Boxing recap, July 27: USA’s Gonzalez into Round of 16
Team USA’s lone Day 1 boxer, flyweight Jajaira Gonzalez, dominated French opponent Estelle Mossely in their Round of 32 match.
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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory in ‘Nadalcaraz’ debut
Rafael Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain’s so-called dream team opened their Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6, 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday.
Continue ReadingPolish journalist suspended for calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘vision of communism’ during Olympic opening
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish state broadcaster has suspended a television journalist who, during the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris, reacted to a performance of John Lennon’s “Imagine” by saying it was a “vision of communism.” TVP, the broadcaster, issued a statement Saturday saying that the sports commentator would not be
Continue ReadingIrish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroism
Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross have christened a U.S. Navy warship bearing his name — and have secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland. The future USS Patrick Gallagher is a guided missile destroyer that is under construction at Maine’s Bath Iron
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Titmus outlasts McIntosh, Ledecky in anticipated women’s 400m freestyle final
Ariarne Titmus stole the show in a star-studded women’s 400m freestyle final, beating out Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to repeat as Olympic champion.
Continue Reading Titmus outlasts McIntosh, Ledecky in anticipated women’s 400m freestyle final
Ariarne Titmus stole the show in a star-studded women’s 400m freestyle final, beating out Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to repeat as Olympic champion.
Continue ReadingNita Ambani inaugurates India House, a first for the country at the Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Fresh off the year’s most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics. The first of its kind at an Olympic Games for India, the temporary house that opened Saturday is meant to promote Indian culture as the country aspires to host the 2036 Games. The
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Field hockey: U.S. women fall to Argentina in pool round opener
Despite a valiant effort by the U.S. women’s field hockey team against Argentina, the top-seeded team in Pool B, the Eagles fell 4-1.
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SGA, Canada hold off Greece despite monster Giannis effort
Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 34 but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the big plays down the stretch to help carry Canada past Greece in its Olympic men’s basketball opener.
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Denmark races past France in men’s handball group play
Denmark raced past France in the second half of the handball pool round in each team’s opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingZhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests ahead of Paris
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean. The Chinese swimming star estimates she took between 20 and 30 drug tests monthly in the lead up to the Paris Olympics. She won her preliminary race in 56.50 seconds during the first day of swimming
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South Africa surprises in bronze medal win over Australia
In a close bronze medal match, South Africa secured the 26-19 win behind captain Selvyn Davids.
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Moet’s champagne became a ‘drink of celebration’ in 1967
Many say no victory is complete without popping a cork and spraying champagne. But how did this tradition start? Anne Thompson takes us to the hillsides of northeastern France to find out.
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U.S. men’s team handles New Zealand with dominant 4-1 outing
The U.S. men’s soccer team secured its first win at the 2024 Paris Olympics after the team thrashed New Zealand 4-1 to take a crucial three points.
Continue ReadingThirteen hikers, including children, rescued from high heat on Arizona trail
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A group of 13 hikers were rescued from an Arizona trail Friday morning amid scorching heat, with a helicopter used to airlift one 10-year-old to the hospital, according to authorities. An 18-month-old and 12-month-old were also treated at a hospital for heat exhaustion, officials said. Friday saw extreme temperatures in Arizona,
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The best moments from Giannis Antetokounmpo against Canada
Greece ultimately fell short against Canada, but Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a performance for the ages, dropping 34 points on 11-of-17 shooting.
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Team USA dominates Argentina in men’s volleyball opener
Team USA exacted revenge against Argentina and got their redemption campaign started with a dominant straight-set win at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingLike ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A routine part of the job for Southwest Airlines flight attendants is turning into a dangerous mess as a searing summer heat and the airline’s beverage management practices have made soda cans volatile mid-flight. There were more than 100 reports of soda cans exploding on flights in June, Southwest flight attendant union president Bill
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U.S. men’s soccer team rebounds with 4-1 thrashing over New Zealand for first win at Olympics
The U.S. men’s soccer team crucially needed a good result against New Zealand to increase its chances of making it out of the group stage, and the team did exactly that.
Continue Reading U.S. men’s soccer team rebounds with 4-1 thrashing over New Zealand for first win at Olympics
The U.S. men’s soccer team crucially needed a good result against New Zealand to increase its chances of making it out of the group stage, and the team did exactly that.
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