Doucette helms US to fifth straight flag football world title as sport readies for Olympic debut
The United States swept the men’s and women’s flag football world titles ahead of the sport’s addition to the Olympic program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles
Darrell “Housh” Doucette had an army of internet trolls ready to ram his own words down his throat after he publicly declared that he and the rest of the men’s USA national flag football team were betting on themselves to retain their roster spots even if challenged by NFL stars who want to join the squad for their sport’s debut as an Olympic event in 2028.
Those trolls are going to have to keep waiting after Doucette fired six touchdown passes to four different receivers to lead the US to a 53-21 victory over Austria to claim an unprecedented fifth consecutive flag football world championship.
Continue reading...Date: | |
Tag: | Olympics |
Topics
-
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Makena Cook has led unbeaten Orange Lutheran flag football team to No. 1 in nation
The Lancers' sophomore flag football quarterback has passed for 3,377 yards and 58 touchdowns with only 13 interceptions this season.5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL football pool, pick'em, office pool, confidence picks: Use the Chargers in Week 2, 2024
SportsLine's advanced computer model locked in the top NFL office pool picks for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL schedule1 hour ago - NFL -
The New York Times - World
Paris Throws a Final Olympics Bash
Tens of thousands cheered, clapped, danced and sang to celebrate French athletes and to relive, one last time, the Games that uplifted a nation.16 hours ago - Olympics -
The New York Times - World
Going the Distance at the Tram Driver Olympics
Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”54 minutes ago - Olympics -
Financial Times - World
Is the Bank of England ready to cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead5 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid ready to wait for Alphonso Davies
Real Madrid are confident of landing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free transfer next summer. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.15 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Forged in triumph and tragedy, UCLA's Adam Krikorian keeps Olympic loss in perspective
The U.S. women's water polo team failed to medal at the Paris Olympics, but for coach Adam Kirkorian, the disappointment and defeat offer a teaching moment.4 hours ago - Olympics -
CBS Sports - Sports
BYU vs. Wyoming live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network is home to three games in the Week 3 slate15 hours ago - College Football -
Financial Times - Business
Stephen Jones – the world’s most radical hatter
As Paris celebrates him with a retrospective, the milliner talks punk, Princess Di and the beauty of the beret2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Who pays for the clothing of world leaders and their spouses?
Amid questions over the declaration of clothing in the UK, how do world leaders and their spouses fund their style choices?38 minutes ago
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe of epic proportions’: seven drown in Europe amid heavy floods
Storm Boris has caused rivers to burst banks and trapped people in their homes across Austria, Poland and Slovakia. Seven people have drowned in Austria, Poland and Romania and four others are ...18 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Mission complete’: billionaire returns to Earth after spacewalk
Jared Isaacman and crew splash down in SpaceX capsule in the Gulf of Mexico after first ever private spacewalk. The civilian crew on SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission returned to Earth on Sunday after ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Netanyahu tells Houthis they will pay ‘heavy price’ as missile hits Israel
Rebel group claims what would be first missile to have landed in Israel from Yemen, but no reports of casualties. Middle East crisis: live updates Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed ...3 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
South Africa school language law stirs Afrikaans learning debate
The DA party argues Afrikaans education will be harmed, while the ANC says law is necessary to redress inequality. A contentious South African education law has drawn furious condemnation from ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump ‘likelier winner’ unless Harris tackles two failings, says ex-ambassador
Kim Darroch says the Democratic nominee must focus on US swing states and avoid repeating Hillary Clinton’s errors. Donald Trump will remain the “likelier winner” of the US presidential election on ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump