Joel Embiid shakes off boos from French crowd: ‘I see it as love and respect’
Embiid has been heckled relentlessly at Stade Pierre-Mauroy over his decision to play for the U.S. rather than for France.
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Big day for small countries: Saint Lucia, Dominica and more make history at Paris 2024
It was a big day to be from a small country, or at least to represent the underdog. Let’s dig into some notable Saturday achievements, starting with a pommel horse powerhouse from Kazakhstan.
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Judge in Trump’s federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump has rejected a defense effort to dismiss the indictment on grounds that he was prosecuted for political purposes. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is the first substantive order since the case was returned
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Semifinal matchups decided in women’s soccer tournament
Take a look at the semifinal matchups for the women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingSecond gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN.
Continue Reading Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN.
Continue ReadingRob Havenstein week to week with ankle injury, becoming third Rams O-lineman hurt in camp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein is week to week because of an ankle injury. Havenstein was hurt in practice on Thursday, the Rams’ third projected starter on the offensive line to sustain an injury in training camp. Coach Sean McVay said the injury to Havenstein is not season ending
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Dane Nicolai Hojgaard (62) ties twin brother’s course record at Le Golf National
Nicolai Hojgaard tied the Le Golf National course record on Saturday, a record previously established by his twin brother, Rasmus.
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Perris Benegas reflects on her journey to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games
Perris Benegs wasn’t even sure she’d have a chance to qualify for the Olympics, let alone walk away with a silver medal in the women’s BMX freestyle.
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Fortuna Ace Hardware delivers water to support Yuma Veterans
Fortuna Ace Hardware delivered and distributed water to Right Turn for Yuma Veterans after a month long water drive.
Continue Reading Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear’s efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
Associated Press Prominent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear’s efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket. U.S. Rep. James Comer lampooned the governor for trying to “reinvent his image from a wimpy choir boy to a liberal attack dog,” while U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fired his
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Sentencing date set for Hunter Biden in connection to criminal gun case
According to a federal judge, Hunter Biden will be sentenced in his criminal gun case on November 13, just eight days after the 2024 presidential election.
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Men’s basketball knockout bracket revealed: U.S. draws Brazil, France to face Canada
The bracket for the knockout round of the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics has been released. Here’s where the U.S. and every other team falls.
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Women’s soccer stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Best XI so far
We’ve now watched 22 games of women’s soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and it’s difficult to choose starring roles.
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Organizadores de la Peregrinación de la Virgen de Guadalupe del Valle de Coachella coordinan su primer evento para recaudar fondos
María García La peregrinación es un evento muy concurrido donde se reúnen miles de personas cada 12 de diciembre aquí en el valle de Coachella. Los fieles caminan más de 30 millas desde la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad en Palm Springs. Sonia González es una de las organizadoras de la peregrinación que
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Rural Metro put out fire that destroyed a date-packing building
According to RMFD, the fire took several hours to put out and exposures of the flames were in all directions.
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Paris Olympics Aug. 3 recap, highlights: A golden day as Team USA collects 18 medals
Results, updates and latest news from Day 8 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, Aug. 3.
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Snoop Dogg learns how to do soccer commentator Andres Cantor’s famous goal call
Take a look at how Snoop Dogg learned to do legendary soccer commentator Andres Cantor’s goal call.
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2024 Paris Olympic table tennis: Men’s singles final preview
Everything you need to know before Truls Moregard of Sweden battles world champion Fan Zhendong of China in the 2024 Olympic table tennis tournament men’s singles final.
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USA’s Chase Budinger, Miles Evans defeat Australia, advance to beach volleyball Round of 16
Chase Budinger and Miles Evans defeated Australians Zachery Schubert and Thomas Hodges in a “Lucky Loser” match to qualify for the men’s beach volleyball Round of 16 Saturday night, doing so under the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower.
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