Simone Biles
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The Laureus World Sports Awards marked its 25th anniversary on Monday, with the 2025 ceremony being held in Madrid. The event celebrated the most outstanding athletic achievements from the previous calendar year, with winners selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy, comprising 69 retired sporting legends. On the red carpet, athletes donned glamorous silhouettes, wearing […]
The Laureus World Sports Awards marked its 25th anniversary on Monday, with the 2025 ceremony being held in Madrid. The event celebrated the most outstanding athletic achievements from the previous calendar year, with winners selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy, comprising 69 retired sporting legends.
On the red carpet, athletes donned glamorous silhouettes, wearing creations from luxury brands and embracing current fashion trends. Here, WWD takes a closer look at the standout red carpet moments from the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Simone Biles
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Simone Biles wore a formal evening gown by Saudi Arabian designer Eman AlAjlan. The dress featured a strapless bodice with an intricate black pattern over a nude underlay. The top featured a structured, corset-like design with a plunging neckline, while the skirt had multiple layers — a shorter black structured layer on top that created volume around the hips, and a flowing, sheer black skirt that extended to the floor.
Biles was nominated for the Sportswoman of the Year award for her historic Paris 2024 performance, competing against Aitana Bonmatí, Aryna Sabalenka, Faith Kipyegon, Sifan Hassan and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey Vonn wore head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana. Her outfit included a fitted black blazer with a textured pattern, matching high-waisted black trousers in the same textured fabric and a black bralette worn under the blazer, creating a midriff-baring look. She completed the look with sandals from the Italian brand and a silver necklace
Vonn hosted the ceremony, marking her continued involvement with Laureus since becoming an Academy member in 2021.
Rebeca Andrade
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Rebeca Andrade wore a black one-shoulder dress with a fitted bodice, featuring a dramatically structured, voluminous skirt in a balloon shape. She paired it with a structured handbag by Maison Ernest and gold statement jewelry.
Andrade was shortlisted for Comeback of the Year after overcoming three ACL tears (2015, 2017, 2019) and securing a gold medal on floor and silver on vault in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz wore a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket by Louis Vuitton, a white dress shirt and a black bow tie, keeping it classic. He accessorized his look with a Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Ice Blue 40mm timepiece, estimated at $249,000.
Alcaraz was nominated for Sportsman of the Year, recognizing his historic 2024 season.
Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal wore a well-fitted black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels, a crisp white dress shirt, a black bow tie and formal trousers. On the wrist, he sported the Richard Mille RM 35-03 “Rafael Nadal” Black Carbon timepiece, estimated at $417,000.
The track and field postseason is here. First up is the Mid-Penn Conference championships on May 10 at Chambersburg. The District 3 championships will be held May 16-17 at Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University. A week later, athletes from across the state converge back at Ship U. for the two-day PIAA championships. Here’s a […]
The track and field postseason is here.
First up is the Mid-Penn Conference championships on May 10 at Chambersburg.
The District 3 championships will be held May 16-17 at Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University. A week later, athletes from across the state converge back at Ship U. for the two-day PIAA championships.
Here’s a look at the top track and field performances from the area as of April 29, as provided by former Chambersburg coach Bob Walker.
Name | School | Event | Time |
---|---|---|---|
Cheyenne Eby | James Buchanan | 100 | 12.83 |
Cheyenne Eby | James Buchanan | 200 | 26.32 |
Skylen Renshaw | Shippensburg | 400 | 1:01.12 |
Anne Sehon | Mercersburg Aca. | 800 | 2:22.70 |
Gabby Cechini | Mercersburg Aca. | 1,600 | 5:18.87 |
Gabby Cechini | Mercersburg Aca. | 3,200 | 11:05.21 |
Marisa Kyner | Shippensburg | 100 hurdles | 16.3 |
Macy Ritter | Shippensburg | 300 hurdles | 47.9 |
Jaxin FrazerAddie ZimmermanMikaela SistrunkAddy Brubaker | Chambersburg | 4×100 relay | 50.8 |
Addy BrubakerMady KoonsOlivia CoyMaggie Holtry | Chambersburg | 4×400 relay | 4:17.43 |
BlancoKillingerSehonNyarko | Mercersburg Aca. | 4×800 relay | 10:02.98 |
Jaylynn Schmuck | Greencastle | Long jump | 17-0 |
Jaylynn Schmuck | Greencastle | Triple jump | 36-0.25 |
Jaeda Dockman | Waynesboro | High jump | 5-4 |
Alaina Morris | Chambersburg | Pole vault | 10-6 |
Ainsley Green | James Buchanan | Shot put | 33-11 |
Alessandra Luffy | Shippensburg | Discus | 125-4 |
Cameron Bender | Chambersburg | Javelin | 106-9 |
Name | School | Event | Time |
---|---|---|---|
Blake Mallast | Chambersburg | 100 | 10.6 |
Blake Mallast | Chambersburg | 200 | 21.29 |
Daniel Casagrandi | Chambersburg | 400 | 50.87 |
Noah Parks | Greencastle | 800 | 1:59.47 |
Rylan Asper | Shippensburg | 1,600 | 4:29.67 |
Liam Kirkpatrick | Chambersburg | 3,200 | 9:30.55 |
Jonathan Dawe | Chambersburg | 110 hurdles | 15.8 |
Jonathan Dawe | Chambersburg | 300 hurdles | 40.5 |
Kason BeseckerImari WatsonBlake MallastAntonio Harrison II | Chambersburg | 4×100 relay | 41.57 |
Ryan DuPlessisIman ZhakanArnav RawGustavo Lisboa Ferriera | Mercersburg Aca. | 4×400 relay | 3:27.82 |
Kaden RifeLiam KirkpatrickBoston VincentiAiden Alleman | Chambersburg | 4×800 relay | 8:06.3 |
Aydan Keetch | Shippensburg | Long jump | 21-4 |
Deran Shippy | Mercersburg Aca. | Triple jump | 40-11.50 |
Josiah Wright | Mercersburg Aca. | High jump | 6-3 |
Luke Mertz | Chambersburg | Pole vault | 13-3 |
Drake Wagner | Shippensburg | Shot put | 52-2.5 |
Derek Lynch | Shippensburg | Discus | 176-11 |
Ben Williams | Waynesboro | Javelin | 166-2 |
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Four people were hurt after a “very serious” crash Wednesday afternoon in Taylor County, according to FHP Master Cpl. Patricia Jefferson-Shaw. The collision unfolded around 2 p.m. on Highway 27 near James Bethea Road between a gas truck, a logging truck, a sedan and a pickup truck, according to a […]
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Four people were hurt after a “very serious” crash Wednesday afternoon in Taylor County, according to FHP Master Cpl. Patricia Jefferson-Shaw.
The collision unfolded around 2 p.m. on Highway 27 near James Bethea Road between a gas truck, a logging truck, a sedan and a pickup truck, according to a FHP press release.
A 52-year-old Perry man was headed westbound on the highway when he “side-swiped” a logging truck traveling in the opposite direction, driven by a 67-year-old Greenville man, according to authorities.
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Troopers say the impact caused the gas truck to roll over, eventually coming to a halt on its side in the middle of the roadway. Meanwhile, the logging truck kept going, side-swiping a sedan and a pickup truck. The logging truck also overturned, blocking part of the highway, FHP said.
The sedan and pickup truck drivers pulled off on the north side of the highway. Both drivers suffered minor injuries, according to law enforcement.
The gas and logging truck drivers sustained serious injuries from the collision and were medically evacuated by helicopter to the hospital.
Troopers redirected traffic following the crash, and Cpl. Jefferson-Shaw said logs from the logging truck were scattered across the roadway.
Editor’s Note: Florida Highway Patrol initially reported that one driver was in critical condition and the other in serious condition. However, a subsequent FHP press release clarified that both drivers are in serious condition.
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WorldPride will be hosting a HUGE sports festival with over 7,000 participants, and we couldn’t be more excited. Credit: Shutterstock Let’s face it, DC is a sports city, and for good reason! DC has one of the most extensive local networks of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues in the world. That’s why WorldPride will be […]
WorldPride will be hosting a HUGE sports festival with over 7,000 participants, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Let’s face it, DC is a sports city, and for good reason! DC has one of the most extensive local networks of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues in the world. That’s why WorldPride will be hosting the inaugural Capital Cup Sports Festival that is taking place from May 30th to June 4th! Over 7,000 people from athletes to organizers will be participating to make this huge event happen.
There are many different sports taking place from kickball and pickleball to basketball and water polo. We’ve got the tentative schedule below:
Basketball 3v3 | NGBL National Gay Basketball League | May 30-31 |
Bocce | Stonewall Bocce | May 31, June 2 |
Cornhole | Rogue | May 31 |
Climbing (Bouldering & TBD Top Rope) | Stonewall | June 2-4 |
Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
DSeahorses and DC Aquatics Club (IGLA+ 2025 DC) |
May 31 – June 5 |
Darts | Rogue | May 31 |
DCFR Pride Run (5k) | DC Front Runners | June 1 |
Dodgeball | Stonewall Dodgeball | May 31 |
Flag Football | National Gay Flag Football League and DC chapter | May 30 – June 1 |
Kickball | Stonewall Kickball | June 4-5 |
Golf | Lambda Links | May 31 – June 2 |
Pickleball | DC Queer Pickleball | May 30 – June 1 |
Regatta | DC Strokes | June 1 |
Roller Derby | DC Roller Derby | June 1-2 |
Rugby 7’s | DC Furies | May 30-31 |
Soccer | Federal Triangles Soccer Club | June 1-2 |
Tennis | Capital Tennis Association | June 2-4 |
Volleyball (Indoor & Sand) | DCPVL- DC Pride Volleyball League | May 30-31 & June 2-3 |
Wrestling | District Wrestling | May 30-31 |
WorldPride itself will be taking place between May 17th to June 8th, with different events scheduled. There’s Latinx Pride, API Pride, Trans Pride, the WorldPride Film Festival, the 17th Street Block Party, and the Fabric of Freedom nighttime event on June 7th and 8th.
For more information about the full schedule for WorldPride, check out the website.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 8, 2025) – A dynamic mix of athletes, including three Olympians, comprise the 30-player long-list roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team as it prepares for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the world’s premier annual international tournament. The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 8, 2025) – A dynamic mix of athletes, including three Olympians, comprise the 30-player long-list roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team as it prepares for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the world’s premier annual international tournament.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
From the long list, U.S. coaches will select 14 athletes to compete at each of the three preliminary round stops: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (June 4-8), Belgrade, Serbia (June 18-22), and a highly anticipated home appearance in Arlington, Texas (July 9-13). The Final Round is set for July 23-27 in Łódź, Poland.
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“We’ve had an incredible group of athletes in the gym so far — they’re bringing great energy, a strong work ethic, and a real commitment to getting better every day,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Erik Sullivan said. “This roster brings together a lot of exciting skill sets, and it’s been fun to see how quickly they’re connecting and pushing each other. Our more experienced athletes have done a great job setting the tone and sharing their experience, which has been huge for our younger athletes. As we head into VNL, I’m looking forward to seeing this group grow and take on the challenge of international competition together.”
Three players return from the 2024 team that won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: setter Jordyn Poulter, who also won gold with the team in 2020; outside hitter Avery Skinner and middle blocker Dana Rettke.
Ten athletes on the roster have competed in previous VNLs including setter Jenna Gray, liberos Morgan Hentz and Zoe Jarvis (previously Zoe Fleck), outside hitters Ali Frantti, Roni Jones-Perry and Khalia Lanier, middles Brionne Butler and Asjia O’Neal, and opposites Danielle Cuttino and Madisen Skinner.
Several athletes have competed for the senior U.S. National Team in NORCECA events, including libero Lexi Rodriguez, opposites Olivia Babcock, Taylor Mims and Stephanie Samedy, setter Ella Powell, outside hitters Logan Eggleston and Sarah Franklin, and middle blockers Serena Gray, Amber Igiede, Molly McCage and Tia Jimerson.
Six athletes have yet to compete for the senior U.S. National Team: setters Rachel Fairbanks and Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres, middle blocker Anna Dodson, outside hitter McKenzie Adams, opposite Logan Lednicky and libero Lauren Briseño.
Sullivan, who is in his first year coaching the U.S. Women’s National Team, is assisted by Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Brandon Taliaferro and Mike Wall.
The U.S. Women are the reigning Olympic silver medalists and ranked No. 3 in the world. They have won the VNL three times (2018, ’19, ’21) since its inception in 2018. In 2024, they lost in the quarterfinals to eventual Olympic champion Italy.
U.S. Women’s Preliminary Roster for 2025 VNL
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky, Lone Star)
5 Ali Frantti (OH, 6-1, Spring Grove, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford Univ., Pioneer)
7 Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-5, Sterling, Ill., Univ. of Nebraska Great Lakes)
8 Brionne Butler (MB, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
9 Madisen Skinner (OH, 6-2, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky and Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
11 Taylor Mims (Opp, 6-3, Billings, Mont., Washington State, Evergreen)
10 Jenna Gray (S, 6-1, Shawnee, Kan., Stanford Univ., Heart of America)
13 Amber Igiede (MB, 6-3, Baton Rouge, La., Univ. of Hawaii, Delta)
14 Anna Dodson (MB, 6-5, Fort Collins, Colo., UCLA, Rocky Mountain)
15 Rachel Fairbanks (S, 6-0, Tustin, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
16 Dana Rettke (MB, 6-8, Riverside, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
17 Zoe Jarvis (previously Fleck)(L, 5-6, Granada Hills, Calif., UCLA and Univ. of Texas, Southern California)
18 Asjia O’Neal (MB, 6-3, Southlake, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
19 Khalia Lanier (OH, 6-2, Scottsdale, Ariz., Univ. of Southern California, Arizona)
20 Danielle Cuttino (Opp, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
21 Roni Jones-Perry (OH, 6-0, West Jordan, Utah, BYU, Intermountain)
22 Sarah Franklin (OH, 6-4, Lake Worth, Fla., Univ. of Wisconsin, Florida)
23 Lauren Briseño (L, 5-7, San Antonio, Texas, Baylor, Lone Star)
24 Olivia Babcock (Opp, 6-4, Los Angeles, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
25 Tia Jimerson (MB, 6-3, Sugar Hill, Ga., Ohio University, Southern)
27 Ella Powell (S, 6-0, Fayetteville, Ark., Univ. of Washington, Delta)
28 Logan Lednicky (Opp, 6-3, Sugar Land, Texas, Univ. of Texas A&M, Lone Star)
29 Molly McCage (MB, 6-3, Spring, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
30 McKenzie Adams (OH, Schertz, Texas, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, Lone Star)
32 Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres (S, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
33 Logan Eggleston (OH, 6-2, Brentwood, Tenn., Univ. of Texas, Southern)
34 Stephanie Samedy (Opp, 6-2, Clermont, Fla., Univ. of Minnesota, Florida)
43 Serena Gray (MB, 6-2, Temple City, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
Head Coach: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coach: Mike Wall
Second Assistant Coach: Brandon Taliaferro
Second Assistant Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Second Assistant Coach: Joe Trinsey
Team Manager: Rob Browning
Team Doctors: William Briner, James Suchy, Chris Lee, Andrew Gregory
Physiotherapist: Kara Kessans
Physical Trainers: Shawn Hueglin, Shannon Boone
Mental Performance Coach: Andrea Becker, Katy Stanfill
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham
U.S. Women’s Schedule for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League
Matches will be shown live and on-demand on VBTV.
(All times PDT)
Week 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 4 at 10 a.m. vs. Italy
June 5 at 5 p.m. vs. Brazil
June 6 at 5 p.m. vs. Czechia
June 8 at 1 p.m. vs. Korea
Week 2: Belgrade, Serbia
June 18 at 11 a.m. vs. Serbia
June 19 at 7:30 a.m. vs. Poland
June 21 at 7:30 a.m. vs. Netherlands
June 22 at 7:30 a.m. vs. France
Week 3: Arlington, Texas
July 9 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Thailand
July 10 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic vs. USA
July 12 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Canada vs. USA
July 13 at 5 p.m. vs. China
Here’s a look at the MSL all-conference selections for girls water polo in the 2025 season:Hersey’s Andrea Teves (left) and Emily Steinberg (right) celebrate after a goal by the Hersey boys team. MSL East: Hersey: Emily Steinberg, Melissa Loch, Coco Schultz, Andrea Teves, Kayla BraceProspect: Sasha Martschenko, Katelyn Royal, Olivia SchillerWheeling: Jenny DawsonElk Grove: Anastasija Jevtić, Naima […]
Here’s a look at the MSL all-conference selections for girls water polo in the 2025 season:
Hersey’s Andrea Teves (left) and Emily Steinberg (right) celebrate after a goal by the Hersey boys team.
MSL East:
Hersey: Emily Steinberg, Melissa Loch, Coco Schultz, Andrea Teves, Kayla Brace
Prospect: Sasha Martschenko, Katelyn Royal, Olivia Schiller
Wheeling: Jenny Dawson
Elk Grove: Anastasija Jevtić, Naima Leonatti
MSL West:
Fremd: Reese Winegar, Elly Jo Fay, Caterina Gaido, Molly Bold…
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