Laken Litman
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Football / fútbol is life! Reporter @FOXSports | Author of "Strong Like A Woman" https://t.co/71vzxInwJ9 | [email protected]
Joined November 2009
Today is the day! "Strong Like A Woman" is out. Loved working on this project with @Rizzoli_Books and @SInow on the 100 most important female athletes ahead of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Please check it out!
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Team USA curling gets their gold. Note the Cubs fans in the back flying the W.
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As game goes on, security is actively going into the crowd checking tickets and removing fans. It’s incredibly packed down there. People fanning themselves and parents escorting kids out of the stands.
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Alex Morgan said her 4-year-old daughter Charlie and Emma Hayes’ 6-year-old son Harry are playing together at the hotel while the team trains.
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Weston McKennie says he sent Pulisic a text to check on him and Pulisic replied: “Best believe I'll be ready on Saturday.”.
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Sports Illustrated was always my dream. I was excited and proud to work there--especially as an intern 10 years ago!--alongside writers and mentors I admired. Sadly, I was part of yesterday's layoffs. While I wish my time at SI had been longer, I'm so grateful for the experience.
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Murray State coach Matt McMahon is a WWE fan, so naturally they have three championship belts in the locker room for inspiration.
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Alex Morgan immediately finds her family in the stands. She’s talking to Charlie.
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UConn honoring Gigi and Kobe with flowers and a jersey on the bench tonight for matchup vs. Team USA.
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U.S. Soccer "prepared to invest" in "serial winning" #USMNT coach, ideally by the next international window in September:
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George Weah never got to play in a World Cup. But his son, Tim Weah, just started and scored for the #USMNT vs. Wales.
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We have a bald eagle on the loose at the Cotton Bowl! Just landing on random people.
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The game has been stopped due to discriminatory chanting.
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LSU fans painted their Great Dane named Elmer to look like a tiger. http://t.co/Rp0br2i1Xe.
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This sign has appeared south of Notre Dame's campus, where Mike Pence will give commencement speech Sunday. "Welcome election conspirators."
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Trinity Rodman, who had two assists + goal in 3-0 win over China, met Serena Williams after the match and was totally star struck. Said Serena asked for her jersey but she had already given it to a fan. But … she found another one.
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Breanna Stewart reflects on her relationship with Kobe Bryant, who was a huge support after she ruptured her Achilles.
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Exciting life update: Friday was my last day covering Notre Dame for @IndyStarSports. I had such a great experience working for Gannett for the last 5.5 years and am so thankful for the opportunity. Starting today, I’ll be joining the college football beat at @SInow! 💪🏼.
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Notre Dame wins its first national championship since 2001--that also happened on April 1. And this was Muffet McGraw's 800th win at Notre Dame, btw.
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Still think Arike Ogunbowale belonged in One Shining Moment.
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Gigi Bryant’s presence felt within UConn community, players considered her their little sister. “Imagine the absurdity . Your father is Kobe Bryant and the most excited you’ve been in a long time is being around college women’s basketball players.”.
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Nyles Morgan was coaching flag football, Greer Martini was working on a group project, and Josh Adams was mentoring kids in foster care.
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Sam Darnold didn't play QB in 7th grade because the position was taken by a kid named Rex Pflueger:
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"The bald eagle has successfully been retrieved by its handlers." I'm not sure how Clemson-Notre Dame will live up to this.
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Well, I am super happy to share that I am now covering my two favorite sports: college football and soccer for @FOXSports! So excited to get going. And, here's my first piece about Alabama's Brian Robinson and the waiting game:
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Gold medal curling fact: Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Christoffer Sundgren are very close friends with USA's Matt Hamilton. Flew to Wisconsin for his wedding last year.
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Brandon Wimbush on tying Notre Dame's record for most rushing TDs by a QB: "Who has the most passing? I want to go for that one.".
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Statement from USSF: . “Our tournament performance fell short of our expectations. We must do better. We will be conducting a comprehensive review of our performance in Copa America and how best to improve the team and results as we look towards the 2026 World Cup.”.
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Army hasn't beaten a top 10 team since 1963, the year Jim Harbaugh was born.
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Emma Hayes has already won over #USWNT. "She wants to coach this team, wants to take this team to the next level, and you can see that. You can feel it. You can hear it." @FOXSoccer .
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Josh Adams says he hasn't seen any Heisman hype on campus. "Only thing I've gotten is that notification of exams coming up.".
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“We built this thing from the ground up—literally, we were at the bottom of the Big Ten.”. No longer a laughingstock, Rutgers is ranked and relevant. How Steve Pikiell resurrected a program primed for first NCAA tourney bid in decades.
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I have some exciting professional news to share: Beginning Saturday, I will be the Notre Dame beat writer for the @indystar.
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Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal says the "USA has demonstrated that it has an excellent team. I would even say one of the best teams." . Also says #USMNT is a team that's "fine tuned" and expects them to be a tough opponent.
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Incredible Christmas moment after Notre Dame game: Matt Farrell's brother Bo, a US Army Lt., surprises him from Afghanistan. (via @usatsimg)
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Wes Welker handed out $100 bills after winning big at the Kentucky Derby 💯💯💯 http://t.co/Oh6hZNAFPk
http://t.co/cE4ooN080r.
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Brian Kelly asked if he's excited for CFP reveal. Said he's doing the ESPN show tonight bc "Saban passed, Dabo passed, Franklin passed.".
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RG3 doing it all today: got a statue, ran through the Baylor Line, did coin toss, now conducting the band. All in a green velour blazer.
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16th Company carries French flag during Navy's March-On of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
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At Notre Dame pro day where Colts GM Chris Ballard and OL coach Dave DeGuglielmo are both here to watch OL Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey. Ballard standing with AD Jack Swarbrick while watching players run the 40.
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Tiana Mangakahia was supposed to be playing her senior year as Syracuse's PG. Instead, she spent months battling breast cancer as her family took turns flying in from Australia. On her journey to becoming cancer-free:.
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The lobby at ACC Media Days just a little less crowded than SEC Media Days. http://t.co/0KcOfidBcO.
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Ja Morant's run through March was short but unforgettable. How will Murray State remember him? "Greatest player of all time, wouldn’t you say?"
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Brian Kelly on social media criticism: "If you’re not critical of 1-2 football coach then your fan base is pretty soft.".
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Matt Hamilton said he’ll take a night to celebrate curling semifinal win because it’s healthy. “You know, I might go back to the village and have a McFlurry.” Asked what flavor, he says the McDonald’s here only has Oreo.
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Caitlin Clark shirts/jerseys everywhere here in Nebraska. Another sold out crowd on the road to see if she can break the all-time scoring record today (she’s 39 points away). Fans arrived early, early to watch her warm up.
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Super-G gold medalist Ester Ledecka is hilarious. She's wearing her goggles in news conference. Asked why, she first says this is her brand. Asked why again: "I was not prepared as the other girls that I would be at the ceremony and I don't have makeup.".
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Clemson coaches sprinting out of the press box elevators out to field. “15-0 baby! Best team ever!”.
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Sam Kerr is starting. This place is rocking. Australia-England semifinal on deck.
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You know who isn't tired of Alabama-Clemson? The Clemson seniors who have played Alabama every year of college.
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Ticket sales are increasing for NWSL after #USWNT World Cup victory. But for how long? http://t.co/WXPNZEMCf8
http://t.co/LZK8AKsfve.
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The World Cup begins tomorrow, which means the #USWNT is ready to embrace the target on its back and chase a historic three-peat:. @FOXSoccer.
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Chase Young now has 14 sacks on the season, tying Ohio State's single season record.
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Notre Dame beats Pitt 78-77 in OT thanks to a game-winning 3 from Steve Vasturia with 2 seconds left. Louisville is up next. .
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Everyone at Ohio Stadium can breathe again. Justin Fields went down, but after trainer evaluation, looks like he's OK as he jogs off the field.
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Exactly one year ago, on Aug. 6, 2023, the #USWNT was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16. Now, after 1-0 win over Germany on Tuesday, they'll play for gold at the Paris Olympics.
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Julie Ertz is back. So what does that mean for the #USWNT four months before World Cup? . Vlatko Andonovski said her return "doesn't mean everyone moves to the side," but. "If somebody’s 80% or 90% is better than somebody else’s best, then too bad.".
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Kelly says in order to tackle Nick Chubb, Sony Michel 1-on-1, you need to "be of NFL pedigree.".
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Tom Herman says he'll never know what "Texas is back" means and they'll never use it within program "because of the finality to it. We’ll never arrive at being ‘back.’ We will always be pushing to improve." Joked he will cut Ehlinger slack for saying it after Sugar Bowl though.
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Alex Morgan’s dad never misses a match. “And you might think, ‘Wow, that's wild. How does he have the time and how does he get to those places?' He just was always showing up.”. Fun Father’s Day story! #USWNT.
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Notre Dame DT Jay Hayes on why he doesn’t like USC: “I don’t like their helmets, I don’t like their colors, I don’t like their cleats.”.
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OK we finally know what intimidates Tyler Adams. At USA-England matchday-1 presser, he says:. "I wouldn't say anything intimidates me. other than spiders.".
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Shaun Crawford, who forced/recovered fumble at goal line today, said he watched some Charles Tillman videos this week. Had 2 INT last week.
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Well, now Ohio State is 16-2 vs. Michigan since this moment:
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Why No. 1 uncommitted hoops recruit Romeo Langford’s final decision includes Bryce Drew and Vanderbilt:
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U.S. Soccer Federation is moving ops from Chicago to Atlanta and building a National Training Center with a mega contribution from Arthur Blank.
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"We were robbed of all of that." . For Hofstra and Rutgers, two teams that had droughts of 19 and 29 years, the NCAA tournament's cancellation brings a special kind of heartache:.
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#USWNT legend Alex Morgan announces she is retiring and is pregnant. She'll leave behind a legacy that will impact generations to come.
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Urban Meyer’s return press conference showed he hasn’t learned enough during his time away from the sideline:
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Lindsey Horan finally gets her goal. And Smith with the assist. US leads 3-0.
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.@JayBilas on his absurd shoe collection, Young Jeezy lyrics, and undying love for college basketball: http://t.co/TkTZDZ7e60.
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Abby Wambach is pointing at Alex Morgan, who is pointing at Sophia Smith, who is pointing back at Wambach in a photo that captures the legacy of the #USWNT. On the bond proudly passed down through generations of the national team:.
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Marina Mabrey on what this moment is like: "We were able to win with six players against anybody’s 12-13-14-15. We’re just the best in the country.".
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SMU is off to its best start since the Death Penalty. The story behind the Ponies' surprising resurgence:
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Tiana Mangakahia was supposed to be playing her senior year as Syracuse's PG. Instead, she spent months battling breast cancer as her family took turns flying in from Australia. On her journey to becoming cancer-free:
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Neto: "We know the players of the U.S. are amazing. We know they have really good dynamics but suffer when they don't have the ball. At the end, we go home.".
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Becky Sauerbrunn said she has "been involved a little bit" in search for next #USWNT coach, and hopes that person can "get the best out of this group." @FOXSoccer .
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For the #USMNT, the focus shifts forward to 2026. "Obviously we went out and it sucks. But at the same time, a lot of us will use this as a chip on our shoulder over the next four years to try and prove what we can do.".
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Ravens player retires to give kidney to younger brother, a retired Steelers player: http://t.co/Qkm8grSJSP
http://t.co/55wuMLOse0.
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It's official: Emma Hayes will be the new #USWNT head coach. She starts in May and Twila Kilgore will remain as interim coach until then. More details here @FOXSoccer: .
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