Paris Olympics women’s golf: Full field, how to watch Aug. 7-10 at Le Golf National
The Olympic women’s golf competition will be contested Aug. 7-10 at Le Golf National. Here is the full-field list and how you can…
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One Extraordinary (Olympic) Photo: Vadim Ghirda captures the sunset framed by the Arc de Triomphe
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — AP photographer Vadim Ghirda explains the “uniqueness” of his photo of one of Paris’ iconic landmarks.…
Continue Reading Russia reports Ukrainian drone barrage on its regions. Kyiv says it hit an airfield
Russian officials say Ukrainian forces overnight targeted multiple Russian regions with a massive drone barrage. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its…
Continue Reading Police officers injured as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups across UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A number of British police officers have been injured as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters…
Continue ReadingSimone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming
AP Sports Writers NANTERRE, France (AP) — In another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel was eliminated in the preliminaries…
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Men’s water polo recap, Aug. 3: Spain stays undefeated in group play
A rundown of five matches played in men’s water polo group play at the Paris…
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Why are there no NBA players on the U.S. men’s Olympic 3×3 basketball team?
Why are there no NBA players on the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball roster? Breaking down the selection process for the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball team at…
Continue Reading Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks
Associated Press ZEITA, West Bank (AP) — Two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank killed nine Palestinian militants on Saturday, Israel’s army…
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Field hockey recap, Aug. 2: German women make knockout round, men’s quarterfinal matchups decided
The penultimate day of field hockey pool play in Paris saw Germany’s women’s team secure a playoff berth and the men’s pool seedings solidified.…
Continue Reading Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other…
Continue Reading Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach…
Continue Reading IOC leader says ‘hate speech’ directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally…
Continue Reading 22 injured during explosion in paddock area at Germany’s Nuerburgring auto racing track
BERLIN (AP) — Twenty-two people were injured by an explosion in the paddock area of Germany’s famous Nuerbergring racetrack, police said…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 3: Canada forfeits Lucky Loser match
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continued on Friday at the Paris Olympics at Eiffel Tower…
Continue Reading Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament
Associated Press SOMA, Gambia (AP) — Gambia has been rocked in recent months by a heated debate on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice…
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What to know about the Refugee Olympic Team
The Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics comprises 37 athletes hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees across 12…
Continue Reading Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it’s happening earlier than expected
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even…
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CBS 13 SPORTS: Olympic swimmer with local ties gets shoutout from Border Patrol agent
The latest on Shaine Casas, the son of former Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent James Epling, and how Little League teams from Arizona are faring in…
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Leif Fautanu is the anchor of the revamped Sun Devil O-line
ASU center Leif Fautanu talks about the Sun Devils’ first season in the Big 12 in an exclusive interview at Big 12 Media…
Continue Reading Models of boats donated for answered prayers hang in basilica in Marseille, Olympic sailing host
Associated Press MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Little model boats hang from the ceiling and maritime paintings adorn the walls of the basilica of Notre…
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