Thomas’ ambition is fueled by ‘an empowering’ support system
From degrees at Harvard and the University of Texas to being a decorated Olympian, Gabby Thomas explains how she works towards her goals on and off…
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Track and field recap, Aug. 5: Another world record for Mondo Duplantis
Mondo Duplantis’ new pole vault world record, plus finals in the women’s discus, women’s 800m and women’s 5000m highlighted a thrilling day of track…
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Finals in the women’s 800m, women’s 5000m, men’s pole vault and women’s discus highlight Monday’s track and field…
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Wrestling preview, Aug. 5: Round of 16 matches see Team USA debuts in Paris
As wrestling competitions commence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, two Team USA athletes take to the mats for the Round of…
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Evy Leibfarth’s Olympics ends in kayak cross quarterfinal
After a tremendous run at the 2024 Paris Olympics that included a bronze medal, Evy Leibfarth exits the Olympics at the quarterfinals in kayak…
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Italy outlasts USA to win inaugural mixed team skeet
Italy won the inaugural mixed team skeet event in shooting over the U.S. at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena…
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Women’s platform diving: Delaney Schnell narrowly moves on to semis, China divers top standings
U.S. diver Delaney Schnell was one of 18 to move on following the preliminary round of the women’s diving 10m platform competition at the Paris…
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U.S. diver Delaney Schnell was one of 18 to move on following the preliminary round of the women’s diving 10m platform competition at the Paris…
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Skies clear today while the heat lingers
This weekend was a cloudy one. Saturday was overcast nearly the whole day while Sunday had a little more clearing but was still mostly cloudy. We saw…
Continue ReadingDimite la primera ministra de Bangladesh en medio de mortíferas manifestaciones antigubernamentales
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — La primera ministra de Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, dimitió el lunes tras semanas de mortíferas manifestaciones…
Continue ReadingDid this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Scoring a spectacular strike that earns goal of the year consideration is one thing, but to do it to win the game…
Continue ReadingThose leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye
By Ivan Watson, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When our plane finally took off from Beirut, it was nearly an hour late. The mood in the sold-out…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 5: Hurricane Debby, Presidential race, UK riots, Drug bust, Ukraine
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Olympic organizers are facing questions after Belgian and Swiss athletes fell ill after participating in…
Continue ReadingGermany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine
By Ben Church, Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Despite two athletes falling ill and an ongoing controversy around water quality in…
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Seiya Adachi scores game-winner for Japan over Australia
With 11 seconds left, Seiya Adachi scored to help Japan to a come-from-behind win over Australia. It was Japan’s first win of the Paris…
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Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia battles back to capture bronze
Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia battled back after dropping a game to Lakshya Sen of India to win the men’s badminton bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Continue ReadingEU slaps sanctions on 28 accused of rights abuses and links to the ongoing crackdown in Belarus
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on 28 officials accused of human rights violations in Belarus and links to the ongoing…
Continue Reading5-year-old Oklahoma City boy flown to hospital after boat explosion at Lake Texoma
By Josh Wallace Click here for updates on this story MADILL, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A 5-year-old Oklahoma City boy was flown…
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China’s Zou Jingyuan goes back-to-back on parallel bars at the Games
China’s Zou Jingyuan defended his Olympic gold medal on the parallel bars at the 2024 Paris…
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