Rowing recap, Aug. 3: U.S. claims bronze in men’s eight final
Four medal events were contested in rowing at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, highlighted by the U.S. men winning bronze in the men’s eights.
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Paris Olympics women’s golf: Full field, how to watch Aug. 7-10 at Le Golf National
The Olympic women’s golf competition will be contested Aug. 7-10 at Le Golf National. Here is the full-field list and how you can watch.
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Sholder strikes late for first U.S. field hockey win
In their final game of the tournament, the Eagles persevered for a 1-0 win over South Africa behind a third-quarter goal from Meredith Sholder.
Continue ReadingLéon Marchand continúa la larga tradición de atletas de países anfitriones que se convierten en grandes olímpicos
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Francia encontró en Léon Marchand a uno de los muchos héroes locales de estos Juegos Olímpicos. El joven de 22 años ha causado sensación en la piscina, y se convirtió este miércoles en el primer atleta en décadas que gana dos medallas de oro individuales de natación en la misma noche,
Continue ReadingOne Extraordinary (Olympic) Photo: Vadim Ghirda captures the sunset framed by the Arc de Triomphe
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — AP photographer Vadim Ghirda explains the “uniqueness” of his photo of one of Paris’ iconic landmarks. There are only 2 days in a year when the sunset is framed by the Arc de Triomphe. This year, it happens during the Paris Olympics. It wasn’t a moment to be missed by
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Philippines’ Carlos Yulo wins historic gold on floor
Carlos Yulo secured the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal in gymnastics and the country’s second ever Olympic gold medal after a phenomenal performance on floor in the men’s gymnastics final.
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Japan dominates en route to bronze in women’s doubles
Japan took out Malaysia in dominant fashion to take the country’s second bronze medal in badminton, this time in women’s doubles
Continue ReadingRussia reports Ukrainian drone barrage on its regions. Kyiv says it hit an airfield
Russian officials say Ukrainian forces overnight targeted multiple Russian regions with a massive drone barrage. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems “intercepted and destroyed” a total of 75 drones over a number of regions that lie on the border with Ukraine or not far from it, and the Ryazan region deeper inside Russia.
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Lydia Ko ready for her chance at third Olympic medal
Lydia Ko has a silver and a bronze. She’s now looking for a gold as she gets ready for next week’s Olympic women’s golf event.
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Spain takes care of Serbia to finish atop Group A
Spain led this battle of unbeatens nearly wire-to-wire, throttling Serbia defensively en route to a 70-62 win that clinched them Group A.
Continue ReadingPolice officers injured as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups across UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A number of British police officers have been injured as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters following a stabbing rampage at a dance class earlier this week that left three girls dead and several wounded. With dozens of protests scheduled to take place around the country this weekend, police
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In back-and-forth battle Croatia hangs on for water polo win
Greece’s men’s water polo
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Men’s water polo recap, Aug. 3: Spain stays undefeated in group play
A rundown of five matches played in men’s water polo group play at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingInside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Leaps of faith aren’t Kamala Harris’ style. But she’s about to have to take one. The vice president likes to take her time with decisions. However much data she has, she tends to ask for more. Go over it all again and again. Then check again if there’s more
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Why are there no NBA players on the U.S. men’s Olympic 3×3 basketball team?
Why are there no NBA players on the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball roster? Breaking down the selection process for the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball team at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingIsrael kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks
Associated Press ZEITA, West Bank (AP) — Two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank killed nine Palestinian militants on Saturday, Israel’s army said, as violence flared again in the Israeli-occupied territory with tensions high over the war in Gaza and a potential regional escalation. Cease-fire discussions on Gaza continued, with an Israel delegation led by
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Hina Hayata beats Shin Yubin in bronze medal final
Hina Hayata beats Shin Yubin in bronze medal final
Continue ReadingLéon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — In Léon Marchand, France has found one of hopefully many homegrown heroes at these Olympics. The 22-year-old has been a sensation in the pool, becoming the first athlete in decades to win two individual swimming gold medals on the same night on Wednesday, both in Olympic-record times. He’s
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Field hockey recap, Aug. 2: German women make knockout round, men’s quarterfinal matchups decided
The penultimate day of field hockey pool play in Paris saw Germany’s women’s team secure a playoff berth and the men’s pool seedings solidified. Here’s how it went down.
Continue ReadingOfficials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies as they tried to reach him after all responded to a disturbance in a home. Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link died “heroically serving his community and fellow deputies” after the gunfire
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