China gymnast Liu Yang defends gold on rings
China went back-to-back on the men’s Olympic rings podium with Liu Yang defending his gold from…
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Boxing recap, Aug. 3: Jones to make history as semis start
Team USA’s Omari Jones ensured a boxing medal for the United States while Ireland’s reigning champion Kellie Harington will fight for gold at the…
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Australia blows past Brazil in convincing Round of 16 win
Tokyo silver medalists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia defeated Brazil’s Carol and Barbara in straight sets to advance to the…
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How competing while pregnant is different for Olympians Nada Hafez and Yaylagul Ramazanova
Making the Olympics is an unforgettable experience. Making the Olympics while pregnant takes on an added significance for Nada Hafez and Yaylagul…
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World No. 1 Sweden outlasts Cuba in three-set classic to reach men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals
In one of the top matches of the Paris Games thus far, world No. 1 team David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden defeated Cuba’s Jorge Alayo and…
Continue Reading World No. 1 Sweden outlasts Cuba in three-set classic to reach men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals
In one of the top matches of the Paris Games thus far, world No. 1 team David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden defeated Cuba’s Jorge Alayo and…
Continue ReadingUkraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — The arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine marks “a new chapter” for the country’s Air Force, President…
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Fleetwood ‘can’t believe’ he’s an Olympic medalist
Tommy Fleetwood won silver at the Olympic men’s event. After standing on the podium, he said he “can’t believe” he’s an Olympic…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: VP choice, 9-11 plea deal, travel warning, Tropical Storm Debby, TikTok lawsuit
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The lazy days of summer are winding down for kids across the US as a new school year is right…
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Scheffler wraps ‘fun experience’ with Olympic gold medal
Scottie Scheffler said his goal was to “have fun” this week in Paris and he did just that, wrapping his experience with a gold medal on…
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Sweden’s sprint queen Sjostrom adds ‘splash and dash’ gold
Sarah Sjostrom blitzed the field to win her second individual gold medal of the Paris Olympics, and the third gold of…
Continue ReadingThe 15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an…
Continue ReadingRioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
By Radina Gigova, Duarte Mendonca, Mia Alberti and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Rioters set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter asylum…
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Team USA women’s volleyball pushed by France but advances to quarterfinals
Team USA got through in straight sets against France, but it was far from easy. The U.S. is now through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris…
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Highlights: Olympic men’s golf, final round
It was a thrilling final day at Le Golf National. Watch the highlights as the world’s best went down to the wire for gold, silver and bronze in the…
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Scheffler, Fleetwood, Matsuyama accept golf medals
Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama accept their medals after conclusion to the Olympic men’s golf…
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France moves on to quarterfinals with 24-20 win over Hungary
France secured its spot in the quarterfinals with a 24-20 win over Hungary in the last round of group stage action in men’s handball at the 2024…
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Rahm: ‘It hurts right now more than I expected’
Jon Rahm was four shots clear of the field on the back nine Sunday at the Olympic men’s event, but finished without a medal. He tried to put his…
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Adele stops mid-concert to watch Sha’Carri Richardson race at Paris Olympics
Adele concerts are some of the hottest tickets in the world right now. But the British superstar stopped down in the middle of her show in Munich…
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