Women’s Eight Wins Gold at 2021 World Rowing Under 23 Championships

The U.S. won gold in the women's eight and silver in the men's eight and women's four to highlight Sunday's racing at the 2021 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Racice, Czech Republic. In total, the U.S. won six medals during the five-day regatta.   After getting off the line in second position, the women's eight of

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USA U19 Men Hold Off Canada 92-86 to Advance to the FIBA U19 World Cup Gold Medal Game

USA's Mike Miles (TCU/Lancaster,Texas) had 15 points, four rebounds and five assists in the USA's 92-86 win over Canada to help advance the USA to the gold medal game at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Riga, Latvia.  Riga, Latvia (July 10, 2021) – In a close semifinal battle, the USA (6-0) played on a strong fourth quarter effort to edge out a 92-86 victory over Canada (5-1) and advance to the gold medal game at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup for Men in Riga, Latvia.  Kenneth Lofton Jr. (Louisiana Tech/Port Arthur, Texas) led the USA

U.S. Wins Three Medals on Saturday at the 2021 World Rowing Under 23 Championships

The U.S. won three medals – silver in the women's pair and bronze in the men's four with coxswain and lightweight women's pair – on Saturday at the 2021 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Racice, Czech Republic. The U.S. will have a chance at three additional medals during Sunday's finals.

 

The women's pair of Lucy Koven (Greenwich,

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces 7/12-7/15 Schedule for The Bridge, Free One-Hour Company Classes on Zoom

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY

Announces

The Bridge

Virtual Dance Institute

 of boundary-breaking dance experiences

Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom

Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level

July 12-July 15, 2021

New York - In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has established a new dance institute through Zoom, The Bridge.  The Institute’s aim is to bring together dancers, choreographers and directors around the world to experience the master teachers of color whose practices are embedded in the community and are focused on advancing the

First Quarter Surge Leads USA to 88-58 Win Over Senegal and into FIBA U19 World Cup Semifinals

 

USA guard Mike Miles (TCU/Lancaster,Texas) contributed 11 points, five assists and two steals in the USA's 88-58 win over Senegal to help advance the USA to the semifinals at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Riga, Latvia. 

Riga, Latvia (July 9, 2021) – The USA (5-0) faced physical play from Senegal (2-3) in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup for Men quarterfinals in Riga, Latvia, but won three of the four quarters to secure an 88-58 victory.

The Americans went on a 14-4 run in the first

USA U19 Men Take Down South Korea 132-60 in Record-Breaking Fashion to Advance to the Quarterfinals at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup

USA guard Jaden Ivey (Purdue/Mishawaka, Ind.) is averaging a team-best 14.0 ppg., in the USA's four wins at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup

Riga, Latvia (July 7, 2021) –  An Impressive effort from start to finish led the USA (4-0) to a record-breaking 132-60 defeat of South Korea (0-4) in the round of 16 matchup, advancing USA to the quarterfinals at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup for Men in Riga, Latvia. The USA finished with U19 men’s single-game records in points (132), rebounds (62), assists (39), field goals made (57) and field goals attempted (92). 

In this wire-to-wire win, the Americans came out

USA U19 Men Hold Off Australia 87-66 to Remain Unbeaten at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup

USA guard Jaden Ivey (Purdue/Mishawaka, Ind.) is averaging a team-best 15.0 ppg., in the USA's three wins at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup

Riga, Latvia (July 6, 2021) –  The USA (3-0) started off another game strong with a 9-0 run out of the gates versus Australia (1-2), and never trailed to close out the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup preliminary round with a perfect slate heading into the knockout round. Leading by two points at halftime, the USA opened the second half on a 12-0 run and continued to pull away en route to the 87-66 win in Riga, Latvia. 

The USA won the first quarter by a 24-16 margin, but

Fields confirmed for Olympic Games golf competitions

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (July 6, 2021) – The names of the 60 men and 60 women who will be representing their respective countries in the Tokyo Olympics golf competition have been ratified with the publication of final quota places for the tournaments at Kasumigaseki Country Club. The men will compete July 29-August 1 and the women August 4-7.

 

Once the Final Olympic Golf Rankings were

First-Time Div I and Junior Olympic National Champions Crowned in Philadelphia

(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – All three gold medalists of the women’s events at the Division I Nationals in Philadelphia on Saturday were 21 years old or younger with each winning the Championship for the first time as the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.

2021 Summer National Results

The first day of Summer Nationals began at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with gold medals awarded in the women’s Division I National Championships as well as the cadet

USA U19 Men Earn 100-52 Victory Over Mali in Fourth of July Wire-To-Wire Win

USA forward Peyton Watson (Long Beach Poly H.S./Long Beach, Calif.) drives to the hoop in a 100-52 win over Mali at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Riga, Latvia.

Riga, Latvia (July 4, 2021) –  After a tight first quarter where the Americans (2-0) opened a 29-23 lead, the USA rode a 26-13 second quarter scoring surge and never looked back while rolling over Mali (0-2) for a 100-52 win at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Riga, Latvia on Sunday. The Victory was the 100th win all-time for the USA in U19 competitions and improved USA’s U19 record in Fourth of July games to 5-0. 

Holding Mali scoreless for a four-minute stretch

Call for Artists!

 

Safe Harbors of the Hudson, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, presents the 2nd Black Renaissance Festival, an exhibition of visual and performing arts amplifying and celebrating Black Voices on September 25, 2021 in conjunction with Newburgh Open Studios.  This call is open to Black artists and

Indoor Exhibits Reopen at The Wild Center

Guests can hike the indoor living river trail

Tupper Lake, N.Y. – As of today, Jul. 1, 2021, The Wild Center has reopened its indoor exhibits to the public. Visitors are welcome back inside the main museum building and invited to hike The Living River loop trail while enjoying indoor amenities. The Living River is a dynamic walking tour with 12 stops that take guests on a journey from the highest heights of the Adirondack mountains all the way down to the bogs and marshes of the lowlands. The experience is enhanced with audio content, available by downloading The Wild Center mobile app.  The Living River Trail begins at the

WATER POLO: USA Women To Host Russia LIVE On ESPNU & The ESPN App; Action Starts July 3

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Irvine, CA – July 1, 2021 – With less than a month to go before the start of competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, the USA Women's National Team will have one more test before they look to claim a third straight Olympic crown. The top-rated women's water polo team in the world welcomes Russia for a three-game series with the first two LIVE on ESPNU and streaming on the ESPN app starting July 3. Fresh off their seventh straight FINA World League Super Final crown, Team USA will compete in their first competition since announcing the 13 athletes nominated to the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team.

Action begins on Saturday, July 3 at 8pm et/5pm

WATER POLO: USA Men Take Silver At FINA World League Super Final

Tbilisi, Georgia - July 1 - The USA Men's National Team took silver at the FINA World League Super Final following a hard fought loss to Montenegro, 9-8, earlier today. Hannes Daube continued to pace the Team USA offense with three goals while Drew Holland played strong again in net recording nine saves. Holland was named goalkeeper of the tournament for his efforts. This is the third silver medal in Super Final history for the men's program joining second place finishes in 2008 and 2016. Stats are available for each match by clicking here, with streaming replays available of the final three days of competition via FloSports, by clicking here (subscription required). Nominees to the

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WATER POLO: USA Men To Play For Gold At Super Final After 10-8 Win Over Italy

Tbilisi, Georgia - June 30 - The USA Men's National Team will play for gold at the FINA World League Super Final following a 10-8 win over Italy earlier today in semi final play. Hannes Daube scored three goals and was named player of the match while Drew Holland recorded 14 saves, including a variety of big second half stops, on the way to the win. The United States team defense put on a strong display allowing Italy to hit on just one power play goal. Team USA will meet Montenegro in the final on Thursday at 12pm et/9am pt. Live stats will be available for each match by clicking here, with live streaming available via FloSports, by clicking here (subscription required). Nominees to the U.S. Olympic Men's Water Polo roster will be announced July 2 at 11am pt.

Team USA got off to a hot start with goals from

Under Control BREAKING: Firefighters Battling Queens 3rd-Alarm

Update: Fire is under control

Queens, New York - Firefighters Thursday evening, May 27th, 2021 are battling a third alarm fire at 150-59 116 Rd. in Queens, New York.

Hearing fire could be in two dwellings.

BREAKING: Firefighters Battling 2nd Alarm Brooklyn Power Plant Fire

BREAKING: Brooklyn, New York - Firefighters are battling this morning, Thursday, May 13th, 2021, 2nd Alarm power plant fire at 2800 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, New York.