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New Zealand U20s and Australia Share the Spoils in TRC Under 20 Opener

The New Zealand Under-20s’ defence of their Rugby Championship title started with a topsy-turvy 29–29 draw at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha. Both sides scored five tries each, with the lead changing three times. Honours were shared in the 84th minute when Australian winger Sid Harvey converted a Beau Morrison try from a hearty lineout […]

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New Zealand U20s and Australia Share the Spoils in TRC Under 20 Opener

The New Zealand Under-20s’ defence of their Rugby Championship title started with a topsy-turvy 29–29 draw at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha.

Both sides scored five tries each, with the lead changing three times. Honours were shared in the 84th minute when Australian winger Sid Harvey converted a Beau Morrison try from a hearty lineout drive.

Approaching the end of regulation time, New Zealand led 29–22 when Australian captain Eamon Doyle snaffled an Eli Oudenryn throw à la Mark Connors. The replacement New Zealand hooker was then sin-binned as Australia advanced assertively and salvaged a tie. Harvey was an unlikely hero after missing three earlier kicks. New Zealand captain Manumaua Letiu summarised the contest as “pretty hectic” and regretted, “we couldn’t quite finish off.”

New Zealand started at a breathless pace, with Australia deprived of possession for six minutes. Pakuranga winger Harlyn Saunoa struck the first blow when he trailed a Dylan Pledger break and gleefully accepted an unselfish pass from the precocious Otago halfback.

Australia regrouped with opportunistic tries from potent centre Liam Grover and Harvey. Grover retrieved a loose pass and managed to isolate a smaller Rico Simpson close to the line, while Harvey was alert to a New Zealand spillage that went backwards instead of forwards.

New Zealand fullback Stanley Solomon is a diminutive dynamo. The Wellington Lions Premiership winner had Australia sweating throughout. His 34th-minute try was ethereal. With only a smidgen of real estate left, he dived gracefully in the air, ball outstretched in a single hand, to finish an eight-pass movement that started on halfway.

Grover’s approach is more bullish. His 39th-minute strike saw Australia turn 17–10 ahead at the interval.

Momentum flipped in the 44th minute when assured Aussie ten Joey Fowler was yellow-carded for a deliberate knockdown as New Zealand looked set to score.

Tasman winger Maloni Kunawave ensured that undermanned Australia was punished with two tries in three minutes. In the 46th minute, a dummy maul saw hooker Letiu burst clear and supply deftly to Kunawave on his right shoulder. Moments later, Solomon heaved a 30-metre pass behind his back to the Fijian, who finished with aplomb despite the convergence of two defenders.

Australia was in disarray, and at the hour mark, New Zealand was awarded a penalty try from a lineout drive speeding towards the advertising boards.

Inexplicably, Australia scored next while down to 14 players. New Zealand lacked due diligence inside their own territory, and Queensland Reds prop Trevor King profited.

A cynical foul by James Martens reduced Australia to 13, but somehow they earned a scrum penalty, alleviating massive strain close to their own posts.

ACT Brumbies hooker Lipina Ata was inspirational in his short stint. Doyle was a constant menace, and 18-year-old loose forward Eli Langi — who won the Bronze Boot award as best player in Australia’s 38–31 triumph over the New Zealand Schools in Hamilton last year — was again influential.

New Zealand lock Josh Tengblad put his nose to the grindstone. With a leg that looked like it was falling off, wholehearted openside Aio Keith resembled Long John Silver by fulltime. Will Cole showed a steady hand from the bench.

New Zealand’s next Rugby Championship fixture is against Argentina at 12am NZT on Wednesday 7 May.

New Zealand Under 20s: 29 (Harlyn Saunoa, Stanley Solomon, Maloni Kunawave 2 tries, Penalty Try, Rico Simpson con) Australia Under 20s: 29 (Liam Grover 2, Sid Harvey, Trevor King, Beau Morrison tries; Harvey 2 cons) HT: 10-17

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How To Watch NCAA Track And Field National Championships 2025

The 2025 NCAA Track and Field National Championships are right around the corner. Action will begin at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday, June 11 with the men’s prelims, and the women’s prelims will start on Thursday. Here’s everything you need to know about the D1 Track and Field Championships, including how to watch, […]

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The 2025 NCAA Track and Field National Championships are right around the corner.

Action will begin at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday, June 11 with the men’s prelims, and the women’s prelims will start on Thursday.

Here’s everything you need to know about the D1 Track and Field Championships, including how to watch, what network the meet will be on, and the schedule.

What Channel Is The NCAA D1 Track And Field Championships 2025?

The first two days of the meet will be on ESPN with coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will broadcast the final two days of competition, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 13, and 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 14.

How To Stream The NCAA D1 Track And Field Championships 2025?

The TV broadcast may not include all events, including most field events, but the full meet will be available on ESPN+.

Here’s The NCAA Track And Field TV Schedule

All Times Eastern

Wednesday, June 11

Men’s Day 1: 7:00 PM | ESPN

Thursday, June 12

Women’s Day 1: 7:00 PM | ESPN

Friday, June 13

Men’s Day 2: 8:00 PM | ESPN2

Saturday, June 14

Women’s Day 2: 9:00 PM | ESPN2

NCAA DI Track Championships 2025 Schedule

All times Eastern.

Wednesday, June 11

Track Events

7:05 PM – 4x100m Relay, Semifinal, Men
7:21 PM – 1500m, Semifinal, Men
7:38 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Semifinal, Men
8:08 PM – 110m Hurdles, Semifinal, Men
8:25 PM – 100m, Semifinal, Men
8:41 PM – 400m, Semifinal, Men
8:58 PM – 800m, Semifinal, Men
9:14 PM – 400m Hurdles, Semifinal, Men
9:29 PM – 200m, Semifinal, Men
9:56 PM – 10,000m, Final, Men
10:36 PM – 4x400m Relay, Semifinal, Men

Field Events

4:30 PM – Hammer Throw, Final, Men
7:35 PM – Pole Vault, Final, Men
8:15 PM – Javelin, Final, Men
8:40 PM – Long Jump, Final, Men
9:10 PM – Shot Put, Final, Men

Combined Events

3:00 PM – 100M, Decathalon, Men
3:40 PM – Long Jump, Decathlon, Men
4:55 PM – Shot Put, Decathlon, Men
6:10 PM – High Jump, Decathlon, Men
9:43 PM – 400M, Decathlon, Men

Thursday, June 12

Track Events

7:00 PM – 4x100m Relay, Semifinal, Women
7:21 PM – 1500m, Semifinal, Women
7:38 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Semifinal, Women
8:08 PM – 100m Hurdles, Semifinal, Women
8:25 PM – 100m, Semifinal, Women
8:41 PM – 400m, Semifinal, Women
8:58 PM – 800m, Semifinal, Women
9:14 PM – 400m Hurdles, Semifinal, Women
9:29 PM – 200m, Semifinal, Women
9:56 PM – 10,000m, Final, Women
10:36 PM – 4x400m Relay, Semifinal, Women

Field Events

3:30 PM – Hammer Throw, Final, Women
7:35 PM – Pole Vault, Final, Women
8:15 PM – Javelin, Final, Women
8:40 PM – Long Jump, Final, Women
9:10 PM – Shot Put, Final, Women

Combined Events

12:45 PM – 110M Hurdles, Decathlon, Men
1:35 PM – Discus, Decathlon, Men
2:45 PM – Pole Vault, Decathlon, Men
5:15 PM – Javelin, Decathlon, Men
9:43 PM – 1500M, Decathlon, Men

Friday, June 13

Track Events

8:02 PM – 4x100m Relay, Final, Men
8:12 PM – 1500m, Final, Men
8:24 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Final, Men
8:42 PM – 110m Hurdles, Final, Men
8:52 PM – 100m, Final, Men
9:02 PM – 400m, Final, Men
9:14 PM – 800m, Final, Men
9:27 PM – 400m Hurdles, Final, Men
9:37 PM – 200m, Final, Men
9:55 PM – 5000m, Final, Men
10:21 PM – 4x400m Relay, Final, Men

Field Events

5:15 PM – Discus, Final, Men
7:30 PM – High Jump, Final, Men
8:10 PM – Triple Jump, Final Men

Combined Events

2:45 PM – 100 Hurdles, Heptathlon, Women
3:45 PM – High Jump, Heptathlon, Women
5:45 PM – Shot Put, Heptathlon, Women
9:43 PM – 200M, Heptathlon, Women

Saturday, June 14

Track Events

9:02 PM – 4x100m Relay, Final, Women
9:11 PM – 1500m, Final, Women
9:24 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Final, Women
9:42 PM – 100m Hurdles, Final, Women
9:52 PM – 100m, Final, Women
10:02 PM – 400m, Final, Women
10:14 PM – 800m, Final, Women
10:27 PM – 400m Hurdles, Final, Women
10:37 PM – 200m, Final, Women
10:55 PM – 5000m, Final, Women
11:21 PM – 4x400m Relay, Final, Women

Field Events

3:30 PM – Discus, Final, Women
8:30 PM – High Jump, Final, Women
9:10 PM – Triple Jump, Final, Women

Combined Events

6:30 PM – Long Jump, Heptathlon, Women
7:45 PM – Javelin, Heptathlon, Women
10:43 – 800M, Heptathlon, Women

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Powell Makes USA Roster For Volleyball Nations League

Story Links Team USA Roster Announced SEATTLE – Former Husky standout Ella May Powell has made her first Volleyball Nations League active roster with the USA National Team, which starts its tournament run today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The tournament is one […]

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SEATTLE – Former Husky standout Ella May Powell has made her first Volleyball Nations League active roster with the USA National Team, which starts its tournament run today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The tournament is one of the most prized and competitive on the international level, and features three weeks of preliminary round play in different locations before the top-eight teams go to a final round in Poland in late July.

Powell, a four-time All-American setter for the Huskies from 2018-22, is part of a young USA squad that opens up the four-week long tournament against Italy at 10 a.m. this morning.

Matches will be televised on CBS Sports Network or Big Ten Network.

Powell led the Huskies to Pac-12 titles in 2020 and 2021 and the 2021 Final Four, while finishing second in UW history and third in Pac-12 history with 6,220 career assists. She earned four All-Pac-12 Team honors and was the 2022-23 Washington recipient of the Tom Hansen Medal for the top graduating senior student-athlete.

Since leaving UW Powell has played overseas in France, and recently also signed to play next season with League One Volleyball back home in America.

Powell is the first Husky on the USA National Team roster for the VNL tournament since Kara Bajema in 2022.

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Women’s Basketball Signs Hennessey Luu-Brown

Story Links CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina women’s basketball head coach Kevin Pederson has announced the signing of Miami University transfer Hennessey Luu-Brown for the 2025-2026 season. “We’re excited to welcome Hennessey Luu-Brown to our Coastal Carolina Women’s Basketball Family!” Pederson said. “Hennessey brings proven experience at this level and a skill […]

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CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina women’s basketball head coach Kevin Pederson has announced the signing of Miami University transfer Hennessey Luu-Brown for the 2025-2026 season.

“We’re excited to welcome Hennessey Luu-Brown to our Coastal Carolina Women’s Basketball Family!” Pederson said. “Hennessey brings proven experience at this level and a skill set that is a great fit for our system. Our staff has been impressed with how well she understands the game and we believe she will work extremely hard to make sure her team succeeds! We love players that want to get after you defensively, and that is what Hennessey will do.”

Luu-Brown, a 5-7 guard who enters the program as a graduate student, played at Miami (OH) for the last two seasons and New Orleans in 2022-23. She began her career at Salt Lake Community College. The Toronto, Ontario native is the sixth transfer signed by the Chanticleers for the upcoming season.

Last season, Luu-Brown played seven games off the bench in the beginning of the season, averaging 8.9 minutes per game. In her junior campaign, Luu-Brown played 28 games with 17 starts, averaging 5.8 points and 1.3 assists per game while adding 30 steals. She capped off her season with a season-high 20 points against Ohio on March 9.

At New Orleans, the junior appeared in 27 games with 18 starts and ranked second on the team with 35 steals. The guard averaged 6.9 points and two assists per game. She played her first two seasons at Salt Lake Community College, averaging 8.5 points per game during the 2021-22 season.

Luu-Brown attended J. Addison for high school in Toronto. She competed in track and field while also playing volleyball along with basketball.

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World Aquatics bans athletes who participate in Enhanced Games

World Aquatics has banned any athlete, coach or official from participating in their events if they have endorsed or competed in the Enhanced Games. The federation, that governs swimming, diving, high diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and open water swimming, is the first to adopt a no tolerance policy in the face of the new […]

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World Aquatics has banned any athlete, coach or official from participating in their events if they have endorsed or competed in the Enhanced Games.

The federation, that governs swimming, diving, high diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and open water swimming, is the first to adopt a no tolerance policy in the face of the new competition that allows athletes to compete and train using performance-enhancing drugs.

The new World Aquatics bylaw came into effect on Tuesday. The federation president Husain Al Musallam said in a statement: “Those who enable doped sport are not welcome at World Aquatics or our events.

“This new bylaw ensures that we can continue to protect the integrity of our competitions, the health and safety of our athletes, and the credibility of the global aquatics community.”

This comes after Enhanced claimed Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set two 50m freestyle world records in May, earning a $1m bonus in the process.

The president and founder of Enhanced Games, Dr Aron D’Souza, responded by questioning the intentions behind the ban.

He said in a statement to The Athletic: “This ban isn’t about protecting athletes. It’s about protecting a monopoly.

“World Aquatics hasn’t paid its athletes for decades. Now, faced with real competition and real momentum, they’ve fallen back on threats and bullying tactics.”

He maintained that the Enhanced Games will give the athlete something that the federations cannot: “At the Enhanced Games, athletes have what traditional federations never gave them: choice, fairness, and real money.

“We offer a medically supervised, safety-focused, science-driven arena – where performance is rewarded, not policed by outdated ideology.”

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has condemned the new competition as a “dangerous and irresponsible concept”.

The organisation said the new competition would jeopardize the health and well-being of athletes — their main responsibility — as it seeks to “promote the use of powerful substances and methods by athletes for the purposes of entertainment and marketing.”

Enhanced has been financed by a venture capital fund backed by Donald Trump Jr and billionaire Peter Thiel since it was founded in 2023.

The controversial organisation’s inaugural competition is due to take place in Las Vegas between May 21-24, 2026 and spans five sports: track and field, swimming, gymnastics, weightlifting, and combat sports.

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Katy ISD National Signing Day 2025: 90 Student-Athletes Commit to Colleges Including Vanderbilt, Michigan, Columbia

KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Nearly 100 Katy Independent School District student-athletes signed National Letter of Intent commitments Monday during spring signing day 2025, bringing the district’s total college and university athletic scholarships for 2024-25 to 202. The spring 2025 college signing day ceremonies represent all District UIL sports and NCAA collegiate programs across the […]

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The spring 2025 college signing day ceremonies represent all District UIL sports and NCAA collegiate programs across the country. Each Texas high school athlete signing represents years of dedication and perseverance as student-athletes launch their journeys through higher education with athletic scholarships and college recruitment success.

“Our students’ success is a team effort, the result of the commitment of the students, their families and coaches, and I would like to recognize all those who helped these students pursue their dreams,” said Lance Carter, Katy ISD’s executive director of athletics. “Best of luck to all our students as they continue to grow and showcase their talents.”

The 90 spring college commitments include top Texas high school athletes from all eight Katy ISD campuses competing in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, tennis, wrestling, and other varsity sports.

Notable Division I signings include London Bray of Katy High School, who will compete in track and field at Vanderbilt University, and Janey Campbell of Seven Lakes High School, who signed to run track at the University of Michigan. Jason Wang of Tompkins High School earned a swimming scholarship to Columbia University, while Max Austin of Seven Lakes will compete in track and field at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Cinco Ranch High School athletes signing:

Charlie Adamoli, football, Texas Wesleyan University

Caden Davis, track and field, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Vince Echavarry, wrestling, Grand View University

Scott Eckel, football, Dickinson State University

Prince Jones-Bynum, basketball, North Greenville University

Noah Matthews, track and field, University of Texas at Arlington

Guillermo Pekle, baseball, Ottawa University

Bobby Rodriguez, baseball, Ottawa University

Alex Hahn Vadstein, cross country and track and field, U.S. Military Academy

Jordan High School athletes signing:

Fizreen Ahmadfadzir, golf, University of Illinois Springfield

Jonathan Brooks, baseball, Ranger College

Eddie Buroz, baseball, Alvin Community College

Cole Keppler, baseball, Sul Ross State University

Anne Louis, track and field, Stephen F. Austin State University

Namrata Makhija, tennis, University of Texas at Dallas

Avery Milligan, football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Juan Diego Ortigoza, baseball, East Texas Baptist University

Emma Osuno, soccer, Schreiner University

Ved Rajagopalan, tennis, Southwestern University

Vince Rivas, tennis, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Owen Wendt, baseball, Sul Ross State University

Sarah Woodard, track and field, Elmhurst University

Katy High School athletes signing:

London Bray, track and field, Vanderbilt University

Breanna Murphy, track and field, Sam Houston State University

Sarah Pantophlet, track and field, Houston Christian University

Josselyn Rodriguez, soccer, Austin College

Chaila Ruiz, soccer, Nelson University

Steven Vela, soccer, University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Jayden Wylie, cross country, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Mayde Creek High School athletes signing:

Bailee Adb-Al-Khaliq, volleyball, Bethany College

Anthony Aileru, track and field, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Dwight Bennett, cross country and track and field, Wiley College

Aravel Burgos, softball, San Jacinto College

Torrian Collier, football, University of Dubuque

Raquel Cortez, volleyball, Labette Community College

Emma Dutcher, wrestling, Texas Woman’s University

Derick Garcia, football, Waldorf University

Isaiah Goff, wrestling, Presbyterian College

Anthony Gray, track and field, Coffeyville Community College

Shawn Hammond, football, Clarke University

Daisjah Hutto-Clark, track and field, North American University

Arthur Jenkins, track and field, Abilene Christian University

David Matthew, football, University of Dubuque

Eric Nelson, track and field, Jacksonville State University

Daylin Robinson, football, Westgate Christian University

Daniel Solorio, soccer, Sul Ross State University

Brooklyn Weiss, soccer, Muskingum University

Trey Williams, football, Westgate Christian University

Morton Ranch High School athletes signing:

Tylan Govan, track and field, Jacksonville College

Zane Heiliger, baseball, Southwestern University

Antonio Melendez, cross country, University of St. Thomas

Willis Thibeaux, track and field, Our Lady of the Lake University

Kamryn Washington, cheerleading, Alabama A&M University

Paetow High School athletes signing:

Damarion Alfred, track and field, Our Lady of the Lake University

Elijah Emerson, cross country and track and field, University of St. Thomas

Musa Fakolee, football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Kobi Fears, football, Schreiner University

Diego Garcia, baseball, New Hampshire Institute of Art

Denim Hatton, football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Vamaur Johnson, football, Langston University

Daqualyn Lott, football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Jeremy McCullough, football, Sul Ross State University

Emanuel Montalvo, baseball, Ottawa University

Shayla Poleon, soccer, Southwestern Adventist University

Seven Lakes High School athletes signing:

Max Austin, track and field, U.S. Air Force Academy

Janey Campbell, track and field, University of Michigan

Ayden Clarke, basketball, St. Mary’s University

Dominik Davis, track and field, Colorado School of Mines

Madison Holland, soccer, Southwestern University

Noah Peterson, soccer, Southwestern University

Keegan Pollard, cross country and track and field, Campbell University

Paxton Ritchey, cross country and track and field, University of St. Thomas

Kane Rosario, wrestling, Wartburg College

Tyler Sims, baseball, Alvin Community College

Matthew Sztraky, football, Austin College

Taylor High School athletes signing:

Naim Arellano, soccer, Concordia University Texas

Christian Irwin, baseball, The Master’s University

Santiago Salazar, swimming, Brandeis University

Tylah Spriggins, volleyball, Wharton County Junior College

Easton Wolf, baseball, Galveston College

Tompkins High School athletes signing:

Etoro Bassey, track and field, Texas A&M University

Brooke Berryman, cross country, Blinn College

Christin Cowart, volleyball, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Caelyn Dumas, volleyball, Marist College

KJ Madison, football, Trinity Valley Community College

Danielle Oji, volleyball, Macalester College

Darby Perry, soccer, LeTourneau University

Diego Reyes, cross country, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ananya Sriniketh, tennis, Claremont McKenna College

Jason Wang, swimming, Columbia University

Katy ISD has established itself as one of Texas’ premier high school athletic programs and top college recruiting districts, consistently producing Division I athletes, NCAA scholarship recipients, and professional athletes across multiple sports. The Houston-area school district’s strong athletic programs and college preparation have made it a destination for families seeking competitive youth sports and academic excellence.

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Chico Unified addresses ongoing volleyball program investigation

CHICO, Calif. — Chico Unified School District is addressing concerns regarding the Chico High School volleyball program, which surfaced in March. The district has been conducting a comprehensive investigation and announced on June 3, 2025, that the complaint process is still ongoing. Chico Unified emphasized that the investigation and resolution process is designed to ensure […]

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Chico Unified emphasized that the investigation and resolution process is designed to ensure all parties are heard and to determine necessary actions. The district clarified that any claims of allegations being unfounded or individuals being cleared are inaccurate, as the process is not yet complete.

“Chico Unified appreciates the students, families, and staff who are willing to communicate throughout this process, and we recognize that it is not always comfortable to do so,” said Chico Unified. “Constructive communication allows us to identify areas of needed improvement and make changes.”

While specific details of the investigation remain undisclosed, Chico Unified confirmed that the investigation has highlighted areas for improvement within the school’s athletic programs. These include clarifying the complaint process and enhancing training for coaches.

Chico Unified said that they plan to make the complaint process more understandable for athletes and families, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly. The district also announced that the 2025-26 athletic staff will receive additional training and coaching support materials focused on best practices for interacting with student-athletes.

Chico Unified reiterated its commitment to ongoing improvement in all programs, including high school athletics.

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