U.S. marathon runner Clayton Young fueled by family, friendship and faith at Paris Olympics
Marathoner Clayton Young finished in second place at the Olympic Trials in February. Soon, he will race in his first…
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U.S. marathon runner Clayton Young fueled by family, friendship and faith at Paris Olympics
Marathoner Clayton Young finished in second place at the Olympic Trials in February. Soon, he will race in his first…
Continue ReadingA slip on the balance beam and penalties on the floor cost Simone Biles another gold medal
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles slipped off the balance beam and incurred costly penalties on the floor as she failed to win…
Continue ReadingThe health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Some Olympic fans watching the Paris Games may be inspired by, or even coveting the talents of, these athletes,…
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Viktor Axelsen defends men’s singles title for to win gold
Viktor Axelsen defended his men’s singles badminton title that he earned in Tokyo to win the men’s singles gold medal. Axelsen topped Kunlavut…
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Finn Butcher beats out heavy favorite for kayak cross gold
New Zealand’s Finn Butcher beat heavy favorite, Joe Clark of Great Britain, in the final of men’s kayak cross to take home the…
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Fox sisters sweep canoeing golds as Noemi wins kayak cross
Noemi Fox, the younger sister of paddling legend Jessica, took home the gold in women’s kayak cross to secure a sweep of the medals by Australia’s…
Continue ReadingProxy forces armed by Iran could take part in retaliation against Israel over Hamas leader’s killing
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
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U.S. wrestler Amit Elor cedes nothing to Choluj in Paris QF
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s 68kg/149lb wrestler Amit Elor cedes nothing in a “masterful” 8-0 quarterfinal victory over Poland’s Wiktoria…
Continue ReadingPope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current…
Continue ReadingUsha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, defended her husband’s previous comments…
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Italy’s Alice D’Amato surges to gold on balance beam, Biles & Lee finish off the medal podium
Alice D’Amato won the Olympic title on balance beam at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the first Olympic gold medalist for Italy in women’s…
Continue Reading Italy’s Alice D’Amato surges to gold on balance beam, Biles & Lee finish off the medal podium
Alice D’Amato won the Olympic title on balance beam at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the first Olympic gold medalist for Italy in women’s…
Continue ReadingWith FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — In a show of bipartisanship, 80 members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have united in letters…
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Japan’s Sorato Anraku dominates challenging men’s bouldering semifinal
Sport climbing opens at the 2024 Paris Olympics with four challenging problems in the men’s boulder semifinal. Japan’s Sorato Anraku took a…
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Italy rallies to beat Japan with comeback for the ages
It took the comeback of a lifetime, but Italy beat Japan and kept its hopes of a first-ever gold medal alive with an epic reverse sweep comeback to…
Continue ReadingMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, says speaking out about suicidal thoughts is part of ‘healing process’
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has said that being open about her experience of suicidal ideation is part of the…
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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…
Continue Reading Track and field recap, Aug. 5: A new world record for Mondo Duplantis
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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