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2 months ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Jun Tan
After each Duke men's basketball game, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils cruised past North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the first of this season's rivalry contests. The Blue Zone breaks down the 87-70 victory: Another week, another stellar performance from Duke freshman Cooper Flagg.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
dukechronicle.com | Jun Tan
CARY, N.C.— Just 12 minutes into the much-anticipated College Cup clash between No. 1-seed Duke and No. 2-seed North Carolina, a loud groan rose from the stands as graduate defender Nicky Chico committed a foul in her own box. The Tar Heels got an early penalty. As the sold-out crowd at WakeMed Soccer Park held its breath, Tar Heel junior Kate Faasse rocketed the ball into the top-right corner.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
junpiterfutbol.com | Jun Tan
Read Time:2 Minute, 25 Second Former Chelsea and Italy football legend Gianfranco Zola recently visited Singapore for an exclusive two-day event, part of Chelsea FC’s flagship international engagement programme, The Famous CFC. This inaugural outreach to Southeast Asia, presented by Ascott, provided fans with a unique opportunity to interact with one of football’s greats, and it was a momentous occasion for football enthusiasts in the region.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
junpiterfutbol.com | Jun Tan
Read Time:1 Minute, 22 Second Kampung Buangkok Futsal Club, Singapore’s representative in the Brunei Futsal League, has finally achieved a momentous milestone with a 4-1 victory over DDT FC. This isn’t just a single win, nor is it merely three points in a season. This triumph resonates far deeper: it’s a breakthrough for Singapore futsal itself. To some, this result might seem like a simple victory after three matches.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
dukechronicle.com | Jun Tan
It was crunch time for Maryland. After being mildly defensive against Duke all game long, the eight-time national champions came out after the break with an offensive mindset. Not only did the Terrapins register three shots in just six minutes, but they were also awarded their first penalty corner of the game to force a save by Blue Devil goalie Frederique Wollaert. They really wanted it, but Duke sensed an opportunity to pounce.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
dukechronicle.com | Jun Tan
There were just over six minutes left in the third quarter; Duke and Wake Forest had been battling it out all afternoon to no avail. Suddenly, the Blue Devils were awarded a penalty stroke. With the tension high at the Demon Deacons’ home stadium, Duke junior Macy Szukics calmly stepped up and smashed the ball low into the bottom corner, sending Wake Forest goalie Ellie Todd the wrong way to break the deadlock. This marked her first goal of the season. And the Blue Devils never looked back.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
dukechronicle.com | Jun Tan
In its first game in history as the No. 1 team of the United Soccer Coaches poll, Duke proved exactly why it should stay there. The Blue Devils traveled all the way to California for a historic conference victory against No. 7 Stanford, winning 4-1 for their first-ever win at Laird Cagan Stadium and ending the Cardinal’s 34-game unbeaten home record. Despite being outshot by Stanford 16-13, it was an absolute dominant display by Duke (10-1, 5-0 in the ACC), who led the game from wire to wire.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
junpiterfutbol.com | Jun Tan
Read Time:3 Minute, 29 Second This Saturday marks a transformative milestone in Singapore’s sporting landscape, as Kampung Buangkok, the nation’s first-ever futsal team, sets off on an ambitious journey to the Brunei Premier Futsal League. This groundbreaking, self-funded initiative not only defines a new chapter for the team but also elevates Singapore’s presence on the international futsal stage.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
pnas.org | Peter Grünwald |Wanqian Li |Siyuan He |Jun Tan
POPULATION BIOLOGYA privately owned, captive tiger. Image credit: David Smith (In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center, Wylie, TX). Genetic diversity among privately owned tigersLittle is known about the genetic diversity within captive animal populations. Although they outnumber wild tigers, the genetic diversity of privately owned tigers living in captivity is poorly understood. Ellie Armstrong et al.
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Sep 22, 2024 | 
junpiterfutbol.com | Jun Tan
Read Time:3 Minute, 40 Second Transitioning from a former footballer to the head of the Japan Professional Futsal League is no easy feat. For someone like Matsui Daisuke, who has had a distinguished football career, stepping into the world of futsal, a fast-paced, technique-driven game, presents unique challenges.
