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What You Need to Know about the Astral Anomaly Event

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Venezuelan baseball team denied visas into US, Little League International says – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(AP) — A Venezuelan baseball team was denied visas into the United States and will miss this year’s Senior Baseball World Series, Little League International confirmed Friday. The Cacique Mara team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, was scheduled to participate in the tournament after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico. “The Cacique Mara Little League team […]

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(AP) — A Venezuelan baseball team was denied visas into the United States and will miss this year’s Senior Baseball World Series, Little League International confirmed Friday.

The Cacique Mara team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, was scheduled to participate in the tournament after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico.

“The Cacique Mara Little League team from Venezuela was unfortunately unable to obtain the appropriate visas to travel to the Senior League Baseball World Series,” Little League International said in a statement, adding that it is “extremely disappointing, especially to these young athletes.”

The Venezuelan team traveled to Colombia two weeks ago to apply for their visas at the U.S. embassy in Bogotá.

The embassy did not immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment.

“It is a mockery on the part of Little League to keep us here in Bogotá with the hope that our children can fulfill their dreams of participating in a world championship,” the team said in a statement. “What do we do with so much injustice, what do we do with the pain that was caused to our children?”

Venezuela is among a list of countries with restrictions for entering the U.S. or its territories. President Donald Trump has banned travel to the U.S. from 12 other countries, citing national security concerns.

Earlier in the month, the Cuban women’s volleyball team was denied visas to participate in a tournament in Puerto Rico.

“They told us that Venezuela is on a list because Trump says Venezuelans are a threat to the security of his state, of his country,” said Kendrick Gutiérrez, the league’s president in Venezuela. “It hasn’t been easy the situation; we earned the right to represent Latin America in the World Championship.”

The Senior League Baseball World Series, a tournament for players aged 13-16, is played each year in Easley, South Carolina. It begins Saturday.

The tournament organizers replaced the Venezuelans with the Santa Maria de Aguayo team from Tamaulipas, Mexico, the team that was a runner-up in the Latin American championship.

“I think this is the first time this has happened, but it shouldn’t end this way. They’re going to replace us with another team because relations have been severed; it’s not fair,” Gutiérrez added. “I don’t understand why they put Mexico in at the last minute and left Venezuela out.”

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90 Days With Marlene Shaw

Council Corner: Gulfport Ward II Council member Marlene Shaw gives a 90-day progress report regarding the state of the City. Photo courtesy of Marlene Shaw Over the past 90 days, the City of Gulfport has made substantial progress in restoring public facilities, enhancing services, and promoting community engagement. Under the leadership of the City Council, […]

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Council Corner: Gulfport Ward II Council member Marlene Shaw gives a 90-day progress report regarding the state of the City.
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Over the past 90 days, the City of Gulfport has made substantial progress in restoring public facilities, enhancing services, and promoting community engagement. Under the leadership of the City Council, Mayor, and City Manager, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to transparency, resiliency, and improving quality of life for all who call Gulfport home.

Community and Infrastructure Accomplishments:

  • Reopening of Williams Pier

The fully renovated Williams Pier is once again open to the public, restoring a vital waterfront amenity for recreation, fishing, and community gathering.

  • Replacement of railings Between Williams Pier and the Gulfport Casino

New cable railings along the waterfront promenade have been removed and replaced, improving both safety and the visual appeal of this popular public space.

  • Stabilization of Roadway Adjacent to the Gulfport Casino

Emergency stabilization of the shoreline roadway near the Casino was completed under a temporary permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, preserving access and safeguarding infrastructure.

  • Reopening of the Gulfport Recreation Youth Center

The Youth Center has resumed programming and services, offering essential recreational and educational opportunities for local families and youth.

  • Replenishment of Beach Volleyball Courts

Beach volleyball courts have been restored with fresh sand and surface upgrades, improving play conditions and supporting local sports activity. We are continuing the remaining repairs that include fencing, electric, and light fixtures.

  • Installation of Temporary Dinghy Dock at the Municipal Marina

A temporary dinghy dock has been installed to expand access for transient boaters and support the city’s thriving boating community.

  • Marina Recovery and South Basin Restoration in Progress

The Gulfport Marina has been brought close to full operational capacity after hurricane-related repairs. Restoration and permitting efforts for the South Basin are actively underway, ensuring long-term stability and expanded marina services.

  • Restoration of Hoyt Athletic Fields

The athletic fields at Hoyt Park have been repaired and restored following storm damage, welcoming back the Gulfport Boomerangs softball team and local kickball groups, and reinvigorating community sports programming.

  • Adoption of No-Smoking Ordinance in Parks and Beaches

A city-wide ordinance now prohibits smoking in designated parks and beaches, supporting a cleaner, healthier, and more family-friendly environment.

  • Improved Permit Processing in Coordination with FEMA, County, and City Guidelines

The City has worked to improve the efficiency of its permitting processes, helping residents and contractors navigate repairs and rebuilds more quickly while ensuring compliance with FEMA, County, and local standards.

Ongoing Recovery and Strategic Initiatives:

  • Historic Gulfport Casino Repairs Underway

Due to its protected status, repairs to the historic Gulfport Casino require additional oversight and permitting. The City is actively working to restore this beloved venue while preserving its architectural and cultural heritage.

  • Engaging Displaced Property Owners

The City is actively encouraging homeowners whose properties were damaged by the storm to return, rebuild, and re-engage with the community. Assistance and permitting support are being provided to streamline the process.

  • Commitment to Transparency and Open Dialogue

The City Council and Mayor’s Office have prioritized open access and transparent governance, welcoming public input and maintaining an open-door approach to City affairs. Residents are encouraged to engage directly with elected officials and City leadership to share concerns, ask questions, and stay informed on key initiatives.

The City of Gulfport remains committed to building back stronger and smarter. While many challenges remain, the City’s leadership and community spirit continue to drive meaningful progress across all sectors. Together, we are shaping a resilient and vibrant future for Gulfport.


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From Eluru pools to national podiums

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: To become a national or Olympic swimmer, aspiring athletes in India need to focus on early training, develop a strong work ethics, and navigate the challenges of balancing academics and training. They should also prioritise fitness and nutrition besides participating in swimming events. Support from coaches, family, and the sports ecosystem is crucial for […]

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RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: To become a national or Olympic swimmer, aspiring athletes in India need to focus on early training, develop a strong work ethics, and navigate the challenges of balancing academics and training. They should also prioritise fitness and nutrition besides participating in swimming events. Support from coaches, family, and the sports ecosystem is crucial for success.

As coach B Ganesh noted, “To succeed in any sport, you have to be persistent. There will be more failures than victories, unless you are Usain Bolt. But you should never give up, keep putting your best foot forward all the time, and keep trying.”

Six swimmers from Eluru city, who hail from poor and average family background, have been selected for national-level championship competitions to be held in Bengaluru in August. The six students, aged 11 to 17 years, include Balaga Swami Naidu, M Dhanush Sai, Addada Rishwant, Shaik Hakeel, J Yashwasini and Unnamatla Mohana Deepti.

Despite facing challenges, these young swimmers have demonstrated resilience and determination. They spend five to six hours every day training and around Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 per month on nutritious food. Their families have been supportive, and the government has taken notice of their achievements.

Swami Naidu won five gold medals, Dhanush bags two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal, Yashwasini gets two gold medals, Mohana Deepti clinched two bronze medals, Rishwant grabbed one bronze medal, and Shaik Hakeel won one bronze medal. Poverty did not deter them from achieving their goals.

Eluru Collector K Vetri Selvi felicitated the six swimmers at the Collectorate and said, “It is a proud moment for us that our players showcase their talent at the state level contest and win medals.”

Ganesh said, “There have been a lot of positive changes. What sets this sport apart is the fact that it is not just a race against other swimmers. It is a battle with the water that they swim in as well,” he said.



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U.S. Women’s U21 Team to Play for Gold at 2025 Pan Am Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 26, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team reached the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) blanking of Canada in Saturday’s semifinal in San Jose, Costa Rica. The U.S. will face the winner of the semifinal between Chile […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 26, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team reached the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) blanking of Canada in Saturday’s semifinal in San Jose, Costa Rica.

The U.S. will face the winner of the semifinal between Chile and host Costa Rica in the gold medal match tomorrow, Sunday, July 27, at 4 p.m. PT.

The U.S. dominated in kills (42-18) and aces (9-2), while Canada registered one more block (6-5) and 11 fewer errors (30-19).

The top four scorers were all from the U.S. with captain and outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye scoring 18 points on 14 kills and four aces. Opposite Jadyn Livings also reached double digits with 10 kills. Libero Ramsey Gary posted a match-high 17 digs, while DeLeye added six and Livings five.

“This was our second time playing Canada and they put up a great fight. I am really proud of how our team came together and represented our country and something bigger than ourselves,” DeLeye said.

Middle blocker Lizzy Andrew led all players with four blocks to go along with four kills and an ace for nine points. Outside Blaire Bayless also scored nine points with eight kills and an ace.

Back-to-back aces by DeLeye out of the first technical time out gave the U.S. a 10-5 lead in the opening set. The margin grew to six points, 16-10, at the second timeout but Canada used three blocks to ignite a 6-1 that cut the lead to one point, 17-16.

The U.S. then finished the first set on an 8-1 run with DeLeye (three kills and an ace) and Ames (three kills) accounting for the first seven points in that stretch. DeLeye totaled 10 points on seven kills and three aces.

The U.S. continued the momentum into the second set, jumping out to a 7-2 lead. A setter dump by Parks, a kill from Andrew, and a Parks ace upped the lead to nine points,15-6. With the U.S. leading 16-7, Canada scored seven consecutive points to cut the lead to 16-14. DeLeye ended the run with a kill off the block.

A Gibadlo ace followed by an Andrew kill pushed the lead back to six, 23-17. Livings ended the set with a kill to give the U.S. a two-set advantage. Andrew led the U.S. with five points on three blocks and a pair of kills.

The third set was tight with a DeLeye ace giving the U.S. a three-point lead, 17-14. After two Canada points, Livings recorded a kill after a long rally to put the U.S. ahead 18-16. An Andrew block and Bayless kill stretched the lead to four, 20-16. Livings sealed the win with her fourth kill of the set. DeLeye and Bayless each delivered five kills in the set.

2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
1 Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Stanford University, Columbia Empire)
4 Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
5 Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-3, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
6 Ayden Ames (MB, 6-4, 2006, Prosper, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
7C Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
8 Stella Swenson (S, 6-2, 2005, Wayzata, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
11 Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., University of Texas, Hoosier)
12 Noemie Glover (OPP, 6-2, 2005, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Arizona State University, Southern California)
13 Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
14 Jadyn Livings (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2006, Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
16 Taylor Parks (S, 5-11, 2006, Clearwater, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
19 Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes)

Alternates
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, University of Florida, Lone Star)
Carlie Cisneros (OH, 6-0, 2006, Paola, KS, University of Arizona, Heart of America)
Cristin Cline (S, 5-11, Stanfield, N.C., University of Kansas, Carolina)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., University of Southern California, Heart of America)
Molly Tuozzo (L, 5-8, 2005, The Woodlands, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)

Coaches
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Jimmy Kim (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)

Schedule
All times Pacific

July 22: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13)
July 23: USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-13, 25-7, 25-15)
July 24: USA def. Chile, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11)
July 25: Quarterfinals: USA received bye
July 26: Semifinals: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20)
July 27: Gold Medal: USA vs. Costa Rica/Chile, 4 p.m.



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Lady Demons volleyball team prepares to open pre-season | Sports

Next week will officially bring go time for the Duncan Lady Demons volleyball team, which is preparing to open the pre-season with the first set of scrimmages next week in Claremore. First year head coach Kathryn Jeffords began official practices July 15 and has spent the last two weeks going twice a day to make […]

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Next week will officially bring go time for the Duncan Lady Demons volleyball team, which is preparing to open the pre-season with the first set of scrimmages next week in Claremore.

First year head coach Kathryn Jeffords began official practices July 15 and has spent the last two weeks going twice a day to make sure the team is prepared for the pre-season.


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Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Rosie Woodman, New Trier water polo

Rosie Woodman was an All-State player for the Trevians. She will continue her career with Villanova starting in the fall. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Honestly not really. I’m not superstitious like that. I like to talk to all my teammates and friends to get hyped together rather than focusing on […]

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Rosie Woodman was an All-State player for the Trevians. She will continue her career with Villanova starting in the fall.

1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

Honestly not really. I’m not superstitious like that. I like to talk to all my teammates and friends to get hyped together rather than focusing on myself.

2. Why Villanova?

I fell in love with the campus when I saw it. It’s a perfect size, great location, and the team are so close with each other. They clearly love each other and that was a big thing for me when picking a school, knowing the team really loves each other.

3. What is your favorite thing to do outside of the pool?

I have two dogs (Gary, 2, golden-doodle; Sadie, Portuguese water dog) and I love hanging out with them and I think they are the cutest thing ever and I’m really going to miss them. I love hanging out with them and chilling with them.

4. Your twin brother is standout water polo player too. What is something unique about your relationship?

We look nothing alike. I have brown hair, brown eyes, and he has blond hair, blue eyes, so people don’t realize we’re twins until we say something. We’re a lot closer than people think we are. We tell each other a lot of stuff and it’s pretty nice to have someone you can relate to all the time.

5. How did you get into water polo?

It was actually Hank. He started playing like two years before me and he like begged me, ‘You have to come play,’ and at the time I wanted to stick to swimming. But he finally convinced me.

6. What’s something most people don’t understand about water polo?

There is a lot that goes on under the water that people don’t necessarily see. It’s a lot of grabbing; there’s some kicking. It’s a lot more aggressive than you see on the surface.

7. What would be your dream job?

I really want to work with kids. I don’t know exactly what. I love kids and I want to give back to them somehow and help them move forward.

8. If you are in Walgreens with a couple bucks, what are you buying?

I would have to say a thing of sweet tea and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

9. What’s something people don’t know about you?

I would have to say that I have 13 cousins on my one side and we always get together in the summer. Those are some of my favorite times when we get together. I love having a big family and not a lot of people realize that.

10. What did New Trier water polo mean to you?

The high school team, I love it. It’s such a different experience. You’re together all the time. I think I saw them more than I saw my brother during that time. You really become family and I have made friends I will keep in contact with for life.


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