July 2021

Austin Krajicek and Tennys Sandgren play in Tokyo

Krajicek and Sandgren, last hope for U.S. in tennis, fall in bronze medal match

July 30, 2021 12:59 am NBC Olympics

The men’s doubles team of Austin Krajicek and Tennys Sandgren was the United States’ last hope of winning a tennis medal at the Tokyo…

China sweeps gold, silver in women’s trampoline

July 30, 2021 12:56 am NBC Olympics

Chinese gymnasts Zhu Xueying and Liu Lingling claimed the top two spots in the women’s individual trampoline final with scores of 56.635 and 56.350,…

California utility PG&E is ‘criminally liable’ for the fatal 2020 Zogg Fire, prosecutor says

July 30, 2021 12:53 am CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Criminal charges will be filed against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in connection with Zogg Fire, which killed four…

U.S. women rout ROC in water polo bounce-back game

July 30, 2021 12:53 am NBC Olympics

The United States women’s water polo team rebounded from their first Olympic loss in 13 years to crush ROC…

The couple who met on the beach at Boracay

July 30, 2021 12:33 am CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN It was October 2012 and Mae Edilyn Lumba Fortuna had temporarily left behind her busy life in Manila to vacation on the…

Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott team up to give $40 million to support women

July 30, 2021 12:29 am CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business In a powerful philanthropic pairing, Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have teamed up to direct $40 million to…

Long eagle putt lands for Xander Schauffele

July 30, 2021 12:27 am NBC Olympics

Xander Schauffele nailed a long eagle putt to get to 8 under par overall. The American pro golfer has been near the top of the leaderboard during the…

Philippines renews key military agreement with the United States

July 30, 2021 12:23 am CNN Newsource

By Sophie Jeong and Brad Lendon, CNN The Philippines is restoring a military agreement with the United States that makes it easier for US forces to…

Alex Morgan and Dominique Janssen fight for a ball.

USA, Netherlands meet in quarterfinal in 2019 World Cup final rematch

July 30, 2021 12:23 am NBC Olympics

United States and Netherlands fought in the 2019 World Cup final. They’ll meet again in the first knockout round in Tokyo. What’s changed between…

Athletes from team Australia during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Two Australian athletes, team member remain in isolation-team

July 30, 2021 12:20 am NBC Olympics

The team was cleared from quarantine after U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive, but three members will continue to remain…

Dominican Republic pitches shutout against Mexico

July 30, 2021 12:10 am NBC Olympics

The Dominican Republic used five pitchers to shut out Mexico in Olympic baseball pool play on…

U.S. women’s eight 4th in final, ending 3-Games gold streak

July 30, 2021 12:05 am NBC Olympics

Canada takes gold in the women’s eight, its first in the event in nearly three decades, as three-time defending Olympic champion United States crew…

Security separates Providence mayor and Rhode Island governor during a tense confrontation

July 29, 2021 11:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, CNN Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was confronted Wednesday evening by the mayor of Providence, prompting security to separate the two…

Shane Lowry recaps his hot and humid day on the golf course

July 29, 2021 11:57 pm NBC Olympics

Shane Lowry spoke about his familiarity with hot conditions out on the golf course, as well as why he decided to compete for his country in the 2020…

Lingling Liu and Xueying Zhu of Team China pose after winning the silver and gold medals

Zhu, Liu lead China to 1-2 finish in women’s trampoline final

July 29, 2021 11:56 pm NBC Olympics

Zhu Xueying and Liu Lingling claimed the top two spots in the women’s individual trampoline final while American Nicole Ahsinger finished…

With strict rules in place, Chicago hopes Lollapalooza will be remembered for the great music and not Covid-19 cases

July 29, 2021 11:53 pm CNN

WLS By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as…

With strict rules in place, Chicago hopes Lollapalooza will be remembered for the great music and not Covid-19 cases

July 29, 2021 11:53 pm CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as thousands…

Rory McIlroy compares his first two rounds in Tokyo

July 29, 2021 11:46 pm NBC Olympics

Rory McIlroy compared his first two rounds of the 2020 Olympic men’s golf competition, where he sits at 7 under par overall. He also commented on how…