Staley introduced as coach of US national women’s hoops team

30, 2000, file photo, United States’ Dawn Staley and Nikki McCray, right, celebrate the USA’s victory over Australia in the women’s gold medal basketball game at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in… . FILE – In this March 5, 2017, file photo, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference tourna… COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley has been put in charge of keeping the U.S. women’s national basketball team rolling.

Australian sprinter Morgan Mitchell “one happy girl” ahead of Canberra Athletics Grand Prix

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. She starred at the Rio Olympic Games and in Nitro Athletics and is one of the most exciting young stars in a sport on the rise in Australia.

AP source: USOC recommends USA Gymnastics president resign

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Pr… Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, saying the order will harm Muslims, tourism and foreign students. A proposal to replace the Obama health care law would eliminate a pillar of funding for the nation’s lead public health agency.

Lawrence looking for performers

… Islands competition in May, and will be in action again on March 26 when they meet Martinique at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The Soca Warriors, ranked 84th in the world are without a point after two matches following two defeats, at home to Costa …

Petworth doctor takes on Indian Ocean rowing challenge

Doctors Ted Welman, from Petworth, and Jack Faulkner, from Brighton, are taking time out to row the Indian Ocean starting on Wednesday from Western Australia on their 84 day expedition to Mauritius, under the team name ‘Doctors Adrift’. They will begin their expedition in Geraldton, Western Australia and they aim to become the fastest pair to make the 3,600 mile journey and break the world record in the process.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.

Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger hails – wonderful’ honour

Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, Katherine Grainger, has described her joy at being made a Dame following a record-breaking career as a rower. The sports star, who has won medals at the last five consecutive Olympics – a gold and four silvers – was presented with the honour by the Queen during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Monday’s Sports in Brief

Megan Rapinoe says she will respect a new U.S. Soccer Federation policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems. The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match.

Spanovic soars to gold at European indoor championships

Britain’s Laura Muir celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women’s 3000-meter final during the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Serbia’s Ivana Spanovic celebrates after an attempt in the women’s long jump final during the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Morning Splash: The Impact of Conference Season on the U.S. Men’s Relays

The United States men swept Olympic golds in the three relays last summer in Rio, but each won of those wins came with the assistance of Michael Phelps -who, as most of you reading almost certainly know, is once again retired. The success of 2016 helped wash away some of the stench from the 2015 World Championships in Kazan when the U.S. men swam without the suspended Phelps.

Muslim swimmers will now be allowed to race in burkinis

The Amateur Swimming Association has announced that it has changed its rules regarding full body swimwear in a bid to allow ‘more people to participate in events across England.’ Up until now, swimwear that covered the whole body, especially swimsuits worn by Olympic swimmers, were banned as they help streamline the shape of the body and have performance-enhancing characteristics.

Indonesia eyes one gold medal in All England badminton meet1 hour ago

Jakarta, March 3: Indonesia’s badminton association has targeted one gold medal in the mixed doubles category in the All England Badminton Championships this year, and expected a women’s singles player to be in the world’s top 20, a senior official of the association disclosed here on Friday. Indonesia will send 35 shuttlers to the tournament scheduled to be held from March 7 to 12 in Birmingham in England, said Susy Susanti, head of sport development of the association, reports Xinhua news agency.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Dabang Mumbai to clinch maiden title, Uttar Pradesh Wizards finish third

Chandigarh, Feb 26: Captain Moritz Furste’s penalty corner brace powered Kalinga Lancers past Dabang Mumbai 4-1 in the final to clinch their maiden title in the Coal India Hockey India League at the Chandigarh Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Furste also had a big hand in Glenn Turner’s deflection field goal in the 18th minute that gave Kalinga the 2-0 lead and the veteran German scored either side of Affan Yousuf’s goal in the 33rd minute as Kalinga atoned for their poor show in last edition’s final loss to Jaypee Punjab Warriors.

Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain’s Khan in ‘super fight’

London: Multiple world champion Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan on April 23, both boxers said on Sunday. The 38-year-old Pacquiao had said four days ago that he and Khan’s management were in discussions for the fight, despite an earlier announcement the Filipino’s next bout would be against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane.

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DETERMINED: SA’s 5 000m record-holder Elroy Gelant feels refreshed and more confident after training at high altitude in Kenya. Having had the best year of his career last year he set the new SA 5 000m record and made the Olympic final Elroy Gelant took his training camp to Kenya last month.

Track team’s medal pride

Legana’s Ryan Lawson capped a successful national junior track cycling championships for Tasmania by claiming a bronze medal in the under-17 sprint Law man: Tasmanian cyclist Ryan Lawson achieved several top 10 finishes and a bronze medal at the national track cycling champs. Picture: Scott Gelston Legana’s Ryan Lawson capped a successful national junior track cycling championships for Tasmania by claiming a bronze medal in the under-17 sprint.

Creedmoor Sports Now Offering Bore Tech Cleaning Products

Creedmoor Sports has long manufactured quality products for precision rifle shooters, such as shooting mats and stools, spotting scope accessories and apparel, as well as, of course, ammunition. The company also partners with other quality manufacturers to provide additional products to clients, ranging from optics to reloading gear and even firearms.

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home

Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.

Nicole Scherzinger spends 5,000 on champagne

The 38-year-old singer enjoyed a wild partying session at London’s Paper nightclub with 10 friends on Tuesday evening following the end of London Fashion Week, which saw her fork out a whopping sum for 10 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne, which were A A 500 each. The ‘The X Factor’ judge was in high spirits for the evening as she praised the club’s dancers as being “really inspirational” and complemented them on their raunchy PaperDolls ensembles.

Couple unhappy with USA Gymnastics handling

… portion at the 2014 P&G Championships at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports usp ORG XMIT: USATSI-188736 [Via MerlinFTP Drop] A former men’s gymnastics coach at the Olympic Training Center was accused of …

Hunter: Ward Mistreated By Media, HBO – Why Wouldn’t He Retire?

Shortly after Andre Ward’s close unanimous decision victory over Sergey Kovalev, Ward voiced that he might retire before granting the Russian puncher a rematch – a statement that surprised many who simply saw the statement as hard-balled negotiations. “If they were treating you that way at your job,” Hunter asked in a video interview with YouTube channel Villanfy Media, “You would think about getting another job, wouldn’t you?” According to Hunter, frustrations with HBO and the boxing public have left Ward sour on the business, listing the media reactions in the aftermath of his last fight as the final straw.

Sirens stung by Wasps in superleague debut

… crowd of 4000, which included the wrestler Grado and Olympic rowing champion Katherine Grainger, as well as the Sky Sports television cameras, gave the evening a real sense of occasion and by the time Sirens’ captain, Claire Brownie, led her team …