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Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Louis Nix III was shot Tuesday night while putting air into his tires and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. The former Fighting Irish standout, who played for Notre Dame from 2010 to 2014, went on to be selected in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. According to Irish Illustrated’s Tim Prister, his condition is “very stable.” Nix took to social media with a live post following the shooting Tuesday night while he was in the back of the ambulance. “I just got shot,” Nix said in the live video. “I was putting air in my tires. If I don’t make it, I really do love everybody. I can’t contact nobody right now. I love ya’ll, man. If I don’t make it, this is the only way I can tell all my family members. My phone is about to die.” Thankfully, as noted above, it looks like Nix is doing much better. He even took to Twitter Wednesday morning to share an update on his current status. “I’m alive everyone,” said … [Read more...] about Former ND Defensive Tackle Louis Nix Shot; in Stable Condition

VIENNA — A fan holding a large beer gestured to Sara Hughes with his free hand as he watched the world beach volleyball championships. “That’s her,” the fan was overheard saying. “She’s the one who turned down Kerri Walsh Jennings .” Word has gotten out that Hughes had the opportunity to partner with Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic champion, but instead chose to continue with collegiate partner Kelly Claes . Claes and Hughes met as teenagers at a beach volleyball camp. Hughes, who had played since age 8, approached Claes, who was new to the sand, about a partnership. “The chemistry was there just like that,” Claes said, snapping her fingers. When it came time to pick a college, Claes initially committed to Long Beach State for indoor volleyball. But Hughes convinced her to instead play beach volleyball at USC. They won two national championships as a pair at USC, where Claes, a redhead, and Hughes, a blonde, were nicknamed “Cardinal and Gold” after the school’s … [Read more...] about The beach volleyball player who turned down Kerri Walsh Jennings

As Women’s History Month gets underway, here’s a look at all of the women’s sports coverage on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel, and Golf Channel this month: Monday, March 1: World Snowboarding Championships – Parallel Giant Slalom (LIVE: Olympic Channel 8am ET) Tuesday, March 2: World Cross-Country Skiing Championships – Women’s 10km (LIVE: Olympic Channel 7:15am ET, NBCSN 1pm ET) World Snowboarding Championships – Parallel Slalom (LIVE: Olympic Channel 8:45am ET) Wednesday, March 3: World Ski Jumping Championships – Women’s Individual Large Hill (Olympic Channel 8pm ET) Thursday, March 4: World Cross-Country Skiing Championships – Women’s Relay (LIVE: Olympic Channel 7:15am ET) LPGA – Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala – Round 1 (LIVE: Golf Channel 10am) TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio – Day 1 (LIVE: Olympic Channel 7pm ET, NBCSN 12am) Friday, March 5: LPGA – Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala – Round 2 (LIVE: Golf … [Read more...] about Women’s Sports on NBC in March 2021

Cardiff Blues have announced that they will be known as Cardiff Rugby from the 2021-22 season. The Arms Park outfit have been known as the Blues since Welsh rugby's regionalisation in 2003, but they will now drop the branding and revert to the traditional Cardiff colours of blue and black. "Cardiff Rugby is a world-renowned brand and we simply have to leverage that to build sustainable success on and off the field," said chief executive Richard Holland. Champions Cup straight to last 16; Wasps at home Team of the week: Best of Premiership and PRO14 "Not only is Cardiff globally recognised in rugby circles, it is also the commercial powerhouse of Wales and one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK and Europe. Also See: France back head coach Galthie despite leaving Covid bubble Yarde: Rugby needs to prove it cares about black players England condemn online abuse after Wales defeat Cardiff Blues News "Over a long period, our supporters … [Read more...] about Cardiff Blues to rebrand as Cardiff Rugby from start of 2021-22 season

The 2019 national champion Boora outpunched Brazil's Eravio Edson 5-0 to enter in the 69kg semi-finals. With a place in the last-4, Boora has now assured at least a bronze medal. While Manjeet, who is playing his first senior international tournament, notched up an easy 4-0 win against Irish boxer Gytis Lisinskas to progress into the +91kg quarter-finals. The Haryana boxer Manjeet will play against Armenia B's Gurgen Hovhannisyan in +91 kg Last-8 match later tonight. Jyoti Gulia, Bhagyabati Kachari and Deepak Kumar are the other Indians who will play their quarter-finals bouts tonight. The 2017 Youth World Champion Gulia, who stunned two-time world champion Nazym Kyzaibay in the last round, will be up against Romanian boxer Lacramioara Perijoc in 51kg while Baghyabati (75kg) will face stiff challenge from world championship bronze medallist Naomi Graham of USA. In the men's 52kg, Asian Championship silver medallist Deepak will play against Bulgaria's Darislav Vasilev. More … [Read more...] about Boxing: Naveen Boora storms into semis, confirms India’s first medal at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Tournament