After Olympic losses, Samoan boxer vows to keep fighting
Samoan Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali vowed to chase his dreams despite the sudden death of coach Lionel Fatupaito and a first-round loss at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Canada fights back to earn crucial 2-1 win against France
Jessie Fleming and Vanessa Gilles scored second-half goals as Canada stunned France in a 2-1 win in a group-stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Coco Gauff shines in Olympic singles debut, wins opening match in straight sets
The City of Lights couldn’t outshine Coco Gauff on Sunday, when she illuminated Phillipe-Chatrier Court in her Olympic debut. The top American emerged triumphant in her first-round match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, 6-3, 6-0.
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France’s Marchand brings the house down with 400m IM gold
Leon Marchand put on a show in front of his home fans, winning the men’s 400m IM for France’s first swimming gold medal since 2012. Team USA’s Carson Foster also snagged a spot on the podium.
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U.S. duo Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes dominate vs. Czechia
U.S. gold medal hopefuls Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes began Olympic play with a straight-sets beach volleyball victory over Czechia’s Marie-Sara Stochlova and Barbora Hermannova at Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris.
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Leon Marchand rises to the moment, thrills Paris with 400m IM gold
Leon Marchand won the men’s 400m IM at the Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading Leon Marchand rises to the moment, thrills Paris with 400m IM gold
Leon Marchand won the men’s 400m IM at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingMinnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect. The new restrictions in Iowa take effect Monday. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan toured an abortion clinic this week and welcomed
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Brazil shuts out Austria in opening beach volleyball match
Brazil’s Evandro/Arthur won two tightly contested sets against Austria’s Julian Horl/Alexander Horst in Group E play for men’s beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Complete Group C standings after U.S. win over Serbia
We break down the full Olympic men’s basketball standings after the U.S.’s resounding win over Serbia.
Continue Reading Complete Group C standings after U.S. win over Serbia
We break down the full Olympic men’s basketball standings after the U.S.’s resounding win over Serbia.
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Live Blog: USWNT look to stay unbeaten vs. Germany
Follow along at the U.S. women’s national team takes on Germany in a crucial group stage match.
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Follow along at the U.S. women’s national team takes on Germany in a crucial group stage match.
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Forest Service in NW to permit use of heavy equipment, fire retardant in some protected roadless, wilderness areas
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the intense wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest, Forest Service leaders in the region said Sunday they have authorized the use of heavy equipment and fire retardant to suppress wildfires in roadless and wilderness areas, on a case-by-case basis. “These aggressive suppression actions are only used when they are
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American boxer Roscoe Hill heeds Olympic champ George Foreman’s advice
Team USA’s boxer Roscoe Hill received advice from Olympic gold medalist and family friend George Foreman ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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USWNT impresses in 4-1 win over Germany to remain unbeaten
The U.S. women’s national team looked composed and back to its usual ways during its 4-1 win against Germany to remain unbeaten at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingFemale Olympians hit the fashion runway in Paris to celebrate hard-won gender parity
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — It may be too early to call these Paris Olympics the Fashion Olympics. But in the city widely considered the capital of fashion, the word “fashion” has surely been mentioned so far more than in any other Games. And so it made sense to Angela Ruggiero, a four-time U.S.
Continue ReadingPolice arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges
By Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department made four arrests on Thursday, July 25, while conducting proactive enforcement. At around 3 p.m., detectives tried to make contact with Dennis Aguilar Scott, 51, who was wanted for a parole violation. Scott fled on foot
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ opening weekend surpasses $200 million, biggest R-rated debut
NEON, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, DISNEY, PIXAR, MARVEL STUDIOS, CNN, Disney/Pixar By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” barreled through the $200 million benchmark, cementing the blockbuster as the record holder for the highest grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie. According to studio estimates, “Deadpool & Wolverine” — the 34th movie in
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ opening weekend surpasses $200 million, biggest R-rated debut
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” barreled through the $200 million benchmark, cementing the blockbuster as the record holder for the highest grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie. According to studio estimates, “Deadpool & Wolverine” — the 34th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe lineup — has grossed $205
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