Kinzie Hansen is Oklahoma’s Heart and Soul, Partly Because ‘She Knows She’s Good’ Sooners are getting major contributions from all over the field, but Hansen delivers leadership and playmaking from behind the plate, along with a clutch bat Oklahoma already has leadership from captain Lynnsie Elam. The Sooners have pop national player of the year Jocelyn Alo. They have precocious playmaking from probably the two best freshman in the nation, Jayda Coleman and Tiare Jennings. And of course, OU gets elite pitching from a trio of aces in Giselle Juarez, Shannon Saile and Nicole May. That’s a recipe for success,…
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‘Coco Gauff will be No 1′ claims Serena Williams’ ex-coach in glowing verdict Coco Gauff “will be number One” in the world at one point in her career, according to legendary tennis coach Rick Macci. The American is currently ranked world No 3, with only Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek ahead of her in the official WTA Rankings. Gauff reached a high of second earlier this year following the French Open and, after dropping down to sixth following her US Open exit, has surged back up inside the top five. Despite being only 20, the American has won eight career…
Serena Williams & family release their inner Swifties at Eras Tour in Miami Swift will continue the last leg of her Eras Tour in New Orleans this weekend Serena Williams may be known for her legendary tennis career, but recently, she stepped into the spotlight as a devoted Taylor Swift fan, sharing the experience with her two daughters. Over the weekend, Williams and her daughters, Adira River, 14 months, and Alexis Olympia, seven, attended Swift’s highly anticipated concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Serena Williams shakes it off in Miami Serena Williams gave fans a rare glimpse of her…
Spark Announces Jocelyn Alo and Alynah Torres Power Hitting Clinic The Oklahoma City Spark is thrilled to announce their third clinic following the 2024 season in partnership with Driving Force Sports: an exclusive Power Hitting Clinic with Home Run Queen Jocelyn Alo and National Champion Alynah Torres from the University of Oklahoma. Renowned as two of the best hitters in the country, Alo and Torres will bring their Oklahoma ties and a wealth of power to Spark clinics… plus a few championship rings. This is an amazing opportunity for Oklahoma’s youth softball players to learn from the best of the…
Spark Pitcher Keely Rochard Announces Retirement Right-handed pitcher Keely Rochard closes a Spark win against Great Britain on June 28, 2024. Oklahoma City Spark right-handed pitcher Keely Rochard is announcing her retirement from softball. She played professionally for three years, with two years on the Spark roster. Her contributions both on and off the field have been invaluable, helping elevate our team in countless ways. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Rochard is known for her stellar collegiate career at Virginia Tech, where she cemented her reputation as one of the best pitchers in the game. Rochard joined the Spark roster during…
Ronnie O’Sullivan and snooker stars get second chance at winning £800k with one shot The world’s top-10 snooker players will each get an opportunity to make history. Ronnie O’Sullivan and co. will be back in Riyadh this December for the second time in under a year. It has been announced that Saudi Arabia will host the second edition of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, which was first held in March. The unique tournament offers players the chance to win a staggering cash prize, worth just shy of £800,000, if they become the first in history to notch a 167 break.…
Marileidy Paulino signs with Grand Slam Track League as clash against Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone inches closer Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino has signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League for its 2025 debut, becoming the first Racer in the “long sprints” category after an unbeaten season. Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino has signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League for its 2025 debut, becoming the first Racer in the “long sprints” category after an unbeaten season. Reigning Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino has signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League ahead of its debut in 2025. The 400m…
How Gushue toped Saskatchewan’s McEwen for 3rd straight Brier title, record-tying 6th overall St. John’s skip will represent Canada at men’s world championship starting March 30 Brad Gushue further cemented his place in Canadian curling history Sunday. He became the first man to skip teams to six national men’s championships with a 9-5 win over Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen in Regina. Gushue, third Mark Nichols and lead Geoff Walker won the sixth Brier of their careers and third straight to match records held by Randy Ferbey of Edmonton. Ferbey also claimed six crowns, including four as a skip when Ferbey also…
2025 Montana Brier: Single-draw tickets on sale for 2025 Montana’s Brier in Kelowna – Curling fans will be in heaven when the 2025 Montana’s Brier comes to Kelowna at the end of February. Single-draw tickets are now on sale as of Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m., giving spectators a chance to see their favourites teams live and in person at Prospera Place from Feb. 28 – March 9. This is the first time in 10 years the Brier returns to British Columbia, with its last stop here being in Kamloops back in 2014. While Team B.C. is yet to…
Kevin Garnett stressed that he would completely understand if Kawhi decided to hang it up for good. “If Kawhi came out and said he was done, I wouldn’t feel any type of way. I’d be happy that we actually know. But it’s hard to watch him with the back and forth… I feel bad for him because I know what he goes through.”