American Batten claims silver, Ferrand-Prevot dominates women’s mountain bike race
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot dominated the women’s mountain bike race. American Haley Batten overcame a flat tire to secure the silver.
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Which NBA teams are represented at 2024 Paris Olympics
From LeBron James and the star-studded United States squad to several teams with just one player, the “Association” is well-represented in Paris.
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From LeBron James and the star-studded United States squad to several teams with just one player, the “Association” is well-represented in Paris.
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Japan’s Yoshizawa dominates women’s skateboard street final
Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama of Japan win gold and silver in the women’s skateboard street final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Americans Poe Pinson and Paige Heyn placed fifth and sixth respectively.
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Jung, Collett and Burton top individual eventing after day 2
Michael Jung (GER), Laura Collett (GBR) and Christopher Burton (AUS) lead the equestrian individual eventing competition after recording impressive runs on day 2 during the cross-country event.
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Olympic tennis recap, July 28: Nadal into Round 2 to face Djokovic
68 matches, 32 seeds, one jam-packed day full of Olympic tennis action!
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By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — First-time homebuyers in the US are in for a shock: The number of cities where the price tag of an average entry-level home is $1 million or more has nearly tripled in the past five years. Click here to learn what’s driving home prices through the
Continue ReadingThe latest three-year cruise is running two months late
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — First there was the three-year cruise that never took off. Now, another company aiming to be the first to produce a round-the-world residential cruise at a reasonable price has delayed departure by two months. Villa Vie Residences was due to depart from Belfast on May 30. But after a
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Norway deals Denmark its largest Olympic handball loss
Norway dealt Denmark its largest loss in Olympic handball history, winning 27-18 in Group A action. Kari Brattset Dale and Veronica Kristiansen led the way with six goals each for Norway.
Continue ReadingPutin says planned US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany is ‘reminiscent’ of Cold War
By Darya Tarasova and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the United States’ and Germany’s decision to deploy US long-range missiles in Germany from 2026 is “reminiscent of the events of the Cold War” and could see Russia station similar missiles in response. “If the United States of America
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South Korea wins gold in nail-biting women’s team final
South Korea earns gold after defeating China in the archery women’s team final at Paris Games
Continue ReadingUkraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new gains in Donetsk region
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says it has struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin’s troops as Russian strikes in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, where Moscow has claimed further gains, have left five civilians dead and 15 others wounded. Earlier Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said seven Ukrainian drones were
Continue ReadingSenate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bernie Moreno was ready with a quip when a radio host in his native Colombia asked why he would want to trade his successful professional and personal life in Ohio for the toils of the U.S. Senate. “Remember that my brother, Luis Alberto, just got out of politics —
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U.S. mixed doubles pair Chiu and Gai drop to Malaysia
Team USA shuttlers Vinson Chiu and Jennie Gai dropped their mixed doubles badminton match to Malaysia’s Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh
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Nadal scores Round 1 win over Fucsovics at Roland Garros
Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics pushed Rafael Nadal to three sets in Round 1 of the Olympic tennis men’s singles tournament, but ultimately the King of Clay prevailed.
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Dawn Staley among famous fans supporting U.S. women’s water polo
U.S. women’s water polo games are one of the hottest tickets in Paris. Indeed, the stars showed up to support the team in their Paris opener.
Continue ReadingKamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Associated Press An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 White House race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. But it’s not just Harris’s late entry that has electrified things. It’s also the history to be made if the likely
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‘Bob the Cap Catcher’ becomes viral star of the Paris pool deck
A hero emerged during a swimming prelims session at La Defense Arena, when a stray sunken swim cap belonging to American Emma Weber delayed the start of the fifth and final women’s 100m breaststroke heat.
Continue Reading ‘Bob the Cap Catcher’ becomes viral star of the Paris pool deck
A hero emerged during a swimming prelims session at La Defense Arena, when a stray sunken swim cap belonging to American Emma Weber delayed the start of the fifth and final women’s 100m breaststroke heat.
Continue ReadingSimone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Limping on her left ankle after saying she had an issue with her calf, Simone Biles dominated during qualifying with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. U.S. coach Cecile Landi said only that Biles’ injury was minor, has been bothering her for a few
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