Sports
Fitness chain sued over ear
Your support helps us to tell the story One woman said the sound was “like a dripping tap… it’s a ‘thump, thump, thump.’ You can’t get it out of your mind, and you just lay there listening to it.” In British Columbia, a neighbor has lodged nearly 200 complaints with authorities since 2019, telling a […]
Your support helps us to tell the story
It says old friends from out of town who used to visit Perlman regularly have stopped doing so because they simply can’t get a decent night’s rest at her place. As for Timoll, working from home is now untenable because her dog gets so agitated by the noise, making phone calls an impossibility. Both say they have lost roommates due to the noise, reducing their incomes and causing them each to fall behind on their rent.An audio specialist sent by F45 and franchise owner Club Sports Group to Perlman’s apartment to take measurements told her the noise was indeed “a nuisance,” the complaint says.“On any given day, Plaintiffs cannot watch television or listen to their own music in their apartments because of the unreasonably loud music from the Gym below,” the complaint goes on.
“This is a simple matter to correct,” the letter stated. “Just lower the music, there is no need for the deafening sound levels.”From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.F45 Training, a publicly traded company, has more than 3,300 CrossFit-style studios globally, including a series of Boston locations owned by actor Mark Wahlberg. The gyms have infuriated people across the world, who specifically call out the bone-shaking low-end frequencies heard during classes as a singularly demonic force.For event planner, gallerist, and standup comedian Susannah Perlman, who works from her second-floor apartment near Union Square, the drawn-out battle against the gym’s “absurdly loud music and noise” has caused “severe anxiety, depression, and increased stress levels,” according to the complaint.
In their complaint, Perlman and co-plaintiff Francoise Timoll, a real estate appraiser who lives and works in an apartment next door, contend, “Powerful bass from the music played by the Gym [makes] the walls and floors of Plaintiffs’ second-floor apartments vibrate and windows rattle,” and say “items on shelves and tables in their apartments shake.”An Australian fitness chain notorious for blasting an ear-splitting soundtrack is now open in New York City, where neighbors claim the incessant racket — which allegedly begins as early as 6 a.m. and can be up to five times the legal noise limit — is akin to punishment inflicted on POWs by enemy soldiers.Attorney Serge Ambroise, who is representing Perlam and Timoll, told The Independent that he would not be able to comment until getting the go-ahead from his clients. F45 and CSG representatives did not respond to multiple requests for comment.Still, it alleges, “the unreasonable volume levels for the noise and music from the Gym [have] remained unchanged.” It concludes that F45 and CSG’s “absolute and ongoing refusal to properly address the problem reveals a malicious intent… and a wanton disregard for Plaintiffs’ rights, safety, and health.”Further, according to the complaint, a pair of NYPD officers who served a second noise summons to F45 told Perlman that “the F45 US-NYC class that had been in progress during their visit made Plaintiff Perlman’s apartment sound ‘like a disco.’”“Elderly residents at a complex on the Gold Coast have been deprived of sleep for months ever since [an F45] gym opened next door, with the bass so deep residents cannot sleep,” Queensland’s Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Perlman and Timoll are demanding punitive damages for the effect the downstairs F45 studio has had on their well-being, plus at least 0,000 to cover lost rent, lost income, and various expenses incurred, such as hiring experts to measure sound levels, plus attorneys’ fees. F45 and CSG now have roughly three weeks to file a response to the allegations.“It is not insignificant that extremely loud music has been used by various military forces to torture prisoners, and the substantial disruption to Plaintiffs’ day-to-day lives created by the noise from F45… over the course of an entire year has been extraordinarily difficult to bear,” says a lawsuit filed in state court on Monday by two sleep-deprived Manhattanites infuriated with the F45 franchise downstairs.Another tenant, who has since moved away, pleaded for a compromise, imploring F45 representatives to listen to their concerns.The nonprofit Hearing Health Foundation says sustained exposure to sounds louder than 70 dB can damage a person’s hearing. In New York City, the residential noise limit is 45 dB, described by the Hearing Health Foundation as “average room noise.” Measurements taken in apartments on the floor above the F45 in Perlman’s building have allegedly reached as high as 78 dB, approximately the decibel level one would experience aboard a moving airplane and roughly five times what local code allows, when measured on the logarithmic decibel scale.The F45 studio in Perlman and Timoll’s building has been ticketed by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for exceeding permitted noise levels, according to their complaint. It says a DEP inspector went downstairs and “attempted to shut [the] music off, but was told no repeatedly.”
Sports
Princeton University
PRINCETON, N.J. – Princeton, led by Jason Vigilante, was unanimously selected as the Ivy League Outdoor Coaching Staff of the Year as the league announced its All-Ivy selections on Tuesday. The award is Vigilante’s third Coach of the Year award this year, as Princeton earned the distinction in both the cross country and indoor seasons […]
The award is Vigilante’s third Coach of the Year award this year, as Princeton earned the distinction in both the cross country and indoor seasons as well.
It also marks the second consecutive year that Vigilante and his staff have earned the honor since Vigilante was named head coach in 2023.
Dominating Outdoor Heps, the Tigers earned Princeton’s 23rd outdoor championship this weekend and completed 12th all-time Triple Crown. It is the program’s second Triple Crown under Vigilante since he was named head coach in 2023.
With a final score of 212.5, Princeton took the title, defeating second-place Harvard, who had 128 points.
In the Ivy League’s All-Ivy selections, Princeton boasted four First Team and 10 Second Team selections.
Asher Robbins was named to the All-Ivy Academic Team, as the neuroscience major and Heps scorer balanced academics and athletics this season.
First Team All-Ivy
Greg Foster, Long Jump
Greg Foster, 110mH
Casey Helm, Discus
Jackson Clarke, 200m
Second Team All-Ivy
Drew Mruk, Javelin
Jacob Nenow, 10,000m
Joe Licata, Shot Put
Marcelo Parra Ramon, 3000m Steeplechase
Jadon Spain, 100m
Sam Roman, 800m
Avery Shunneson, Discus
Chris Paige, 400mH
Joey Gant, 200m
Myles Hogan, 5000
Men’s 4×400 – Karl Dietz, Samuel Rodman, Joey Gant, Xavier Donaldson
Sports
Boys Volleyball Beats sweeps Macdonald Condor – Viking Magazine
Paly Boys Volleyball swept MacDonald 3-0 on 3/26. It was their first game in a series of 3 games against their new league opponent. The MacDonald Condor had not won a game within league competition up to this point, meaning the Vikings were heavy favorites coming into the matchup. The team is now at a […]
Paly Boys Volleyball swept MacDonald 3-0 on 3/26. It was their first game in a series of 3 games against their new league opponent.
The MacDonald Condor had not won a game within league competition up to this point, meaning the Vikings were heavy favorites coming into the matchup.
The team is now at a record of 7-1 (outside of tournaments), a dominating start to the season.
“We played really well, I like how we work together,” sophomore Tiam Maurstad said. Maurstad has been a key part of the Vikings team to start the season. “We need to keep the momentum we have throughout the rest of the season,” Maurstad said.
The Vikings remain undefeated in league play, a remarkable feat for the team. Looking ahead, it doesn’t get a lot harder for the team, so their impressive record may represent future play.
The Vikings outscored the MacDonald Condor 25-18 in the first set of the match, setting a scene of the rest of the match.
“We wanted to steal the momentum early,” sophomore Hiro Kenehan said.
The score of the second set was once again 25-18, with a Vikings win once again. “We didn’t want to give them a chance to get back into the match, so winning the second set was very important to our gameplan,” sophomore Ben Kim said.
The score of the final set was 25-16, completing the sweep for the Vikings.
Although the Vikings were a heavy favorite coming into the game, they still had to execute, and they did just that by sweeping the MacDonald Condor.
Sports
CUI Track & Field Sending A Record Five Qualifiers To NCAA D2 Championships!
Story Links IRVINE, Calif. – On Tuesday, a record five Concordia University Irvine track and field athletes were officially selected as national qualifiers for the upcoming NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This is by far the most individuals to earn this opportunity from CUI in the NCAA D2 era. […]
IRVINE, Calif. – On Tuesday, a record five Concordia University Irvine track and field athletes were officially selected as national qualifiers for the upcoming NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
This is by far the most individuals to earn this opportunity from CUI in the NCAA D2 era.
The National meet will take place in Pueblo, Colorado from Thursday, May 22 to Saturday, May 24 at the ThunderBowl and is hosted by Colorado State Pueblo University.
A two-time Second Team All-American, Dylan Fox gets to compete for a third time on the national stage. Fox is a three-time PacWest Champion in the long jump and will look to fly in the air to new heights in Pueblo. An Irvine High School alum, Fox finished 10th in his signature event last May and placed 11th overall in 2023. Fox was also just recognized as the 2025 Male Athlete of the Year at the annual CUI Senior Legacy Award Banquet.
Indoor All-American and PacWest Conference long jump champion Jasmyn Crawford also qualified for nationals in the long jump. The Bonita, Calif. native heads to Pueblo seeking to become an All-American on the outdoor track just a couple months after becoming Concordia’s first female to be an Indoor Track & Field First Team All-American. A few weeks ago, at the 2025 CUI Senior Legacy Banquet, Crawford was named Concordia’s 2025 Female Athlete of the Year. The Christian High School alum is also the first woman in school history at Whittier College to be an All-American after finishing fourth in the 100 meter dash at the 2023 NCAA D3 nationals.
Jori Paradis is also heading back to the NCAA Championships after finishing 15th overall a year ago in the 1500 meter race. In back-to-back weekends, Paradis set the CUI school record in the 1500 last Saturday in Azusa. The Silverton, Oregon native bested her previous school record in that event from just a week prior by a whopping 2.4 seconds.
Riley Norris just set the school record with her third place finish in the heptathlon over the weekend at the Franson Last Chance Meet. In fact, Norris broke own her mark to rewrite the record books and jump into the Top 18 in points across all of NCAA DII. Her total of 5,086 points catapulted her into the Top 13 in the nation for the heptathlon. The Villa Park High School alum from Orange also finished a strong second in the heptathlon at the PacWest Championships.
Costa Mesa High School alum Tayla Crenshaw put together an outstanding season with the Concordia throwers, especially in the discus. Crenshaw was rewarded with an opportunity to join her teammates in this select group after tossing the discus 48.36 meters at the Titan Tune-Up this past Friday. The former UCI thrower also finished second in that event at the PacWest Championships.
Overall, the Concordia track and field programs had a combined 24 provisional marks in contention to go to nationals. There were 10 on the men’s side and 14 from the women’s team, and together that was six more than last year’s combined 18 National provisional marks.
For more information on when which events are scheduled, CLICK HERE
Good luck to the Golden Eagles as they head to Colorado to cap off a historic season!
CLICK HERE for the updated women’s track and field schedule
CLICK HERE for the updated men’s track and field schedule
Sports
Wildcats Unveil 2025 Volleyball Schedule
Story Links VILLANOVA, Pa. – Fresh off back-to-back conference tournament appearances in the last two seasons, Villanova volleyball’s path to the 2025 BIG EAST Tournament was announced by head coach Josh Steinbach on Tuesday as the Wildcats unveiled their 2025 fall slate. “We’ve put together a challenging non-conference schedule this […]
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Fresh off back-to-back conference tournament appearances in the last two seasons, Villanova volleyball’s path to the 2025 BIG EAST Tournament was announced by head coach Josh Steinbach on Tuesday as the Wildcats unveiled their 2025 fall slate.
“We’ve put together a challenging non-conference schedule this year that will prepare us well for a BIG EAST slate that’s as difficult as ever,” Steinbach said. “We’re really excited about where we are and think it’ll be a fun season, but this schedule will certainly test us.”
The season starts out the same way last year’s did, taking part in the Catholic Challenge against Santa Clara and Notre Dame with the Fighting Irish set to host this iteration in South Bend.
Villanova will head to New York for a midweek matchup at Binghamton before returning to Jake Nevin Field House for the home opener, hosting the Villanova Classic against Fairfield, High Point and Yale from Sept. 5-7.
The ‘Cats visit Temple the following Wednesday before a trip to Old Dominion for a pair of matches against the Monarchs and Delaware, then round out the non-conference slate with three bouts at the South Dakota Tournament.
BIG EAST play starts with a road trip as the Wildcats will play at St. John’s on Sept. 26 before visiting Seton Hall the following day.
Butler and Xavier come to the Main Line on Oct. 3 & 4 and Creighton heads to town on the 11th after Villanova makes a Thursday trip to Georgetown.
The Wildcats trek to New England for matches against Providence and Connecticut, then welcome a pair of Midwest opponents to VU when DePaul and Marquette visit from Oct. 24-25.
October ends with a match at Xavier on Halloween and November starts with a contest at Butler.
Villanova has three of its final four regular season contests in the friendly confines of Jake Nevin Field House, visiting Creighton on Nov. 7 for the road finale but welcoming in Georgetown (Nov. 5), Connecticut (Nov. 14) and Providence (Nov. 15) to cap the year.
This year’s BIG EAST Championship will be hosted by the Marquette Golden Eagles with the league’s top four finishers descending upon Milwaukee from Nov. 22-23.
Sports
Bella Sims, Olympian, NCAA Champion Transfers to Michigan
Olympic Medalist, NCAA Champion Bella Sims Transfers to Michigan After two years swimming for the University of Florida, Olympian Bella Sims has committed to transfer to the University of Michigan. The Wolverines announced her commitment on social media. “Excited to welcome US Olympian and World Champion (Bella Sims) to Ann Arbor!” Bella Sims was […]
Olympic Medalist, NCAA Champion Bella Sims Transfers to Michigan
After two years swimming for the University of Florida, Olympian Bella Sims has committed to transfer to the University of Michigan.
The Wolverines announced her commitment on social media.
“Excited to welcome US Olympian and World Champion (Bella Sims) to Ann Arbor!”
Bella Sims was an Olympic silver medalist in Tokyo as part of the 800 free relay. The has won three world championship medals on relays for the U.S. as well.
Sims will have two remaining years of eligibility at Michigan.
The Wolverines have not had a star of this magnitude in the past four years since NCAA champion Maggie Mac Neil transferred to LSU.
Michigan has been rebuilding with solid pieces since and had a strong NCAA meet, finishing ninth. Add Sims to the mix and the Wolverines will continue to trend upward under coach Matt Bowe.
As a freshman at Florida, Sims was the NCAA champion in both the 200 freestyle (1:40.90) and 500 free (4:32.47) in 2024 and took third in the 200 back (1:48.47).
As a sophomore, Bella Sims focused on backstroke and finished second in the 100 back (49.12) and 200 back (1:47.11) at NCAAs in March.
Now, she will join a Michigan team on the rise to return to a top five program in the country.
More College News
Sports
Wednesday News & Notes from Maryland International CCI & H.T.
Good morning, ENers! Let’s kick things off today with a look at the current US Equestrian Open of Eventing leaderboard. What’s at stake here? These riders are all qualified for the $200,000 final at Morven Park in October, but there is an additional $25,000 up for grabs to the top points-earners across the qualifier legs. […]
Good morning, ENers! Let’s kick things off today with a look at the current US Equestrian Open of Eventing leaderboard. What’s at stake here? These riders are all qualified for the $200,000 final at Morven Park in October, but there is an additional $25,000 up for grabs to the top points-earners across the qualifier legs. Riders can compete in as many qualifying events, with as many horses, as they want, but their best six finishes are what will be considered for the points standings.
Following the Yanmar America Tryon International last weekend, Phillip Dutton remains atop the standings, with 215 points on his card. Canada’s Jessie Phoenix holds second with 185 points. This weekend, Sharon White jumped into the top ten rankings, earning 40 points for her CCI4*-S win with Jaguars Duende and now sitting sixth in the standings with 90 points.
You can view the full leaderboard here. The next US Equestrian Open qualifiers will take place next month at Aspen Farms and the Maryland International. Want to brush up on the Open and how it works? Click here.
U.S. Weekend Preview
Spokane Sport Horse Spring H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Otter Creek H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Kentucky May-Daze Horse Trials (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Spring Gulch H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Course Brook Farm Spring H.T. (MA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Major International Events
Marbach CCI4*-S (Germany): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [Live Stream on ClipMyHorse.TV]
Belsay International CCI4*-S (UK): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [Live Stream on H&C+]
News & Reading
If you’re planning to tune in to Marbach’s CCI4*-S in Germany this weekend (and you should, there’s quite the entry list to treat yourself to!), you’ll hear a familiar voice! EN’s own Tilly Berendt will be on the mic for the broadcast team at ClipMyHorse.TV, and you can view the live stream and the schedule here.
In other live stream news, you can also catch some of your favorite Badminton riders this weekend at Belsay International’s CCI4*-S in the UK. H&C+ has the live stream, and you can find reference links above and bookmark this link to tune in live.
Hey event organizers! Use this article summarizing some recent research into sports advertising that was just released by the Sports Business Journal next time you’re pitching to a new sponsor. TL;DL: sponsoring sports has a tangible impact on consumer decision-making. Niche audiences (like eventers) are even more engaged, thanks to a lot of trust in the community to make quality recommendations. Read more of the stats here.
A new think-piece on The Chronicle of the Horse is making waves on social media this week, and it’s all about the business of running a boarding barn. Most of you who are involved with boarding barns know that it’s not always (if ever) a money-making venture, and recent surveys show this to be true for a good majority of people. Are we in this industry too accepting of the “passion tax” — the willingness to operate at a loss for something you love? You can make up your own mind, but here’s the article to chew on.
Sponsor Corner: Maryland International & Loch Moy Farm
Mark Your Calendars: Entries Now Open for the Maryland International CCI + YR Championships
Photo by Alison Green for Erin Gilmore.
Entries are officially open for the 2025 Maryland International CCI and Horse Trials, running June 27–29 at Loch Moy Farm — and trust us, this is one you’ll want on your calendar. With $30,000 in prize money up for grabs, the return of the Young Rider Championships, and a freshly redesigned cross country course by Andrew Heffernan, there’s plenty of reason to get excited. Competitors and spectators alike can enjoy new additions like a Competitor’s Deck, 30 brand-new cross country fences, and the Highland Club VIP experience, complete with top views, mimosas, and award celebrations. EN is proud to work with Maryland International and Loch Moy Farm each year to provide media services and exposure, so you can find much more about Loch Moy’s full calendar each Wednesday in this News & Notes column!
Get your entries in and learn more here — early bird VIP pricing runs through May 31 and you can secure your tickets here.
Video Break
Want some help fixing your saddle slouch? Amelia Newcomb to the rescue!
Princeton University
Boys Volleyball Beats sweeps Macdonald Condor – Viking Magazine
All roads don’t lead to the SEC: Jackson Cantwell’s decision to pick Miami a win for the ACC
CUI Track & Field Sending A Record Five Qualifiers To NCAA D2 Championships!
Wildcats Unveil 2025 Volleyball Schedule
Kyle Larson calls first day of Indianapolis 500 practice “a nice … smooth day’
Trae Young is so clutch!
Softball Begins Los Angeles Regional on Friday with SDSU
Unexpected WNBA All-Star Weekend News Dropped for NASCAR All-Star Race
The Knicks’ motto should be WHAT, Perk? 
Jurassic ballpark. (via rachelmerrell3 TikTok)
Bella Sims, Olympian, NCAA Champion Transfers to Michigan
No. 3 Flagler in third place after 18 holes at NCAA Championship
How Mizzou is dealing with uncertainty
MSU men’s hockey schedule announced | Local Sports
Deputies investigating incident that caused panic at Pace youth sports complex
Former South Carolina center Nick Pringle commits to Arkansas basketball, John Calipari
Appling County football to forfeit all 10 wins from 2024
This is poetry in motion.
has always dreamed in Mercurial. Now his initials are on the boots.
The new Kyl…
-
Fashion3 weeks agoThis is poetry in motion.
-
Rec Sports3 weeks agoDeputies investigating incident that caused panic at Pace youth sports complex
-
NIL3 weeks agoSave Like a Pro: NIL money isn’t free cash—taxes take a bite! Set aside part of …
-
Sports3 weeks agoHow to watch Yahoo Sports' NFL Draft Live show
-
College Sports2 weeks agoDuke basketball's Isaiah Evans on 2025 NBA Draft early entry list
-
Fashion3 weeks agohas always dreamed in Mercurial. Now his initials are on the boots. The new Kyl…
-
Fashion1 week agoHow to watch Avalanche vs. Stars Game 7 FREE stream today
-
High School Sports5 days agoWeb exclusive
-
Sports5 days agoPrinceton University
-
Sports4 days ago2025 NCAA softball bracket: Women’s College World Series scores, schedule