Richmond, VA

FanSided

Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon looked to be well on his way to his first NASCAR Cup Series win since August 2022 and thus a 2024 playoff berth on Sunday night at Richmond Raceway before JTG Daugherty Racing's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Stewart-Haas Racing's Ryan Preece made contact on lap 399 of 400.

NASCAR changes Richmond results shortly after the race ends

Us Weekly

Courtesy of Gianmarco Tamberi /Instagram Hours before Team Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi was set to compete in the high jump final at the Paris Olympics, he was taken to a local hospital. “10 hours have passed and the renal colic still hasn't gone away,” Tamberi, 32, wrote in Italian via Instagram on Saturday, August 10. "The […]

Italian Olympian Gianmarco Tamberi Hospitalized After ‘Vomiting Blood Twice’ Before High Jump Final

Amanda Anisimova hasn't had the best of years so far, but she saw an uptick in success by making an unexpected run at the National Bank Open. On her way to the final, she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the quarterfinals and then defeated Emma Navarro in the semifinals. Though she lost to Jessica Pegula in the final, Anisimova is now back in the top 50 of the WTA tour.

Amanda Anisimova puts social media troll back in his detestable hole

Philadelphia, PA

It has already been a month since the Philadelphia Phillies released veteran utilityman Whit Merrifield. Despite coming off an All-Star season in 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Merrifield somehow struggled to get anything going in a Phillies’ uniform this season. But we have learned now that his struggles...

Former Phillies castoff still baffled that he wasn’t a fit in Philly lineup

Pittsburgh, PA

The Steelers performed a hard reset to their quarterback room his offseason with the hopes of getting some better play out of the group. Russell Wilson hopes to revitalize his career in the Steel City while Justin Fields hopes to earn a shot at showcasing franchise quarterback traits. No matter who ends up as the primary starter, the hope is for better play from a group that has been horrible over the past few seasons.

Steelers eyes should be all over the Patriots QB room right now

Chicago, IL

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Volocopter, the pioneer of sustainable air mobility, conducted the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles. This unprecedented flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners aspire to return to Paris later in the year to fly our eVTOL aircraft in central Paris.

Volocopter Conducts First eVTOL Flight at the Palace of Versailles

CBS LA

The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold throughout much of the games, but China and the U.S. both earned 40 apiece by the end of the games. In addition to 40 gold medals, the U.S. won 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. While the U.S. won the most medals, it isn't home to this...

How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared to previous summer games

Jacksonville, FL

For as much as Mac Jones truthers want to pretend it wasn't his fault he failed with the New England Patriots, or as much as he tries to convince us life is so much better as a Jacksonville Jaguar, it's been easy for Pats fans to see through that facade. At the end of the day, Jones is still a former first-round pick who other NFL teams only thought was worth a sixth-round pick this offseason.

Mac Jones Suffers Another Big Embarrassment in First Preseason Game With Jaguars

It’s hard to believe that there are no OG cast members on NCIS anymore. You’ll be forgiven if you think I’m wrong, though. After all, a lot of people view Sean Murray as an OG cast member. Murray didn’t join the series until the seventh episode of...

Sean Murray will break a bittersweet record in NCIS Season 22

Bronx, NY

The New York Yankees, for all their foibles and follies, are 70-49, tied for first place in the American League. That is a damn good baseball team, led by two of the greatest players of this era in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Not much is preventing the Yankees from...

Yankees change of heart on Spencer Jones' future comes way too late

Atlanta, GA

San Francisco, CA

Maybe the San Francisco Giants should have taken a chance on Jorge Soler in the field just one time? After trading him away to one of his former teams in the Atlanta Braves, Soler has been on a tear at the plate, as well as working his way back defensively at either corner outfield spot. He had been serving as the Giants' designated hitter throughout the season prior to being traded over to Atlanta.

Jorge Soler got unexpected revenge on the Giants in final out of Braves win

Columbus, OH

Part of rebuilding an organization from the ground up, is acquiring additional picks and prospects. The goal is to get younger and give yourself more lottery tickets for the future. One of those lottery tickets for the Blue Jackets has flown somewhat under the radar. But, Denton Mateychuk could be a franchise altering defenseman.

Blue Jackets 2024 season preview, Denton Mateychuk could be franchise altering

The Independent

French authorities have called of their search for British doctor who disappeared in while hiking in Pyrenees.Tom Doherty, 67, went missing on 6 August after he went for a hike on the Col d’Escots near the ski resort of Guzet. The retired doctor from Hertfordshire was on a solo camping expedition when he sent his family a WhatsApp message asking for help, writing: “Help, I’ve fallen and cannot move.”French police launched a major search involving helicopters and dogs as Mr Doherty’s wife and one of his daughters arrived in the area to help.The search party located Mr Doherty’s tent, and...

Search called off for missing British doctor Tom Doherty in French Pyrenees after six days

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

The vibes were high for Philadelphia Phillies fans after their second series win against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Phillies definitively secured the season series against LA, giving them a lead in case of a tie. They looked to finally drag themselves out of a rut and bounce back.

No need to be concerned about Rob Thomson's lack of urgency after crushing losses

The Los Angeles Chargers were not satisfied with their offensive performance in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend and made a change in the quarterback room. The Chargers announced on Monday that they’ve waived wide receiver Praise Olatoke and quarterback Casey Bauman. Bauman joined the...

Chargers Cut Backup Quarterback After One Preseason Game

The Chicago Bears experiment with Dominique Robinson is just about over. The third-year pass rusher was a complete project during his rookie season and somehow got worse during his second year. In year three, the Bears gave him plenty of chances and now it is time to recognize where he stands.

This Chicago Bears pass rusher is playing himself off of the roster

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.

Olympics-United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics

NBC News

PARIS — A few blocks from the La Concorde arena, where Olympic athletes have spent two weeks skateboarding, breakdancing and playing 3x3 basketball, there is a haven of quintessential Paris. Le Grand Colbert is a traditional brasserie bedecked with white tablecloths, high, decorative ceilings and opulent chandeliers. But what...

Paris 2024 tried bold new 'food vision' in contrast with French culinary tradition

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Andrés Gómez about to be taken from Real Salt Lake by Rennes

The European transfer market never ceases to amaze, and Stade Rennais seem to have landed a major blow by getting close to signing Andrés Gómez, one...

Andrés Gómez about to be taken from Real Salt Lake by Rennes

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