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sports2 years ago

"Texas Dominates NCAA Volleyball Championship, Defeating Nebraska"

The Texas Longhorns women's volleyball team made history by winning their second consecutive NCAA volleyball championship with a sweep victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This marked the first time in NCAA women's volleyball history that a team won back-to-back titles via sweeps. The Longhorns defeated three No. 1 seeds in a row to secure the championship. Led by freshman setter Ella Swindle and experienced players like Asjia O'Neal and Madisen Skinner, Texas dominated the final match with a 25-22, 25-14, 25-11 victory. The Longhorns claimed their fourth NCAA title and fifth national championship overall, solidifying their status as the country's best team.

via ESPN|
#back-to-back-titles#ncaa-volleyball#nebraska-cornhuskers
sports2 years ago

Nebraska Dominates Georgia Tech in NCAA Sweet 16 Victory

No. 1-ranked Nebraska volleyball team dominated Georgia Tech in a 25-11, 25-16, 25-21 sweep during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 match. Nebraska's strong defense held Georgia Tech to a negative hitting percentage for most of the match, while the Huskers finished with a .326 hitting percentage. With the win, Nebraska advances to the Elite Eight and will face the winner of the Kentucky vs. Arkansas match.

via Omaha World-Herald|
#elite-eight#georgia-tech#ncaa-tournament
social-issues2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding City Crackdowns on Homeless Encampments

Cities across the United States are cracking down on homeless encampments, clearing them in an attempt to address what some residents perceive as dangerous and unsanitary living conditions. However, homeless people and their advocates argue that these sweeps are cruel and ineffective, and that the real solution lies in providing more affordable housing. Despite the millions of dollars spent on clearing encampments, there has been little reduction in the number of tents on sidewalks, in parks, and near freeway off-ramps. Critics argue that these crackdowns only perpetuate the cycle of poverty and homelessness, while advocates call for a more compassionate and housing-focused approach.

via The Associated Press|
#advocacy#affordable-housing#encampments
sports2 years ago

Aaron Judge's Catching Skills and Injury Update

The Texas Rangers are having a great season with multiple players performing exceptionally well, despite injuries to key players. Ken Rosenthal interviews Aaron Judge and jokes about their height difference. Five teams completed sweeps over the weekend, including the Rangers, Marlins, Blue Jays, White Sox, and potentially the Brewers. Joey Votto starts his second rehab assignment and hopes to finish the season strong. Buck Showalter's past as a basketball ref has impacted his career as a manager. Aaron Judge's defense has been sensational this year, and he may have injured his toe during a recent catch. Forrest Whitley's latest injury makes his future with the Astros uncertain.

via The Athletic|
#aaron-judge#joey-votto#mlb
social-issues2 years ago

Portland's Homelessness Crisis Continues to Worsen Despite Efforts.

Portland, a city known for its liberal policies, is taking a harder stance on homelessness by clearing camps and planning to encourage unhoused people to relocate to centralized communities. The shift in tactics is a product of changing political winds, with a new city commissioner advocating for increased shelter capacity and access to mental health and addiction services, as well as a ban on tent camping on city streets and the construction of "Safe Rest Villages." However, these initiatives are controversial and criticized by homeless advocates and the unhoused themselves, who argue that they criminalize homelessness and do not address the underlying causes of the crisis.

via The Guardian US|
#homelessness#policy-shift#portland
social-issues2 years ago

Portland's Homelessness Crisis Reaches Breaking Point as Shelters and Expo Reach Capacity.

At least one Portland Street Response worker has resigned since Portland Fire Chief Sara Boone announced a controversial change to the city’s mental health crisis response team last week. Boone announced the team must respond to homeless sweeps to assist campers when asked by city contractors or leaders at Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s new emergency command center. Prior to Boone’s move, the team’s protocol advised crisis workers not to respond to sweeps.

via OregonLive|
#homelessness#mental-health#portland-street-response