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sports19 days ago•6 min saved

Underdogs Edge NFL Stars as Team USA Dominates Flag Football for 2028 Olympics

Team USA’s flag football squad of relative newcomers overwhelmed star NFL players in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, winning the tournament and fueling debate about who should represent the U.S. at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With a 10-player roster to be decided by USA Football and the NFL, the event underscored how flag football differs from tackle football and why developing flag-specific skills and cohesion may matter more than inviting blockbuster NFL names. Coaches and players emphasized choosing those who best maximize win potential, not just star power.

via New York Post|

#flag-football #nfl #olympics-2028

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

US Hockey Announces 2026 Winter Olympics Roster Featuring Top NHL Players

The US hockey team for the Winter Olympics has been announced, featuring mostly players from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with key additions including Tage Thompson, Clayton Keller, and Seth Jones, emphasizing experience, chemistry, and versatility, while excluding some top scorers and emphasizing size and role-specific skills.

via AP News|

#international-tournament #nhl #roster-selection

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Canada's Men's Olympic Hockey Team: Celebrini, Crosby, McDavid Lead, Bedard Misses Out

Canada's men's hockey team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics has been announced, featuring 19 returning players and a mix of experienced stars and young talent, with notable surprises and snubs. The team aims for gold, driven by high expectations and led by veteran Sidney Crosby, while managing a roster that balances experience, skill, and strategic needs for the highly competitive tournament.

via The New York Times|

#2026-olympics #canada-mens-hockey-team #roster-selection

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Marchand Faces New Role in Olympic Bubble

Brad Marchand, despite his impressive NHL career and recent achievements, is on the bubble for Canada's 25-man roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the final decision to be announced soon amid intense competition and personal efforts to secure his spot.

via NHL.com|

#brad-marchand #nhl #olympic-winter-games

sports6 months ago•6 min saved

Pochettino Shapes USMNT's World Cup Strategy Amid Squad Changes

Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes the importance of players not knowing the reasons behind their omission from the USMNT squad, focusing on performance and culture change ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while carefully managing player fitness and club commitments.

via The Guardian|

#player-management #pochettino #roster-selection

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier Lead 2025 WNBA All-Star Selections

Caitlin Clark, captain of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, selected her roster including teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, forming a team with notable players like Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson, and will be coached by Sandy Brondello in the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

via Indiana Fever|

#all-star-game #caitlin-clark #indiana-fever