Team USA takes mixed 4×100 medley gold in world record time
The United States romped to victory in the mixed 4x100m medley relay in world record time at the Paris Olympics on…
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Men’s volleyball knockout round bracket set: Team USA faces Brazil in quarterfinals
Taking a look at the field for the men’s volleyball knockout stages at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
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1 child killed after wind gust sends bounce house airborne at baseball game
WALDORF, Md. (AP) — Local Maryland officials say one child was killed and another was injured after a wind gust blew a bounce house into the air at…
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Olympic tennis recap, Aug. 3: Zheng Qinwen gets gold in women’s singles
A new Olympic champion was crowned at Roland-Garros on Saturday, and the U.S. men’s team left triumphant. Here’s what to know from Day 8 of the 2024…
Continue ReadingUS swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Less than an hour after American swimmer Alex Walsh was disqualified and lost a bronze medal, her younger…
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3×3 basketball preview, Aug. 4: Can Canyon Barry, U.S. men keep underdog run going?
Everything you need to know about Olympic 3×3 basketball action on Sunday, including the U.S. men looking to continue their Cinderella run after a…
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Basketball preview, Aug. 4: U.S. women wrap up group play, knockout spots up for grabs
Everything to watch for in Olympic basketball on Aug. 4, including the U.S. women taking the court against Germany and several quarterfinal spots on…
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Full men’s basketball standings after group play: Which teams advance to quarterfinals?
Here are the full group standings after final round of group play as well as which teams are moving on to the quarterfinals next…
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Without Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry on historic tear for U.S. 3×3 team
With its top scorer out, Barry has picked up the slack and then some as the U.S. fight to stay alive in the men’s 3×3 basketball…
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Katie Ledecky secures historic ninth gold, four-peat in 800m freestyle, sets sights on LA 2028
Katie Ledecky won the women’s 800m freestyle, repeating a feat she also accomplished as a 15-year-old in London, then in Rio, then in Tokyo. She…
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2024 Paris Olympic tennis: Men’s singles final preview (Djokovic vs. Alcaraz)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is set to play Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games men’s singles gold medal…
Continue Reading Kansas man sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash…
Continue ReadingCardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari will have season-ending surgery for knee injury
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari is out for the season after suffering a knee injury during training camp. Coach…
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Women’s 3×3 play-in recap: Team USA’s improbable run reaches semifinals
A full recap of the women’s 3×3 basketball play-in games, where the U.S. punched its ticket to the semifinals against…
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Vice President Kamala Harris raises $310 million last month
Campaign officials said Friday that its political operation raised the eye-popping sum and entered August with $377 million on…
Continue Reading Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms…
Continue ReadingFirefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms…
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Best viral moments from 2024 Paris Olympics
From the pommel horse to the bottom of the pool, here are the best viral moments so far at the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Every year on Aug. 3, Katie Ledecky is reminded of her first Olympic gold medal. She was just 15 years…
Continue Reading Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in Iowa’s capital city
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s capital city is establishing a new pecking order for backyard chickens and roosters after some of their…
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