Over the last two weeks, thousands of the best athletes across the globe congregated in Paris, France to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. There were nine Tech incoming, current, or former students representing their country in four sports: men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, swimming, and tennis. Jose Alvarado, a two-time All ACC selection for the Jackets and point … [Read more...] about Jackets go for the gold in Paris Olympics
Euros 2024 provides an answer to “English or Spanish?” as Spain wins, 2-1
Spain and England faced off in a highly anticipated match up in Berlin to determine the winner of the 2024 European Championship. Each team took their own distinct path to the final. In theory, Spain had the tougher draw, coming up against the likes of Italy, Croatia, Germany and France en route to the final. England had relatively easier matchups, facing Denmark, Slovenia, … [Read more...] about Euros 2024 provides an answer to “English or Spanish?” as Spain wins, 2-1
Braves ASB recap
On Aug. 29, 2023, veteran reliever Reynaldo López was placed on waivers by the middling Los Angeles Angels. This came just two short months after being acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a trade deadline deal that the Angels made primarily for his teammate, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. An afterthought in two deals to play for three different teams who failed to make the … [Read more...] about Braves ASB recap
Copa America preview and what to expect for the Atlanta matches
The Copa América is an international soccer tournament held every four years where South American national teams compete to be named the best team on the continent. Regular participants include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,n Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The Copa América also regularly invites national teams from outside South America. In this … [Read more...] about Copa America preview and what to expect for the Atlanta matches
USMNT in do-or-die situation after falling to Panama, 2-1
After a comfortable 2-0 win over Bolivia in the opener of the Copa América tournament, the United States Men’s National Team drew Panama in their second match of the group stage on Tuesday, June 27. Although the United States was able to shut out Bolivia, they needed to convert on their goal-scoring opportunities against a Panama side that beat the United States in penalties … [Read more...] about USMNT in do-or-die situation after falling to Panama, 2-1