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09/09/2024

Who wants to watch that silly debate tomorrow?!? Instead, join me at H&P Law (710 S. 9th Street | Las Vegas, NV 89101) as we celebrate the campaign kick-off for Alexandra McLeod for District Court Judge in Las Vegas.

The event will last from 5:30PM - 7:30PM with Signature Drinks, Cash Bar, and Appetizers. If you have any questions or need directions, please call me directly at (702) 306-2394.

Don't meet me there, beat me there...

08/13/2024

Mural highlighting women's safety vandalised

The artwork seeks to raise awareness of violence towards women.

08/13/2024

World beaters: Women athletes ruled the Olympics
The Paris Games were the first to have an equal number of men and women competing. If American women were their own nation, they would have won the third most medals, behind only the U.S. and China.

The Paris Games were the first to have an equal number of men and women competing. If American women were their own nation, they would have won the third most medals, behind only the U.S. and China.

08/10/2024

A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness

As Olympic athletes break records in track & field this week, they're also busting myths about body size and running. This generation of female runners are fueling up for strength and stamina.

08/10/2024

Bone-building drug coming for post-menopause women

Abaloparatide protects against the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis and is approved for NHS use.

08/10/2024

S*x eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work.

When s*x eligibility has come into question, it often has been a difficult process for sports bodies that has risked exposing athletes to humiliation and abuse.

When s*x eligibility has come into question, it often has been a difficult process for sports bodies that has risked exposing athletes to humiliation and abuse.

08/10/2024

Jackie Young scored 14 points and A’ja Wilson added 10 in helping lead the USA (5-0) to an 85-64 victory over Australia (3-2) in the Olympic semifinals on Friday afternoon. The red, white and blue will play either France (3-1) or Belgium (2-2) in Sunday’s gold medal game at 6:30 am PT. The game, in which the USA will be vying for its 8th straight Olympic gold, will be televised nationally on NBC.

In addition to their scoring contributions, Young added 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals; and Wilson had game-highs of 8 boards and 4 blocked shots. Chelsea Gray tallied 5 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals; while Kelsey Plum chipped in 2 points and an assist.

Breanna Stewart was the game’s leading scorer with 16.

The U.S. jumped to a quick 14-4 lead, but the Aussies came alive and closed to 20-16 at the end of the opening period. A 12-0 USA run to start the second quarter reasserted the USA’s dominance over Australia, and the American women never looked back, rolling to a 45-27 halftime lead. They outscored the Aussies 21-13 in the third and cruised through the final stanza for the 21-point victory.

08/06/2024

First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

Taekwondo Paralympian Zakia Khudadadi says she is competing in the name of women in Afghanistan who have gradually been stripped of their rights over the past three years.

08/06/2024

Jackie Young scored 19 points and A’ja Wilson added 14 in leading the USA (3-0) to an 87-68 victory over Germany (2-1) to close out pool play on Sunday evening. Kelsey Plum chipped in 6 points and dished out 5 assists and Chelsea Gray had 2 assists. In addition to their scoring contributions, Wilson added 3 boards, 2 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots; while Young added 4 caroms, 2 assists and 4 steals.

A'ja Wilson led a balanced offensive effort while some ferocious defense helped propel the U.S. to a convincing win over Germany to conclude group play. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

08/06/2024

Women's 3x3 Basketball Paris Olympics: Standings, schedule and results

Germany tops Spain for the gold medal while Team USA rebounds from a semifinal loss to edge Canada for the bronze medal.

07/30/2024

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OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS 🇺🇸🥇

The women of USA Gymnastics are champions once again!