Sunday, August 15, 2021

U.S. Wins Three Golds, Four Total Medals at World Rowing Junior Championships


U.S. Wins Three Golds, Four Total Medals at World Rowing Junior Championships

For the first time in history, the U.S. squad took home three gold medals from the World Rowing Junior Championships, winning the men's eight, women's eight and women's four with coxswain in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Isaiah Harrison added a bronze medal in the men's single sculls to give the Americans four total medals at the 2021 World Rowing Junior Championships.
 
The three gold medals led the medal table, while

Saturday, August 14, 2021

USA U19 Women Advance into Gold Medal Game After 75-42 Semifinal Win Over Host Hungary

Sonia Citron led the USA with 17 points against Hungary.

Debrecen, Hungary (Aug. 14, 2021) – The USA Women’s U19 World Cup Team (6-0) opened up a 20-point halftime lead and ran away with a 75-42 semifinal victory over host Hungary (4-1) on Saturday evening in Debrecen, Hungary. The win advanced the USA to a ninth-straight FIBA U19 World Cup for Women gold medal game, a streak that dates to 2005.

Sonia Citron (The Ursuline School/Scarsdale,

USA Advances to Quarterfinals at FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Constanta Stop

From left to right: Breanna Richardson, Jordan Reynolds, Blake Dietrick and N'dea Jones. (FIBA)

Constanta, Romania (Aug. 14, 2021) – Getting edged out by Canada (2-0) 12-10 in its first game, before earning a 15-9 win over host Romania (0-2) in its second and final group matchup on Saturday, the USA (1-1) will enter the quarterfinals as Pool B’s No. 2 seed at the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Constanta Stop in Constanta, Romania.

On Sunday, Aug. 15, the USA will meet Slovakia

Mensah Stock, Hildebrandt to compete at 2021 Worlds in Oslo, with six Olympic medalists now committed; Olympian Winchester to advance to semifinals at 55 kg in World Team Trials

Two more Olympic wrestling medalists from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, have notified USA Wrestling that they will accept their position on the U.S. World Team that will compete at the 2021 Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway, October 2-10.

 

According to the 2021 World Team Selection

Statement - 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Haiti

Statement from County Executive Ed Day 


Regarding This Morning’s 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Haiti 


“Rockland County is home to a vibrant Haitian community and as reports come in of the damage and destruction caused by the earthquake my heart breaks for those who were affected by yet another natural disaster. I have just spoken with leaders in our local Haitian community to pledge my support and the support of Rockland County government in any recovery efforts. I ask all Rockland residents to keep this island and its people in their thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.” 

Harrison Wins Semi, Advances to Final on Saturday at World Rowing Junior Championships


Harrison Wins Semi, Advances to Final on Saturday at World Rowing Junior Championships

Men's single sculler Isaiah Harrison (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) used his power to methodically row down Lithuania's Povilas Juskevicius over the back half of his semifinal on Saturday, earning the victory and a spot in Sunday's final at the 2021 World Rowing Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Harrison will join six other U.S. crews in tomorrow's medal races.
 
With three to advance to the final, Juskevicius

Friday, August 13, 2021

USA Women Rout Spain 98-64 to Advance to FIBA U19 World Cup Semifinals

Caitlin Clark was 6-of-6 from the free throw line on her way to 17 points in the USA's quarterfinal win over Spain.

Debrecen, Hungary (Aug. 13, 2021) – The USA women (5-0) earned a convincing 98-64 win over Spain (3-2) in the quarterfinals of the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup on Friday evening in Debrecen, Hungary.



The USA will meet host Hungary (4-1) in the

ABC’s ‘The Ultimate Surfer’ Is Breaking Out Some Sweet Moves for Surf Fans Coast to Coast

An Interactive Fan Experience Sponsored by Heineken® Featuring Cast Appearances, Surf Lessons, Live Music and Giveaways at the Santa Monica Pier; Local Surf Shops and Street Teams Dole Out Beach Gear in Southern California, New Jersey and Florida

Fans Can Enter for a Chance to Win a Trip of a Lifetime to the Exclusive World Surf League’s State-of-the-Art Surf Ranch

‘The Ultimate Surfer’ Two-Night Premiere Hits Airwaves Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 on ABC

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“The Ultimate Surfer” is giving surfing fans some sweet experiences before the series premiere this summer on ABC! This past June, ABC kicked things off at the World Surf League’s Surf Ranch Pro event via an exclusive VIP lounge experience. The event

Surf Shop Takeover Locations

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‘The Ultimate Surfer’ Two-Night Premiere Hits Airwaves

Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 on ABC

“The Ultimate Surfer” Surf Shop Takeovers is taking place in the following markets and locations while supplies last:

MONDAY, AUG. 9, through TUESDAY, AUG. 24

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Highlights for ‘Tamron Hall,’ Week of Aug. 16–20

Let’s Talk About It

Following are highlights for “Tamron Hall” for the week of Aug. 16, 2021. Please note: Lineup is subject to change

Monday, Aug. 16: Take the guesswork out of going green with actress and eco-enthusiast Maggie Q. Plus, creative, inspired and simple

Chris Rock, Michael Douglas, Channing Tatum and Shania Twain Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Aug. 16–20 on ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Aug. 16-20.

Interviews and segments will be a mix of IN-STUDIO and VIDEO CHAT.

Monday, Aug. 16 – Actress ANDRA DAY talks

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Women’s Quad Advances to Finals on Friday at World Rowing Junior Championships


Women’s Quad Advances to Finals on Friday at World Rowing Junior Championships

The U.S. women's quadruple sculls advanced to the finals on Friday, highlighting the third day of competition at the 2021 World Rowing Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
 
The crew of Meena Baher (Mountain View, Calif./Los

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