Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar during a game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Owa Retamar was reminiscent of Philippine men’s volleyball’s historic Southeast Asian Games silver medal finish after playing his first home game for the national team in five years on Friday. Strutting his … Read more
The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold … Read more
Jennifer Valente rolled around the Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines one last time with the American flag held aloft Sunday, a dominant defense of her Olympic omnium title giving her a second gold medal in a span of four days. The Stars and Stripes flew often after cycling events at the Paris Games. The Americans won … Read more
The 2024 Olympics are coming to a close, which means it’s almost time to take in the Sunday closing ceremony in Paris. The Olympics officially opened in Paris on Friday, July 26, though some team events started on July 24. The last day of athletic competition is Aug. 11, which is the same day as … Read more
The U.S. captured the gold and bronze medals in both the men’s 1500-meter final and the women’s 200 meter race. The wins come as the women’s national soccer team guaranteed a seventh Olympic medal on Tuesday, pushing past Germany in the semifinal match.
No medal for Simone Biles on the balance beam this time. The American gymnastics star slipped and fell off the apparatus at the end of her acrobatic series during the beam finals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Monday, denying her an opportunity to add to the bronzes she won in the event at … Read more
by TeachThought Staff Team-building activities are great–especially for the first day of school or early in the school year, Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable. Though many older students in high school and college may groan at their thought, they’re usually fun, … Read more