• Mon, December 16, 2024

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Maya Witherspoon leaves a lasting legacy on and off the court for Lafayette volleyball

Lafayette senior outside hitter Maya Witherspoon is All-Metro girls volleyball player of the year for the second season in a row.

by: MARCA

Gretchen Walsh achieves the 'impossible': breaking 11 world records in a single championship

by: Richmond

Bowling shoes on wet grass? UR's Mikkel Tyne trying to slow his roll, so he can stop.

The deluxe Mikkel Tyne model is still not on display. The breaking system needs to be adjusted for this 19-year-old sophomore from Toronto.

by: Reuters

EU rulings reflect increased antitrust scrutiny of sports governance in parallel with the US

Karen M. Lent, Anthony J. Dreyer and Bill Batchelor of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss antitrust rulings involving professional soccer in Europe that affect the governance of sporting competitions and parallels with the U.

by: Seattle Times

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity

Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity.

by: The Boston Globe

Gary Bettman talks 4 Nations, partnership with NHLPA's Marty Walsh, and more

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman checked in from the ninth floor of TD Garden during the Bruins' Centennial Game, giving updates on several topics, including the upcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the Olympics, among others.

by: pocketgamer

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to return for Esports World Cup in 2025

With the Esports World Cup 2024 seemingly a roaring, or at least formidable, success there's been plenty of publishers confirming the return of their top games for 2025. Garena's Free Fire has already confirmed their return, and now Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is also confirmed to join the lineup.

by: Houston Chronicle

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"There is still a strong capacity for the Red Sox to sign a major free agent, and that free-agent could be Alex Bregman."

by: Sporting News

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by: Newsweek

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by: Trinidad Express Newspapers

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by: The Mercury

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by: iPhone in Canada

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by: Outlookindia

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by: PGA

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by: The Indianapolis Star

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by: Il Messaggero

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by: BBC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Maya Witherspoon leaves a lasting legacy on and off the court for Lafayette volleyball

Lafayette senior outside hitter Maya Witherspoon is All-Metro girls volleyball player of the year for the second season in a row.
Maya Witherspoon, a standout volleyball player from Lafayette High School, has left an indelible mark both on and off the court. Known for her exceptional skills as an outside hitter, she led her team to a state championship in 2023, earning accolades such as the Post-Dispatch All-Metro player of the year. Beyond her athletic prowess, Witherspoon has been recognized for her leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement. She has been a role model for her teammates, often mentoring younger players and participating in community service. Her commitment to volleyball will continue at the collegiate level at the University of Kentucky, where she plans to study kinesiology. Her legacy at Lafayette includes not only her contributions to the volleyball program's success but also her efforts in fostering a positive team culture and community engagement.

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