Rebeca Andrade dazzles on qualification day
Rebeca Andrade qualified to the all-around final in second place at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a score of 57.700.
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Huske, Gretchen Walsh of U.S. awarded 100m fly gold, silver
American swimmers Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh are awarded gold and silver medals, respectively, after a 1-2 finish in the women’s 100m butterfly; China’s Zhang Yufei received bronze.
Continue ReadingCan money buy happiness? 5 tips to turn bucks into bliss
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Can money buy happiness? It’s an age-old question with which many — including philosophers, economists and psychologists — have wrestled. Even rappers have gotten in on the act. “Mo Money Mo Problems,” a 1997 song by the Notorious B.I.G., contains the chorus “It’s like the more money we come across/
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Why didn’t Jayson Tatum play in U.S. Olympic opener vs. Serbia?
Jayson Tatum was one of just two U.S. players to not see action in the Olympic opener after playing a key role all summer.
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Jayson Tatum was one of just two U.S. players to not see action in the Olympic opener after playing a key role all summer.
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Archery recap, July 28: South Korea strikes gold in women’s team final
South Korea’s dominance in the archery women’s team event continues as it secured its 10th consecutive Olympic gold medal in a nail-biting shoot-off against China at the Paris Games on Sunday.
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Serbia holds on for tight win against Puerto Rico
Serbia held on for a close win over Puerto Rico to open women’s basketball pool play at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Japan’s Kano bests France’s Borel for historic epee medal
Koki Kano of Japan is victorious in a thrilling match against home country favorite Yannick Borel. Kano is the first Japanese Olympic champion in men’s individual epee.
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Marks, Simmers, and Moore dazzle in Round 1 of surfing
The American women put on a show during Round 1 of Olympic surfing in Teahupo’o Tahiti, all winning their heats to automatically advance to Round 3 of the competition.
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Kano, Yannick, Elsayed collect epee fencing hardware
Japan’s Kano Koki, Borel Yannick of France and Egyptian Mohamed Elsayed receive their respective gold, silver and bronze fencing medals for the men’s individual epee at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Kiefer defends fencing foil gold vs. U.S. teammate Scruggs
American foilist Lee Kiefer defeated compatriot Lauren Scruggs 15-6 in the women’s foil individual gold medal bout to repeat as Olympic champion.
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USA’s Kiefer, Scruggs receive medals after 1-2 foil finish
Americans Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs, and Eleanor Harvey of Canada, receive their respective Paris Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals in women’s individual foil.
Continue ReadingThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates $1.5M to help with Maui relief efforts
By Sunshine Kuhia Smith Click here for updates on this story KAHULUI, Hawaii (KITV) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently donated $1.5 million to the American Red Cross for its continuing mission to help with disaster relief and recovery services on Maui. Elder Voi Taeoalii, Area Seventy of the Church of
Continue ReadingLeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — LeBron James made his emphatic return to Olympic basketball on Sunday, turning in a dominant performance in a 110-84 win against Serbia, his first contest at the Games since 2012. It was the first time James had played in the quadrennial tournament since winning his second consecutive gold
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France falters in front of home crowd, Canada advances to team final
The French women’s gymnastics team struggled during the qualification round and will miss the team final, while Canada locks in its spot.
Continue Reading France falters in front of home crowd, Canada advances to team final
The French women’s gymnastics team struggled during the qualification round and will miss the team final, while Canada locks in its spot.
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
Continue ReadingAttorney for cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says his client was kidnapped and brought to the US
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The lawyer of a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who is now in U.S. custody pushed back Sunday against claims that his client was tricked into flying into the country, saying he was “forcibly kidnapped” by the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada had eluded authorities
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Journey to Paris: Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie
Michelle Alozie, a second-generation Nigerian American playing for her parents’ birth nation, helped Nigeria qualify for their first Olympics in 20 years.
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Sizzling shooting display powers U.S. past Serbia in Olympic opener
It was an offensive explosion for the U.S. to kick off the Paris Olympics, as LeBron James and Kevin Durant powered Team USA to a win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia.
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