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Jayson Tatum in Team USA starting lineup for final group stage game against Puerto Rico

The U.S. men’s basketball team takes on Puerto Rico for the final game of Olympic pool play on Saturday, andJayson Tatum made the starting lineup

The United States men’s basketball team concludes pool play at the 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday against Puerto Rico.

Ahead of the game, the team announced through social media that former Blue Devil [autotag]Jayson Tatum[/autotag] would make the starting lineup.

Tatum, who recently won his first NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, notably did not play in Team USA’s first game against Serbia. Social media questioned the decision, citing the Duke legend’s credentials at the age of 26, but coach Steve Kerr insisted he’d include Tatum later on in the Olympics.

In the Americans’ second game in Paris, Tatum scored four points and came away with five rebounds in a victory over South Sudan.

Tatum also won a battle of the Blue Devils in that game. Incoming Duke basketball star [autotag]Khaman Maluach[/autotag], a five-star 7-footer and a member of Jon Scheyer’s esteemed 2024 recruiting class, made the South Sudan Olympic roster, but he only played two minutes against Team USA.

NBA legends LeBron James and Steph Curry, former NBA MVP Joel Embiid, and Devin Booker started alongside Tatum.

Khaman Maluach, South Sudan win first Olympic basketball game over Puerto Rico

Khaman Maluach and South Sudan erased a six-point halftime deficit for a resounding victory over Puerto Rico, the country’s first Olympic win.

South Sudan has finally won an Olympic basketball game.

[autotag]Khaman Maluach[/autotag] and his countrymen erased a six-point halftime deficit against Puerto Rico on Sunday for a 90-79 victory, the first South Sudan victory in Olympic basketball history.

Puerto Rico built an eight-point lead in the first quarter alone and led 54-48 at the midway point, but South Sudan held them to 25 points over the final two quarters.

Maluach, an incoming Duke basketball freshman and one of four five-star signees in the 2024 recruiting class, played just six minutes. He scored two points and grabbed two rebounds in his limited time. Carlik Jones led the team with 19 points, and South Sudan outrebounded Puerto Rico 55-37.

The victory represents the start of group play in the men’s basketball competition. South Sudan and Puerto Rico sit in Group C alongside the United States and Serbia, who play each other later on Sunday. Each country plays the other three once with the top two teams in each group guaranteed to advance into the quarterfinals. One more victory should virtually assure South Sudan’s spot in the final eight.

Maluach’s new teammates in Durham surely rooted him on this morning, and a handful of them included South Sudan in their podium predictions.

Wisconsin basketball multiyear starter to represent Puerto Rico in 2024 Olympics

Wisconsin basketball multiyear starter to represent Puerto Rico in 2024 Olympics

The Puerto Rico men’s national basketball team booked its ticket on Sunday to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. It did so with wins over Mexico and then Lithuania in the final two rounds of one of the FIBA men’s Olympic qualifying tournaments.

On the Puerto Rico team that will compete in the Olympics this summer is former Wisconsin multiyear starter Aleem Ford.

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Ford first played for Puerto Rico during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He is part of the territory’s Olympic team along with New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado and Memphis Hustle (NBA G League) small forward Davon Reed.

The former Badger played four years in Madison, Wisconsin. His career included 126 games played from 2017-2021 and per-game averages of 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks.

Ford has bounced around the professional ranks since departing college in 2021. His winding career has included stops with the Leones De Ponce (Puerto Rico, 2021), Lakeland Magic (NBA G League, 2021-22), Orlando Magic (2021), Leones De Ponce (2022), Lakeland Magic (2022-23), Leones De Ponce (2023), Cleveland Charge (NBA G League, 2023-24), Wisconsin Herd (NBA G League, 2023-24) and, finally, back with the Leones De Ponce (2024).

The small forward is looking to make a return to the NBA; he played in five games with the Orlando Magic during the 2021-22 season. A strong showing at the Olympics against some of the world’s top competition could facilitate that return.

He and the Puerto Rico national team will be in Group C when the Olympics tip off this month. They are in a group with the USA, Serbia and South Sudan. The top two teams in the group advance to the elimination bracket.

The action starts on Saturday, July 27 and continues into August.

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El Salvador vs. Puerto Rico: How to watch, live stream

Concacaf World Cup qualifying kicks off on Thursday in San Salvador

El Salvador and Puerto Rico kick off qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a match at Estadio Cuscatlán on Thursday night.

The two countries have been drawn into Group F of the second round of Concacaf qualification, with the top two teams in the five-nation group advancing to the final round of qualifiers.

With the USA, Mexico and Canada automatically qualifying as hosts, there is opportunity for up to five more Concacaf teams to join them. Three Concacaf teams will qualify for the 48-team tournament automatically, with two inter-confederation playoff slots also available.

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El Salvador enters this match in a rough run of form, having failed to win a match for two years. Los Cuscatlecos are looking to qualify for their first World Cup since 1982.

Puerto Rico, which has never qualified for a World Cup or Gold Cup, won four of six games in the most recent Nations League, finishing second behind Guyana in Group D of League B.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

El Salvador vs. Puerto Rico (World Cup qualifying)

  • When: Thursday, June 6
  • Where: Estadio Cuscatlán (San Salvador, El Salvador)
  • Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Fanatiz (WATCH LIVE)

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Laughter turns to screams after man dives into water, gets blindsided

A tourist in Puerto Rico dove into the water to cool off and, in a moment of terror, was blindsided by what shot out at him from behind like a torpedo.

A tourist in Puerto Rico dove into the water to cool off and was blindsided by what shot out at him from behind like a torpedo in a moment of terror off Cayo Icacos Island.

Laughter turned into loud screams as witnesses for an instant probably thought a shark was attacking him.

Maggie Clark was videotaping him and reported on TikTok that it was a barracuda, and that it did not injure the man only bumped him.

@maggieclark719 No barracudas were harmed in the making of this video. @Pescado1993 @emily_c15 #puertorico #barracuda #cayoicacos ♬ original sound – Maggie Clark

“I would have had a heart attack,” one commenter wrote.

“This is all so hilarious and scary at the same time,” another wrote. “The fact it didn’t bite him makes me lol.”

As soon as the barracuda made a U-turn and all breathed normally again, the laughter surely returned.

“No barracudas were harmed in the making of this video,” Clark wrote.

Steve Kerr’s Team USA cruises past Puerto Rico, 117-74, in pre-FIBA World Cup showcase

Steve Kerr helped coach Team USA to a dominant 117-74 win over Puerto Rico in Las Vegas before the FIBA World Cup.

Steve Kerr was back on the sideline on Monday evening in Las Vegas with Team USA as they get ready for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

Before heading to the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup, Kerr is coaching Team USA in five showcase games. The first came on Monday against Puerto Rico.

After leading by seven at halftime, Team USA came out swinging in the second half, outscoring Puerto Rico, 34-18, in the third quarter. Team USA locked down defensively in the final frame, allowing 13 points in the fourth quarter on their way to a dominant 117-74 win in Sin City.

Via @usabasketball on Twitter:

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Broolyn’s Cam Johnson each tallied 15 points to lead Team USA. Five other members of Team USA registered double-figure scoring efforts. New York’s Jalen Brunson secured a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes.

Next up for Kerr and Team USA will be Luka Doncic and Slovenia in another pre-FIBA World Cup showcase game on Aug. 12 in Spain.

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Each country’s hat at the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A tip of the cap to all teams competing at the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Baseball is back, but not the Major Leagues just yet.

The World Baseball Classic began on March 7. Players from across MLB and the globe will represent their countries, vying a spot in the final in Miami.

There’s no better way to support your country in the WBC than with an appropriate cap.

New Era designed and created all the looks for every team while Fanatics is bringing it to the fans.

The full line of World Baseball Classic hats can be found below via Fanatics, who are offering free shipping on each purchase at the start of the tournament.

Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira, who finished runner-up last year, leads Latin America Amateur Championship in record-setting fashion with 18 holes to play

Fernandez de Oliveira’s 18-under total is a 54-hole LAAC record.

It’s safe to say Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira doesn’t want to leave any doubt.

Last year, the senior at Arkansas finished runner-up at the Latin America Amateur Championship. He barely missed out on an invitation to two majors, including the Masters.

This year, the Argentinian has taken command with 18 holes to play. Fernandez de Oliveira went low on moving day, sparked by a stretch of five birdies in as many holes on the back nine to shoot 9-under 63 and take a four-shot advantage to Sunday’s final round at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico. He sits at 18 under for the tournament, leading second-round leader Luis Carrera, who hails from Mexico and is a fifth-year senior at UCF.

Fernandez de Oliveira’s 18-under total is a 54-hole LAAC record. Additionally, his 9-under mark in the third round ties the tournament record set by Joaquin Niemann.

Fellow Razorback teammate Julian Perico is tied for third at 13 under. Perico fired a 5-under 67 during the third round. He’s tied with Vicente Marzillo, who shot 6 under on Saturday.

Fernandez de Oliveira had the best round of the day by two shots, but the highlight came when he birdied Nos. 11-15 to pull into the lead. He finished on a high note, too, birdieing the par-4 18th to cap his bogey-free round.

The winner will receive numerous exemptions, including to the 2023 Masters, the Open Championship and the U.S. Open for the first time. In addition, they will also be fully exempt into the 128th Amateur Championship, the U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible.

The runner(s)-up is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the U.S. Open and Open Championship.

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Miami Dolphins fan cruise set to sail in April

A chance to enjoy the Caribbean with a number of former Dolphins.

In the same year that the franchise celebrates the 50th anniversary of their 1972 perfect season, the party extends to sea in a memorable experience waiting for Miami Dolphins fans of all ages.

Not only will the cruise allow you to embark from Miami, but you will also be welcomed on the industry’s newest ship the MSC Seascape! In addition to some amazing amenities, ship features and activities, onboard will be a slew of 1972 Dolphins from the 17-0 “Perfectville” team.

Of course, when you see that word, you know the mayor of that town, Mercury Morris, will be on the cruise. The running back will be joined by his backfield-mate, the great Hall-of-Fame fullback Larry Csonka. Fellow champion Larry Little, another Dolphins Hall of Famer, will be on the Seascape as well.

In addition to the 1972 team, the most prolific Dolphin of them all, Dan Marino, will be there, as well as his top four all-time targets. The Marks Brothers, Clayton and Duper, as well as O.J. McDuffie and Nat Moore will all represent the aqua and orange on board. And, just in case anyone tries to get too, too close to No. 13, Richmond Webb and Dwight Stephenson will be there, so you know he’ll be protected from more than the sun.

If you’re of a certain age, and your Dolphins clock started in the 1990s, you’ll be thrilled to know that players like Louis Oliver, Terry Kirby, Shawn Wooden and Troy Drayton will be joining in the experience.

Fan favorites like special-teamer Larry Seiple and an original swiss-army-knife type in Jim “Crash” Jensen are among the 35 Miami Dolphin legends scheduled to be on the seven-night cruise. There will even be a Wildcat sighting with Ronnie Brown joining the fun.

Remember the famous “hook-and-lateral” play against the San Diego Chargers in 1981? You can watch Tony Nathan score in highlights, or you can get a chance to talk to him about it directly.

With outstanding food onboard, the culinary critics will be there making sure of it, as restauranteurs, Kim Bokamper and Bob Baumhower will be approving the menus. Bokamper and Baumhower are a few of the “Killer Bee” defensive players from the Dolphins’ 1980s teams, and throw in Bob Brudzinski, yet another owner of a sports restaurant, who’ll be taste-testing from deck to deck.

With the number of exclusive activities scheduled for the Dolphins Fan Cruise guests, on-ship and at certain destinations, you’ll have the opportunity to talk and vacation with heroes from players across the history of the Miami franchise that has seen five Super Bowls and two Lombardi Trophies.

Certainly, a likely pair to document parts of this trip will be Dolphin players turned broadcasters, Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose. Both were former receivers for Miami and are now popular media figures in South Florida. Rose is the host of “The Joe Rose Show” on WQAM 560 as well as the color man next to Cefalo, who’s the Dolphins’ play-by-play man on the radio. Bokamper is also part of the Dolphins broadcast team.

The cruise sails April 2-9, and, throughout the week, there will be countless activities, events and competitions with fellow fans and the Dolphins as you sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The ticket price includes all the special events with the Dolphins players, activities and competitions.

Some of the features include a welcome aboard party, player introductions and highlight reels, photo opportunities, basketball shootouts, quarterback competition, karaoke competition, trivia contests, a Talent show, and more. There’s even an ambassador program that can gain you access to super-VIP events with exclusive time and access to the players.

With a private island stop at MSC’s exclusive Ocean Cay beach in the Bahamas, as well as a private beach party with the Dolphins at another port-of-call in Nassau, you’ll also have destinations to look forward to in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

More legends are set to be announced in the coming days, so check the Dolphins’ website for the latest information.

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