USA men’s water polo survive rare brutality penalty to advance to Olympic semis
Brutal penalties couldn’t stop the USA men’s water polo team. Jonny Hooper received a rare brutality penalty for striking Australia’s Chaz Poot in the head during Team USA’s 11-10 shootout victory in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday at La Defense Arena. The controversial penalty resulted in Hooper being sent off, and Australia scored […]
USA men’s water polo advances to semifinals after last-minute goal, epic shootout
It may not resemble their swimming rivalry, but the United States and Australia still have a fierce battle in the pool. But the men’s water polo quarterfinals will be held in Paris on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to a chance to win a medal. It looked as though the Stars and Stripes would go […]
Oklahoma college students suspect they were drugged after ordering water at Cancun resort during vacation to Mexico
A dream trip to Mexico for two Oklahoma college students quickly turned into a nightmare when they fell seriously ill after doctors feared the water they drank at a resort bar might have been laced with a dangerous substance. Kaylee Pitsche and Zara Hull reportedly arrived in Cancun last Thursday to enjoy a planned getaway […]
Seine river water quality leads to mixed triathlon swimming training cancelation
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have cancelled swimming practice for Sunday’s mixed relay triathlon event due to poor water quality in the Seine River following recent heavy rains. The decision was taken late on Saturday after tests following rainfall on July 31 and August 1 showed that the water quality did not meet required standards. […]
Biden administration to pay western farmers to conserve water
The Biden administration plans to pay farmers to conserve water as the western US region faces a historic drought. The USDA announced Thursday that it will give up to $400 million to farmers in 11 states to reduce their water consumption while continuing to produce crops. The measure is expected to save up to 50,000 […]
Ex-Marlins exec pours cold water on Jazz Chisholm hot Yankees start
Former baseball executive David Samson is no stranger to voicing his opinions, but he did so specifically about Yankees fan favorite Jazz Chisholm Jr. Samson, who served as the Marlins’ team president from 2002-2017, described Chisholm, acquired in a trade with Miami over the weekend, as “average” during an appearance on “The Dan Le Batard […]
Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River
The men’s Olympic triathlon scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about the water quality of the Seine River in Paris, where the race swim was due to take place. Organizers said they would try to hold the men’s triathlon on Wednesday instead. The women’s competition is also scheduled for Wednesday, but both events […]
Paris Olympic Triathlon Training Called Off Over River Seine Water Quality
PARIS (AP) — The swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session was canceled for a second consecutive day Monday over concerns about water quality in the Seine River. Organizers overseeing the Paris Games are optimistic that triathletes will be able to swim in the city’s famous waterways when competition begins on Tuesday. The World […]
American water polo star Maggie Steffens’ sister-in-law dies before Paris Olympics
American water polo star Maggie Stephens and her family have been dealt a major blow with the death of her sister-in-law just days before the start of the Paris Olympics. Lulu Conner, 26, died Tuesday after traveling to Paris to cheer on Stephens and other members of the women’s water polo team, who are seeking […]
US Water Polo star Maggie Steffens lost sister-in-law before Olympics
For Maggie Stephens, captain of the USA Water Polo team, time in the pool holds special meaning and provides a sense of relaxation. Outside of swimming, Stephens is dealing with the sudden death of his sister-in-law, Lulu Conner, 26, who died on Tuesday after traveling to Paris to cheer on Stephens at the 2024 Summer […]