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Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Gets Good News on Thursday
Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Gets Good News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Hannah Stuelke is preparing for her senior season at the University of Iowa and will be traveling later this month. The 21-year-old from Cedar Rapids is often referred to as a former teammate of Caitlin Clark, but she's also built a strong basketball career of her own. Advertisement The former Iowa Miss Basketball averaged 29.1 points per game in high school. She's played three seasons with the Hawkeyes, reaching the NCAA Tournament title game twice. Her sophomore year was her best yet, averaging 14.0 points per game while shooting an impressive 62.7% from the field. Now, Stuelke has another accolade to add to her resume. Iowa women's basketball recently shared the good news: "Spot secured — @StuelkeHannah will compete for Team USA in the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup!" The tournament begins later this month in Santiago, Chile, with the final scheduled for July 6. Team USA has participated in the AmeriCup eight times, winning the tournament four times, second only to Brazil, which leads with six titles. Advertisement Stuelke is one of 12 players selected for the team. According to USA Basketball, the roster includes six athletes who have previously won gold medals with various national squads, including: Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts as forward Hannah Stuelke (45).Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images 2024 USA U18 Women's National Team: Joyce Edwards, Kennedy Smith 2023 USA U19 Women's National Team: Madison Booker, Edwards, Hannah Hidalgo, Grace VanSlooten 2022 USA U18 Women's National Team: VanSlooten 2022 USA U17 Women's National Team: Booker, Hidalgo 2021 USA U16 Women's National Team: Booker 2019 USA U16 Women's National Team: Olivia Miles Duke head coach Kara Lawson will lead Team USA, with DeLisha Milton-Jones (Old Dominion) and Jennie Baranczyk (Oklahoma) serving as assistants. The U.S. is in Group B alongside Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Lands New Team After 0 Minutes with Indiana Fever Related: Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message to Lexie Hull in New Post on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 hours ago
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USNMNT blank Saudi Arabia to reach CONCACAF GOLD Cup quarterfinals
AUSTIN, Texas — Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Richards tracked the ball as it flew into the box on a curving free kick from Sebastian Berhalter in the 62nd minute to tap the ball with his left foot past Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aquidi. The win and the 1-1 draw between Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti in Group D's other match Thursday in Houston, clinched a knockout berth for the Americans, who improved to 42 wins, one loss and five draws in group play. The U.S. has won its group in 16 of 17 Gold Cups, and closes Group D play on Sunday against Haiti at Arlington, Texas. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino stuck with the same lineup that produced a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, the first time he made no changes in consecutive matches since taking over the program last October. But playing against No. 58 Saudi Arabia, the 16th-ranked Americans showed little of the attack firepower they displayed against the No. 100 Soca Warriors. The match saw few real chances on goal by either team. The Americans had just one shot in the first half. Richards' speed to track back to cover for Alex Freeman's mistake and block a shot kept Saudi Arabia from a 1-0 lead. Matt Freese got his second consecutive start in goal for the U.S. and third in four matches as he appears to have displaced Matt Turner. Chris Richards celebrates after scoring a goal in the U.S. men's soccer team's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match on June 19, 2025. Getty Images The Gold Cup represents the last competitive test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As co-host with Mexico and Canada, the U.S. is an automatic qualifier for the World Cup. The Americans limped into the Gold Cup on a four-match losing streak that included a 4-0 rout by Switzerland in their final tune-up. And with many of the top players either sitting out this tournament for personal reasons, injuries or playing in the Club World Cup, Pochettino selected a roster full of relatively untested and unproven players. Chris Richards (right) celebrates with the fans and his teammates during Team USA's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Missing the tournament for the U.S. are regulars Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun and Sergiño Dest,
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12 hours ago
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USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia odds, prediction: Gold Cup best bets, picks Thursday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The US Men's National Team got a much-needed result Sunday against Trinidad & Tobago. It was hardly unexpected, as the Yanks were massive favorites to beat the Soca Warriors, but it was vital that Team USA got back on track after a four-match losing streak led to off-field controversy that engulfed head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The only way that Pochettino and USMNT can keep things quiet is by following up their 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago with another victory against Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup on Thursday night at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The Stars & Stripes are a -185 favorite on the three-way moneyline at FanDuel for Thursday's tilt. Gold Cup: USA vs. Saudi Arabia betting preview Saudi Arabia shocked everybody with a 2-1 win over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, a result that got tongues wagging about the possibility that the Arabian Falcons were on their way to becoming a relevant team in international soccer. That isn't what happened, as Saudi Arabia lost its next two matches in Qatar and has essentially traded wins, draws and losses since upsetting Lionel Messi and company. Saudi Arabia is ranked as the No. 58 team in the world in the latest FIFA World Cup Rankings, which puts them in the same range as Ireland, Qatar, Uzbekistan, and Jordan. Diego Luna of the United States during Sunday's match with Trinidad & Tobago. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Gold Cup: USA vs. Saudi Arabia pick It's hard to say we've learned anything new about the USMNT after they thumped Trinidad & Tobago. The Stars & Stripes took care of business and were ruthless anytime the Soca Warriors made a mistake, but they were gifted plenty of scoring chances through Trinidad & Tobago errors, rather than anything else. Saudi Arabia will be a much stiffer test, but not one that the Americans should, at least on paper, have any issues overcoming. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps The Arabian Eagles ground out a 1-0 win against Haiti in their opening match, but they were far from impressive. A 21st-minute penalty was the difference, and it was Haiti that had more possessions and shot attempts. One thing we can expect from Saudi Arabia is they will try to make life difficult for the Americans with physical play and dogged defense. Head coach Hervé Renard is renowned for his ability to get the most out of underdog rosters, and he does it by organizing them defensively and looking to counter. The USMNT will know that the Saudi Arabians will be sitting deep, and looking to counter, which should lead to a more tepid, careful pace from the Americans. Team USA should have enough to get this over the line, but the stylistic matchup means this could be a snoozer. The Play: Under 2.5 goals (-130) | USA 2-0 exact score (+550, FanDuel) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
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Which Hurricanes Could Be Participating In 2026 Olympics?
Earlier this week, the first six players from each of the 12 nations competing for gold in men's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics were announced. Two players from the Carolina Hurricanes were among those first selections with Sebastian Aho (Finland) and Frederik Andersen (Denmark) being named to each's respective team. Advertisement But who else on the Canes' roster could be making the trip to Italy next year? Jaccob Slavin (USA) Slavin is regarded as one of, if not the, best defensive defensemen in the entire NHL and when you're in a format like the Olympics, where superstars are littering nearly every top roster, you need guys who can slow them down. He was lights out playing that role in the 4 Nations Face-Off for Team USA, leading the team in minutes alongside Minnesota Wild star Brock Faber, and he received universal praise from around the hockey world for what he was able to do. Fans in Carolina have long known how good Slavin is and, honestly, it was a bit surprising that he wasn't initially named to the USA's roster with the first six selections, but it feels like a bygone conclusion that the veteran blueliner will be there. Jaccob Slavin Finishes Top-10 In Norris Voting For League's Top Defenseman Jaccob Slavin Finishes Top-10 In Norris Voting For League's Top Defenseman The NHL announced the results of the 2025 Norris Memorial Trophy voting Wednesday morning for the league's top defenseman. Seth Jarvis (Canada) Jarvis was a part of the gold-winning Team Canada roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off and he has a good shot at making the Olympic roster too. Advertisement The talented winger is coming off of back-to-back 30+ goal seasons and he's proven to be a big-time performer as well with 19 goals and 43 points in 55 career playoff games. In addition, Jarvis has become one of the game's top two-way wingers, having led the league in shorthanded goals, and he's not afraid to throw his body, battle for pucks and forecheck and backcheck. He's a versatile player who can do anything that's asked of him whether that's play on the top line and power play or take on more a checking role and grind things out on the penalty kill and those are valuable players to have. 'You Need To Remember That Pain You Felt': Seth Jarvis 2024-25 Exit Interview 'You Need To Remember That Pain You Felt': Seth Jarvis 2024-25 Exit Interview The Carolina Hurricanes' 2024-25 season Advertisement came to a close earlier this week as the team lost in five games to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. No Russians The IIHF already ruled that Russia would not be allowed to participate in the upcoming Olympics so that means that neither Andrei Svechnikov nor Alexander Nikishin, each of whom were more than likely to make the team, won't get the chance to represent their country. Nikishin played in the 2022 Olympics, as he was still in the KHL at that point, and he took home a silver medal from that trip. New Faces? The Canes have a lot of cap space and a willingness to swing big this offseason, so perhaps there'll be someone new coming in that will be an Olympic player as well. Mitch Marner (Canada), Sam Bennett (Canada) and Nikolaj Ehlers (Denmark) are three of the biggest UFA names heading into the summer and all three would not only look good in Raleigh, but also representing their home countries as well. Recent Stories • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 UFAs • Pair Of Hurricanes Prospects Earn Unprecedented Honor Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
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Top WNBA Coach Faces Criticism After Behavior Toward Caitlin Clark Resurfaces
Top WNBA Coach Faces Criticism After Behavior Toward Caitlin Clark Resurfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have booked their spot in the Commissioner's Cup Final after their impressive 88-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. They are now set to face the defending champions, the Minnesota Lynx, on July 1 in a winner-take-all matchup. Advertisement The Fever will likely face a tough test against the league's current top team, who owns an 11-1 record. For Clark, it will be an opportunity to face off against Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who was previously linked to the controversial decision not to include Clark in the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics as the squad's head coach. Reeve's behavior toward Clark during the build-up to the Summer Games has now resurfaced courtesy of renowned sports journalist Christine Brennan. In an appearance on 'The Adam Gold Show' on Monday, the award-winning WNBA reporter did not hold back in criticizing Reeve. United States head coach Cheryl Reeve watches her team's game against Serbia.© Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports 'Just stunningly bad behavior by Cheryl Reeve, tweeting at and about Caitlin Clark, kind of blaming her for not having Minnesota Lynx games on TV, but only Caitlin games on TV,' Brennan said, via Ryan Giancola of the New York Post. Advertisement Brennan was referring to Reeve supposedly taking a shot at Clark last year amid all the hype surrounding the former Iowa star's WNBA debut. In her post, Reeve mentioned that fans would not be able to watch the game between the Lynx and the Chicago Sky because Clark's debut was going to be televised. Reeve also added a hashtag to her post: "theWismorethanoneplayer" Brennan wasn't done either. The sportscaster then took aim at Reeve's behavior toward Clark in relation to the decision to leave her out of the national team. 'How on earth is that OK with the US Olympic and Paralympic community and the USA basketball team that its coach is actively tweeting and going on social media about someone who is in the selection pool?' Brennan asked. Brennan's intense criticism comes ahead of the launch of her upcoming book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports," which is expected to hit shelves on July 8. Advertisement Based on her comments about Reeve here, it appears that Brennan has a few more spicy takes in her new book, which could potentially make a lot of waves in and around the WNBA. Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Reveals Concerning Update on Tuesday Related: Caitlin Clark Turns Heads With Three-Word Message for Indiana Fever Teammate Related: Top WNBA Team Suffers Major Blow on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
