Germany picks up pace, beats Sweden in men’s handball
After a low-scoring first half, Germany outscored Sweden in the second to win, 30-27, in men’s handball group play at the 2024 Olympics.
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Titmus shines in 400m freestyle final, Ledecky takes bronze
Ariarne Titmus stole the show in a star-studded women’s 400m freestyle final, beating out Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to repeat as Olympic champion.
Continue ReadingSmart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Over the past couple of years, the Federal Reserve aggressively raised its key interest rate to a 23-year high to beat down inflation. Now that inflation has slowed substantially and is expected to cool further, the central bank is expected to embark on a rate-cutting campaign over the next
Continue ReadingBermuda’s Flora Duffy aims to defend her triathlon gold to cap off an emotional comeback
By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to the highs and lows of professional sport, Bermuda’s first ever Olympic champion has experienced it all in recent years. Flora Duffy made history at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games by winning gold in the triathlon. It was a life-changing moment for both her and her country which has
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Mihailovic’s penalty gives U.S. men’s first goal at Olympics
Djordje Mihailovic scored a penalty within the opening 10 minutes of the U.S. men’s soccer team’s match against New Zealand, marking the team’s first goal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Paraguay survives Israel with two late goals in 4-2 victory
Paraguay needed two goals in stoppage time to secure a crucial 4-2 win against Israel in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingFor Olympic athletes soaked by rain at the opening ceremony, getting sick isn’t a concern
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Olympians were wet for hours. For some, it didn’t matter. Others had to navigate the unexpected conditions and make the most of it. Athletes from around the world gathered on boats, heads held high, flags hoisted above their rain-soaked uniforms during the soggy opening ceremony for the Paris
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Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula win first round doubles match
Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are onto Round 2 for doubles after the pair toppled Australia’s Daria Saville and Ellen Perez, 6-3, 6-1.
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Led by Zhang Boheng, China takes the lead over Japan after second subdivision
China topped Japan by over two points after second subdivision of qualifications, with China’s Zhang Boheng surging to the top of the all-around standings over Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka and Daiki Hashimoto, the defending Olympic all-around champion.
Continue Reading Led by Zhang Boheng, China takes the lead over Japan after second subdivision
China topped Japan by over two points after second subdivision of qualifications, with China’s Zhang Boheng surging to the top of the all-around standings over Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka and Daiki Hashimoto, the defending Olympic all-around champion.
Continue ReadingAl menos 30 muertos en un ataque aéreo israelí contra una escuela en Gaza, según funcionarios palestinos
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos 30 personas han muerto y más de 100 han resultado heridas en un ataque aéreo israelí contra una escuela en Deir-al Balah, en el centro de Gaza, según el Ministerio de Salud palestino en el enclave. El ejército israelí dijo que lanzó el ataque con el fin de destruir
Continue ReadingHarris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
AP White House Correspondent PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’ likely White House nominee to excoriate the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as determined to roll back Americans’ freedoms. Harris traveled to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday where she was expected to raise more than $1.4
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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz win first doubles match
Rafael Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain’s dream team opened their Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6, 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday.
Continue ReadingHow sober bars are redefining nightlife
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every Friday, when Chris Marshall opens his bar, he gets the same customer request: Alcohol, please. And every time someone asks for a vodka tonic or another familiar well drink, he has to gently remind them that his bar, Sans Bar, serves no alcohol. “I can definitely help you
Continue ReadingEl país más joven del mundo causa sensación en el baloncesto internacional y está listo para enfrentarse a EE.UU. en los Juegos Olímpicos
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Estados Unidos es la potencia más destacada del baloncesto olímpico masculino. Ha ganado la medalla de oro en 14 ocasiones y suele reunir a algunas de las mayores estrellas de este deporte en la escena internacional. Así que cuando un nuevo aspirante, recién salido de una cautivante actuación en el Mundial
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Golf 101: Olympic rules and competition format
A complete overview of Olympic golf with our guide on official regulations, scoring, common violations, and team information. Understand how golf is played at the Olympics and get up-to-speed on everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
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Men’s rugby recap, July 27: Americans fall to Irish in dramatic fashion
Everything to know from the men’s placement and semifinal matches.
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Gretchen Walsh sets Olympic record in 100m butterfly semi
After a disappointing prelim swim by her standards, Team USA’s Gretchen Walsh reminded everyone why she remains the favorite for gold in the women’s 100m butterfly, breaking the Olympic record in her semifinal heat.
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