The Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, said Tuesday that he considered quitting the Paris Olympics amid the controversy surrounding his participation. Van de Velde and his partner Matthew Immers reached the...

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape says he considered quitting the Olympics

American gymnast Jordan Chiles and the US Olympic team may very well feel like protagonists in a Franz Kafka novel, as they find themselves trapped in an increasingly surreal scenario while attempting to reclaim her bronze medal.

Panel member who ruled on Team USA’s Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases

ClutchPoints

When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]
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Why Brittney Griner holds Team USA’s gold medal in such a ‘special place’

Manhattan Beach, CA

Scripps News

America's only national beach volleyball league, the AVP, will have its Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday, airing on ION.

Miss the Olympics already? Here's how to watch the beach volleyball stars' next high-stakes match

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Sports Illustrated Swim

The impressive athlete dribbled a ball on the idyllic beaches during her brand feature.

Olympic Gold Medalist Crystal Dunn Proved Soccer Skills on SI Swimsuit Set in St. Lucia

USA TODAY

You've probably seen the viral photo of Sha'Carri Richardson from the 2024 Paris Olympics. She breaks down what was going through her mind mid-race.

Sha'Carri Richardson explains viral stare down during Olympics relay race

Chicago, IL

The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday.

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O’Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

Brooklyn, NY

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 14 counts, including attempted murder, assault and hate crimes, on suspicion of stabbing a 33-year-old man near a Brooklyn synagogue over the weekend, police said.

Man charged with attempted murder, hate crimes in stabbing near Brooklyn synagogue

A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

New Hampshire State

If you’re a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: “Did you go to the bathroom?”

A mom with a license plate that reads ‘PB4WEGO’ wins a battle with the state to keep it

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Micheal Knight

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Paris, August 11, 2024 – The 2024 Olympics in Paris were a momentous occasion for basketball star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner. Brittney Griner secured her third consecutive Olympic gold medal as the United States triumphed over France in a nail-biting 67-66 victory on Sunday. This victory held particular significance, given Griner's harrowing experience of being imprisoned in Russia two years ago.

Photos: Brittney Griner's Wife Goes Viral At The Summer Olympics

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins shares her experience of catching an Uber driver off guard by calling former President Donald Trump from the backseat of his vehicle.

Kaitlan Collins describes her Uber driver’s reaction to hearing her talking with Trump

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack while live on air. See how his candid approach and support from co-hosts helped him manage the moment.

‘Need to stop for a second’: Weatherman has panic attack on air

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]
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Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young make Olympics history with Team USA gold medals

Irish Star

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula reached the top of the doubles rankings together but they have now decided to end their partnership for the rest of the season

Coco Gauff confirms reason she will no longer play doubles with Jessica Pegula

When Kenneth Harl fell in love at first sight with Sema Tekgul, Kenneth was in his 60s and Sema was in her 50s. This unexpected moment changed their lives.

He’d been single all his life. Then he fell in love with a stranger on vacation

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Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child speaks out after Olympics inclusion uproar

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12 year old girl, spoke out for the first time since controversy...

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child speaks out after Olympics inclusion uproar

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