U.S. gold medal streaks on the line at Paris Olympics
Here are some of the most notable Olympic gold medal streaks on the line at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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U.S. gold medal streaks on the line at Paris Olympics
Here are some of the most notable Olympic gold medal streaks on the line at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingApache Christ icon controversy sparks debate over Indigenous Catholic faith practices
Associated Press MESCALERO, New Mexico (AP) — Anne Marie Brillante never imagined she would have to choose between being Apache and being Catholic. To her, and many others in the Mescalero Apache tribe in New Mexico who are members of St. Joseph Apache Mission, their Indigenous culture had always been intertwined with faith. Both are
Continue ReadingChinese police say 8 people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians in the city of Changsha
BEIJING (AP) — Eight people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians in the central Chinese city of Changsha. A statement from the Kaifu branch of the Changsha Public Security Bureau did not give a cause or any more details but said that a 55-year-old male suspect had been detained. Five other people were injured, two
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What Olympic soccer games are on today? July 27: France, Spain jockey for favorite status
No one’s knockout round hopes are in tatters just yet, though, but several first-day setbacks have some big names on the brink of elimination before the group stage reaches its final day.
Continue Reading What Olympic soccer games are on today? July 27: France, Spain jockey for favorite status
No one’s knockout round hopes are in tatters just yet, though, but several first-day setbacks have some big names on the brink of elimination before the group stage reaches its final day.
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Grace Brown wins Australia’s first medal of Paris Games
Australian cyclist Grace Brown dominated the women’s individual time trial to win her first Olympic medal. Brown scorched her competition with a time of 39:38.24, a full minute and a half faster than any other cyclist.
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Rowing heats: American boats cruise into next round
Jacob Plihal (men’s single sculls), Kara Kohler (women’s single sculls) and the U.S. men’s double sculls boat of Ben Davison and Sorin Koszyk all moved through their respective heats on the first day of rowing in Paris.
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Liz Halliday-Sharp leads the way for the U.S. eventing team
Liz Halliday-Sharp scores big for Team USA in the dressage portion of the equestrian eventing competition, recording a score of 28.0 and raising Team USA into sixth place after the first day of competition.
Continue ReadingHungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
Associated Press BAILE TUSNAD, Romania (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the European Union is sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order.” In remarks Saturday in Baile Tusnad, a majority-ethnic Hungarian town in central Romania, he also threw his support behind
Continue ReadingHeat wave forces Iran to shutter government offices and banks. Electricity consumption soars
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A heat wave blanketing Iran has forced authorities to cut operating hours at various facilities Saturday and order all government and commercial institutions to shutter the following day. The temperature reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit in the capital, Tehran, according to weather reports. State-run IRNA news agency said banks, offices,
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Top routines from U.S. men’s gymnastics qualification round
Watch the top performances from the U.S. men from the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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U.S. women’s water polo opens Paris with win over Greece
The U.S. women’s water polo team opened the Paris Olympics with a big win over Greece.
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Richard, Juda edge out Malone; Great Britain tops U.S. in first subdivision
After the first subdivision of qualifications for men’s artistic gymnastics, Great Britain holds a lead over the United States. Frederick Richard and Paul Juda will advance to the all-around final, knocking out three-time national champion Brody Malone.
Continue Reading Richard, Juda edge out Malone; Great Britain tops U.S. in first subdivision
After the first subdivision of qualifications for men’s artistic gymnastics, Great Britain holds a lead over the United States. Frederick Richard and Paul Juda will advance to the all-around final, knocking out three-time national champion Brody Malone.
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Schroder shines as Germany rolls Japan in opener
Dennis Schroder posted a double-double and Germany pulled away in the second half to cruise to a win over Japan in the Olympic men’s basketball opener for both teams.
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Sweden powers past Australia in straight sets
Swedish phenoms David Aahman and Jonatan Hellvig topped Australians Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis, giving the world No. 1 team an early boost in Olympic men’s beach volleyball preliminary play.
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Three-time Olympic champion Szilagyi out in ‘shock’ upset
Defending Olympic gold medalist Aron Szilagyi was denied a four-peat in a major upset against Canadian Fares Afra in the men’s individual sabre fencing Round of 32. Szilagyi lost 8-15 in the landslide match.
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First round win for Taylor Fritz over Alexander Bublik
Top American man Taylor Fritz topped Kazhakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-4 in their first round match.
Continue ReadingOlympic gold in tennis faces tough competition from injuries, illnesses and dreams of Grand Slam glory
By Carly Breland, CNN (CNN) — The first round of Olympic tennis gets underway Saturday, but the red clay of Roland Garros will be missing some of the sport’s biggest stars, including world no. 1 Jannik Sinner. While some are sidelined by illnesses and injuries, others are abstaining from the Games as a result of
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