The Associated Press

Follow along for the latest updates from today’s Olympic action, including the women’s basketball final, where host France faces the U.S., and later, the closing ceremony. PARIS (AP) — Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears streaming down her cheeks during the national anthem.  She didn’t wipe them away until after the anthem ended, never trying to hide how she feels representing her country 612 days after the U.S. got the American star home after 10 months in a Russian prison.  Not with all that this moment meant. 

Brittney Griner lets tears flow during national anthem after U.S. women win gold

The Spun

The United States women's soccer team won its fifth Olympic gold medal after defeating Brazil in Saturday's final. They may have enjoyed a long night celebrating the triumph in France. On Sunday, the USWNT's official social media page shared a photo of the entire team posing with their newly earned ...

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Appeared To Have Very Fun Night In Paris

The Guardian

The US finished the Paris Olympics top of the medal table once again, although they required a thrilling victory in the final event of the Games to do so

USA edge past China with gold in final event of Paris 2024 to top medal table

In two short months Emma Hayes has done what her predecessors failed to do in two previous Olympic Games: win the gold medal. Hayes took over the US Women’s National Team just a few weeks ago, in June after leaving Chelsea, and she was immediately into the thick of things with the team heading to the Olympics in Paris. Expectations were as high as ever of course, though it’s entirely unsurprising that Hayes delivered to those expectations.

Emma Hayes leads USWNT to Olympic gold

The U.S. women’s national team arrived in Paris with its eyes on a gold medal and after six grueling games in 16 days, the young American team walked away with just that. The Olympic champion USWNT emerged victorious on Saturday, leaving Marta and a talented Brazilian side with silver once again. It was forward Mallory Swanson, in her 100th cap for the USWNT, who sealed the 1-0 win for the Americans. The 26-year-old striker found the back of the net 57 minutes into the frenetic finale at the Parc des Princes in Paris, her goal ultimately standing as the game winner.

Swanson goal propels U.S. to Olympic gold for first time since 2012

Just like millions of basketball fans around the world, Caitlin Clark was in awe of Steph Curry's performance in the gold medal match between France and the United States.  Curry knocked down four 3-pointers in the final minutes of the game. Somehow, his last attempt from downtown went in ...

Caitlin Clark Had 2-Word Reaction To Steph Curry's Epic Gold Medal Performance

Angelo Leo claimed both the IBF featherweight title and a spot at the top of 2024’s Knockouts of the Year with a shocking one-punch knockout of Luis Alberto Lopez. Leo (24-1, 11 KO), fighting in his native Albuquerque, came out with a clear and effective gameplan: work the jab, punish Lopez’s (30-3, 17 KO) wild swings, force his way inside with body shots, and tie up before Lopez can answer back. Despite this, Lopez kept things competitive throughout with his trademark awkward flurries, finding particular success with the rear uppercut as Leo dipped his way inside. Rounds often came down to who could seize the initiative first, resulting in constant momentum swings that left the fight up for grabs as the championship rounds approached.

Angelo Leo flattens Luis Alberto Lopez with Knockout of the Year candidate, claims featherweight gold

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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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

Us Weekly

With their historically successful trip to Paris winding down, members of the Team USA fencing team reflected back on their weeks-long residence inside the Olympic Village.  Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub — one-half of the women’s foil team who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the first team gold in American history — spoke […]

Team USA Fencing Gold Medalists Describe Olympic Village as ‘College for the Most Athletic Adults’

Athlon Sports

Not everyone was thrilled with USA basketball’s 98-87 win over France in the gold-medal game of the 2024 Paris Olympics, especially the host country. In fact, McDonald’s France is taking the result extremely hard. So much so, in fact, that the company announced on its Instagram account that it was ...

McDonald’s France May Take Drastic Action in Aftermath of Steph Curry Performance

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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David Heitz

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Liverpool.com

Arne Slot has confirmed where Liverpool is up to with injuries ahead of the trip to Ipswich Town in the Premier League next weekend, with the Reds being handed a boost.

Liverpool injury latest as Arne Slot offers update and gets boost before Premier League opener

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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USWNT vs. Brazil tactical takeaway

Throughout the Paris Olympics soccer tournament, the front three of the United States women’s national team have shouldered the responsibility of providing the decisive touch to...

USWNT vs. Brazil tactical takeaway

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