Despite the United States’ loss Tuesday in the World Cup, St. Thomas soccer players said they feel optimistic about American soccer’s future in competing on a national stage more consistently.
St. Thomas players optimistic about US soccer
US World Cup ends with 2-1 OT loss to Belgium
The U.S.’s World Cup ride came to an end as the team lost to Belgium in extra time.
Balanced athletic excellence defines Tommies
St. Thomas finished in the top 10 nationally in the Learfield Division-III Director’s Cup standings for the third year in a row.
US advances to World Cup’s 2nd round despite loss
Germany beat the U.S. 1-0 Thursday to win Group G, but the Americans held onto second place when Portugal defeated Ghana.
Ronaldo helps Portugal earn 2-2 draw against US
Cristiano Ronaldo’s inch-perfect stoppage-time cross set up Varela for the equalizing goal Sunday in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against the U.S. at the World Cup.
Kenyan wins Grandma’s Marathon in record time
Dominic Ondoro finished in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 6 seconds. He beat second-place finisher Christopher Kipyego by 2 minutes, 51 seconds.
Twins HR in 10th doesn’t hold, Boston wins 2-1
The Minnesota Twins lost their fifth game in a row when Boston’s David Ortiz and Mike Napoli delivered back-to-back homers off Casey Fien and the Red Sox won it 2-1 Wednesday.
Dempsey, Brooks give US 2-1 win over Ghana
The victoy put the U.S. and Germany on top of the Group G, with Ghana and Portugal at the bottom.
Netherlands thrashes Spain 5-1 in World Cup opener
The Netherlands defeated the defending world champions 5-1 Friday with a clinical display of counterattacking football at the World Cup opener.
Heat turn to the tape to make fixes before Game 4
The San Antonio Spurs shot a finals-record 75.8 percent in the first half of a 111-92 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Super Bowl organizers on defensive over NFL asks
A published report detailing perks the NFL requests of cities bidding for the Super Bowl has organizers of the 2018 Minnesota game on the defensive.
Best of Tommie sports: 2013-2014
TommieMedia sports reporters recall the best of St. Thomas sports during the 2013-2014 school year.
Baseball falls, finishes third at College World Series
The St. Thomas baseball team lost 10-7 to Emory University (Ga.) Monday in the NCAA Division-III College World Series.
Whitewater tops Tommie baseball, heads to championship
The St. Thomas baseball team lost 10-4 to Wisconsin-Whitewater Sunday in the NCAA Division-III Championships.
Softball’s run ends at World Series
The St. Thomas softball team lost to Salisbury University 3-2 Sunday, ending St. Thomas’ run in the Division III College World Series.