2024 Paris Olympic tennis: Men’s singles final preview (Djokovic vs. Alcaraz)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is set to play Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games men’s singles gold medal final.
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McIntosh, Douglass finish 1-2 in 200m IM; Alex Walsh gets DQ
Alex Walsh was in position for a bronze medal in the women’s 200m IM, but she was disqualified for an illegal turn. Canada’s Summer McIntosh took gold, and American Kate Douglass grabbed silver.
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Women’s 3×3 play-in recap: Team USA’s improbable run reaches semifinals
A full recap of the women’s 3×3 basketball play-in games, where the U.S. punched its ticket to the semifinals against Spain.
Continue ReadingOlympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Carlos Edriel Yulo might have only been an inch or two taller than his rivals when he stood in the center of the podium Saturday afternoon, but he had just accomplished something that put him head and shoulders above any man from his nation who’d ever competed at
Continue ReadingFirefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West. “We’re not completely out of the woods yet, but we’re
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USA’s Chase Budinger, Miles Evans earn spot in Round of 16
U.S. duo Chase Budinger and Miles Evans outlasted Australia’s Zachery Schubert and Thomas Hodges in straight sets to earn their way into the Olympic beach volleyball knockout round.
Continue ReadingAnti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal
By Lauren Izso, Jeremy Diamond and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Anti-government rallies erupted in several cities across Israel this weekend, as tens of thousands of Israelis demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu find a path to a deal with terror group Hamas, in order to free more than 100 hostages still held in Gaza.
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
By Kareem Khadder, Ibrahim Dahman, Lauren Izso and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Israeli airstrikes on two school buildings in the north of Gaza City killed 17 Palestinians, most of them children, and left at least 63 injured according to Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal on Saturday. “The schools were targeted a second time
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Every year on Aug. 3, Katie Ledecky is reminded of her first Olympic gold medal. She was just 15 years old, a reserved high schooler who had surprisingly made the U.S. swim team for the London Games. Then she went out and shocked the world, beating everyone in
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Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti takes men’s singles bronze medal
Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti muscles past Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, to take home the men’s singles bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic tennis tournament.
Continue ReadingChicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in Iowa’s capital city
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s capital city is establishing a new pecking order for backyard chickens and roosters after some of their diehard fans paraded around City Hall with some of their flocks on Monday. City Manager Scott Sanders said in a statement issued late Friday that he thinks the city should find a
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Full Nikola Jokic highlights from Serbia win vs. South Sudan
Nikola Jokic was up to his old tricks in a must-win for Serbia, putting up 22 points and 13 rebounds while missing just two shots to lead his team past South Sudan and into the knockout round.
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Track and field preview, Aug. 4: World records in sight for Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone
Previewing the track and field action for August 4, including the men’s 100m final and the women’s 400m hurdles opening heats.
Continue Reading Track and field preview, Aug. 4: World records in sight for Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone
Previewing the track and field action for August 4, including the men’s 100m final and the women’s 400m hurdles opening heats.
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Julien Alfred topples Sha’Carri Richardson to win 100m gold, Saint Lucia’s first Olympic medal
Julien Alfred won the women’s 100m final on Saturday evening in Paris, shocking Sha’Carri Richardson and winning Saint. Lucia’s first Olympic medal.
Continue Reading Julien Alfred topples Sha’Carri Richardson to win 100m gold, Saint Lucia’s first Olympic medal
Julien Alfred won the women’s 100m final on Saturday evening in Paris, shocking Sha’Carri Richardson and winning Saint. Lucia’s first Olympic medal.
Continue Reading3 brought to hospital after stabbing and shooting at Las Vegas casino
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say three people were brought to a hospital after two of them were stabbed and the other was shot at a Las Vegas casino. The violent encounter occurred around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Authorities say two of the injured were in critical condition.
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Canada powers past Czechia to clinch spot in knockout round
After underwhelming in pool play, Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Parades knocked off Barbora Hermannova and Marie-Sara Stochlova of Czechia to qualify for the women’s beach volleyball knockout round.
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Olga Kharlan leads Ukraine to seize women’s team sabre gold from Japan
Five-time Olympian Olga Kharlan led the Ukrainian team to sweet victory over South Korea in the women’s team sabre competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Japan triumphed over France for the bronze medal.
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In the Village: Paddle to the medal
In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Episodes release daily during the Games.
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