Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown pass on the final play of Sunday night's overtime win over the Falcons.
Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade summed up the incredible spirit of the Olympics. Now, it’s been tainted
Arguments still rage about the decision to strip gymnast Chiles of her bronze medal. But one thing is clear: the Games’ organisers failed to live up to the event’s values
As Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles stood behind the podium at the medal ceremony for the Olympic women’s gymnastics floor exercise in Paris, the significance of the moment was clear to all. Their collective success marked the first time in history that three black gymnasts had won bronze, silver and gold at the Olympic Games. And after years of pushing the greatest gymnast of all time to the limit, Brazil’s Andrade had finally outperformed Biles.
In the frenetic moments between competition and ceremony, Chiles and Biles agreed that the special circumstances merited a statement. When Andrade stepped up with her arms aloft to collect the gold medal, the two Americans bowed down to the Brazilian. Andrade extended a hand to each gymnast in response. “Not only has she given Simone her flowers, but a lot of us in the United States our flowers as well,” said Chiles after the event, meaning flowers as a metaphor for recognition. “So giving it back is what makes it so beautiful. I felt like it was needed.”
Continue reading...‘The best Test match I’ve been involved in’: Pat’s praise for MCG thriller, reveals Starc’s SCG status
After a thrilling Boxing Day Test triumph Australian captain Pat Cummins rates “right at the top” of his celebrated career, the Test team’s focus will turn to ensuring the nation retains its focus to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Coleman and Seton Hall host Xavier
Seton Hall Pirates (5-8, 0-2 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (8-5, 0-2 Big East) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Seton Hall visits Xavier after Isaiah Coleman scored 25 points in Seton Hall's 61-60 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas. The Musketeers are 7-1 in home games.
Jihad leads Arizona State against BYU after 20-point game
Arizona State Sun Devils (9-2) at BYU Cougars (9-2) Provo, Utah; Tuesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State takes on BYU after Basheer Jihad scored 20 points in Arizona State's 78-62 victory over the UMass Minutemen. The Cougars have gone 7-0 in home games.
Jimerson and Saint Louis host Fordham
Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis takes on Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis' 78-57 win against the William Woods Owls. The Rams are 6-1 on their home court.
No. 4 Duke Blue Devils face the Virginia Tech Hokies on 6-game win streak
Virginia Tech Hokies (5-7, 0-1 ACC) at Duke Blue Devils (10-2, 2-0 ACC) Durham, North Carolina; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke comes into a matchup against Virginia Tech as winners of six consecutive games.
Creighton hosts Smith and St. John’s
St. John's Red Storm (11-2, 2-0 Big East) at Creighton Bluejays (8-5, 1-1 Big East) Omaha, Nebraska; Tuesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. John's visits Creighton after Deivon Smith scored 20 points in St. John's 97-76 win over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.
No. 7 Kansas faces West Virginia following Mayo’s 25-point game
West Virginia Mountaineers (9-2, 1-0 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (9-2) Lawrence, Kansas; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Kansas takes on West Virginia after Zeke Mayo scored 25 points in Kansas' 87-53 win over the Brown Bears.
Morehead State plays Southern Indiana on 4-game win streak
Morehead State Eagles (7-6, 2-0 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (6-6, 1-1 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State will attempt to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Southern Indiana. The Screaming Eagles are 5-2 in home games.
George Washington visits Neskovic and Richmond
George Washington Revolutionaries (11-2) at Richmond Spiders (5-8) Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond takes on George Washington after Dusan Neskovic scored 20 points in Richmond's 75-57 loss to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. The Spiders are 3-3 on their home court.
Moore leads Norfolk State against No. 1 Tennessee after 33-point game
Norfolk State Spartans (9-6) at Tennessee Volunteers (12-0) Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State takes on No. Tennessee after Brian Moore Jr. scored 33 points in Norfolk State's 77-74 victory against the High Point Panthers.
No. 17 Cincinnati visits Kansas State following Rich’s 20-point showing
Cincinnati Bearcats (10-1) at Kansas State Wildcats (6-5) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearcats -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State hosts No. Cincinnati after Macaleab Rich scored 20 points in Kansas State's 84-65 loss to the Wichita State Shockers.
Brown leads Rhode Island against Duquesne after 21-point performance
Rhode Island Rams (11-1) at Duquesne Dukes (5-8) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island plays Duquesne after Javonte Brown scored 21 points in Rhode Island's 85-79 win over the Temple Owls. The Dukes have gone 3-4 at home.
Southern Indiana takes on Morehead State, looks for 9th straight home win
Morehead State Eagles (6-6, 1-1 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (10-3, 2-0 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana hosts Morehead State looking to continue its eight-game home winning streak. The Screaming Eagles have gone 7-0 at home.