Eugene, OR

The eighth day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials offered plenty of excitement. In the lone track final, Grant Holloway did something he almost never does — hit a hurdle — but he still ran 12.86 and won his second straight US Olympic Trials, leading two other men under 13 seconds, making it the first race in history with three sub-13s.

Friday 5 Minute Olympic Trials Recap: Holloway Blasts 12.86, Kessler & Miller go Sub-1:44, Lyles Runs 19.60

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Noah Lyles won the 200-meter final Saturday at Hayward Field, making the US team for Paris in the 100 and 200 meters.

Noah Lyles wins 200 at Olympic trials, qualifies for sprint double

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

A Jamaican may go into the Paris Olympics as the world’s fastest man in 2024. Kishane Thompson, 22, won the Jamaican Olympic Trials 100m in 9.77 seconds, the world’s fastest time in two years. Thompson prevailed in his first career senior national championship final in Kingston, Jamaica, on...

Kishane Thompson wins Jamaica Olympic Trials 100m in world’s best time since 2022

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June 29, 2024 | Track and Field, Olympians EUGENE, Ore. – Colorado's Abbey Glynn concluded her season at the United States Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field on Saturday, June 29. Glynn competed in the third heat of the 400-meter hurdles semifinals, finishing sixth in her heat and 14th overall with a time of 56.08 in a star-studded field. CU alumna Carrie Verdon fell to the middle of the pack in the 10,000-meter run around the 1,200-meter mark and could not separate herself, finishing 11th with a time of 32:28.07, ending her quest for an Olympic bid. The Buffaloes will...

Colorado’s Glynn Concludes Season at U.S. Olympic Team Trials

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The standout from the NCAA Tournament has a chance to crack an NBA roster or at least make his way to the G-League after going undrafted. Jermaine Couisnard has signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Oregon Basketball's Jermaine Couisnard Signs with New Orleans Pelicans

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Denver, CO

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The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

EUGENE, Ore. – Six current and former Harvard track & field student-athletes took center stage at Hayward Field for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, as five Crimson advanced to the next step towards Paris in their respective events. The evening began with the men’s high jump, as first-year Tito Alofe orchestrated an excellent showing. A two-time NCAA All-American in the high jump, Alofe advances to the final after clearing the bar at 2.14m (7′.25) and 2.19m (7’2.25). On the track, Gabby Thomas ’19 took the next step towards Paris in the first round of the women’s 200m. Running in lane…

Harvard Track & Field Athletes Shine at U.S. Olympic Team Trials with Multiple Qualifications

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

June 28, 2024 | Track and Field, Olympians EUGENE, Ore. – Colorado's Jada Green set a school record with a 54.42m throw to advance to the finals in the javelin throw at the USA Olympic Track and Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on Friday, June 28. Green began her day with a throw out of sector on her first attempt, but she rebounded with her best-ever throw on her second attempt, catapulting herself to fifth place. After three rounds, she finished in sixth and advanced to the finals. Cole Romig's impressive season came to an end in the semifinals...

Green’s Record Javelin Throw Advances Her to Finals; Jones Moves Forward in 1,500m

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

The University of Oregon’s men’s and women’s athletic teams performed well across a wide variety of sports, finishing 28th out of 310 institutions in the race for the Learfield Directors’ Cup.

Oregon Athletics Post Top-30 Finish in Directors’ Cup Standings

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Ducks Soar at Olympic Trials: Mays, King, Hocker, and Teare Advance

University of Oregon track and field alumni continued their strong showing at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene on Thursday, with several athletes advancing to the...

Ducks Soar at Olympic Trials: Mays, King, Hocker, and Teare Advance

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