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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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