Los Angeles Wins 2028 Olympics Amid Delayed Opening
Los Angeles officially lands the 2028 Olympic Games after ceding 2024 to Paris. City leaders tout long-term benefits while noting risks from traffic homelessness and quake exposure. The Memorial Coliseum requires seismic upgrades and retrofit for Olympic use.
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Pitt Sophomores to Fill Voids After Suspensions
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi says sophomores will fill in after suspensions to veterans Virginis Whitehead and Bookser. Redshirt sophomore Saleem Brightwell and Damar Hamlin are named as replacements, with Paris Ford and JUCO transfer Brandon Hodges potential options. The Panthers prep for the Sept. 2 opener versus Youngstown State at Heinz Field.
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Kicker De La Haye defies UCF and NCAA on earnings stance
Former UCF kicker Donald De La Haye defends his choice to monetize his YouTube videos and refuses to give up profits from his likeness. He notes in a video that UCF and the NCAA offered a waiver but required him to curb monetization if linked to student athlete status. De La Haye remains out of school with ineligible status and a disputed ABA. University officials describe the waiver and earnings repayment terms, while critics argue the system blocks athletes from profits.
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McBeth surges in the pool at high school zones
McBeth, a rising Neshannock High freshman, motivates self through better times and technique. He credits coaches and parents Karen and Jeff as he focuses on zones and aims to improve his swimming for independent high school competition in WPIAL and PIAA championships.
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Hamilton Leads Pirates Past Reds 9-1 in NL Central Tilt
Hamilton powered Cincinnati to a 9-1 victory over Pittsburgh, homering twice including a first inning shot after an RBI single by Votto. The Reds racked 14 hits off Taillon and three relievers, with Bailey delivering five solid innings and Deron Bailey contributing a sacrifice bunt miscue early.
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Litrenta earns bronze at 2017 USA Taekwondo nationals
Christopher Litrenta Jr. won a bronze medal in the 15 to 17 year old board breaking division at the 2017 USA Taekwondo National Championships in Detroit. He also competed in the world class Poomsae Division and is a third degree black belt set to be a senior at Neshannock High School training since age three at the Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy.
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