The gold medal Ryan Crouser didn’t think was possible
Ryan Crouser’s third gold medal is not only unmatched in shot put history, but it took a jaw-dropping physical comeback to bring to fruition.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Associated Press SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE (AP) — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “These jets are in our sky and today you see them,” said Zelenskyy, standing in front of two of the fighter
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French-born Kaylia Nemour wins historic Olympic gold for Algeria; Suni Lee claims bronze
For the first time in history, Algeria has not just an Olympic medalist in gymnastics – but a gold medalist. Kaylia Nemour (15.700), topped reigning world champion Qiu Qiyuan (15.500) and Suni Lee, who won bronze on the event in Tokyo. Lee now has six Olympic medals to her name.
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Four questions ahead of U.S. men’s basketball quarterfinal vs. Brazil
What are the keys for Team USA in its men’s basketball quarterfinal against Brazil?
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Boxing preview, Aug. 4: Ngamba fights for Refugee Olympic Team’s first medal
On Sunday, middleweight boxer Cindy Ngamba could become the first Refugee Olympic Team athlete to secure a medal.
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Equestrian recap, Aug. 4: German duo makes history in individual dressage
Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl defended her Olympic individual dressage title and Isabell Werth won a record 14the medal with behind her as the pair of German equestrian legends topped the podium.
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South Korean archer Kim wins gold in individual men’s event; American Ellison earns silver
American archer Brady Ellison narrowly missed out on winning gold after losing to South Korea’s Kim Woojin in the gold medal match of the men’s individual event.
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China gymnast Liu Yang defends gold on rings
China went back-to-back on the men’s Olympic rings podium with Liu Yang defending his gold from Tokyo.
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Boxing recap, Aug. 3: Jones to make history as semis start
Team USA’s Omari Jones ensured a boxing medal for the United States while Ireland’s reigning champion Kellie Harington will fight for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Women’s water polo recap, Aug. 4: Australia, Spain finish pool play unbeaten; France eliminated with loss to Greece
The final day of pool play in the women’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics.
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How competing while pregnant is different for Olympians Nada Hafez and Yaylagul Ramazanova
Making the Olympics is an unforgettable experience. Making the Olympics while pregnant takes on an added significance for Nada Hafez and Yaylagul Ramazanova.
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World No. 1 Sweden outlasts Cuba in three-set classic to reach men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals
In one of the top matches of the Paris Games thus far, world No. 1 team David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden defeated Cuba’s Jorge Alayo and Noslen Diaz in a thrilling three sets to reach the men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue Reading Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state. A list released Sunday of 39 Republican and independent supporters of his campaign includes moderate Republicans and some former Republicans who held elected office
Continue ReadingDemocrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state. A list released Sunday of 39 Republican and independent supporters of his campaign includes moderate Republicans and some former Republicans who held elected office
Continue Reading The 15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as “Individual Neutral Athletes” following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Some in the Olympic Village opposed them taking part in the Summer Games, and Russian opinion is
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Team USA women’s volleyball pushed by France but advances to quarterfinals
Team USA got through in straight sets against France, but it was far from easy. The U.S. is now through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Adele stops mid-concert to watch Sha’Carri Richardson race at Paris Olympics
Adele concerts are some of the hottest tickets in the world right now. But the British superstar stopped down in the middle of her show in Munich Saturday in order to watch the Olympics. The event that piqued her interest? Sha’Carri Richardson in the women’s 100m.
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Leon Marchand talks ‘crazy’ comparisons to Phelps, Spitz
Greatness has found Leon Marchand, but the young French swimmer is still trying to comprehend his 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Faith leaders gathered with Olympic officials Sunday morning in front of Notre Dame Cathedral to celebrate how “faith and sport can complement each other,” in the words of International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach. The 2024 Paris Games got off to a rocky start with many religious groups around the
Continue Reading One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
Associated Press About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there. In fact, there’s no way on Earth for NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson to show up at Providence Baptist Church.
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