July 2021

Canadian swimmer’s success throws spotlight on China’s one-child policy

July 28, 2021 2:23 am CNN Newsource

By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer has made waves in China for her Chinese heritage, sparking heated…

Novak Djokovic beats Davidovich, advances to quarterfinal

July 28, 2021 2:20 am NBC Olympics

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics,…

Duke Ragan blasts his way to featherweight quarterfinals

July 28, 2021 2:19 am NBC Olympics

U.S. featherweight Duke Ragan advanced with ease to the quarterfinals, while middleweight Naomi Graham was less fortunate in boxing action…

Chizuru Arai chokes out Madina Taimazova to advance to final

July 28, 2021 2:18 am NBC Olympics

Japan’s Chizuru Arai choked out Madina Taimazova of ROC to advance to the Olympic judo finals. Taimazova needed medical assistance, but appeared to…

Wildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia

July 28, 2021 2:11 am CNN Newsource

By Duarte Mendonca, Nina Avramova, Chris Liakos, Hada Messia and Rob Picheta, CNN Devastating wildfires have spread across parts of southern Europe,…

Wildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia

July 28, 2021 2:11 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Duarte Mendonca, Nina Avramova, Chris Liakos, Hada Messia and Rob Picheta, CNN Devastating wildfires have spread across parts of southern…

Inundaciones como las de China y Alemania, ¿dónde más podrían suceder?

July 28, 2021 1:59 am CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — Los científicos lo habían advertido una y otra vez: el cambio climático aumenta la probabilidad de eventos…

Jade Carey competes on the floor in the women's gymnastics qualifications during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

With Simone Bile’s withdrawal, Jade Carey enters women’s all-around final

July 28, 2021 1:59 am NBC Olympics

Jade Carey advanced to the all-around final after Simone Biles withdrew from the competition and may perform the most difficult skill in…

Joey Jordison, exbaterista de Slipknot, muere a los 46 años

July 28, 2021 1:57 am CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Joey Jordison, fundador de la banda de heavy metal Slipknot, murió a los 46 años, anunció su familia en un comunicado…

Argentina wins bronze in men’s rugby

July 28, 2021 1:56 am NBC Olympics

Argentina holds off Great Britain in men’s rugby bronze medal game on Wednesday. The final score was…

Simone Biles withdraws from all-around final at Tokyo 2020 to focus on mental health

July 28, 2021 1:55 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church and Jill Martin, CNN Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, USA…

Medvedev: “Terminaré el partido, pero podría morir”

July 28, 2021 1:52 am CNN Newsource

César López (CNN)– El tenista Daniil Medvedev del Comité Olímpico Ruso (ROC) aparentemente luchó con el calor de Tokio el miércoles…

Sunisa Lee competes on the balance beam during the team final of the women's artistic gymnastics competition in Tokyo

USA gymnast Suni Lee ready to challenge for podium spot in individual all-around

July 28, 2021 1:51 am NBC Olympics

Sunisa Lee finished third in the all-around during the qualification round and is a favorite to medal in the…

Novak Djokovic advances to quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics

July 28, 2021 1:49 am NBC Olympics

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich for his 68th consecutive…

St. Louis County Council votes to overturn mask mandate imposed by county executive

July 28, 2021 1:48 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Andy Rose, CNN The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn an indoor mask mandate put in place Monday. The 5-2…

¿Por qué se le llama ROC a Rusia en los Juegos Olímpicos y por qué está sancionada?

July 28, 2021 1:45 am CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN Español) — El medallero de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 muestra en lo alto nombres de países que habitualmente…

Aly Raisman: ‘I can’t imagine what Simone’s going through’

July 28, 2021 1:44 am CNN Newsource

Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman reacts to former teammate Simone Biles pulling out of the Team Gymnastics event at the Tokyo…

USA advances to 3x3 basketball final in thrilling fashion

USA advances to 3×3 basketball final in thrilling fashion

July 28, 2021 1:39 am NBC Olympics

USA survived a back-and-forth affair with France in the 3×3 basketball semifinal, winning 18-16 and advancing to the gold medal game against…

Carlin Isles reacts to the United States' men's rugby defeat vs. Great Britain

U.S. ends tournament in Tokyo, falling short in rematch against South Africa

July 28, 2021 1:37 am NBC Olympics

The Americans lost 28-7 in the 5th place match against South Africa, ending their time in Tokyo on a…

Brady Ellison sweeps Milad Vaziri in Round of 64

July 28, 2021 1:35 am NBC Olympics

American archer Brady Ellison, the current world No. 1, defeated Iran’s Milad Vaziri 6-0 in the first round of men’s individual archery in…

Month: July 2021