A strong earthquake toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia’s densely populated main island today, killing at least 62 and injuring hundreds. The magnitude 5-point-6 quake shook the region in West Java province in the late afternoon, at a depth of 10 kilometers. It also caused panic in the greater Jakarta area, where high-rises swayed and …
Sports in :60 – Nov. 21, 2022
The St. Thomas football team beat Butler 27-13 and claimed the Pioneer Football League title on Saturday in Indianapolis. In their second season of Division I, the Tommies went undefeated in their conference, broke into the FCS Top 25 rankings and hoisted the PFL trophy. The St. Thomas men’s basketball team beat Troy and Merrimack …
OPINION: Female athletes face double standards in sports
Olympian Simone Biles walked away from the 2016 Olympics with four gold medals and in the years since has only been on the rise. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues our society doesn’t like to let female athletes celebrate themselves and their accomplishments.
Sports in :60 – April 27, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings draft a cornerback, a Brazilian soccer official banned from FIFA for corruption and a potential England bid for the 2030 World Cup are all part of today’s Sports in :60. Chief Story Editor Emily Sweeney reports.
The Latest: Carli Lloyd wins Golden Ball as top player
Carli Lloyd has won the Golden Ball as the most outstanding player in the Women’s World Cup.
St. Thomas players optimistic about US soccer
Despite the United States’ loss Tuesday in the World Cup, St. Thomas soccer players said they feel optimistic about American soccer’s future in competing on a national stage more consistently.
US World Cup ends with 2-1 OT loss to Belgium
The U.S.’s World Cup ride came to an end as the team lost to Belgium in extra time.
Ronaldo helps Portugal earn 2-2 draw against US
Cristiano Ronaldo’s inch-perfect stoppage-time cross set up Varela for the equalizing goal Sunday in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against the U.S. at the World Cup.
Dempsey, Brooks give US 2-1 win over Ghana
The victoy put the U.S. and Germany on top of the Group G, with Ghana and Portugal at the bottom.
Netherlands thrashes Spain 5-1 in World Cup opener
The Netherlands defeated the defending world champions 5-1 Friday with a clinical display of counterattacking football at the World Cup opener.