LeBron finds Anthony Edwards for buzzer-beating alley-oop
In a frantic sequence, LeBron James grabs a loose ball and hits Anthony Edwards for an alley-oop from half-court just before the first-quarter buzzer sounds.
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Canada’s RJ Barrett following in father’s footsteps at Paris Olympics
RJ Barrett helped lead Canada to a win over Greece in its opening game, almost 24 years to the day after his father captained the team in Sydney.
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RJ Barrett helped lead Canada to a win over Greece in its opening game, almost 24 years to the day after his father captained the team in Sydney.
Continue ReadingSimone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return
CNN By Kyle Feldscher and Issy Ronald, CNN Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles fought through pain in her calf on Sunday to post an impressive all-around score and display the qualities which have made one of the greatest gymnasts of all time on her return to the Olympics. After she produced a flawless balance beam
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Italy defeats U.S. in men’s water polo opener
On the first day of men’s water polo action in the Paris Olympics, Italy defeated the U.S.
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in St Petersburg, Putin vowed “mirror measures” after the U.S. earlier this month announced that it will start deploying the missiles in 2026.
Continue ReadingJoe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. That means many voters who had been displeased that they had same choices in 2024 that they did in 2020 are taking a fresh look now that it’s shaping up to a matchup between Harris and Republican Donald Trump. That’s especially
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Japan’s Uta Abe, breakout star of 2020 Tokyo Games, eliminated in women’s judo
Japan’s Uta Abe, who won judo gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics within minutes of her brother doing the same, lost in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
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Sweden’s early start paves way for 31-28 win over Germany
Sweden made a fast start to its match that helped the team outlast Germany in a 31-28 victory in the women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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U.S. women dominate first match in 36-7 win over Japan
Ilona Maher, Alex Sedrick, Sarah Levy and Kirsti Kirshe all scored tries against Japan. Kirshe scored two twice. Sammy Sullivan made her Olympic debut.
Continue ReadingDoug Emhoff would become the country’s first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and propelled Vice President Kamala Harris into a political vortex, her husband was far from the first to find out. Doug Emhoff, in fact, was closer to the last. At home in California, Emhoff had attended a Sunday morning SoulCycle
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Fifth seed Jessica Pegula tops Viktorija Golubic in R1
Fifth seed Jessica Pegula punched her ticket to Round 2 after she defeated Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland in her Paris Games singles first round match, 6-3, 6-4.
Continue ReadingSimone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return
By Kyle Feldscher and Issy Ronald, CNN Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles fought through pain in her calf on Sunday to post an impressive all-around score and display the qualities which have made one of the greatest gymnasts of all time on her return to the Olympics. After she produced a flawless balance beam routine
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U.S. men’s four boat pushes through to final
The U.S. men’s four boat of Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, Justin Best and Nick Mead bested Australia in Sunday’s heats to book their spot in the final.
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U.S. women’s archery team falls to Chinese Taipei
The United States women’s archery team were eliminated from the Paris Games at the hands of Chinese Taipei
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Simone Biles’ gritty performance helps U.S. take lead during Olympic qualifications
The United States women, led by Simone Biles, surged to the lead after subdivision two of women’s qualifications at the Paris 2024 Olympics despite Biles battling through pain in her left leg.
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Simone Biles’ gritty performance helps U.S. take lead during Olympic qualifications
The United States women, led by Simone Biles, surged to the lead after subdivision two of women’s qualifications at the Paris 2024 Olympics despite Biles battling through pain in her left leg.
Continue ReadingThe Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow’s monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month. And that growing divide has been on vivid display. But the tension is hardly new. Since Russia’s invasion of
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Levi sisters lead Australia to big win over South Africa
Maddison Levi scored four tries in Australia’s 34-5 win over South Africa. Sister Teagan Levi also scored in her Olympic debut.
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