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PARIS — An independent arbitration court vacated a last-minute inquiry in the Olympic gymnastics floor exercise final that boosted the score of U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles, and the sport's governing body officially moved a Romanian athlete into third place — a series of events Saturday that put Chiles' bronze medal in question.

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may have to return Olympic bronze medal after ruling

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 There was no Miracle on the Seine at the Olympics as the United States men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.Steph Curry scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers in the final three minutes, to lead the way.  It was the fifth consecutive gold medal for the US.  With the French sporting spotlight locked on the Bercy arena, the American showmen crushed Gallic hearts led by a fired up LeBron James, the “King” wearing shiny golden sneakers to mark the occasion.The result was the...

Olympics basketball LIVE: USA v France result and reaction as Steph Curry stars to retain gold medal

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The U.S. women's basketball team defeated Australia 85-64 at Bercy Arena on Friday to advance to Sunday's gold medal game in Paris. Why it matters: The U.S. women's hoops team, which features Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson and a host of WNBA All-Stars, has dominated throughout the tournament as it seeks an eighth consecutive gold medal.

U.S. women's basketball downs Australia to reach gold medal game in Paris

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The field of 12 nations has narrowed down to the final two: Team USA and France. Here's how you can watch.

Olympic basketball gold medal game: USA vs. France tipoff time in Paris

PARIS -- Brazil won a tense, three-set final to claim the women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday night, finishing off the Canadians following a nose-to-nose confrontation at the net that needed the intervention of the referee — and the Eiffel Tower Stadium DJ. Ana...

Brazil beats Canada in tense three-set women's beach volleyball gold medal match. Swiss win bronze

PARIS — A feud between the world's leading sports anti-doping organizations just escalated again. This time, U.S. officials face accusations they improperly allowed American athletes to compete in "elite level" events after tests showed they used performance-enhancing drugs. Deals were struck with at least three athletes if they agreed to serve as informants and cooperate in on-going doping investigations. Reuters first reported the practice.

With the Summer Olympics in full swing, sports anti-doping agencies escalate feud

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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

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Striker Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time after Spain held off a rampant comeback from Summer Olympics host France to win the men's soccer gold medal match Friday in Paris.

Sergio Camello, Spain men hold off France for soccer gold medal

The United States men's volleyball team beat Italy on Friday at South Paris Arena to secure the bronze medal at the Paris Games.

USA men's volleyball rebounds from 'devastating' loss to defeat Italy for bronze medal

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

The Men’s Bronze Medal basketball odds have Serbia as the slight favorite to grab the bronze. Germany aims to secure its first-ever Olympic medal in men’s basketball when they face Serbia in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics. The German team, whose best Olympic finish was...

Serbia And Germany Set To Fight For The Bronze Medal

The Women’s Volleyball Final Odds are out and Italy has opened as favorites to take home the gold. The stage is set for a thrilling game between Italy and the United States. Both teams have overcome stiff competition to reach the championship match. The Americans secured their spot with...

Team USA Looks to Defend Gold Medal Over Favored Italy

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Ex-Cal star benefits as the Dutch score the game-winning goal with one second left to beat the United States women

Kitty Lynn Joustra, Netherlands Capture Water Polo Bronze Medal

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PARIS, France (August 8, 2024) – For a second straight Olympic Games, and fourth in the last five, the U.S. Women’s National Team will play for the gold medal. On Thursday, the U.S. Women beat Brazil, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, in a memorable semifinal, 3-2 (25-23, 18-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11) in Paris.

U.S. Women Return to Gold Medal Match

The two-time defending champions send the Americans to the bronze-medal match after a decisive 10-6 semifinal victory.

Serbia Denies USA Men's Water Polo a Spot in Olympic Gold Medal Match

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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

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Ahmed Elgendy of Egypt became the first athlete from Africa to win the Olympic gold medal in modern pentathlon.

Ahmed Elgendy wins breakthrough Olympic modern pentathlon gold

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The U.S. Women’s Soccer beat Brazil, 1-0, scoring their first gold in 12 years at the Paris Olympics. The victory was the team’s fifth ever championship, and was exactly what coach Emma Hayes wanted after the team took bronze in Tokyo. The victory unlocked the first Olympic gold medal for every player on the younger, newly revamped team. Chicago superstar Mallory Swanson sprinted down the field at the start of the second half to bag the game’s only goal, keeping in line with the team’s quarterfinals and semifinals record of having no scores during the first half of the match. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made several spectacular saves during the game, including an epic block on a shot by Brazil’s Gabi Portilho during the ten minutes of stoppage time in the middle of the match. The players celebrated their win while “Born in the USA” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” played, dogpiling on each other before congratulating the Brazilian team.TEAM USA STRIKES FIRST—AND IT'S MALLORY SWANSON AGAIN!1-0 IN THE GOLD MEDAL MATCH.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/rCEQNIbR68— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2024


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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Scores Gold Over Brazil—First Gold Medal in 12 Years

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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U.S. women's soccer team wins 5th gold medal, defeats Brazil 1-0 at Paris Olympics

PARIS — The U.S. women's soccer team is golden again. The U.S. defeated Brazil in the gold medal match of the women’s soccer tournament at the...

U.S. women's soccer team wins 5th gold medal, defeats Brazil 1-0 at Paris Olympics

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