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‘The class challenged me to build a more intentional future’

Kimberly Bond Statistics & PsychologySan Diego, Calif. What was your favorite class and why? My favorite and most impactful class was The Psychology of Wisdom with Professor Robert Sternberg. It pushed me to think beyond academics and reflect on my values, priorities and long-term goals. We talked about the kind of intelligence that really matters […]

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Kimberly Bond

Statistics & Psychology
San Diego, Calif.

What was your favorite class and why?

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My favorite and most impactful class was The Psychology of Wisdom with Professor Robert Sternberg. It pushed me to think beyond academics and reflect on my values, priorities and long-term goals. We talked about the kind of intelligence that really matters in life, not just grades, but how to make thoughtful, ethical decisions. This class challenged me to slow down, consider multiple perspectives and build a more intentional future.

What is your main extracurricular activity and why is it important to you?

My main extracurricular activity is Cornell Women’s Club Water Polo, where I’ve served as president, captain and treasurer. What I value most about the team is the strong sense of community. We’ve built an environment that’s inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to everyone, regardless of experience level. The team has become a space where students can stay active, have fun, and find balance amid the academic pressures at Cornell. Being part of that growth and helping to shape the culture of the team has been one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience.

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How have your beliefs or perspectives changed since you first arrived at Cornell?

When I first arrived, I felt pressure to figure everything out: my major, career path, and long-term goals. But over time, I’ve realized how important it is to stay open and give yourself grace. I’ve changed my major, explored new fields and challenged myself in ways I never expected. I’ve discovered that growth isn’t linear, and success doesn’t come from having a perfect plan but rather from staying resilient, curious and true to what matters most to you.

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Who or what influenced your Cornell education the most?

A number of professors and peers have strongly influenced my education. In statistics, professors like Melissa Smith and David Kent fostered my learning and deepened my understanding of the subject. In psychology, classes with Tom Gilovich and Robert Sternberg pushed me to think critically about human behavior and decision-making and helped me gain real-world applicable skills regarding understanding human behavior. My Cornell experience was also highly impacted by the individuals in communities I participate in on campus; whether they are classmates, peers or close friends, they have supported me incredibly throughout my four years at Cornell.

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Dutch study find female athletes heart beats to a different drum

Groundbreaking research into changes to the heart of women athletes will set a new standard for female heart healthcare, researchers have said. Until now, changes to the heart as a result of intensive training had only been measured in men. But a large-scale five-year investigation by a team of Amsterdam UMC scientists in collaboration with […]

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Groundbreaking research into changes to the heart of women athletes will set a new standard for female heart healthcare, researchers have said.

Until now, changes to the heart as a result of intensive training had only been measured in men. But a large-scale five-year investigation by a team of Amsterdam UMC scientists in collaboration with sports organisation NOC*NSF has now shown that the physical changes are far from the same in women.

Male athletes develop a thicker heart muscle and larger ventricles whereas women show only wider ventricles, the researchers said.

“A woman is not a small version of a man,” sports cardiologist at Amsterdam UMC Harals Jorstad told broadcaster NOS. Jorstad’s study, the first in the world to be carried out in such detail, involved the monitoring of the hearts of over 600 male and female top athletes over a period of five years.

Some 170 women participated, who were all subjected to regular scans, MRI scans, electrocardiograms, and ultrasounds.

The research not only found differences between male and female hearts but also between the effects of different sports on the heart. “Female endurance athletes, such as cyclists, had the largest ventricles and the most heart muscle mass, more than, for instance, gymnasts,” researcher Maarten van Diepens said., “That shows the way the heart adapts, partly as a result of the type of stress,” he said.

Male top athletes are more often in the news because of heart problems than women. “In women, heart problems, like arrhythmia, have never been well researched. We know they are less prevalent among young women and female top athletes. Men are nine times more likely to die during a strenuous activity than women,” Jorstad said.

Gender-specific knowledge is important, particularly now that women are taking great strides. “Women are improving faster in their sport compared to men. Marathon world records are constantly broken, for instance,” Van Diepen said. “More is being asked from the female heart than ever, more than we knew it could cope with. Now, for the first time, we have a modern standard for women,” he said.

Female water polo player Vivian Sevenich, who participated in the study, said she was “surprised’ at the lack of knowledge about the female heart. “It’s a bit disappointing in this day and age,” she said.

Jorstad will continue his research to include an explanation as to why the female heart behaves differently from the male. “Do women train differently? Are hormones a factor? What will happen to their hearts in the years after their career? You want to know if you will pay a price in later life,” he said.

The results of the study will also be used to help women who are not top athletes but who do train intensively. “Thanks to this study, we will be better able to support them and protect them from heart problems,” Jorstad said.

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Congressional Women's Softball Game Announces 17th Annual Game, Monumental Sports …

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2025) – The organizing committee of the Congressional Women’s Softball Game (CWSG) is thrilled to announce the date of the 17th annual game benefiting the Young Survival Coalition (YSC). The game will take place at 7:35 pm ET on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at a new location – Audi Field, located […]

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Congressional Women's Softball Game Announces 17th Annual Game, Monumental Sports ...

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2025) – The organizing committee of the Congressional Women’s Softball Game (CWSG) is thrilled to announce the date of the 17th annual game benefiting the Young Survival Coalition (YSC). The game will take place at 7:35 pm ET on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at a new location – Audi Field, located at 100 Potomac Avenue, SW in Washington, D.C.

“We’re incredibly proud to host the 2025 Congressional Women’s Softball Game here at Audi Field. It’s more than just a game—it’s a celebration of sportsmanship, community, and unity. This is a fantastic family-friendly event that brings people of all ages together, and we’re honored to support a tradition that benefits such an important cause in the Young Survival Coalition (YSC),” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations.

“I get so excited every year to take the field with my colleagues on Team Congress and our Bad News Babes media rivals as we both try to strike out breast cancer and raise awareness for younger women about its risks,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who co-founded the game after a breast cancer diagnosis at age 41. “And moving our truly bipartisan game on to Audi Field and the Monumental Sports Network airwaves will make an even bigger impact. I know firsthand that education and awareness leading to early detection for women 45 and under can be a life saver. This game raises both awareness and critical funds for our YSC allies. Building a network of support for young women is how we beat and recover from breast cancer, and with the help of our awesome new partners, we’ll help save even more lives.”

“We’re so happy, in these tough times, we can all come together for some collegial competition and the shared goal of beating cancer,” said Emily Goodin, co-captain of the press team, known as the Bad News Babes.

“The game is a really unique, fun event and the press team is honored to play alongside members of Congress from both sides of the aisle,” said co-captain Katie Lobosco.

The Congressional Women’s Softball Game is a fun family-friendly event. There will be plenty of delicious food including frozen treats and ice-cold beverages. The Kids’ Fun Zone will feature activities like face painting, cornhole, and a photo booth.

New sponsor, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), will broadcast the game live on their independent media platform Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) – the local rights holder for the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics – marking the first time the game will be broadcasted on their network, similar to the Congressional Baseball Game on C-SPAN. If you can’t make it to the game, be sure to tune in on July 16th at 7pm ET.

“It is a tremendous honor for Monumental Sports Network to bring the energy and spirit of the Congressional Women’s Softball Game to viewers throughout the DMV region for the very first time,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. “This broadcast reflects our deep commitment to using our platform to uplift cornerstone community traditions like this one, and to celebrate the stories and moments that define the national capital region and reflect its distinctive political landscape. We’re proud to support this unique, bipartisan tradition that brings attention to breast cancer awareness and advocacy — and we view it as part of our broader mission to champion and elevate women’s sports across our network.”

MNMT will provide a full broadcast team featuring the network’s on-air talent for the game, including fan-favorite Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati. MNMT’s Chris Cillizza will also participate in the broadcast as an extension of his role hosting Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, a new program on MNMT that delves into the intersection of sports and our nation’s most influential political figures.

Fans interested in watching the game can view the live broadcast through their Pay TV subscription, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the state-of-the-art Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Vizio, LG, and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV Everywhere log-in or signing up for an MNMT membership.

For over 15 years, CWSG has been a cornerstone of the Capitol Hill summer calendar, uniting community members in support of breast cancer patients and survivors.In addition to fundraising for YSC, the evening raises awareness about the prevalence of breast cancer in young adults and highlights the importance of early screening.

“Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is honored to be the benefiting charity of this unique bipartisan event. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, we are able to provide essential resources, meaningful connections, and life-changing education that empower young adults affected by breast cancer—through diagnosis and well beyond,” said Jennifer Merschdorf, Survivor and CEO of Young Survival Coalition.

Returning top sponsors include Viatris, Lennar Foundation, McDonald’s, AIG, Comcast NBCUniversal, GE HealthCare, Nestle Purina, Spotify, Aflac, American College of Radiology/RADPAC, U.S. Travel Association, Anheuser-Busch Foundation, The Estee Lauder Companies, IDFA Women in Dairy, National Association of Realtors, National Corn Growers Association, Netflix, Nike, Solar Energy Industries Association, Southwest Airlines, and Visa. Additionally, CWSG is grateful for the support of several new sponsors so far this year, including Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Fanatics, Axogen, Capital One, City of Hope, Mindset, ROKK Solutions and FundPlay Foundation.

Tickets will go on sale soon! Sponsorships still available!

The bipartisan Members of Congress will play the women members of the Washington, D.C. Press Corps. Both teams have finalized their rosters, and are excited to battle it out on the field and take home this year’s trophy.

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About the CWSG

The Congressional Women’s Softball Game began in 2009 with captains Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). In 2010, the Member Team asked the women of the Washington, D.C. press corps to join the game as their opponent and a lasting rivalry was born. Preceding the 17th annual game, the Congressional Women’s Softball Game has now raised $4.3M for the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) since the Game began and has become a staple of Capitol Hill summer activities.

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Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.

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Brice Cox – Men’s Basketball Coach

Brice Cox was named assistant speed, strength, and conditioning coach at Coastal Carolina University in 2012. He oversees men’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, and assists with football. Previously, Cox served as director of athletic performance for men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and women’s tennis at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., from 2010 […]

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Brice Cox was named assistant speed, strength, and conditioning coach at Coastal Carolina University in 2012. He oversees men’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, and assists with football.

Previously, Cox served as director of athletic performance for men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and women’s tennis at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., from 2010 to 2012. He also spent one year at the University of Arkansas as assistant athletic performance coach for men’s basketball and was responsible for nutrition services and assisting with day-to-day tasks for men’s basketball. He also attended graduate school at the University of Arkansas.

Cox received his bachelor of education degree in 2008 from Culver-Stockton College, where he was a member of the men’s basketball and football teams. With a career cut short due to injury he quickly took on the role as assistant coach for men’s basketball.

Cox holds certifications from the United States Weightlifting, and Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation and Sportsmetrics in ACL injury prevention. In 2014 he received certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association as a strength and conditioning coach along with certification from the Gray Institute in applied functional science. He is the son of Jamie and Nancy Cox from Bowling Green, Mo., and has two brothers, Justin and Ryan Cox.

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Champions League weekend: Győr and Ferencváros claim top honors

Ferencvárosi TC – Men’s Water Polo Champions League Victory 2025. Photo: MTI What a weekend! On Sunday evening, Hungarian fans celebrated two huge successes. Two of our teams won the Champions League, one in the men’s competition and one in the women’s. Győri Audi ETO KC – Women’s Handball Champions League Victory Last night, at […]

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Ferencvárosi TC – Men’s Water Polo Champions League Victory 2025. Photo: MTI

What a weekend! On Sunday evening, Hungarian fans celebrated two huge successes. Two of our teams won the Champions League, one in the men’s competition and one in the women’s.

Győri Audi ETO KC – Women’s Handball Champions League Victory

Last night, at the MVM Dome in Budapest, Győri Audi ETO KC defeated the Danish team Odense HB 29–27 in the final of the Women’s Handball Champions League Final Four, winning the most prestigious European club competition for the seventh time. The Győr team led throughout the match and was never behind. In the second half, they secured the victory with tactical defense and crucial saves by goalkeeper Sako. Near the end, an Odense player received a red card, further complicating the Danish side’s situation. This was Győr’s 11th Champions League final and their seventh title, reinforcing their position at the top of European women’s handball.

Ferencvárosi TC – Men’s Water Polo Champions League Victory

On the same evening, in the Men’s Water Polo Champions League final, Ferencváros defeated the Serbian team Novi Beograd 13–11, successfully defending their title and becoming three-time Champions League winners. The match was thrilling, with Ferencváros pulling ahead in the third quarter, highlighted by Krisztián Manhercz’s six goals. Novi Beograd tried to come back in the last quarter, but Ferencváros’s defense and goalkeeper Soma Vogel’s outstanding saves ensured the Hungarian team’s victory. This success also marked Ferencváros as the first Hungarian men’s water polo team to defend their Champions League title successfully.

Ferencvárosi TC – Men's Water Polo Champions League Victory (2) — Ferencvárosi TC – Men’s Water Polo Champions League Victory 2025. Photo: MTI

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Hundreds rally for high schooler detained by ICE on the way to volleyball practice

MILFORD, Mass. (WBZ) – An 18-year-old high school student, who is undocumented but has lived in Massachusetts since he was 5, was detained by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the way to volleyball practice. Four Milford High School students were on their way to volleyball practice Saturday morning when three unmarked vehicles […]

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Four Milford High School students were on their way to volleyball practice Saturday morning when three unmarked vehicles carrying ICE agents pulled up behind them. At least two of the students in the car were undocumented, including the driver, 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes.

The other undocumented student in the car at the time spoke out about the incident. He asked to remain anonymous. He says that they weren’t doing anything wrong to warrant being pulled over.

“An ICE officer stepped out of his vehicle, knocked on the window and asked what his documentation was,” the student said.

The agents interrogated the car full of students about their documentation before taking Gomes, who is a high school junior, into custody. The other undocumented student says he was not taken into custody by ICE because he is underage.

“That’s kind of when emotion hit, and I started crying… Tears just started coming down my eyes,” the student said.

The student says he is now afraid all his hard work in school and being a good member of the community is in jeopardy.

“I always knew this to be a system that kicks out undocumented people for committing crimes, and now, it’s a system that will just kick you out based on your status,” he said.

Milford Police say they were not informed ICE would by carrying out this operation, and Milford Public Schools Superintendent Kevin McIntyre said the following in a statement:

“The Milford Public Schools play no part in immigration enforcement and support all of our students and families, including those who are immigrants to the United States. They are members of the community, students in our classrooms, athletes that compete representing Milford, musicians, artists, friends, and neighbors.”

Family members say Gomes has lived in the Milford area since he was 5 years old.

“It’s kind of heartbreaking, and Marcelo is such a kind person. He’s the last person that this should be happening to. His siblings are so young, and they’re asking questions like whether they’re ever going to see him again,” said Gomes’ cousin, Ana Julia Araujo.

Araujo says Gomes is currently being held at an ICE detention center in Burlington.

Hundreds rallied Sunday in support of Gomes, including members of Milford High School’s Class of 2025, who marched down the street in their caps and gowns after graduation. Gomes is a member of the school band and was set to play drums at the ceremony.

“Marcelo was a good kid. He was excited for his future. He did absolutely nothing wrong. He was innocently going to a practice, and he was targeted,” said Gomes’ girlfriend, Julianys Rentas.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, also spoke out against Gomes’ detention.

“I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he [Gomes] was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected. My heart goes out to the Milford community on what was supposed to be a celebratory graduation day. The Trump Administration continues to create fear in our communities, and it’s making us all less safe,” said Healey in a statement.

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Royals set to call up minor league slugging sensation Jac Caglianone

Power-hitting prospect Jac Caglianone is set to make his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals. According to multiple reports, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, who starred collegiately at Florida, is expected to be promoted Tuesday after just 79 games in the minors. Caglianone, 22, has elite raw power […]

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Royals set to call up minor league slugging sensation Jac Caglianone

Power-hitting prospect Jac Caglianone is set to make his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals.

According to multiple reports, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, who starred collegiately at Florida, is expected to be promoted Tuesday after just 79 games in the minors.

Caglianone, 22, has elite raw power and had posted an impressive .322/.389/.593 combined slash line with 15 home runs in 38 games this season at Class AA Northwest Arkansas and 12 with Class AAA Omaha.

With his tremendous bat speed and elite exit velocity, Caglianone’s home runs are often of the highlight-reel variety.

Earlier this season, Caglianone hit a ball 120.9 mph for an opposite-field single. At the time, it was the 12th-hardest hit ball in Statcast history – and the highest exit velocity ever recorded in the minor leagues.

The left-handed slugger is a natural first baseman, but he has seen time in the minors this season in the outfield – an area where the Royals have been among the least productive in the major leagues.

After an off day on Monday, Caglianone is expected to make his Royals debut Tuesday in St. Louis.