs. Germany: ‘We started playing soft’
The U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team, on its way to playing in the Olympics and defending its gold medal, lost its opening group game to Germany, 13-17. The four-piece team of Hailey Van Lith, Sierra Burdick, Diarika Hamby and Rhyne Howard has only been playing together for a few weeks, and that was evident in […]
Van Jones: A bullet couldn’t stop Trump but COVID stopped Biden
Former Obama admin official and CNN contributor Van Jones argued the Democrats are falling apart and the Republicans are … source
Steven van de Velde, Olympian convicted of rape, receives mixed fan reaction
PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mix of boos and applause when he was introduced before his loss in the opening match of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Van de Velde didn’t speak to reporters after […]
CNN’s Van Jones emotionally praises Biden as a ‘hero’ who ‘fell on his sword’ by exiting 2024 race
Van Jones, a CNN commentator and former adviser to President Barack Obama, on Wednesday offered glowing praise for President Biden, calling him a “hero” who has dedicated his political career to serving his country. “Well done to the stammering boy,” Jones said, his voice breaking. “Well done. A good man. He threw himself on his […]
Van Jones says Biden's speech shows that a leader 'can put the people first'
Democratic strategist Van Jones praised Biden’s Oval Office speech and decision to opt out of the 2024 presidential race, saying it showed the leader can still “put people first and pass the baton.” “He’s a good man. He threw himself on his sword. Most heroes fight to the end. He threw himself on his sword. […]
CNN’s Van Jones becomes emotional reacting to Biden dropping out of race: ‘Heartbroken’
CNN commentator and former Obama administration official Van Jones became visibly emotional as he reacted to the news that President Biden was dropping out of the race. Biden stepped down on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. “When your arm gets tired, you let another pitcher finish the game,” […]