USA’s Fink ties Peaty for silver in breaststroke thriller
A scintillating men’s 100m breaststroke final came down to a photo finish between Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty and Team USA’s Nic Fink.
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Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in new ‘Avengers’ movie
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Robert Downey Jr. is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – but it’s not what you think. Instead of stepping back into his legendary Iron Man suit, the comic book character that he portrayed in over nine MCU movies, he will be playing Doctor Doom in a
Continue ReadingFocused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events
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Japan’s Hifumi Abe repeats as gold medalist in men’s 66kg judo
Japan’s Hifumi Abe won the gold medal once again in the men’s under 66kg (145lbs) judo competition at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
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Australia comes back to win 6-5 over Zambia in goal feast
In an end-to-end goals galore match, Australia came back from three goals down to win 6-5 against Zambia in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Angola upsets Spain and scores first tournament points
Fueled by a strong second half, Angola women’s handball defeated Spain 26-21 in the second round of group B match-ups. With the loss, Spain dropped to 0-2 while Angola scored their first points of the tournament.
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Putellas free kick spurs Spain to 1-0 win over Nigeria
A brilliant free kick from Alexis Putellas late in the match made all the difference for Spain to pick up a 1-0 win against Nigeria in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Japanese teenagers Yoshizawa, Akama top women’s skateboard street
For the second straight Olympics, Japan led the women’s skateboard street field. Teenagers Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama won gold and silver respectively.
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For the second straight Olympics, Japan led the women’s skateboard street field. Teenagers Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama won gold and silver respectively.
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What to know about the men’s synchro platform finals
A preview of the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving competition at the Paris Olympics.
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A preview of the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving competition at the Paris Olympics.
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U.S. women’s rugby remains undefeated in pool play
Ilona Maher executed a textbook stiff arm to score a try against Brazil in the Americans 24-5 win. Alex Sedrick, Alev Kelter and Sammy Sullivan all scored in the pool play match.
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Japan leaves it late to stun Brazil in 2-1 win
Japan stunned Brazil after it scored two goals in stoppage time to earn a 2-1 win and pick up a much needed three point during a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Andy Murray and Dan Evans battle back to win in R1 thriller
Andy Murray kept his Olympic dream – and career – alive for one more match at least when he teamed up with fellow Brit Dan Evans to beat Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel in a miraculous Roland-Garros comeback on Sunday.
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Staley compliments Clark’s growth as a player in the WNBA
Dawn Staley sat down with Mike Tirico to break down the U.S. men’s basketball team’s win over Serbia and how the U.S. women’s team projects ahead of its opener against Japan.
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Coco Gauff triumphs in straight-sets win in Olympic debut
Coco Gauff illuminated the Phillipe-Chatrier Court on Sunday in her Olympic debut. The top American emerged triumphant in her first-round match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, 6-3, 6-0.
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Women’s rugby recap, July 28: Dream start for Americans in pool play
A recap from the first session of women’s rugby pool play matches, in which the Americans started strong with a 36-7 win over Japan.
Continue ReadingFact check: Trump revives false claim that he, not Minnesota’s governor, deployed the National Guard to Minneapolis in 2020
By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has revived his four-year-old false claim about how he and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz handled the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. Walz is among the Democrats whom sources say Vice President Kamala Harris is considering as a
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
AP Film Writer Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in
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Watch Jessica Fox’s near perfect run for K-1 gold
Jessica Fox laid down a near perfect 96.08 run in the K-1 final to take home a historic gold medal
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