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Guide to Washington's Olympic hopefuls
Everyone from die-hard athletes to recliner referees should be able to find a Washingtonian to root for in the Paris Olympics, with the opening ceremony starting Friday.Why it matters: Everyone loves a hometown hero.State of play: Several local athletes are making their Olympic debuts while others are looking to defend gold medals across more than a dozen sports.Zoom in: It's no surprise that in a region surrounded by lakes and seas, some of our highest profile athletes are competing in water sports.Nevin Harrison, who won gold for Team USA in the first-ever Olympic women's canoe single 200-meter sprint at the...
Washington athletes look forward to 'once-in-a-lifetime' Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
PARIS, France — The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony always seems to have its share of surprises. In Rio, it was a shirtless Tongan that stole the show. In South Korea he returned, and then again in Tokyo. The ceremony, which marks the official commencement of the Olympic Games, brings...
Wildcats Tabbed to Win Lone Star Conference in Preseason Poll; Sweep Preseason Players of the Year
MCKINNEY, Texas – The Central Washington University football team was selected to win the Lone Star Conference for the 2024 season in the LSC Preseason Football poll announced Thursday during the LSC Football Media Day at McKinney ISD Stadium's Event Center. The Wildcats also swept the LSC Preseason Players of the Year as redshirt junior running back Tyler Flanagan was tabbed as the LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and senior safety Tanner Volk was named the LSC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
Washington State Pack Acquires Three Transfers for 2025 Season – Pitchers McPartland & Bumiller, Outfielder O’Gorman
Head Coach Victoria Hayward announces the signing of pitchers Jessica McPartland and Tess Bumiller, along with outfielder Lexi O'Gorman, to bolster the Pack's roster for the 2025 campaign, enhancing the pitching staff and outfield lineup. McPartland threw 173 strikeouts in 164.1 innings with a 2.39 ERA. Bumiller struck out 56...
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