Highlights from men’s canoe slalom C-1 heats
All the best action and highlights from the first day of canoe slalom at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which featured the heats in the men’s C-1.
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Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape will make his Olympic debut Sunday
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — A Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England will make his Olympic debut on Sunday at the Eiffel Tower Stadium. Steven van de Velde and teammate Matthew Immers will play Italy on Sunday. Rape victim advocates and some
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China badminton starts off with a winning streak – but not easily
China got off to a fast start on the first day of the badminton competition at the Paris Games on Saturday, winning each of their seven matches – but not without a couple of close calls with France and Malaysia.
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France dethrones Fiji behind Antoine Dupont’s performance
France won its first gold medal of the Paris Games behind Antoine Dupont’s strong performance. Fiji lost its first Olympic rugby match since 2016.
Continue ReadingMan charged in Prince McCree’s murder sentenced to life in prison without parole
By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — David Pietura, one of the two people charged in the brutal murder of Prince McCree, 5, was sentenced on Friday, July 26. The 27-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to Judge
Continue ReadingInvestigators: Milwaukee woman charged in death of 6-year-old beat child with crutches
By Adam Rife, WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 33-year-old woman is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with the death of a 6-year-old child. Investigators say Zane McAttee Adams’ cause of death was child abuse. Milwaukee police reported, an investigation began into a child abuse incident that
Continue ReadingA man dubbed ‘pirate of the unknown’ is extradited to US in alleged cocaine trafficking conspiracy
NEW YORK (AP) — A citizen of Montenegro has been extradited to New York City from Italy to face charges connected to what U.S. authorities call an international drug ring that transported tons of cocaine around the world. Federal prosecutors say Milos Radonjic arrived in Brooklyn on Friday and is scheduled to be arraigned in
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South Africa surges at right time to capture bronze
South Africa was the last team to qualify for the Paris Games, but a strong tournament led to a surprise win over Australia. Captain Selvyn Davids shined with a try. Back-to-back tries by Australia made it interesting.
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China’s Chen and Jia outlast Malaysia’s Tan and Thinaah
China’s Chen Qin Chen and Jia Yi Fan survived a bit of a scare from Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah in the opening match of badminton Women’s Doubles Group A
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China’s Feng and Huang dominate USA’s Chiu and Gai
Team USA’s Vinson Chiu and Jenni Gai fell in the opening match of mixed doubles badminton play to China’s Huang Dongping and Feng Yan Zhe, one of the favorites to win the gold.
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Jha takes down Ursu to advance to Round of 64
Team USA’s Kanak Jha took down Moldova’s Vladislav Ursu with ease to advance to the Round of 64 in men’s singles table tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingPrince’s ‘Purple Rain’ turns 40, and one thing still rings true: Its authenticity
By Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — For 40 years, fans of Prince have been “laughing” and “bathing” in his movie “Purple Rain.” In the semi-autobiographical musical, released on July 27, 1984, Prince played “the Kid,” a musician who performs at a local Minneapolis club with his band while trying to escape his abusive father. The
Continue ReadingStrike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A rocket strike Saturday at a soccer field killed at least 12 children and teens, Israeli authorities said, in the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began. It raised fears of a
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics
By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — There is a notable absence among Novak Djokovic’s 98 career singles titles, but the Serbian star is hoping to change that over the coming weeks. Yet to win an Olympic gold medal across his four previous appearances at the Games, Djokovic got his latest campaign off
Continue ReadingLo que sabemos del Cártel de Sinaloa y sus líderes
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Las detenciones de dos presuntos líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa mexicano suponen un “golpe enorme” para el grupo acusado de ser el responsable de la mayor parte de la droga que “mata estadounidenses de costa a costa”, según el jefe de la Agencia Antidroga de EE.UU. (DEA). Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada,
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Japan’s Natsumi Tsunoda, Kazakhstan’s Yeldos Smetov win judo gold
Japan’s Natsumi Tsunoda won the gold medal in the women’s under 48kg judo at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, with Mongolia’s Baasankhuu Bavuudorj taking silver.
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Martens nearly breaks 15-year-old WR in men’s 400m freestyle
Lukas Martens of Germany almost knocked off countryman Paul Biedermann’s 400m freestyle world record, but did manage to secure his nation’s first gold medal of the Paris Games.
Continue ReadingDrag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism over a tableau reminiscent of “The Last Supper.” Held along the Seine River, the spectacular four-hour event
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Brazil avoids Olympic beach volleyball upset vs. Morocco
Heavy favorites George and Andre of Brazil were tested early by Morocco’s Zouheir El Graoui and Mohamed Abicha, but did enough to earn the victory at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
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Argentina downs U.S. 4-1 in women’s field hockey opener
The U.S. squad, made entirely of Olympic rookies, met Argentina head on in a rematch of the 2023 Pan American Games title game. Despite a valiant effort against the top-seeded foe in their pool, the Eagles fell 4-1.
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